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Decoy House | Garlow Cross, Navan, Ireland

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Wow.....

Decoy Country Cottages

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5 of 5 stars
RallyChick   1 contribution
Cumbria
27 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Wow is all we can say really. I booked the cottage (The Tack Room) as a short break (5 nights) with my boyfriend for some "us" time and got 1st class service from the moment I got in touch with Paula.

When we arrived, we were very pleased with the cottage - gorgeous decor & furnishings (& the underfloor heating was such a treat on the cold mornings!). The shower was the best shower I think I've ever had and the Jacuzzi bath.... well...! The bed was sooo comfy and HUGE.

We took advantage of the Spa facilities on site & booked ourselves a massage each - again, we can't fault the service (except maybe that a 1 hour massage doesn't seem long enough!)

I think the finishing touch for us was the world's most cute puppy running round the site, always looking to find someone who will make a fuss of it!

Will definitely be looking to go back sometime.

  • Liked — The Cleanliness of the cottage and the obvious luxury furnishings
  • Disliked — Lack of internet and satellite tv
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 27 November 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, People with disabilities, Families with Teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Spa, Other
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A Home To Go To...

Decoy Country Cottages

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5 of 5 stars
SPoC73   1 contribution
Canada
15 Sep 2008

I am originally from Navan, Co. Meath, and so going home with my young family was very exciting indeed... Having our own cottage to stay at made this experience exceptional!

The cottages at Decoy are mini-castles, well-appointed structures in lavish surroundings. The care the owners have taken to make the location and service exceptional is noted in the well-equipped dwellings and the courteous and responsive service - they even bring you fresh eggs if you ask nicely!

Overall, having our own place to call home for a couple of weeks made a big difference to previous visits back to ireland when we stayed with friends and family. And we couldn't have chosen a more homely, secure, fun place.

I highly recommend Decoy as a great place to stay while visiting the East Coast of Ireland.

  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Member since 15 September 2008
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Excellent!

Decoy Country Cottages

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4 of 5 stars
Jegsy02   3 contributions
Jegsy02
12 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Family

Fantastic accommodation in idyllic settings. Perfect for families, as there is a well maintained play area, and games-centre on-site. Beautifully furnished cottage, very spacious, well thought out with plenty of comforts!
Nearby to the town of Navan, and not really a long drive from Dublin (just down the N3)
Loads of small towns and historic sites, relatively nearby and easy to get to.
Overall, very relaxing break, Fantastic!

  • Liked — Quality!
  • Disliked — No internet access
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Travelled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 12 September 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Our family's # 1 place to stay in Ireland!

Decoy Country Cottages

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5 of 5 stars
EmmyPat   1 contribution
New Jersey
1 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Family

We can not say enough about our stay in Decoy Cottages . We were made to feel right at home by the owner, Paula and her family, upon our arrival. The Stables, at Decoy, was our first stop of several, in Ireland, and nothing could compare. The well equipped kitchen had everything you could need, including a washer and dryer. The welcoming basket, with fresh brown bread, tea, eggs, jam and milk, was thoroughly enjoyed. All rooms were beautifully decorated and the beds were ultra comfortable. The units and the grounds were clean and well maintained. We returned to Decoy at the end of our trip, arriving back earlier than planned and stayed in a second unit called The Parlour, which was different, but just as perfect, as the Stables. Decoy Cottages was more than a place to sleep, while visiting Ireland, it was truly an experience unto itself. We would highly recommend Decoy to anyone.

  • Liked — The whole place including the owners were wonderful
  • Disliked — There is really no complaints.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Travelled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 01 September 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Beyond My Expectations

Decoy Country Cottages

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5 of 5 stars
traveljunkie8   1 contribution
Willow Springs,IL
1 May 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My partner and I enjoyed our week in the Tack Room at Decoy Country Cottages immensely. The quarters were clean, spacious, beautifully appointed in every regard and the jacuzzi bath which was large enough to really be immersed was a dream. The cottages are located in a country setting, but one has easy access to the Boyne Valley attractions and Dublin. I was also very appreciative of the workout room.
After our daily adventures it was a pleasure to cook dinner in our lovely kitchen and afterwards enjoy the DVDs made available to guests in the evenings with the peat fire giving off such a wonderful warmth and atmosphere. The host was friendly and responsive to our needs and questions. I would return again in a heartbeat!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 01 May 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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