Tankardstown

Co. Meath, Ireland

Kids

Children are very welcome here, either as part of large family celebrations or in smaller family groups. There's even a small playground area with swings, a trampoline and a slide near the tennis court. Older kids will love riding as well. If it rains, as it often does, there is a good range of activities for children and families in the area.

  • Best for: Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)
  • Family friendly accommodation: The courtyard cottages are best for families and come with a fully-equipped kitchen. They sleep 2 adults and 2-3 children.
  • Babysitting: Babysitting is available by arrangement. See rates.
  • Baby equipment:
    • 3 cots
    • Baby bedding
    • High chair
    • Bottle warming on request
  • Children's meals: Cottages are self-catering with microwaves and blenders for baby food. The hotel's bistro serves child-pleasing dishes like fish and chips and burgers but doesn't have a specific kids menu. Breakfast can be ordered in but costs extra.
  • Kids Activities on site:
    • Outdoor hot tub
    • Outdoor play equipment including trampoline
    • Farm animals nearby
    • Children's DVDs
  • Kids Activities nearby:
    • Tayto Park, a potato and crisp-themed Theme Park (30 minutes away in Ashbourne)
    • Prehistoric monument Newgrange (15 minutes away)
    • Funtasia Waterpark, with bowling, crazy golf, climbing and more (25 minutes away)
  • Families Should Know: None of the staircases (2 in the main house, 1 in each cottage) are gated. There's an open fountain in the main corridor. Dogs are welcome.

Distances:

  • Airport: 35 minutes
  • Hospital: 20 minutes
  • Doctor: 15 minutes
Save to favouritesPrintMailTankardstownIt was all because of the 2006 Ryder Cup. Patricia and Brian Conroy had returned to Ireland in 2002 after several years in Hampshire, and spent 4 years resurrecting the Georgian mansion from complete disrepair. It was all set to be their dream home, combining lavish fabrics and modern bathrooms with antique furniture and family heirlooms. But word spread round the county of Trish's flair for stylish design and thoughtful detail. Then the Ryder Cup scout rang up, offering 'silly money' to rent the property for the golf tournament. While on her inspection she saw the unmodernised stable block beside the house, and proposed to throw that into the mix, if it could be refurbished in time. Six whirlwind months later, the Conroys moved out for a week and 24 Texans moved in. It was such a success that they offered B&B accommodation in their 7 stable block [r:IR009:cottages] from then on, adding a bistro and restaurant as their reputation grew. And at the beginning of 2008 they moved out of the [r:IR009:main house] permanently, making it available on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties and events.

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