Property Details

Once inside the house one is immediately struck by the warm, homely atmosphere that pervades. The lodge has the feeling of being lived in and everybody would automatically feel at home in the comfortable, yet traditional interior. Adjoining the hallway is the large kitchen/dining area. One of the most striking things about this room is the tiling that has been used. The enormous yellow and red tiles are over one hundred years old and were rescued from a salvage yard after their potential for the lodge was realised. These, along with the antique kitchen table, give the room a genuine sense of rustic charm. The kitchen area is equipped with massive worktops to facilitate food preparation, as well as an enormous Belfast sink saved from the original house. On top of this are to be found all the modern conveniences one would expect, like a dishwasher, microwave and large fridge with freezer. Also on this level is the large sitting room. This wooden-floored room is big enough to accommodate a large number of guests, yet the traditional open-fireplace ensures it retains its cozy atmosphere. As well as this, the rugs, sumptuous sofas and soft lighting lend the room an air of elegant luxury. The wooden french doors on the south side of the room ensure plenty of natural light right throughout the year. These doors open onto the large garden patio, equipped with its own barbecue and garden furniture for those long summer evenings.
There are two rooms to the upstairs of the house, a bedroom and a large bathroom. This upstairs bedroom is one of the most interesting features of the house. It takes the form of a spacious, self-contained wooden loft. The velux windows on this level offer perhaps the most spectacular views from anywhere in the house. On a clear day one can see mile upon mile of unspoilt countryside. The bathroom is fitted with long, deep bath, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.The house has its own private car parking and tennis facilities are available on request. Other features worth mentioning include: oil central heating, colour TV and VCR, washing machine and dryer, fire and security alarms, and the fact that all organic paints and wood treatments were used throughout.

Local Area Details

The house is also ideally located as a base to explore other popular tourist destinations in Meath. The world famous Neolithic site of Newgrange is only a short drive away, as is the Hill of Tara, said to be the meeting place of the Irish high-kings. Also close by is the Tower of Lloyd (built during the famine to provide employment and now home to a public park) and St. Ciaran's well, an unspoilt site of local pilgrimage.
Golf courses within a short distance :
Headfort Golf Course Navan Rd, Kells. 36 hole parkland golf course designed by Christy O'Connor Jr. with Pro shop and restaurant. Just 5 miles away.
Virginia Golf Course. 18 hole parkland, just 10 miles away.
Delvin Golf Course. 18 hole parkland, just 12 miles away.
Navan Golf Course. 18 hole parkland, just10 miles away.
Trim Golf Course. 18 hole parkland, just 14 miles away.
Fishing
Season February / March to September.
There's great fishing to be had on the Boyne and Blackwater, both of which flow very close to the lodge. There is also excellent fishing on Lough Ramour and Lough Sheelin.
From Lough Ramour to Mapes Bridge. Trout and salmon fishing permits E10 (€12.70) approx per day.
Boyne River -Navan Trout fishing permits £10 (€12.70) approx per day. Salmon fishing permits E20 (€25.35) approx per day
Upper Boyne - Navan Trout or salmon f5 (€6.35) approx per day.
Permits available from Clarke's Sports Den, Trimgate St. Navan.
Lough Sheelin, the White Lake and Lough Bane are good fishing areas for trout. Drumconrath which has roughly 20 lakes within the surroundings of the village, has a choice of top class fishing waters to offer the visitor. Types of fish available in these waters are bream, rudd, pike and tench. Some better lakes include Moynalty, Ballyhoe and Capragh.
Equestrian Activities
Horse Racing is a national passtime in Ireland.
Locally, there are racetracks at Navan, Kilbeggan, Fairyhouse and Bellewstown. All just a short drive away and offering great sport the whole year round.
There is also beach racing at Laytown during the Summer.
Kells Equestrian Centre Normanstown, Carlanstown, Kells.
Excellent indoor/outdoor arena facilities including lecture room &showers. Qualified instruction in all areas of show jumping, cross-country and dressage. Caters for all levels. Ideal for student groups & holidays.
Macken's/Rafeehan Stud Kells, County Meath.
Equestrian holidays tailored to suit individual requirements. Fun days out including lunch. Riding club. Ballinlough Castle
Rathe House Kilmainhamwood, County Meath
Equestrian and country pursuits including horse riding, 4x4 Driving, Clay Pigeon Shooting and archery.
Swimming
Kells Swimming Pool Navan Road, Kells. Open all year round, with public sessions for swimming and sauna.
Walking
Kelltic Walking & Adventures White Gables, Headfort Place, Kells, County Meath. Tailor made itineraries for groups and individuals including The Boyne Way, Loughcrew Hills, Bog of Girley, Seven wonders of Fore and Lough Derravaragh. Day walks and corporate teambuilding training also available.
Sailing
Lough Ramor, Virginia, County Cavan and Lough Lene, Collinstown, County Westmeath.
Trim Castle
Fifteen minutes drive away is the town of Trim, home to one of the finest surviving Norman Castles in Ireland. Trim Castle was the location for the shooting of much of the film Braveheart and today visitors can take guided tours of the interior or simply take a stroll in the castle grounds.
Newgrange Magalithic Tomb
The Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC. The kidney shaped mound covers an area of over one acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 metre long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. It is estimated that the construction of the Passage Tomb at Newgrange would have taken a work force of 300 at least 20 years.
Loughcrew House
Local attractions include Loughcrew House, gardens and nearby cairns, unspoilt passage graves about 8 or 9 miles from the lodge. Loughcrew is rich in historical, archaeological, religious and natural interest. One of ancient Ireland's major roads passes through Loughcrew, crossing the great Road of the Chariots nearby. The lakes abound with cranógs and the drumlins are topped with innumerable motte and bailey forts. The Loughcrew Cairns (prehistoric passage graves), some 5,000 years old, are perhaps the oldest calendar known, and may even be the world's oldest existing dwellings.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Anny Staats
Telephone:	003149-3842-434
Alt Telephone:	003149-3843-424
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