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Historic Setting: Bartholomew's Loft at Johnsfort is located in a historic building in Clonmellon, Meath. The property offers a unique and charming atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful garden views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a comfortable living room with a fireplace. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and streaming services. Convenient Location: Located 45 mi from Dublin Airport, the property is close to attractions such as the Hill of Ward (7.5 mi), Kells Round Tower (8.7 mi), and Trim Castle (14 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the property is praised for its friendly host and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Vacation homes with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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  • Flake
    United States United States
    Johnsfort was everything we needed. It was absolutely perfect! The home and hosts were better than we expected and we had a great time! Slept well and enjoyed our visit immensely!! 100% recommend!!
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    Beautiful and quiet setting that was centrally located to visit most of Ireland by car. Wonderful family who provides advice on places to see and some amazing bread and fresh eggs. So welcoming.
  • Wesley
    United States United States
    Rich and Bairbe were excellent hosts. This was a great farm and relaxing setting to wind down from our trip. My wife loves Highland cows. Rich took us to the field to meet them up close. All the animals were great to meet. The loft was...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Everything. Convenient location near Kells. Easy drive to historical sites, comfy digs, and amazingly kind hosts.
  • Carolina
    Argentina Argentina
    The whole loft was beautiful, super cozy and comfortable. We loved it and will definitely recommend and come back ☺️ Bairbre and Richard are lovely and welcoming. They’ve created a gorgeous place to disconnect and enjoy.
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The loft was beautifully decorated, comfortable and warm during our stay in December. The hosts went above and beyond for us, providing us with eggs, bread, butter and jam for our stay, we really can't thank them enough for their hospitality. We...
  • Rosanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property furnished with consideration and love. Well equipped in a great location to explore. Peaceful nights sleep
  • Chris
    Ireland Ireland
    Fab accomodation. Kids loved every bit of it, especially saying hello to the chickens in the morning 😁 Beds were super comfy and we will def be back to do some exploring as we were there for a wedding this time.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming and friendly hosts who couldn’t do enough for you.The property was immaculate in design and cleanliness. Excellent value for money
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    Barthalomew’s Loft in Johnsfort is absolutely lovely — the reform that the hosts, Richard and Bairbre, have done on an old farmhouse is one of the nicest we have ever seen! They’ve managed the rare feat of creating a space which is comfortable...

Hosted by Richard and Bairbre Ball

9.9
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Richard and Bairbre Ball
Johnsfort, where the beautiful Marianne Cottage is located, brings another beautiful restored accommodation, Bartholomew’s Loft. As experienced super hosts, with over 200 hundred reviews giving Marianne Cottage an overall 5 star rating we know what our guests want and expect. We always endeavor to meet these requirements. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish upside down space. Please check out Marianne Cottage if we have no availability here for your dates or if you have a large group.
If we were to pick our favourite spot in the entire loft it would be sitting on the 1950s mustard sofa with a cup of coffee looking out the floor to ceiling window with its uninterrupted views of the countryside. At its best in early morning light, skylights open, the sound of birdsong and sheep bleating.20 metres outside the window 3 Highland cattle stroll up for a drink of water,the grass now glistening from the morning dew..What's for breakfast? Eggs of course, freshly laid by our own hens. Heaven is indeed a place on Earth! Every detail of Bartholomew's Loft was carefully selected by us, from Parquet flooring salvaged from a local cathedral to handmade tiles to the chesterfield sofas. When you stay here you are surrounded by history with architectural and design heritage ranging from the 1700s right up to the 1980s. However this does not mean you will be stuck in some sort of time warp. WIFI is excellent and free, heating is zoned and timed and our Dimplex electric fire creates a fantastic ambiance in a few seconds. Winter evenings can be spent in front of the fire with the feet up listening to the patter of rain on the windows with a nice glass of wine or just a cup of tea.
The loft is great for all occasions; Romantic getaways? Certainly.... Group get togethers? Perfect... Family breaks? Absolutely..... Base for touring Ireland? From here you can be at Dublin airport in 1 hour, Dublin city also 1 hour, Belfast 2 hours, Galway 2 hours, Cliffs of Moher 2h45min so we are a perfect location for exploring all of Ireland. We can even set out some itineries for your trips from our own great experiences travelling around our beautiful country. The central location of Johnsfort means you don't have long distances to see the beauty of the country: MUST SEE: Lough Crew Cairns: 15 mins Lough Crew Gardens: 15 mins Killua Castle and Gardens: 5 mins Fore Abbey and Nancy to Nellie Loop Walk: 20 mins Mullaghmeen Woods: 25 mins - largest beechwood plantation in Europe with smooth paths for cycling and walking and for pushing a buggy. The kids will love it! Lough Lene for swimming and fishing: 15 mins Ballinlough Castle "Body and Soul" festival: 5 mins Clonabreany House and wedding venue: 10 mins Kells Heritage Town: 10 mins Newgrange: 40 mins Hill of Tara: 25 mins Trim Castle: 25 mins Brú na Boinne: 40 mins Slane Castle: 40 mins Distillery and food
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bartholomew's Loft at Johnsfort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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