Slane is an elegant 18th century, hillside estate village situated on the River Boyne, just 30 minutes north of Ireland’s capital city, Dublin. The early name of this beautiful little town was “Ferta Fear Fiac” which means “the Graves of the Men of Fiac”. It appears to have taken its modern name Slanus, a King of the legendary Fir Bolg, who is believed to be buried on Hill of Slane. Slane will delight the whole family, bringing you into close contact with the landscape that inspired the poet a century ago and still enchants those who take the time to enjoy it. There are forest walks and wild deer at Littlewood. At Newgrange Farm, children can feed lambs, chickens and pigs. Whether you are a first time visitor or simply returning to enjoy the great hospitality, locally produced food and many outdoor adventures, we are confident that there is something here to suit you. Find the best offers for Airbnb vacation rentals in Slane, Ireland and book your beautiful holiday home!
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1. Country apartment (from USD 137)
Situated in the heart of Slane, just a few minutes away from Dublin Airport, Kellas, this apartment offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and free parking. The spacious guest bedroom is elegant in style and contains one king size bed, one couch, one air mattress and one crib. It is also equipped with a living area, a kitchen, bathroom, TV, private entrance, central heating, breakfast facilities and all other essentials. Outside, there is a beautiful garden and a patio area. The central location means that guests can use the studio as a touring base to see Irelands Ancient East.
Top guest reviews
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the wifi was excellentall amenities were great breakfast items and bathroom alsonice breakfast amenities on-hand (for you to make)the wifi works really well and the kitchen is beyond well equippedfree wifi netflix local guide tips variety of snacks and juices enjoyed everythingCleanliness:
spotless so comfortablespotlessly clean and very spaciousvery clean and comfortable placetheir place is spotless cleanlovely and clean lots of lovely touches for brekieHost:
great accommodating host and a wonderful country settingnick & sandra are great hostsnick and sandra were lovely hostsnick and sandra are great hostthey are very helpful and kind peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
great stay close to newgrangevery quiet location and still very easy to access from dublingreat location for a quick trip to the airport the next dayan excellent countryside retreat close to many interesting attractionsgreat location for attending a wedding at the millhouse
2. Three Bears Cottage (from USD 107)
The newly renovated stone cottage is located in Navan, Meath, Ireland. It offers free WiFi and free parking. The individually decorated rooms have beds fitted with luxury linens, including one double bed and two single bed. Tourism facilities nearby include Bru na Boinne, the Cottage and Museum of the world-renowned Irish poet - Francis Ledwidge, Walled town of Drogheda, St. Peter’s Church and St. Laurence’s Gate, Monasterboice, Old Mellifont Abbey, Kells Heritage Town and High Crosses and many more things. It also offers a fully furnished kitchen, wireless intercom, indoor fireplace, TV and all other essentials.
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their cottage is cozy but well equippedthe cottage was comfortable and was perfect for our trip to navanthree bears cottage is absolutely beautiful very comfortable cosy warm and cleanthe place was very comfortable and tidy with everything that we neededCleanliness:
clean and well keptclean comfortable quiet and sceniccute little cottage; clean modern bathroomcozy and clean housewell worth the money - super clean and stylishHost:
friendly and helpful hostlovely hosts who were very helpful and responsivemichelle is a great hostmichelle is the kindest and most helpful hostmichelle was a wonderful thoughtful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
cute little space relatively close to dublingreat location very close to all local attractionsgreat location for anyone attending weddings in the arealovely house and great location for navangreat location for a couple who want to take a break from everything
3. Charming cottage in the countryside
This cottage is situated on the grounds of the owners’ residence from the Slane, Boyne river and 35 minutes from Dublin Airport. This place offers one bedroom with en-suite facility and free WiFi. For those cosy evenings, there is an indoor fireplace and central heating. Within walking distance, you will find local heritage sites, shopping, crafts, shops and many other things to do. Great location for touring the sunny south-east and great amenities to enjoy locally including horse racing, golf and walking.
Meath, Ireland
2.66 km (1.7 mi) from NewgrangeSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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we loved their stylish comfortable cottage complete with lavender on the window sill and other beautiful touchesthe cottage was perfectly quaint with very modern facilities insidehard wood floors a perfect little kitchen (all amenities) a fantastic bed and roomy shower (excellent water pressure)the beautiful scenery pair with excellent amenities provided a very comfortable staya very comfortable stay in a beautifully restored cottageCleanliness:
so clean it was like newcosy and very cleanvery clean and perfect for our short stayit well design and very cleanand the place is very clean and cuteHost:
mary and seamus were perfect hostsmary and seamus are such generous hostsmary and seamus were lovely hosts and very accommodatingmary and seamus were very accommodating and welcomingmary was a gracious host while seamus was just about one of the friendliest people we've metRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to visit newgrangegreat location near historical sites etcgreat location for us as we were attending a wedding close bylovely location very quiet could only hear birds and cowsbrilliant stay in a great location
4. Apple Shepherd Hut (from USD 106)
This property is set just outside of Slane and sleeps up to two guests. It comes with a private bathroom, free parking, a kitchen, indoor fireplace, central heating, breakfast facilities and all other essentials. This property also has a farmyard, reception area and wonderful walks around the Boyne Ramparts Walk. Perfect for a family with pets. Outside, you will discover plenty of off road parking and a shared lawn. This is a welcoming cottage in an excellent Irish location.
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not having wifi or electricity in the cabin was so nice as wellthe mattress was of high quality and extremely comfortable and the bedding was crisp white and freshit was comfortable warm and easy to get tothe shower although are a bit far from the hut are nicely kept and warmCleanliness:
warm clean and hot tub was fabbathroom and kitchen were very clean and fully equippedthe hut itself was cosy spotlessly clean and nicely decorated insideHost:
the staff were helpful and welcominggenuinely friendly staff were among the highlightsamazing space wonderful staff would highly recommendthanks to all the staff for another great tripgreat stay very comfortable and a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful and quirky location and environmentalso close to new grange and other places of interestthe place was super cute and in a great location for outdoor activitiesrock farm is a beautiful location nestled into the countryside along the riverrock farm slane was in a beautiful location
5. Crookedwood Farm (from USD 256)
Crookedwood Farm has a private wood and picnic benches with superb views across the Boyne Valley. This place offers free WiFi and free parking. A continental or full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. This farm is located just a few minutes away from many sights including Newgrange, Slane Castle & Whiskey Distillery, Trim Castle and Loughcrew. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 45 minutes from the property. This property also has a kitchen, central heating, private entrance, hairdryer and all other essentials.
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pleasantly surprised by the wifiwe sat around the table to review our adventures and slept in warm and cozy bedsit was great to have ample breakfast supplies including eggs availablehuge main room with high ceilingslotsa beds would be great for kids tooCleanliness:
very clean and tidyvery clean warm and invitingit's large enough for a big group very clean and quietgood and clean place to stay to visit the boyne valleyit is scrupulously clean and the beds are comfortable (and there's room for many )Host:
linda and enda are amazing hostslovely hosts and perfect accommodationlinda and enda are kind and generous hostsfriendly host and excellent experience all roundthe hosts are very conscientious and accommodating quick to answer any questions and offer helpRead more reviewsLocation:
relaxing space and close to local tourist activitiesa great central point to explore the boyne valleyit’s located close to so many historical sites thats it’s s perfect get awayperfect location to explore the magic of the boyne river valleyexcellent accommodation in a great location would stay again for sure
6. Swallow's Nest (Strawbale Cabin) (from USD 114)
Swallow’s Nest is a unique and comfortable cabin 6 km (3.72 miles) from the UNESCO World Heritage megalithic tombs at Bru Na Boinne and only 8km (4.97 miles) from the Battle of the Boyne centre. This place is in the centre of Slane and you can enjoy ancient Ireland here. You will find it hard to believe that the building is made from straw, local clay and lime plaster when you see it first, but after your first night’s sleep, you will feel the positive difference of staying in a natural building. This property also has a veranda, a private bathroom, a kitchen, breakfast facilities, central heating, private entrance, central heating and all other essentials. Perfect for a family with pets.
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the swallows nest was perfect and very quaint with a view over looking the natural poolthe cabin was incredibly comfortable warm and cozy with great views across the natural swimming pool and fieldsthe swallows nest was perfect and very cozythe outdoor eating/seating areas are up on decking and are very comfortablestunning setting shower was a bit temperamental but all part of the rustic charmCleanliness:
it was very clean and cosyroom was clean and well presentedthe place itself is lovely clean and quietvery good value and very clean very privategorgeous hot shower next door (and really clean)Host:
staff were helpful and lovelymy hosts were deeply accommodating and kindwe enjoyed seeing the country side and visiting with the staff on the farmlovely spot with great facilities very accommodating hostand very accommodating and helpful staffRead more reviewsLocation:
a lovely location easily accessible and within walking distance of slane/slane castlebeautiful location and charming placegreat location quirky eco-friendly spotstayed for nearby wedding in the millhouse and was a good location for itincredible location loved the peace and seclusion
7. Sculptor's cozy cottage
This cottage is located in Brownstown Navan, close to Ballymagarvy Village, Slane Castle, The Mill House Slane and Tankardstown. The property offers you two bedrooms which can sleep four guests comfortably. Rooms also boast a kitchen which is fully furnished. A full English/Irish breakfast is available daily. This property also includes a free parking, indoor fireplace, private entrance, central heating and all other essentials. This place is family friendly as well.
7.64 km (4.8 mi) from Newgrange
8. Private bedroom, Lingfield, Slane
Boasting scenic walking and cycling trails, this place also has free on-site parking and free wifi. It is situated just 2-mins drive from village Slane, rich in history and archaeological monuments. Cosy rooms feature a garden view, central heating, a kitchen and all other essentials. From this place, Dublin International Airport is very close and even bus passes every hour from here. For entertainment, Slane Castle, Newgrang, Hills of Slane are all drive away.
3.37 km (2.1 mi) from Newgrange
9. The Garden Mews
In the heritage town of Slane, this place offers two bedrooms with en-suite facilities and free WiFi. This is an ideal base to explore the Boyne Valley or to enjoy shopping in one of Drogheda’s many shopping centres, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, a craft shop and an art gallery. Guests can choose from a variety of breakfast options. The nearest airport is Dublin, which is only 1 hour away. Perfect for a family with pets. Additional facilities include a kitchen, TV, indoor fireplace, central heating, free parking, many other amenities.
Slane, Meath, Ireland
4.83 km (3.0 mi) from NewgrangeTop guest reviews
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the space is fantastic with two spacious doubles and a large sofa bed toothe cottage is quite large and well equipped with a comfy bedthe only airbnb we've stayed in that included a hand delivered breakfast stocked refrigerator coffeethe breakfast provisions and the continental breakfasts brought to our table were remarkablewe traveled with 3 school aged children and felt very comfortable and welcomeCleanliness:
accommodation was clean and comfortablespotless well furnished and nice and warmextremely comfortable and clean accomodationvery comfortable and cleanit was clean well-equipped quiet and cozyHost:
stuart was a gracious and friendly hoststuart is the perfect hostthe hosts were so welcoming and friendlylovely hosts that went above and beyondthe host was very welcoming and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
close to restaurants and tourists attractionsthe bus to and from dublin is also pretty much outside the dooreasy to find and a great locationthe location is excellent for touring and is also within easy reach of dublinperfect for a relaxing break & close to tankardstown if looking for accommodation for a wedding
10. Privately accessed double room (from USD 70)
Located in Slane overlooking the Boyne Valley Area and Ireland’s Ancient East, this spacious cottage is delightful and quirky with modern furnishings. The accommodation features free WiFi and free parking. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath and you will also find a beautiful garden, a small fridge, tea/coffee facilities and all other essentials. It is nearby the East of the country with Hill of Slane, Battle of the Boyne site, Bru and Boinne, art gallery, convenience store and art collective.
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comfortable bed lovely view and very quietlovely private room with excellent amenitiesour room was comfortable and had lovely views across the garden and countryside beyondantoinette is responsive and her place is comfortablegreat location lovely room with great amenities and the most important perfect hostCleanliness:
perfect stay very clean and lovely settingsimple and clean roombed comfortable and cleannice clean room run by friendly helpful ladygreat hostess lovely comfortable clean bright accomadationHost:
antionette was a great hosthelpful and kind hostsgreat place --lovely hosts --extremely friendlya great host even drove us to our wedding venue great communications skillsantoinette was a brilliant host can’t thank her enough for her hospitality and how accommodating she wasRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for tankardstown housegreat place to stay for travelers because of its proximity to dublin airporta great place to stay in a beautiful locationthe location is excellent for experiencing the boyne valleyantoinette's place is located just outside the village and has beautiful views
Visit Slane, Ireland!
Looking for something to do in Slane? Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just cruising through, this town has got loads of great local events for you to explore. As Slane is in the heart of the Boyne Valley, there are plenty of great activities to enjoy! With this list of rentals, you can further enhance your stay here.
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