Newgrange Lodge

County Meath


Footsteps east of the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, this converted farmhouse has 23 rooms ranging from dorms with four to 10 beds to hotel-standard doubles with private bathroom. Superb facilities include a self-catering kitchen, two outdoor patios, a lounge with an open fire, board games and books, and free bikes. Rates include continental breakfast with homemade scones.


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