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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Roisin Dubh Houseboat in Sallins offers a 5-star experience with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a private check-in and check-out service, live music, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa bed, and parquet floors. Prime Location: Located 24 mi from Dublin Airport, the boat is near attractions such as Naas Racecourse (5 mi) and Dublin Zoo (19 mi). A restaurant is available in the surroundings. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling. The Grand Canal provides scenic river views, and nearby shops enhance the convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeanne
    United States United States
    Breakfast, pub, and dinner options were good in the vicinity (easy walk). Very nice owner gave us two parking passes, which was really generous and which we very much appreciated. Our family we were visiting in the area were able to walk to the...
  • Orly
    Ireland Ireland
    The boat was charming and appointed perfectly. We had 6 people, and while it was cosy it didn't feel crowded. The owner Ger went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable.
  • Dr
    United States United States
    Staying on a barge is romantic in and by itself. The boat is spacious and the double bed so cozy that I slept better than I do at home. The location on the Grand Canal in Sallins is central, close to an extensive hiking and biking trail along the...
  • John
    United States United States
    We loved the uniqueness of this accommodation! They allowed us to utilize the canoe and offered a bike trip. The location was great because it was close enough to Dublin but within a wonderful small town.
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Something different to stay in for a business trip, great location for our needs. Ideal also for a Holiday trip to explore the local area along the canal.
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The houseboat was very quirky. Beds were very comfortable. Fantastic location. Ger was a fantastic host. Plenty of reasonably priced takeaways and lock 13 bar and restaurant just across the road with amazing food and entertainment.
  • Kezzadair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful houseboat! So clean and cosy. Ger the host was available to answer any questions through the messaging app. Great WiFi. Location is perfect - a stone throw from an upmarket coffee house, delicious restaurant and bike hire. The...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This houseboat has great character and a nice unusual place to stay. The location is excellent as is the nearby brew pub. The village has lots of facilities.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location. Lots to do nearby. Ger was v informative and helpful.
  • Lorraine
    Ireland Ireland
    We have stayed there a couple of times and I love staying on the boat. Host was very attentive and very friendly.

Hosted by Ger Loughlin

9.5
Host Review Score
Ger Loughlin
The Roisin Dubh Houseboat is a wide beam barge built in 1999 and was a family home for the owners, Ger, Carolina and children for 10 years. It was designed for living, feels spacious and is ideal for families as a base to explore Ireland's Ancient East. She is moored on the Grand Canal in Sallins, County Kildare. The village boasts award winning restaurants, is easy to get to by road and rail and is only 25 minutes from Dublin city.
The family now lives in Wicklow, but I'm still on the water most days as Skipper on the M.V. Amo Barge. It's a licensed passenger barge providing bargetrips on the Grand Canal and operates from right beside the Roisin Dubh.
Sallins is a busy inland harbour village with waterfront restaurants, boats, barges and a brewery. Its only 25 minutes to Dublin on the regular arrow train service and is an excellent base to explore Ireland's Ancient East.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
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Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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Please inform Roisin Dubh Houseboat 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.