ACCOMMODATION
The Artist Residence Dublin is a detached 1921 cottage with large gardens overlooking the sea. This bright and airy cottage has undergone extensive upgrade and restoration work while retaining all its charm and period character. The Artist Residence Dublin offers original features throughout, solid wood floors, working fireplaces, original art in every room, antiques and family heirlooms. It is situated 15 minutes into Dublin City Centre and 15 minutes into Dublin Airport by car. This characterful property offers free parking and Wi-Fi access. Located just opposite the beach, the cottage boasts one of the most desirable and picturesque locations in Dublin.
The Artist Residence Dublin offers three individually decorated rooms, restored country furniture original to the cottage, hand-made furnishings, and original art work. Two bedrooms have panoramic sea views and the third bedroom overlooks our peaceful back garden where fruit and vegetables are grown from Spring to Autumn. Bright and airy, all three bedrooms are situated on the second floor of the property. Perfect for friends or family traveling together. All The Artist Residence Dublin rooms have private en-suite bathrooms with contemporary showers, crisply ironed sheets, luxurious linens, hand-made furnishings, fluffy towels and specially sourced gentle toiletries.
A cosy sitting room is available for guests 24 hours a day with a great deal of books, magazines, a large television, comfortable couches, original art, various artefacts and a wood burner. The perfect place to enjoy the views, relax and unwind. The elegant dining room offers early morning coffee and tea service, a guest refrigerator and a piano. Beach towels, blankets, umbrellas, binoculars, telescopes are also available for guests. Picnic baskets are organised on request as the cottage is located in one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland.
We also offer large gardens with various sitting areas for our guests to enjoy a space to sit and relax. Our sand-stone patios furnished with hand painted furniture have been specially landscaped for guests to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks or just a quiet space to luxuriate in the sun and sea-breeze. Guests are also invited to visit our vegetable garden, artists at work (if in residence) and our egg-laying hens. In addition to specific amenities and descriptions provided with each unique guest room, room rates include all of the following,
- A multi-course gourmet breakfast served each morning from 7:30 - 10 am in our dining room or on our patios or front garden, if weather permits.
- We are very happy to accommodate your special dietary need or allergy with advance notice: gluten free / diabetic / vegetarian, etc.
- Free Private Parking
- Free high-speed internet / Wi-fi
- All rooms have modern en suite bathrooms with specially sourced gentle toiletries, fluffy towels and modern showers. Each room has a hairdryer and there is free Wi-fi throughout.
- Complimentary all-day coffee, decaf and tea self-service
- Specially sourced gentle toiletries and fluffy towels
- Complimentary beach towels and blankets
- Guest refrigerator
- Filtered water
- Glasses for wine, beer and champagne and corkscrews
- Concierge & planning service with your experienced hosts
- Free maps, directions, Guest Information books in each room and “things to see and do in Dublin"
- Restaurant and recommendations
- We are a smoke free property however there is a designated area for smokers
- We’ll print out your boarding passes, too!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The property is very well connected by public transport to Dublin city centre, the airport (102 bus) and other parts of Ireland. There is a bus stop right opposite the cottage and the train station, which will bring you into the city centre in 15 minutes, is just minutes’ walk away. The Artist Residence Dublin is the perfect base for visiting other areas in Dublin and Ireland due to its excellent bus and train links. The Artist Residence Dublin offers the best of both worlds; close enough to Dublin city centre, but with the feel of being in the beautiful Irish country side.
WHAT TO DO & SEE IN THE AREA
Opposite The Artist Residence Dublin, guests will find a beach, wonderful walking trails along the sea front, Dublin Bay and around the Howth Peninsula including Howth Cliffs, just a few minutes away.
A range of activities is offered in the area, such as golfing, windsurfing and cycling. The Walking trails opposite The Artist Residence Dublin are of particular interest. The Artist Residence Dublin is also 10 minutes' drive to the village of Howth and Malahide. Howth is “Ireland’s best kept secret” according to one of our guests. Minutes away: Croke Park stadium, The 3Arena and other major entertainment and sport venues.
There are wonderful historic places of interest just minutes away: Howth Village, Howth Castle, Deer Park & Dolmens, Malahide village & Malahide Castle, Burrow Beach, Portmarnock Beach and Clontarf where Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, lived and of course Dublin City.
We are fortunate to have an abundance of restaurants in the area, enough to meet every budget and palate.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY & CERTIFICATION
The Artist Residence Dublin is an eco-friendly B&B committed to providing all their guests the experience of accommodation that supports environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism. We practice recycling, composting, water and utility conservation.
The Artist Residence Dublin is an extremely efficient environmentally friendly B&B, having undergone a rigorous verification process and extensive work to conserve, store and reuse rainwater, receiving a certification.
HISTORY OF THE ARTIST RESIDENCE DUBLIN
The cottage has been in the same family The Corrs since it was built in 1921. The land was bought from the Earl of Howth and during the 1940s it was already a guest house run by Kathleen Corr, a widow at the time. The cottage had fallen into dereliction in the past few decades until its present owners envisioned saving this property full of history and character and restoring it into a B&B. The restoration work started in 2011. Particular attention has been paid to restoring all the original furniture and features, the use of natural materials and ensuring the B&B is as eco-friendly as possible. Guests are invited to visit our vegetable garden and egg laying hens.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is included in the room rate. A wide selection of breakfast options are available, including freshly cooked hot options. All ingredients are sourced locally from artisans, and eggs are from our own hens. Vegetables and herbs, used in our breakfasts, are mostly grown in our vegetable garden when in season.
At this beautiful B&B, wake refreshed every morning to a delicious gourmet breakfast consisting of a fresh fruit, pastries, cheeses, followed by a hot main course, made from scratch and served every morning between 7:30:00 – 10:00 a.m. in our charming dining room. Dine by candlelight in the winter months, or on the lovely patio overlooking the sea and gardens during warmer weather.
We pride ourselves on using fresh, simple ingredients, as well as the many vegetables and herbs we grow ourselves and fresh eggs from our egg laying hens so we can prepare the best meals for our guests. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked breakfast every morning, made by our chef / host. Whether you are craving a hearty breakfast or a smaller meal with your coffee or tea, we are happy to accommodate your needs.
In addition to the variety of breakfast options, we are happy to meet any of your special dietary needs, with advance notice. Gluten free, vegetarian, low carb. No problem! Let us treat you to a lovely breakfast – relax, and enjoy!
Our historic cottage is the ideal event venue. We pride ourselves on hosting special events with our beautiful scenery, seaside location and knowledgeable staff.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Imagine a unique place in Dublin where you can spend an entire weekend with family & friends celebrating your special occasion; be it a birthday, an anniversary, a school or family reunion ... This beautiful 100 year old cottage with large gardens overlooking the Irish Sea, has lodging to sleep up to 6 people. The cosy reception room with a lit turf and wood fire and our candle lit elegant dining room are the perfect setting for a perfect celebration. The large gardens with several sand-stone patios and lush spaces lend themselves perfectly as the back drop for your special occasion: an afternoon tea party, pre-dinner drinks get together or an intimate canape & drinks party. We would love for you to create the intimate celebration of your dreams at our bed and breakfast. Special occasions are our cottage are treasured and remembered for ever. Call us today and start planning your special celebration!
We hope to host you soon.