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Reviews of The Secret Lodge

Hunters lane, A84 CH68 Ashbourne, Ireland

#4 of 9 hotels in Ashbourne

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 24 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Great location and ambience
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and ambience. Good communication from the owners

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! We would visit again and have zero complaints!

    The facilities and the size - it’s hard travelling as a family of 6 and this was so perfect in every way for us all. So much was already provided which we wouldn’t have expected such as washing tablets and spare toothbrushes! The rooms were actually very big and space for us and all our luggage and more, usually photos make it look bigger but is smaller on arrival. They even had games and boxes of Lego to keep the kids amused for ages!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation was fab great space for 2 adults and 4 kids! Andrea gave great directions and how to get in very easy access it and coming from emeraldpark its only 18mins very handy! Hot water for showers with plenty of towels hair supplies and shower gel! Kitchen had plenty of equipment lovely clean and modern there was tea coffee water milk and even fresh croissants left for our arrival! Lovely outdoor seating area also! We couldn't have been happier

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    10
    Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was very nice

    It was very quiet and well equipped

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely beautiful! So cosy and relaxing. We all absolutely loved staying here, so clean. The hosts where lovely and very helpful. Will definitely be staying again and highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Absolutely perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a home away from home. Absolutely beautiful, so clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location for visiting Emerald Park with great amenities indoors and out for a family of 6. We will definitely use this accommodation again as the owners were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I thought the price for one night was a bit expensive to be honest

    House was lovely sauna also lovely and area nice and quiet

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    10
    Fantastic place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent and attentive hosts. The place was spotless and lovely.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly no complaints at all.

    Beautiful setting, everything you could need on site. Pictures can't do the Secret Lodge justice, it's quiet, secluded, very convenient to everything nearby. There were croissants and pain au Chocolat waiting for us on the counter!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    10
    Everything was perfect - we'd love to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The property was clean and very spacious. The area was quiet/peaceful. The croissants on arrival were a nice touch. There was an information booklet/folder provided. The Sauna and gas BBQ: both worked perfectly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    9.0
    Great spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great stay at the secret lodge. Modern, clean & comfortable home. Stayed here with partner & two kids while attending Emerald Park- good location, about 10minute drive. Hosts were great, responsive to any messages/questions. Hopefully get back with kids soon.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Relaxing and pleasant in a clean and comfortable environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very modern, clean looking place. Great for a barbecue and the sauna was a great addition. The hosts were very nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    An enjoyable girls night in a stunning wooden home!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! Couldn’t have been better

    Homemade croissants on arrival!! Beautiful home with everything we needed Gorgeous outdoor space where we enjoyed some drinks in the sun How private we were. How easy it was to access with key in lock box

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    10
    Fab, cosy and comfy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lodge had everything that you need, cozy home comforts too. A short walk to the town , in a lovely quiet location. Thank you Andrea & Eddie for the bread, water, butter & milk...such a lovely simple gesture that was very much appreciated!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Lovely tranquil spot with excellent decor and facilities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very peaceful location, very well equipped and all the mod cons you need. Good location with easy access to motorways. I also loved the fact it’s dog friendly as I usually take my jack russell on work trips for company.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    10
    Such an amazing stay! 5 stars!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything. 10/10

    What an absolutely beautiful spot right in the heart of ashbourne!! Great value for money, so spacious, clean, modern, and a great location, too! It's located 15 minutes from the Airport & 10 minutes from Emerald Park. The home itself is beautiful. It was equipped with all the items we needed to have a really comfortable night's stay! The house is completely spotless. Big comfortable beds and the rooms are really spacious, which was really nice! Large open plan kitchen/ sitting room with big tv and nice comfortable sofa! The best part for us was definitely SAUNA 😍😍 My wife and I had such an amazing stay and felt it was only right to leave a review. The host Andrea was lovely and made everything really simple, and also told us about a lovely restaurant in the village just 5 minutes walk away, which was great! All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better experience! 5 stars!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    5.0
    Your out the back garden of someones house, Even though it's private enough, Not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    the flooring was a disgrace, And no hot water at all the next morning to take a shower, For the price, Never again

    Sauna was good when we eventually got it to light,

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    10
    Perfect family weekend with excellent facilities- will definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly I couldn’t fault it, Highly recommend. If being very picky I’d say a gate to be able to Fully enclose the lodge area would be a helpful as we had a very young toddler with us, however from the garden and the open plan kitchen/living space we could See at all times. It didn’t spoil our visit or put us off wanting to return.

    The Lodge itself is beautiful, spacious. Excellent facilities for groups with plenty of space for all. The kitchen and open plan living space is stunning. The garden and seating area/pergola was perfect and safe for the kids to enjoy, relaxing to sit down to enjoy the outdoors, bbq or have a few drinks. The location in Ashbourne is perfect- a short walk away from anything you might want or need. The hosts were incredibly warm, welcoming and kind.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We ran out of hot water after 4 showers. We didn't find out about boosting the water heater until the next morning so my husband and youngest daughter didn't get to take showers the first night. Also the dryer does not dry clothes. I followed the directions on the door by the dryer but it did not work. There were food crumbs on the rug in the living room left over from the previous guests.

    The house had plenty of room for my family of 6 and the beds were comfortable. The location was great. Close to Dublin and great restaurant choices very close to the house.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

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