Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio)
Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio), Balscadden Road, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland- Attraction
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Luxurious Two Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Howth
Modern Amenities: This stylish apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing meals. The open plan living room and dining area provide a spacious and comfortable environment for relaxation.
Convenient Dining Options: Situated above The House restaurant, guests can indulge in delicious meals throughout the day. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, culinary delights are just steps away.
Outdoor Activities and Proximity to Dublin Airport: From hiking and cycling to golfing and sailing, guests have a plethora of activities to choose from. Additionally, with Dublin Airport a short 13 km away, travel convenience is guaranteed.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury accommodation and convenient location at Howth Village Apartment.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
79 sqm
In-room amenities
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Location was central. We ate breakfast in the restaurant downstairs and it was lovely.
Everything! Apartment was home from home. Karl and the staff were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Spotless clean! Comfortable beds. Loved every minute if our stay. Will definitely be back.
Keys were a little tricky in the locks, but other than that, no complaints.
Frühstück ist nicht inbegriffen, aber im Lokal darunter ist es sehr gut! Die Lage ist super: Bushaltestellen in beide Richtungen vor der Haustüre (Linie H3 und 6 fahren nach Dublin rein), Super Kaffee (Off Grid) ums Eck, Supermarkt (Centra) gleich daneben sowie auch eine Apotheke.
1 Stunde vor Duschen oder Baden muss man den Boiler manuell aufheizen. Das Türschloss ist manchmal sehr tricky zu öffnen. Die Möwen beginnen ab 5 Uhr in der Früh zu schreien, das muss man so hinnehmen. ;-)
Perfect location, near everything with a bus stop outside also. Very well equipped, spacious and clean.
Superb host and was very diligent in giving an overview of the apartment and the town of Howth.
Nothing
Apartment was very clean, bed was comfortable, en-suite shower was good.
Access was difficult and bad, view was attrocious both front and back, amenities were poor, furniture was cheap and nasty. The description of this property was not honest, yes parking was free, but it was on the street and not readily available. Access was outside via the rear entrance to the restaurant, it was dirty and had steep steps up to the accommodation. No private area to sit outside and it overlooked a filthy terrace. No welcome pack, only a few items left in the cupboards by previous guests. The kitchen was poorly equipped insufficient crockery etc., and the dishwasher was well beyond its sell by date. The whole property is in need of refurbishment, and was the rental price was about 4 times what the property was worth. It is not to be recommended to anyone. To sum up, it is an absolute rip-off and the owner should be ashamed.
Beautiful apartment, great location
Lovely apartment, situated above a fabulous restaurant. Karl is a lovely host really helpful and friendly. The apartment is in a fantastic location. We will definitely return. Would highly recommend!
Loved everything.
Très bon emplacement
Dépliants sur activités, localisation
the apartment was warm and in a good location
poor plumbing with smelly drains needs refurbish kitchen needs saucepans, chopping boards dirty shower curtain poor entrance at back of restaurant/ needs sweeping
Excellent location, warm, spacious refurbished apartment. Comfortable beds with plenty of storage space
Ensuite shower tray and wash hand basin were chipped. Mould stains on shower door and tray. The entrance to the apartment is via the outside seating area which is not in use at this time of year. It was very untidy and created a bad impression. On street parking.
Enjoyed everything
It was comfortable and the en-suite was a bonus
One of the single beds had broken slats which made the mattress fall down the hole and was not comfortable
Lovely apartment, just a stroll from the marina and market. Great base to explore Dublin. The apartment is really clean, and the beds are so comfortable, it was perfect for our stay.
Viel Platz Howth ist einfach super - Beste Platz in Dublin
2 Appartment war neben Dunst Haube vom Restaurant . Zum Glück nur bis 16:30
A very comfortable, spacious apartment. Well positioned and central. Decor was lovely and it had the advantage of being attached to the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious
The only VERY minor issue is that there's no plug for the hairdryer by the vanity unit....
We both loved being in Howth. The location was excellent, we had the cafe below, a Centro, pharmacy & the bus at our doorstep. Facilities in the apartment were excellent. Everything we needed was provided. Really comfy beds, thick doonas, large towels and enough of them. Well stocked kitchen which included a number of basics left by previous guests that saved us spending on staples that we only needed for. Three night stay.
Hard to think of anything other some noise from people enjoying a drink downstairs in the beer garden, however that didn’t last long at all.
Wonderful location and perfect amount of space for family of 5.
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Excellent , comfortable, spacious apartment, well equipped for upto 6 persons . Suitable for a long or short stay in a fabulous location above a coffee shop. Karl, our host, very accommodating when ferry delayed till gone midnight . Will definitely look to book again if available.
Only thing to consider if you have mobiility issues , is access via a generous easy to climb fire escape.
Location was great. Bed and Pillows were good quality
Curbside amd outside noise
Loved this spot. Perfect base.
The location in Howth was very good and it was an easy walk to get to the seafront and harbour. Price was good when compared with other properties in Howth. Great to have two bathrooms! Breakfast/brunch in the downstairs restaurant was excellent and definitely to be recommended! The host Karl always got back to us when asked any questions
So frustrating that a few little things in the flat were not sorted before we arrived, such as the pedal bin broken, not enough pans, oven/grill pan still had grease from last time it was used. All of this could have been done at little cost and time. Like some other previous guests, in the sitting room I could clearly hear voices/conversation from the next door flat and some soundproofing would be great to have if possible. Could not hear anything from the restaurant below though!
Great location, loved the setting and rooms, easy access, great restaurant downstairs. Perfect way to start our trip in Ireland over Christmas. Appreciated the location as we had a bit of jet lag in the beginning.
It was centrally located in Howth (not easy to find places to stay here). Very clean, modern, comfortable. Great shower pressure and comfortable beds.
Unable to rent for just one night
Howth is so fun and the apartment is above an excellent restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You feel as if your living in town and you get to see everyone going on with there lives here. There are school children in the morning waiting for the bus across the street and locals going to and from work. It was an authentic experience.
We loved it.
Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location 👏
Got the keys straight away and was shown to out apartment. Big and spacious rooms, kitchen equipped with the majority of items. Shop was a 2 minute walk away. Bus stop outside and the train was maybe 10-15 mins away. Property was good and would stay again, I feel wherever you stay there are always bits that aren’t perfect but overall I would recommend and stay again!
Extra pillows, a fan in the double bedroom as it gets very hot in there without a window. The shower screen in the bath wasn’t stopping water whilst having a shower and the bathroom floor was soaking after every person used it.
On the bus line. Roomy. Host was excellent.
The property was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. We had a very enjoyable time.
Location.....very central. The bedrooms were spacious.
The ensuite needs to be updated. The keys to the door would need a small bit of oil. It was a bit offputting having to walk through the outdoor eatery to get access to our apartment.
Wonderful staff, location, & apartment.
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and great apartment for space and families. We would recommend for sure!
Location was nice
It was a bit warm, especially at night. There was a sign telling you not to adjust the thermostat so we didn’t adjust it.
Quiet and comfortable appartment. Pretty spacious and near village of Howth which is very scenic and a pretty setting near the Howth cliff path.
Some practical things need attended to in the appartment, for example cracked wash basin and fixings loose. We had a delay getting into the apartment due to cleaning ongoing, but manager offered a free breakfast to compensate.
Great location and very comfortable
Nothing.
The location was fantastic. The apartment is very spacious and comfortable.
The noise of the gulls is quite loud in the morning through skylight.
Property was spacious and well located, if a little tired and well used. Howth is beautiful and the apartment is very central.
Lovely location, tidy and well equipped apartment. Comfortable beds, and clean kitchen. Check out was 12.00 which is great as we were a large party and were in the City visiting family until late the previous night. Hosts were very helpful and attentive.
We could hear a lot of noise from the next door apartment, especially from the living room.. There are fire escape type steps up to the apartment, and one or two of these are broken which felt dangerous under foot especially when wet, which was all the time as the weather was terrible! But for the price, and in the middle of Howth it's hard to complain too much!!
Location
Needs a bit of love and attention. Bins had rubbish in them, toilet not cleaned, toilet floor covered in something, masking tape on lights, sofa bed broken, but with a little work could be lovely
Excellent location, space and communication. The restaurant below is a must try, we had both breakfast and lunch at the restaurant. Free parking on the street. Very friendly host. We actually would have stayed an extra night but unfortunately the apartment was booked. Great space for 5 adult family members travelling from Canada.
Location was central in town just above the harbor. We loved walking around the peninsula seeing all the beauty and friendly people there.
Loved everything!
Great location, very comfortable, very friendly and helpful host!
Location fantastic, pretty village, easy to get into Dublin centre. Hosts very flexible on our arrival, considering our plane was delayed 3 hours and we arrived much later than intended. Clean, spacious apartment. Would recommend.
The accommodation was of a good standard throughout and there was no noise from the restaurant below. The restaurant staff were all very friendly and helpful and we were able to borrow a highchair for the apartment without any problem.
Access to the apartment was via a side passage next to the restaurant and we had to cross the outside part of the restaurant to get to the stairs for the apartment. It was fine but we had a buggy with us which was sometimes a little awkward to manouvere past the restaurant diners who were outside.
Location was great, there is a lovely restaurant downstairs from the property. The area was very quiet.
Everything was great.
Ideal for our needs, did what it said on the tin. Super meals served.
At this price we liked everything.Does what it says on the tin.
The location, altought outside Dublin is very good with different transports (bus and dart). Howth is a nice village to visit also. The host provided with all the information since we arrived very late in the evening. I would recommend the stay :)
Some specific spots of the house could be a little cleaner. Like behind the doors.
Location was key. Clean. Convenient. Comfy beds. Grocery and bus transport next door. Train is a short walk. Restaurant downstairs and also others within 2 minute walk. Can cook in the kitchen.
Nothing you can do about the gulls in the morning. They live downtown. They wake at 5 am and you will, too. If that bothers you don’t stay here. If you are an early bird then get up with the rest of them and take a hike up the hills and watch the sun rise over the ocean. What a beautiful sight.
clean ,comfy beds and very warm .
bathroom fittings toilet roll holder came off wall.. and toilet seats not fitting correctly annoying
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Cleanliness
7.84/10Mould stains on shower door and tray; chipped ensuite elements.
Service
9.31/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.35/10Excellent location, close to marina and market.
Room Quality
8.3/10Spacious refurbished apartment; one bed had issues.
Amenities
8.33/10Comfortable beds with plenty of storage space.
Value for Money
8.79/10Good value considering location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.84/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.81/10Enjoyed everything, great base for exploring.