Meet Grace
Hosting guests since
2012
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
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- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is located very close to Swords village on the north side of Dublin and approx 5 minutes drive from Dublin Airport.
Grace and Barry live in a semi-detached terraced house ( in what was the first housing estate to be built in the village) with their 2 boys, Jack and Gavin , the family dog, Suki - a Tibetian Spaniel, and 2 cats.
There are 4 bedrooms in our home, two of which are en-suite. In addition to the sitting room, we have a spacious family area comprising the kitchen/dining area and living area complete with its own stove - perfect on cold winter nights! The whole ground floor of the house is very open, airy and bright. The gardens front and back are spacious and lovely to sit out in.
Barry's main profession is carpentry and he is self-employed. Grace is a full-time mum. Jack is working and Gavin is a student . The family enjoy walking, camping, exploring the local area and going to the cinema. Barry loves golfing and motorbikes. Grace enjoys gardening and collecting recipes.
Nearby attractions include Swords Park and Swords Castle - a perfect place for a stroll or perhaps a game of tennis? For those who like to shop, there is the Pavillions Shopping Center which has over 65 shops and a cinema.
Additional Info
We speak English and a little French. There is on-street parking outside our house. Our home is located off the "Seatown road" roundabout on the R132. Coming from Dublin Airport, you take the 1st exit off the "Seatown road" roundabout then immediately turn right into the "Seatown Villas" estate. Take a right turn at the "green", then a left turn and we are the last houses on the right, number "92".
My Pets
Dog, 2 Cats
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The house is located on the north side of Dublin within walking distance of the busy Swords village (approx 5 minutes). It is also only a 5 minute drive from Dublin Airport. The Pavillions Shopping Centre is approx 15 minutes walk and has a huge number of shops including the post office. The bus stop is only 3 minutes' walk from the house and there are lots of bus options using this stop such as the 33, 41C, and 43, which will link you to Dublin City. In addition, a further selection of buses are available in the village itself. Our local newsagents "Audreys" are an agent for the various Dublin Bus tickets. There is a feeder bus service between Swords and Malahide (the 102) which is perfect for catching the DART light rail system.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Smoking is not allowed in the family home. Guests are welcome to smoke outside in the back garden.
Meals:
Please let the host know if there are any foods that you do not like / are allergic to.
Shower:
Please do not adjust the electric shower settings yourself, ask me and I will happily turn up/down for you depending on your requirements.
Once you have finished in the shower, please pull the cord to turn off the power supply.
Keep noise to a minimum after eleven PM.
Damage:
Should a guest damage /break any item, please advise the host immediately. The guest will be asked to compensate the family, where appropriate.
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance.
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.