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Ardbraccan House
approx. 2 km
A Palladian country house begun in the 1730s and completed in the 1770s, home of the Church of Ireland bishops of Meath until 1885.
Medieval castle stay near Navan: a night in a Boyne Valley castle
Listed on Expedia as “A Medieval Bolt-Hole in a Castle”, this medieval castle stay is in Bohermeen, close to Navan in County Meath, in the heart of the Boyne Valley. The listing describes a privately hosted, self-catering retreat with four-poster bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a flower-filled garden, a quiet base for Bective Abbey, the Hill of Tara and the Newgrange tombs.
At a glance
- Location
- Bohermeen, near Navan, County Meath, in the Boyne Valley; Navan town centre is within about 10 km according to Expedia
- Accommodation
- Privately hosted, self-catering castle stay listed as “A Medieval Bolt-Hole in a Castle”; the listing does not name the building
- Highlights
- Four-poster bedrooms, kitchen and living room, garden, barbecue, Wi-Fi, parking on site
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10 from 25 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs and cats welcome (max. 2 in total) · non-smoking · vegan and vegetarian food options listed
Staying in a medieval castle near Navan: what to expect
This is a stay for guests who like to be independent. The Expedia listing presents the castle as a privately hosted retreat with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen, so it works more like a self-catering holiday home than a hotel. Photos in the listing show bedrooms with four-poster beds and wooden furniture, and a stone building with ivy-covered walls, a gravel drive and a small flower garden.
In the kitchen the listing mentions a hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, toaster and kettle, plus cookware, crockery and cutlery. Bed linen and towels are provided, and there are a hair dryer, soap, shampoo, an iron and ironing board, a safe, a desk, a washing and drying service, a TV and central heating. Linen and towel changes and cleaning are available on request, and outdoor furniture and a barbecue invite you to eat outside when the weather allows.
The listing also highlights a few green touches: a living plant wall, composting and recycling, no single-use plastic bottles or straws, reusable cups and crockery, mostly regionally sourced food and information on local ecosystems and culture. Vegan and vegetarian food options are listed, and local businesses organise tours and activities in the area.
Photos of Medieval Castle near Navan
The history around the castle: medieval Meath and the Boyne Valley
- c. 3100 BC – Newgrange is built in the Boyne Valley, some 20 km east of Bohermeen, as part of the Brú na Bóinne passage-tomb landscape.
- 1147 – Bective Abbey is founded on the Boyne as a daughter house of Mellifont Abbey.
- 1172 – Henry II grants Meath to Hugh de Lacy, who builds Trim Castle; it is largely completed in the 1220s.
- Early 15th century – Durhamstown Castle, a four-storey tower house not far from Bohermeen, is believed to date from this time.
- 1734 – Bishop Arthur Price begins the Palladian Ardbraccan House, whose main block is completed in the 1770s.
- 1885 – The Church of Ireland bishop sells the Ardbraccan estate and moves to a smaller house nearby.
- 2012 – The state buys Bective Abbey, which is now looked after by the Office of Public Works.
The listing does not name the building, and none of the sources used here describes its own history, so this section looks at the medieval landscape around Bohermeen instead. Meath was the heartland of early Irish kingship: tradition names the Hill of Tara, about 14 km away, as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, and the Norman lords who followed in the 12th century left castles and abbeys along the Boyne.
Bohermeen itself has an old story. It is a parish in the Diocese of Meath, and its English name comes from An Bóthar Mín, “the smooth road”: one of the five ancient roadways that led out from the medieval capital at Tara. The nickname is a reminder that people have travelled through these fields for well over a thousand years.
Facilities and services at the castle near Navan
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); what is available can vary, so check the listing for your dates.
Kitchen & living
- Kitchen with hob, oven and microwave
- Dishwasher, fridge and toaster
- Cookware, crockery and cutlery
- Kettle and coffee/tea kettle
- Living room and TV
- Books to borrow
Bedrooms & bathroom
- Four-poster beds
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Hair dryer, soap and shampoo
- Safe, desk and desk chair
- Iron and ironing board
- Central heating
Outdoors
- Garden with outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Parking on site
- Tours and activities run by local businesses
Service & green touches
- Laundry and tumble dryer
- Linen, towel changes and cleaning on request
- Wi-Fi in the rooms
- Composting, recycling and a plant wall
- Non-smoking property
Where the castle is: Bohermeen, between Navan and the Boyne Valley
The castle stands in Bohermeen, in County Meath, a short drive from Navan, the county town at the meeting of the Boyne and the Blackwater, about 50 km north-west of Dublin. According to Expedia, Navan town centre, the Solstice Arts Centre and Páirc Tailteann are all within about 10 km, as are the Royal Tara Golf Club and The Zone leisure complex; Headfort Golf Club, the Girley Bog Eco Walk and Knowth are also mentioned as nearby.
The wider area is rich in sights. The ruins of Bective Abbey are a short drive away, Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Ireland, lies a little further south, and the Hill of Tara, Kells and the World Heritage landscape of Brú na Bóinne are all within a day’s outing. Expedia also lists Bective Abbey and the Boyne River Valley among the nearby highlights.
Distances (as the crow flies from the castle)
| Durhamstown Castle (tower house) | approx. 900 m |
| Ardbraccan House | approx. 2 km |
| Navan | approx. 6.5 km |
| Bective Abbey | approx. 10 km |
| Kells | approx. 10 km |
| Trim Castle | approx. 12 km |
| Hill of Tara and the Lia Fáil | approx. 14 km |
| Knowth | approx. 20 km |
| Newgrange | approx. 20 km |
| Brú na Bóinne | approx. 22 km |
Distances are measured as the crow flies from the map position given in the listing, which may be approximate for a private rental; Durhamstown Castle is a separate tower house nearby and is not the castle described here.
Things to see around the castle near Navan
Kells
approx. 10 km
A town best known for Kells Abbey, from which the Book of Kells takes its name. The old churchyard wall marks the original limit of the monastery.
Trim Castle
approx. 12 km
The largest Norman castle in Ireland, built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter on the south bank of the Boyne after Meath was granted to de Lacy in 1172.
Hill of Tara and the Lia Fáil
approx. 14 km
The Lia Fáil, or Stone of Fál, stands on the Inauguration Mound at Tara and served as the coronation stone of the High Kings of Ireland.
Knowth
approx. 20 km
A Neolithic passage tomb from around 3200 BC, ringed by 17 smaller tombs, with the largest collection of megalithic art in Europe.
Brú na Bóinne
approx. 22 km
A World Heritage landscape in a bend of the Boyne with at least ninety monuments, dominated by the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.
Tours & activities near Medieval Castle near Navan
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Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral Tour
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Dublin, Trintiy College Library Tour & Book of Kells
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Dublin: Book of Kells. National Museum. VIP Heritage City Tour.
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Who is the medieval castle near Navan for?
Couples
Four-poster bedrooms, a flower garden and a quiet country setting make a romantic hideaway in the Boyne Valley.
History lovers
Bective Abbey, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara and the Neolithic tombs of Brú na Bóinne are all a short drive from the door.
Self-caterers with pets
With a full kitchen and a barbecue, and dogs and cats welcome (two in total), it suits guests who cook for themselves.
Golfers & walkers
Royal Tara and Headfort golf clubs and the Girley Bog Eco Walk are named by Expedia among the nearby places.
Good to know before booking the castle near Navan
- Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Dogs and cats are allowed, up to two pets in total.
- Parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking.
- The stay is privately hosted and self-catering: linen and towel changes and cleaning are done on request.
- The listing does not name the castle. Check the description, photos and house rules on Expedia for your dates before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in the medieval castle near Navan?
Yes. It is listed on Expedia as “A Medieval Bolt-Hole in a Castle” in Bohermeen, County Meath, as a privately hosted, self-catering stay.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. According to Expedia, dogs and cats are allowed, with a maximum of two pets in total.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Can you cook your own meals?
Yes. The listing mentions a kitchen with a hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge, plus cookware, crockery and cutlery, and a barbecue outside.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on the property, according to Expedia.
What is there to see near the castle?
Bective Abbey is about 10 km away, Trim Castle about 12 km, the Hill of Tara about 14 km and Knowth about 20 km as the crow flies; Navan town centre is within about 10 km.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the listing for this medieval castle on Expedia.
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