Number Nine, Ballsbridge self-catering

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The Dublin Region

First-time visitors to Dublin are often amazed by the low rise nature and the compactness of this capital city. Until 1998, the tallest building in Dublin was Liberty Hall at 59.6m (a record it held for 33 years) and still today there are only a handful of buildings that are taller than 40m (compare those heights with central London, where even Big Ben built in 1859 is 93m). All the main museums and tourist attractions are within the confines of the north and south circular roads; an area of about 15 square kilometres (less than five square miles!) It would take too long to compile an exhaustive list of them, but bear in mind that you may enter all of Ireland’s museums free of charge.

Traditional Irish music (best encountered in near-spontaneous sessions in local pubs) is, for most visitors, a delightful and entertaining way to spend an evening. There are lots of places in and around town that organise music; ask the barman if the pub your in has music nights, and if it doesn't he'll very likely tell you where there is.

It is sometimes easy to forget that Dublin is also a seaside town, the occasional gull seen overhead might jog the memory and pique your curiousity. The nearest beach for Number Nine is Sandymount strand, only a fifteen minute walk away. It is a broad flat beach, popular with visitors and Dubliners alike. Sunny days bring out the beach towels; windy days the sail- and kite-surfers. Sit on seafront and watch the shipping as comes and goes in Dublin Bay, or stroll along the shelly banks towards the Poolbeg light. It would seem a world away from the buzzing city just behind you.

If it's water-sports that thrill you, then you are in the right place - between Howth and Dun laoghaire there are several clubs offering lessons and access to equipment that, with some prior booking, will be happy to look after you. Sailing is big here and if you are a member of a yacht club at home, you might want to check your affiliations with Dublin clubs. Wind surfing and kite surfing are both very popular on Sandymount strand, and sea swimming is a must at the Forty-Foot. All these amenities are accessible from Number Nine using the DART.

Number Nine is very conveniently located for all of Dublin’s public transport. Several bus routes can be accessed on Pembroke and Merrion Roads just a couple of minutes walk from the front door, and the DART line is less than ten minutes. The DART is a train service that follows the coast very closely between Greystones in the south, all the way around Dublin Bay, to Malahide in the north. The DART also intersects mainline stations at Pearse and Connolly stations. Trains are frequent and relatively cheap - an adult day return from one end to the other is €8 allowing you to get on and off as you please. The Luas tram lines have termini in town and don’t yet pass this way, but from these stops you could travel to Tallaght in the west or to Sandyford in the south.

 

Ballsbridge Area

Ballsbridge is central to a number of Dublin’s cultural and heritage hot spots.

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is a very short walk from Number Nine. It plays host to many events throughout the year and is a great venue for music too, having both outdoor and indoor concerts (from Bruce Springsteen to the Irish Chamber Orchestra). The RDS is also an important sporting venue, it is home to Leinster Rugby Union throughout the season and, of course, the annual Dublin Horse Show held in August. It doesn’t end there for Ballsbridge if you're sports enthusiasts. Lansdowne Road (or as we are being encouraged to now call it: the Aviva stadium) is right next to the DART station only ten minutes walk away. Home games for Ireland (Rugby Union) and the Republic of Ireland (Association Football) are played in this remarkable piece of bold architecture.

In Ballsbridge itself, in the immediate vicinity of the bridge over the Dodder river, there are lots of amenities. There are no fewer than five Pubs, a wine bar, a coffee shop, two convenience stores, a pharmacy, and more restaurants than you can shake a stick at: choose from Indian, Thai, Cuban, Italian, and fusion cuisines. There is a branch of Ulster bank with an ATM on the corner, and a post office too.

There is a lovely park just beside the Dodder on the town side called Herbert park, where it is possible to book tennis courts, play ball games on the pitches there; a children's playground to entertain the kids; or just wander around the leafy pond walk. If even that sound too stressful, you could relax and watch a game of cricket in the Merrion Cricket Club.

There is a busy Farmers Market in Ballsbridge on a Thursday; be quick though - it is very popular with workers in the vicinity as a pleasant change form a packed lunch.

Other banks that have ATMs and branches close-by are AIB and BoI.

Almost all the embassies are located in this general area, most offering consular services if you should need them.

 

Getting There

Dublin airport is Ireland's busiest international airport and so is very well served by lots of airlines; it is easily accessed from this part of the city. If you intend to use a taxi, ask the driver to take you to the airport via the Dublin Port Tunnel. The tunnel has a toll, but as it is more direct, you will save the value of the toll and be at the airport in jig time, fare is about €25. Specialist coaches also use the tunnel to access the airport, the tunnel is toll-free to them, and the fare from Ballbridge is less than €10 - see Aircoach and The Patton Flyer for details.

Dublin is also well served by ferries. There are two terminals, one in Dun laoghaire, a short journey northbound on the DART - 7 stops to Lansdowne Road; the other is in Dublin Port, buses there go to Bus Aras (the main bus station) and await the arrival of the ferry and the journey time is 15 mins. From there take the DART southbound at Connolly station - 5 stops to Lansdowne Road

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Dublin - DUB (15.6 km)
• Ferry: Dublin Port - North Wall (3.8 km)
• Railway: DART - Lansdowne Rd (0.6 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Ballsbridge

• Fishing
• Golf Course
• Tennis courts
• Watersports
• Sailing
• Mountain Biking
• Swimming
• Walking
• Surfing
• Waterskiing
• Windsurfing

 

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Exterior Facilities in Number Nine, Ballsbridge self-catering

• BBQ
• Private garden

 

The lovely sun-trap courtyard garden gets the best light in the afternoon and evening - exactly when you'd want it after your busy day shopping, browsing, visiting and touring. There is a large garden table with six chairs - ideal for enjoying a BBQ if the weather seems good enough. The paved yard has a variety of potted plants to soften the edges and provide a splash of colour through most seasons. It will be be difficult to believe you're in the heart of Dublin.

 

Rental Details

We do not, under any circumstances, allow pets during your stay.

We have a sensible deposit, payment and CANCELLATION POLICY that applies to all our bookings:

A booking and security deposit of €300 will reserve your dates of stay. We ask that the payment of the rental rate be made in full at least three weeks before the first day of your stay. Doing this keeps your booking 'live'. A sixty (60) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty on the rent; however, the booking deposit will be forfeit. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment and booking deposit. Cancellation within 21 days of the first night of stay or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent or deposit. We feel it is fair to warn of these conditions before you precede to booking.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE AGAINST ANY KIND OF LOSS TO YOU AS A RESULT OF AIRLINES CANCELLING OR CHANGING THEIR FLIGHTS.

The cottage must be vacated by 12 Noon on the day of departure to facilitate the cleaning for the next arrival.

 

Facilities in Number Nine, Ballsbridge self-catering

• CD player
• Central heating
• Cooker
• Dish washer
• DVD player
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine

The accommodation consists of: two double bedrooms, one in the front and the other facing out on to the garden; an upstairs office space suitable for a fold-out bed if it were needed; a front sitting room with a stove, a TV, comfortable seating for four and full bookshelves; a shower room and toilet; and plenty of shelf storage space throughout.

The large bright kitchen and dining area, though, are the star in this accommodation, there's plenty of room for chatting with whoever is cooking in the open plan kitchen while you sit in comfort at the dining table sipping a glass of something cold - not in their way; still there to lend a hand. The kitchen is well equipped, all the appliances you'd expect are there, but there is no feeling of being cramped. Hot water is supplied by an immersion heater set on a timer to use the minimum electricity, the central heating and the cooking are gas.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (2)
• Showers (1)
• WCs (1)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 4 people:

• Double Beds (2)
• Sofa Beds (1)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (4)
• Lounge Seats (4)