Self catering holiday accommodation on a Houseboat in Sallins, Co Kildare.

Staying aboard a barge on the calm waters of the historic Grand Canal is a unique experience. The movement is very gentle and you can expect a wonderful night’s sleep. The Roisin Dubh Houseboat was designed for living and is ideal for families, groups of friends and couples looking for a romantic getaway.

Its also a great base for exploring Irelands Ancient East or Day tripping to Dublin.

Sallins is where trade on the Grand Canal first began when passenger and cargo barges started hauling their horse drawn loads between the small Kildare village and Dublin in 1780.

Today Sallins is a bustling inland harbour village with 4 award winning restaurants and bars on the waterfront, an array of boats, barges, houseboats and a brewery overlooking the harbour. It is 30 mins from Dublin city center with trains running every hour.

Everything you need is very close, within walking distance. Breakfast cafe, pub, barge trip, grocery store, walking trails, and the train station is a four minute walk.

The master cabin in the bow of the barge is spacious and has a comfortable Queen size double bed. The aft cabin has a double sofa bed and the main living area has a double sofa bed.

Sleeps 4 (+2)
2 Double Bedrooms & 1 Double Sofa bed in living room.

Full Kitchen
1 Bathroom.

Read Blogger Haley the Tiny’s review HERE

Nearby attractions

Sallins was once a busy trading harbour on the Grand Canal where barges began carrying passengers and goods from the small Kildare village in 1780. Today it is home to award winning waterfront restaurants and bars, a large variety of boats, barges and houseboats, a brewery and a passenger barge offering canal cruises in the area.

Full of surprises, County Kildare in Ireland’s Ancient East will give you many excuses to linger and stay. A warm welcome awaits you across our many memorable towns and villages. Unique Heritage, stunning scenery, quality accommodation, spectacular cuisine and a world class shopping experience are just some of the attractions that await you.

From planned historic settlements to thriving town centres and canal villages, Kildare really is “the best of Ireland in one County” and is within a stone’s throw of the capital.

For a day trip or weekend away, enjoy the accessibility from all parts of Ireland. Discover the magic of the rich hinterland, racing establishments and racecourses, golf courses and sporting fields, museums and heritage centres, family fun centres, canal and forest walks.