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13 December 2025
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MK W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Bettystown, Dublin
- Place, Triton Casino Bettystown14 min walk
- Place, Trinity College38 min drive
- Place, St. Stephen's Green40 min drive
- Airport, Dublin (DUB)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
3 bathrooms
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Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Laytown
Laytown is home to this cottage. Brú na Bóinne and Knowth reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Funtasia Waterpark and The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre. Red Mountain Open Farm and Xtreme.ie are also worth visiting.
Bettystown, Dublin
What's nearby
- Triton Casino Bettystown - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Croke Park - 35 min drive - 52.6 km
- Trinity College - 38 min drive - 55.0 km
- St. Stephen's Green - 40 min drive - 55.6 km
- Guinness Storehouse - 42 min drive - 55.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Evalynn Coffee - 10 min drive
- Il Ponte - 11 min drive
- Whytes of Stamullen - 14 min drive
- Circle K - 11 min drive
- Punjabi House - 10 min drive
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31 May 2024
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Magical!
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
About the host
Your host
The Cottages Ireland are owned by Roger and Liz Pickett. In Liz's family since 1908, the history, family connection and Liz's fond childhood memories of growing up there makes this an extra special place for them both. Roger and Liz love to potter at The Cottages and you typically find them adding features and extra touches to make their guests stay an extra special experience. Constantly striving for perfection, and lets be honest it doesn't come much closer, their passion is in creating a holiday cottage destination they themselves would like to discover on their travels. They completely renovated the entire property spending two years re-modeling, re-thatching and upgrading these wonderful 300 year old thatched cottages, making them state of the art whilst retaining their sense of tradition and charm. Roger, an Engineer, is always coming up with ingenious ways of improving the behind the scenes running of The Cottages, whilst Liz an avid gardener, spends hours lovingly tending to the picturesque flower gardens that make up the grounds and set this stunning scene. It is this perfect balance and attention to detail that makes an escape to The Cottages an experience to be cherished and a lasting memory.
What makes this property unique
The Cottages offer that little something hard to find and even harder to describe unless you yourself set foot through the dark brown wooden gates. Once the gate opens and you walk through it's like being transported to another world, one of tranquility and calm. The Cottages, with their 300 years of history and tradition, offer a magical quality that charms all who stay. The sound of the sea, the smell of the fresh organic flowers lovingly tended to by Liz and her team. This picture postcard setting is sublime.
Outside the gates there are a myriad of things to do and see - come explore the mysterious and ancient beauty of the Boyne Valley, Ireland's Heritage Capital and gateway to Ireland's Ancient East or the vibrant beat of Dublin's heart. Excellent transport facilities gives easy 10 minute access to Drogheda on the Boyne the local town and to Dublin City which is just 40 minutes away by car, train or non-stop luxury coach service which runs on the hour.
There is also the wonderful Bettystown/ Laytown beach just steps from your cottage door, offering over six miles of sandy escape the perfect place to stretch your limbs and ease your mind. With lovely beach side cafes and amenities in both villages, The Cottages Ireland are superbly located for your dream holiday in Ireland.
Outside the gates there are a myriad of things to do and see - come explore the mysterious and ancient beauty of the Boyne Valley, Ireland's Heritage Capital and gateway to Ireland's Ancient East or the vibrant beat of Dublin's heart. Excellent transport facilities gives easy 10 minute access to Drogheda on the Boyne the local town and to Dublin City which is just 40 minutes away by car, train or non-stop luxury coach service which runs on the hour.
There is also the wonderful Bettystown/ Laytown beach just steps from your cottage door, offering over six miles of sandy escape the perfect place to stretch your limbs and ease your mind. With lovely beach side cafes and amenities in both villages, The Cottages Ireland are superbly located for your dream holiday in Ireland.
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