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The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat.
Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio
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9.2 out of 10
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9155 sq m
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Baltray, County Louth
- Place, County Louth Golf Club14 min walk
- Place, Beaulieu House and Gardens2 min drive
- Place, Guinness Storehouse45 min drive
- Airport, Dublin (DUB)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat.
The Bunker's traditional style makes for a homely, cosy atmosphere, while the extensive, open plan living area creates comfortable social spaces for larger groups.
It is ideal for seaside holidays and exploring Ireland’s Ancient East, popular with golfers and nature enthusiasts. Set on the banks of the river Boyne, the cottage is in walking distance of a lovely sandy beach, the renowned County Louth Golf course and the friendly 19th pub in Baltray and is just three miles from the historic town of Drogheda. Children love the large enclosed garden (about 3/4 acre) which is great for dining outdoors. There is a disused farmyard on the other side of the house which is out of bounds for safety reasons.
The Bunker is situated in the picturesque village of Baltray, ideally situated to make the most of Ireland's Ancient East with Beaulieu House just up the road and nearby the ancient burial mound of Newgrange, the high crosses and round tower at Monasterboice, the medieval Melifont Abbey along with Drogheda's many historical sites including Mill Mount museum and its Martello tower, Laurence's gate and Saint Oliver Plunkett's remains in St Peter's church. The seat of the high kings of Ireland at Tara near Navan, the high cross at Kells and Slane castle are also all within reach.
GOLF
Just a short walk down the road in Baltray, the County Louth Golf Club championship 18 hole links golf course has hosted the Irish Open. Another great links course, Seapoint Golf Club, is just two miles up the road outside Termonfeckin.
Just the other side of the river, Bettystown Golf Club completes the trio of excellent links courses making for a great three day golf break.
BEACHES
This part of the coast is renowned for its lovely sandy beaches:
Baltray’s unspoilt shell strewn beach is never crowded, with its iconic ship wreck and views to the Cooley peninsula and Mourne mountains beyond.
Seapoint beach in Termonfeckin is a popular local swimming venue. Just a little further up the coast Clogherhead is a blue flag beach with a cafe on the beach and just beyond Clogherhead is Port, a long stretch of beach with views to the Cooley and Mourne mountains. Continue north for more beautiful beaches all up the coast.
WALKS
Head to the beach at Baltray and you can walk along three miles of uninterrupted strand.
Continue across the headland of Clogherhead and follow the coast as far as you like to Anagassan and beyond.
You can walk along the banks of the Boyne river at many points including some mapped trails.
SHOPPING & EATING OUT
Shopping is available in Termonfeckin where there is a petrol station, post office, supermarket and Forge Field farm shop selling artisanal and local produce with a lovely cafe. Drogheda has a wide range of shops with restaurants, pubs, bars, music sessions and cinemas for nights out. Alternatively guests can eat out at the Golf Club in Baltray, Termonfeckin's World Gate restaurant and Flynn's Inn. Clogherhead hosts a range of eateries including a Pizzeria.
It is ideal for seaside holidays and exploring Ireland’s Ancient East, popular with golfers and nature enthusiasts. Set on the banks of the river Boyne, the cottage is in walking distance of a lovely sandy beach, the renowned County Louth Golf course and the friendly 19th pub in Baltray and is just three miles from the historic town of Drogheda. Children love the large enclosed garden (about 3/4 acre) which is great for dining outdoors. There is a disused farmyard on the other side of the house which is out of bounds for safety reasons.
The Bunker is situated in the picturesque village of Baltray, ideally situated to make the most of Ireland's Ancient East with Beaulieu House just up the road and nearby the ancient burial mound of Newgrange, the high crosses and round tower at Monasterboice, the medieval Melifont Abbey along with Drogheda's many historical sites including Mill Mount museum and its Martello tower, Laurence's gate and Saint Oliver Plunkett's remains in St Peter's church. The seat of the high kings of Ireland at Tara near Navan, the high cross at Kells and Slane castle are also all within reach.
GOLF
Just a short walk down the road in Baltray, the County Louth Golf Club championship 18 hole links golf course has hosted the Irish Open. Another great links course, Seapoint Golf Club, is just two miles up the road outside Termonfeckin.
Just the other side of the river, Bettystown Golf Club completes the trio of excellent links courses making for a great three day golf break.
BEACHES
This part of the coast is renowned for its lovely sandy beaches:
Baltray’s unspoilt shell strewn beach is never crowded, with its iconic ship wreck and views to the Cooley peninsula and Mourne mountains beyond.
Seapoint beach in Termonfeckin is a popular local swimming venue. Just a little further up the coast Clogherhead is a blue flag beach with a cafe on the beach and just beyond Clogherhead is Port, a long stretch of beach with views to the Cooley and Mourne mountains. Continue north for more beautiful beaches all up the coast.
WALKS
Head to the beach at Baltray and you can walk along three miles of uninterrupted strand.
Continue across the headland of Clogherhead and follow the coast as far as you like to Anagassan and beyond.
You can walk along the banks of the Boyne river at many points including some mapped trails.
SHOPPING & EATING OUT
Shopping is available in Termonfeckin where there is a petrol station, post office, supermarket and Forge Field farm shop selling artisanal and local produce with a lovely cafe. Drogheda has a wide range of shops with restaurants, pubs, bars, music sessions and cinemas for nights out. Alternatively guests can eat out at the Golf Club in Baltray, Termonfeckin's World Gate restaurant and Flynn's Inn. Clogherhead hosts a range of eateries including a Pizzeria.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Baltray
Located in Baltray, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. County Louth Golf Club and Bellewstown Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Funtasia Waterpark and Funtasia Fairground Bettystown. Travelling with kids? Consider Red Mountain Open Farm and Xtreme.ie. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Baltray, County Louth
What's nearby
- County Louth Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Beaulieu House and Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
- Dublin Port - 39 min drive - 62.7 km
- Trinity College - 41 min drive - 64.0 km
- Guinness Storehouse - 45 min drive - 64.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Song & Jenn’s Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Carberry's Pub - 5 min drive
- Il Ponte - 7 min drive
- Chan's Bettystown - 16 min drive
- Evalynn Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth
It's a pleasure to host people from all over the world and help them to enjoy my favourite bit of Ireland. I was brought up living in the house but am currently living in London and regularly go back to stay in the cottage.
Why they chose this property
The village of Baltray is very pretty with a friendly pub and a top notch links golf course all within walking distance of the house. Steeped in history with the most iconic ancient Irish sites, County Louth has the most beautiful sandy beaches and coves and villages with friendly pubs. Drogheda is great for nights out, renowned for its music its fantastic pubs have great music sessions.
This is the house I grew up in, situated in our favourite part of Ireland. We hope our guests love it as much as we do.
This is the house I grew up in, situated in our favourite part of Ireland. We hope our guests love it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
This beautiful traditional Irish cottage manages to be cosy and really spacious at the same time. It easily fits large groups but maintains cosy comfort. The large garden is great for games and generally larking about.
Set on the banks of the Boyne, the garden is filled with birdsong from the wildlife sanctuary just over the road. Take a stroll in the evening to watch the sunset over the river estuary.
Accommodation is of a high standard with great care taken for the comfort of our guests. Guests often remark on the comfortable beds with crisp cotton bed linen, fluffy towels and natural toiletries.
Set on the banks of the Boyne, the garden is filled with birdsong from the wildlife sanctuary just over the road. Take a stroll in the evening to watch the sunset over the river estuary.
Accommodation is of a high standard with great care taken for the comfort of our guests. Guests often remark on the comfortable beds with crisp cotton bed linen, fluffy towels and natural toiletries.
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