Thatcher's Rest Cottage

Thatcher's Rest Cottage is a luxury cottage situated in a heavenly location on Bettystown Beach just 25 minutes from Dublin Airport. The perfect base from which to explore the Ireland's Ancient East.

Thatcher's Rest cottage is one of six delightful cottages, managed and run by the proprietors Roger and Liz Pickett, offering a personal service and a family tradition dating back to 1908.

Thatcher's Rest is a spacious and roomy three-bedroom cottage featuring stunning sea views, a large open-plan lounge with vaulted oak beams, solid oak floor and a feature stone fireplace. The fully fitted farmhouse kitchen has an integrated oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a washing machine and tumble dryer. Free WiFi access along with satellite TV are included in your stay.

Thatcher's Rest Cottage offers luxury accommodation for up to 6 guests over three bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom with two single beds. Both the double bedroom and twin bedroom benefit from luxury en-suite bathrooms, with a walk-in power showers and a separate double baths, along with underfloor heating, a heated towel rail, and hairdryers. Slippers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries are also provided. The master and twin bedrooms share a sunny west facing patio.

The Cottages themselves date back over 300 years and have been professionally and lovingly restored to the highest standards to provide luxurious self catering accommodation for the most discerning traveller.

Features of this location include private access to six miles sandy beach, private organic flower gardens with a safe and secure play area for children, easy access to an 18 links golf course (with over 40 courses within one hours drive), horse riding, walking, bike hire, fishing and UNESCO World Heritage sites on its doorstep. It's all here waiting for you from the comfort of your extra special luxury seaside cottage.

Featured in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine's "50 Coolest Cottages in Britain and Ireland" and the Irish Times "Top 10 Romantic Breaks".

Thatcher's Rest Cottage is also ideally located within The Boyne Valley, Ireland's Heritage Capital. Experience the magic of the Irish landscape with a bracing walk through some of Ireland's greatest heritage sites. Visit the prehistoric tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth at the UNESCO World heritage site at Brú na Boinne.

The Cottages can be enjoyed by families, couples, honeymooners – any one who wants a break from the hustle and bustle of modern day living, experience an idyllic haven of peace in this private gated hamlet-like setting.

There is ample opportunity to take advantage of many activities available in the area:

•Golfing – Over 50 top golf courses within an hours drive.
•Fishing – Superb game and sea fishing for experienced and novice alike.
•An abundance of Childrens Activity Centres including Funtasia Water Park, Emerald Isle Adventure Park, Newgrange Farm, Adventure Centres and Dublin Zoo.
•The Boyne Heritage Park, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth (Heritage Capital of Ireland).
•Battle of the Boyne Centre, with regular re-enactments.
•Malahide Castle, Gardens & free Adventure Play ground.
•Ardgillan Castle & Parklands.
•Trim Castle where Braveheart was filmed.
•Drogheda Town Centre.
•Entertainment – Shops – Dining