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Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.

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Thatcher's Rest Cottage the perfect location, 25 minutes from Dublin airport.
10 miles of safe sandy beach, 10 minutes walk to Bettystown or Laytown villages.
Your luxury thatched cottage with beautifully landscaped gardens & sea views.
Superb open plan living/dining room, seaview, vaulted ceiling, feature fireplace
Farmhouse style pine open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and sea view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Triton Casino Bettystown
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.

This picture postcard spacious thatched holiday cottage recently renovated to the highest standard provides luxury accommodation for up to 6 people.
Stunning sea views from the big bay window complete with window seat.Large open plan lounge with vaulted oak beamed ceiling, feature stone fireplace, solid oak flooring.Fully fitted farmhouse pine kitchen (integrated electric oven and hob, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and breakfast bar).Utility room (washing machine,tumble dryer) with separate WC.Three bedrooms one master suite, one double and one twin en-suite.Two luxury full sized bathrooms en-suite (walk in power showers, separate double ended baths, under floor heating, heated towel rails, fitted hair dryers).Gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout.The master and twin bedrooms share a sunny west facing patio.
Thatcher's Rest is an exceptional location for your Irish self catering holiday at any time.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11304715
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
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Bettystown, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Triton Casino Bettystown - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trinity College - 47 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Dublin Castle - 49 min drive - 56.3 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 49 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Bettystown Laytown Station - 2 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Evalynn Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whytes of Stamullen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Punjabi House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reddans - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. located?

Situated in Laytown, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Boyne River Valley and Triton Casino Bettystown. Sonairte Ecology Centre is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Bettystown Laytown Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MK W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thatcher’s Rest was lovely! Such an amazing cottage and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2025
Dear MK W, Thank you for that lovely review. We're delighted you loved Thatcher's Rest Cottage and had such a great time in the Boyne Valley over Thanks Giving, it was such a joy to meet you all. We hope you had a smooth journey home. Happy Christmas and we look forward to having you back with us on another occasion. With warmest regards, Roger, Liz and all the Team
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical!

Have traveled to many places, including Ireland before & this was the most relaxing & superb place ever! Miles of clean quiet beach a few steps from your magical "cottage". Not truly a cottage but warm, modern home away from home. Best of the best in owners & staff. Will plan to come again!! Would like to keep it a secret garden!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Your host

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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.
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