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The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage

The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage

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Traditional Irish cottage
Through sitting/dining room
Large dining table seats 10
Large traditional dining table
Traditional Irish cottage with a large garden

Overview of The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Baltray, County Louth
  • Popular LocationCounty Louth Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeaulieu House and Gardens3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFuntasia Waterpark9 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)40 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

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

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, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage

This gorgeous, spacious cottage is ideal for golf and nature enthusiasts, cultural and seaside holidays. Set on the banks of the river Boyne, the cottage is in walking distance of the 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. The Bunker's traditional style makes for a homely, cosy atmosphere, while the extensive, open plan dining and living room creates comfortable spaces for larger groups. Children love the large enclosed garden (about 1/2 acre) which is great for dining outdoors. There is a farmyard on the other side of the house which is out of bounds for safety reasons.

The Bunker is situated in the lovely 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.


BEACHES

This part of the coast is renowned for its lovely sandy beaches:

Baltray’s shell strewn beach is unspoilt and never crowded, with the 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 aand just beyond Clogherhead is Port, a long stretch of beach with views to the Cooley and Mourne mountains.

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 a farm shop selling artisanale and local produce with a lovely cafe. Drogheda has a wide range of shops with restaurants, pubs, bars 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.

Property manager

Elizabeth
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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

This property does not have any lifts
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.
Map
Baltray, County Louth

What's nearby

  • County Louth Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Beaulieu House and Gardens - 3 min drive
  • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church - 7 min drive
  • Funtasia Waterpark - 9 min drive
  • Newgrange - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Drogheda Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Railway Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Relish - 16 min drive
  • Chan's Bettystown - 16 min drive
  • Mr Rocco's - 16 min drive
  • Boyne Rugby Football Club - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bunker, beautiful, spacious riverside cottage located?

This family-friendly Baltray cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Boyne River Valley and County Louth Golf Club. Beaulieu House and Gardens is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bunker - a perfectly lovely Irish cottage
Our stay at the Bunker exceeded our expectations. Well-appointed, comfortable, ideally located with everything we could possibly need close to hand. Our three teenaged grandchildren could not have been happier. We all loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We used The Bunker as a base for part of our golf trip. Location was perfect. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice country location
Overall the property had a lovely older country cottage feel. Some attention needs to be given to the furniture as one couch had broken legs and the futon bed was unusable as a bed because several slates in the back were all broken. Also there are places where plaster/paint was falling off the walls. There just needs to be some freshening up of the walls and furniture. Beyond that it was a great layout for a group of 8 with doors to close off the common areas so rooms stayed quiet. The location was perfect and we took the train to Dublin for the day so we didn’t have to worry about parking. The train station wasn’t far. For our 3 night stay it worked out for as we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 5 adults
It lived up to its promise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Schönes gräumiges Haus, mit guter Lage
Das Haus, hat alles was man braucht. Die Lage ist abgelegen und ruhig. Man Läuft ca 15 min, bis zum Strand. Man ist direkt an einem großen Fluss, wo man sehr schön Ebbe und Flut bewundern kann. Man sollte sich ein Fahrzeug mieten, da es in der Nähe kaum Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt (mind 3km entfernt). Das Ein- und Auschecken, lief flüssig ohne Probleme. Die Einrichtung ist schon ein bisschen älter, aber voll in Ordnung. Der Garten und groß und kann man gut nutzen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth

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We are Irish, currently living in London and regularly go back to stay in the cottage.

Why they chose this property

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

The house 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.

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