Title: Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121811004&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garden Cottage \~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. ## Photo gallery for Garden Cottage \~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. ![Outdoor dining - Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811100/121811004/08b0e35a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811100/121811004/4044fdc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811100/121811004/dc608f1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811100/121811004/09d099c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811100/121811004/6f52b461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Garden Cottage \~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. provides everything that you need. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garden Cottage \~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. Dating back over 300 years, Garden Cottage is one of six exclusive thatched holiday cottages nestled on Bettystown's beach front. Enter into this secluded dreamy thatched hamlet with large organic flower gardens and be greeted at your holiday cottage with a warm Irish welcome and hot, home-made scones and jam. This luxurious self-catering cottage offers the perfect base to come and explore the mysterious and ancient beauty of The Boyne Valley, Ireland’s Heritage Capital and gateway to Ireland's Ancient East. Situated just 20 minutes north of Dublin Airport, with the vibrant beat of Dublin's heart a mere 45 minutes away and a host of local attractions, culture and family activities all within easy reach. All of this makes Garden Cottage superbly located for a dream Irish getaway. The Cottages Ireland have a great team whose aim it is to make your holiday a special one, just let them know what they can do for you and they will do their utmost to help. Welcoming visitors since 1908 they have a handle on contented guests. To quote a recent travel writer who visited... 'In a completely selfish moment I thought ... 'don't write about this one, keep it as a secret hideaway'... but a place so beautiful is meant to be shared and enjoyed.' The cottage at a glance: GardenCottage offers luxury self-catering accommodation in the most peaceful and tranquil of settings. This bright and spacious two-storey cottage features an open-plan lounge offering delightful views into the picturesque organic flower gardens. The fully fitted farmhouse kitchen has everything you could need to make it a home from home. Garden Cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests over two bedrooms, both of which are doubles. It offers two luxurious full sized bathrooms with walk in power showers, separate double ended baths, under floor heating, heated towel rails and fitted hair dryers. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are also provided for guests. Garden Cottage benefits from the shared organic flower gardens with BBQ, seating area and a wonderful play area for children including a playhouse, tree house and swings. Garden Cottage is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. \- Listed amongst the “50 Coolest Cottages in Britain and Ireland” by The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. \- Listed within the “Top 10 Romantic Breaks in The Irish Times. \- The Boyne Valley featured in the “Top 20 World History Destinations” by the BBC & The Lonely Planet. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121820000/121811000/121810997/aa46bfa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honeymoon Cottage \~ The perfect romantic luxury seaside escape for two. 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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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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. ### Property is also known as 53591 ## About the area Laytown is home to this cottage. Bellewstown Golf Club and County Louth Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Funtasia Waterpark and The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre. Red Mountain Open Farm and Xtreme.ie are also worth visiting. [Visit our Laytown travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Laytown.dx6227806) [View more Cottages in Laytown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Laytown-Cottages.d6227806-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.68994%2C-6.24281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lJarZqLM4IAJ2HU2In1zcOpVgqw=) Bettystown, Co. Meath ### What's nearby - ![Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507659/340c1364-c0b4-49f8-9fd0-543e934964c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Trinity College 38 min drive \- 34.2 miles - ![Dublin_AvivaStadium_6165854 03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165854/1db62e1d-d25a-49e9-8d3b-935aa6543f36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Aviva Stadium 40 min drive \- 34.6 miles - ![St. Stephen\'s Green featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507658/d8a15113-0a32-4621-a28e-30f310b7ad65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Stephen's Green 40 min drive \- 34.6 miles - ![Guinness Storehouse featuring modern architecture and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500971/86f559a2-4e51-432c-8e26-fbd58d312748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Guinness Storehouse 42 min drive \- 34.7 miles - Triton Casino Bettystown 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Bettystown Laytown Station 2 min drive - Dublin Airport (DUB) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Evalynn Coffee 10 min drive - Il Ponte 11 min drive - Circle K 11 min drive - Carberry's Pub 12 min drive - Delfino Bay 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape.? ### What time is check-out at Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape.? ### Where is Garden Cottage ~ The perfect luxury seaside escape. located? ## Have a question? 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