Title: Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=94606987&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. Cottage in Bettystown with patio ## Photo gallery for Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. ![Property grounds - Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94607000/94606987/88a737ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94607000/94606987/9be46b3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94607000/94606987/3fdfa983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94607000/94606987/bff41871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. (Bettystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94607000/94606987/7394a8f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly toiletries - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238300/35238296/2b9dfd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet gated Family Townhouse within walking distance of all attractions City Centre Dublin - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=35238296&PinnedHotelID=35238296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114201000/114200982/d39d3b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-Bed Apartment in Dublin's Countryside Ballyboughal - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space CA $855 CA $855 total includes taxes & fees Feb 12 - Feb 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=114200982&PinnedHotelID=114200982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120680000/120679000/120678956/3567a6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath family home with large kitchen diner, in Malahide Malahide - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=120678956&PinnedHotelID=120678956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120920000/120912100/120912086/44ac5d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enchanting 3-bedroom bungalow in Clane Clane - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=120912086&PinnedHotelID=120912086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94630000/94625700/94625675/59504e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Orchard Cottage - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Bettystown - Laundry 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=94625675&PinnedHotelID=94625675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97085000/97084919/b64da38b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fashionable Chic Townhouse in the exclusive Ballsbridge area in Dublin 4 Beggar's Bush - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=97084919&PinnedHotelID=97084919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48839400/48839323/3b4ab8a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury stone cottage in the Wicklow Mountains DONARD - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=48839323&PinnedHotelID=48839323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92877400/92877311/bef483fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10 minute walk to Dublin Zoo and Phoenix Park Dublin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=92877311&PinnedHotelID=92877311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109322100/109322079/fbbf6f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A spacious house near Dublin Airport! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 53585 ## About the area Bettystown is home to this cottage. Brú na Bóinne and Knowth reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Funtasia Waterpark and Xtreme.ie. [Visit our Bettystown travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bettystown.dx6069788) [View more Cottages in Bettystown](https://www.expedia.ca/Bettystown-Cottages.d6069788-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%7C53.69039%2C-6.24231&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YszvA4wCdPUwb34aycPg78wxwQM=) Bettystown, Dublin ### What's nearby - ![View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156644/d3bc24e7-dfd2-4839-ae90-a6540204f191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) O'Connell Street 38 min drive \- 54.0 km - ![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 \- 55.0 km - ![St. Stephen\'s Green which includes street scenes, heritage architecture 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 \- 55.6 km - ![Guinness Storehouse featuring interior views and modern architecture 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 \- 55.9 km - Triton Casino Bettystown 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Bettystown Laytown Station 2 min drive - Dublin Airport (DUB) 34 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 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.? ### What time is check-out at Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'.? ### Where is Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thatcher's Rest Cottage Winner 'Best beach holiday rental in Europe'. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 31, 2024 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MK W. Dec 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thatcher’s Rest was lovely! Such an amazing cottage and property! ##### MK W. 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