Ardcath, Bettystown Coast, County Meath

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You are viewing a holiday cottage to rent in Ardcath, Bettystown Coast, County Meath. It is a Detached Barn Conversion.

An award winning Heritage property. This fabulous barn conversion is a couples retreat. Situated in the countryside with an ancient 13th century abbey to the rear, 9 miles from Drogheda and 45 minutes from Dublin City. Beautifully restored it won a heritage conservation award from AN Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland. Its stone features throughout, inviting woodburning stove, loft style bedroom and a kitchen with hob and combi oven is all so charming. The TV has poor reception but ample DVD's are provided in addition to free WiFi internet access.

Local Amenities

Shop 3 miles. Pub 176 yards. Restaurant 3 miles. Beach 12 miles.

Accommodation Details

GF: lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room. FF: gallery/loft bedroom with double.

Extra Details

Electricity included , wood burner with starter pack, linen and towels included, No Smoking, music centre, dvd player, fridge with small ice box, w/machine, dryer, electric heaters, internet access, welcome pack, partially enclosed shared garden, garden furniture, bbq, shared driveway, off road parking. Sorry no pets. ~ TV only plays DVDs as the area is bad for getting channels but the owner has a selection of DVDs available.
~ There is Free Wifi internet access available for guests use.

~ There is a hob for cooking and a combi oven, grill and microwave in 1, otherwise good restaurants nearby.

This is a really romantic little hideaway with very comfortable furnishings and was done by an interior designer. It has the designer touch while feeling very comfortable and welcoming. There are candles everywhere and the doors open to the outside to let in fresh air. It's truly lovely! Although small, every inch is well orgainzed and charming.

Locally there are several great restaurants to choose from, shopping centres and leisure facilities, multi screen cinema, theatre and pubs in Drogheda (9 miles) and Ashbourne also 9 miles away.

There are 3 golf courses within a 20 minute drive, tennis courts within 20 minute drive, horse racing at Bellewstown (5 miles), Navan (17 miles) and Fairyhouse (10 miles). River and Sea angling are available within 10 miles and hunting can be arranged locally also.
There are also 3 equestrian centres within a 20 minute drive.

The beaches at Bettystown/Laytown and Gormanstown are all within a half hour drive.

Festivals held locally are the Drogheda Samba festival in July and the Bellewstown racing festival also in July.

There area is dotted with megalithic tomb sites - the most notable are Newgrange and Knowth.

Walking 0.01 miles. Traditional Music 3 miles. Fishing 4 miles. Golf 7 miles. Horse riding 8 miles. Leisure centre and indoor pool, Cinema, Bowling, Childrens Playground 9 miles. Horse Racing 10 miles.