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The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat.

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Outdoor dining
Beach
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Baltray, County Louth
  • Place, County Louth Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaulieu House and Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat.

The Bunker's traditional style makes for a homely, cosy atmosphere, while the extensive, open plan living area creates comfortable social spaces for larger groups.
It is ideal for seaside holidays and exploring Ireland’s Ancient East, popular with golfers and nature enthusiasts. Set on the banks of the river Boyne, the cottage is in walking distance of a lovely sandy 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. Children love the large enclosed garden (about 3/4 acre) which is great for dining outdoors. There is a disused farmyard on the other side of the house which is out of bounds for safety reasons.

The Bunker is situated in the picturesque 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.
Just the other side of the river, Bettystown Golf Club completes the trio of excellent links courses making for a great three day golf break.


BEACHES

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

Baltray’s unspoilt shell strewn beach is never crowded, with its 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 a cafe on the beach and just beyond Clogherhead is Port, a long stretch of beach with views to the Cooley and Mourne mountains. Continue north for more beautiful beaches all up the coast.

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 Forge Field farm shop selling artisanal and local produce with a lovely cafe. Drogheda has a wide range of shops with restaurants, pubs, bars, music sessions 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. Clogherhead hosts a range of eateries including a Pizzeria.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of County Louth Golf Club. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Boyne River Valley and 11 minutes on foot from County Louth Golf Club
As a guest of The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The family-friendly The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat. also features express check-in, express check-out, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Baltray cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,668 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The house is beside a farm yard which for safety reasons is out of bounds to guests.

Smoking is not allowed in the house. If smoking in the garden, please use an ashtray and dispose of cigarette butts in the bins provided.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The Bunker Cottage, traditional spacious riverside retreat. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pearse F.

Lovely place to stay, not far from the town centre but far enough to be lovely and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I loved our stay. The Bunker was more than I had hoped for. It was quite roomy and comfortable. The beautiful back yard was large and private, it was a great area to unwind in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A trip down memory lane

We booked the cottage for a family reunion for a small group.Our aim was to spend the day in Clougherhead & the location of the cottage just on the outskirts of Baltray was surberb. The cottage has plenty of space both indoors & out for a small group.For a cottage the space was great.There was bedding, towels all provided. Also plenty of utensils & dinner wear in the kitchen.There was no BBQ ( which was advertised) & the outdoor area could do with dome upgrading on the crazy paving plus the shower room. Great stay & we had a relaxing time at the cottage. Baltray was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

Great location, quiet with easy access for day trips to Dublin or Belfast and surrounding areas. Warm, comfortable, spacious cottage for our family of 5 (3 teenagers) walking distance to local bar, clogherhead and coastal towns only a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyanne H.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Trip

Second time visit. Ideal for a group and well located. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ireland trip

The cottage was in a wonderful and quiet area, we had no problem finding transportation into more populated areas. It fit our group of 8 with ease. We had a fantastic and relaxing time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ireland 2024

Excellent area for us , easy access to Dublin and surrounding areas had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baltray Cottage

What a wonderful relaxing place to stay. Beautiful house in a peaceful setting. Had Everything you needed. Would recommend this property to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Bunker

Our party of six, enjoyed the large Living & Dining area. Bedrooms were well appointed. Location worked out great, with the majority being 1st time Ireland visitors. Baltray was a nice little village with the 19th Hole Pub and walkable sights. Only suggestions would be: 2nd shower needed and black flys seemed to appear each morning, that we needed to let out windows.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Perfect for 5 adults

It lived up to its promise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy weekend trip from Dublin

The Bunker was a nice weekend trip from Dublin. We enjoyed the local sights including the 19 th Bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M., Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best!

We loved everything about the location, property, community, and especially the beaches! My daughter and I walked over 8 miles on the beaches. We walked the golf course and hung out at the pub. Shopped in Drogheda and took trips to all the Ancient East sites! We wish We could have stayed forever!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Bunker

A good spacious property . 10 minute journey to nearby Drogheda. Local restaurants are good. Great spacious garden for bbq or football . Little to no warm water for showers and washing dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B., NS, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

The Spread on The Bunker

Lovely little place with lots of rooms and plenty of space and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Deirdre B., Delta, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location for exploring the Boyne Valley

The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. We were travelling as a family of 5 with 3 teenage children, so we appreciated the space to spread out, the washing machine and dryer, as well as the plentiful supply of towels. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best at the beginning of October for using the nice garden area south of the house. The location is very convenient for exploring the Boyne Valley. Drogheda is a short drive away along the south bank of the Boyne river - good for grocery stores and visit to St. Peter's. Other must see places include Newgrange and Knowth, the ruins of Melifont and Monstraboyce, and Trim castle. We didn't have time to visit the battle of the Boyne visitor centre - another time. The beach at Baltray is well worth a visit, even though it is a bit of a walk from the house. We enjoyed hunting for shells along the beautiful quiet sandy beach, and the boat wreck was interesting. It would be lovely in the summer. Overall, we had a lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice farm house near historic sites and not too far from Dublin and Tullamore

Thoroughly enjoyed staying here! The property manager is very attentive, pleasant and helpful. The house is a nicely sized 3 bedroom with room for teenagers to spread out and a nice kitchen if you feel like staying in. I typically visit the northern end of Ireland but if we ever are back in this area, we’ll definitely look at staying here. The nearby sites at Newgrange and the Boyne river valley are worthwhile. If you’re not a city person (I’m not) but want to be reasonably close to Dublin for day visits, it fits the bill :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sonja B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunker

Sehr freundliche Ansprache. Es wurde sich um alles zeitnah gekümmert. Ausstattung war gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019