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Offering a garden and garden view, Birchdale Cottage is situated in Rathdrum, 17 km from Glendalough Monastery and 21 km from Wicklow Gaol. The property is set 36 km from National Garden Exhibition Centre, 43 km from Brayhead and 46 km from Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. As an added convenience, the apartment offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Birchdale Cottage. National Sealife Aquarium is 47 km from the accommodation, while Mount Wolseley (Golf) is 49 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 84 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was very good, suitable for what our trip involved.
  • Roisin
    Ireland Ireland
    You property was amazing I really enjoyed the stay. Hope to come back again.
  • Andrea
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the peace and quiet. The cottage is perfect. Travelled with my son and 2 dogs...we all had the best time and will be back.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Accommodated our 6 person group well. Good kitchen, dining and lounge area also. Clean and well maintained.
  • Louise
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, clean and comfortable, ideal for little family holiday.
  • Kathleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage felt v homely. It was well furnished & the kitchen was also v well equipped. It was clean & served our needs well. It was also a big bonus that we could travel with our dog. It is well located & there is plenty to do in the surrounding...
  • Alva
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfect apartment for a group and it was spacious. Host was very welcoming on arrival .
  • Caroline
    Ireland Ireland
    Beds were comfortable. Spacious for four people. Private even though it was beside main B&B house.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds and provided everything we needed.
  • Севостьянов
    Ukraine Ukraine
    this weekend was just great, quiet beautiful place. nice house decorated in Irish traditions. Friendly owner and beautiful views around. my family was satisfied. If possible, we will definitely come again.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Birchdale Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Game console – PS2
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Packed lunches
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Birchdale Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about £83. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestro Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Birchdale Cottage

    • Birchdale Cottage is 2.6 miles from the centre of Rathdrum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Birchdale Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Birchdale Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Birchdale Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Birchdale Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Birchdale Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Birchdale Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):