About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Birchdale Cottage in Rathdrum offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable family rooms, and a private entrance. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a garden with garden views. The outdoor seating area and picnic area provide relaxing spaces, while the free WiFi ensures connectivity. Convenient Amenities: The apartment includes a washing machine, dining area, and a work desk. Additional amenities include bathrobes, free toiletries, and a TV. Nearby Attractions: Located 84 km from Dublin Airport, Birchdale Cottage is close to Glendalough Monastery (18 km), Wicklow Gaol (21 km), and Powerscourt House & Gardens (45 km). Guests appreciate the kitchen, room comfort, and convenience for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site


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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    This was our 2nd time staying at birchdale cottage & we couldn’t say a bad thing about it . Tom the owner is so friendly & he’s always there for any questions & also his staff are all very friendly & helpful too ! We will be back again soon !!
  • Justyna
    Ireland Ireland
    We stayed one night at Birchdale, and it was a very pleasant surprise. The place was spotless, warm, and truly welcoming. I packed warm PJs and a blanket—but didn’t need them! The beds were clean and comfortable, and the owner was lovely and...
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location to enjoy the Wicklows… Well presented.
  • 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...
  • Caroline
    Ireland Ireland
    Beds were comfortable. Spacious for four people. Private even though it was beside main B&B house.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$116. 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.

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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.