Irrepressible Contemporary Coastal Cottage
Please Note: This house is only available for a week’s booking excepting Christmas and New Year’s
Overlooking a sweep of more than a kilometre of fine sandy beach on the sunniest stretch of Ireland’s coast, this eponymous home perfectly combines alfresco living with the demands of multi-generational family holidays.
Very centrally located – an hour from the metropolis of Dublin and equally close to the Rosslare to UK ferry – locations don’t get easier than this.
At a Glance
Double bedroom with ensuite – rear
Double bedroom with ensuite -front
Twin bedroom (with jack and jill door to 2 above)
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
1 family bathroom
Open Plan Living/Dining/KitchenUtility Room
Tv Room
Study
Surrounding Decking Area
Terrace Furniture
Logs and Turf
Barbecue
Wine Cooler
High-Speed Broadband
Books, Games, DVDs
Sky TV
Exercise Machine
Smoking – No, sorry!
The owners regret Stag or Hen parties are not admissible.
Pets – Possibly, check with us.
Property Features
From sun-room sofa to lazy lounger
This awesome cottage is defined by the broad elevated sun deck that surrounds it like a balcony hovering above a dazzling beach spectacle. Opening on to the decking, a series of living spaces meld together in a fluid open plan space that occupies the elbow of this L shaped home, embracing a variety of informal seating and dining areas and incorporating a contemporary cottage kitchen.
White walled with panelled ceiling, there’s always a panoramic backdrop of windows designed to exploit this unique location. Whether it’s lethargic alfresco summertime luncheons or the cosy open fire at the end of a blustery beach walk, here is a holiday home for all generations and all seasons.
Boisterous with the paraphernalia of family vacations, there is no shortage of books, and no shortage of corners to read them in.
There is also a dedicated television room – plastered with pictures and wall to wall movies and games – and across the entrance lobby, a smaller library with exercise bike option.
The two principal bedrooms are at opposing extremes of the cottage, each with French doors to the omnipresent perimeter decking, azure skies and lapping tides. Both have ensuite bathrooms, though the master one shares with a twin bedroom via separate doors.
Outside
It’s impossible to avoid the seductive horizon view and seascape horizon beyond the hardy New Zealand flax that shelters the extensive decking.
There is a gravelled drive and lawned areas front and back if you fancy a bit of croquet, but with Clone Strand just metres away, sandy feet and salty hair beckon to the main beach attraction.
Facilities
This is a home from home, equipped with everything you would expect in a contemporary family residence – barbeque, clothes dryer to microwave, freezer, books, games, videos. However you will need to bring your own High Chair and Child Cot if you require them.
There is high-speed broadband internet in the property.
Our Highlights of this Home
Out and About
County Wexford is at the centre of Ireland’s Ancient East, with magnificent beaches, fascinating history, festivals and wildlife – plus it’s all within easy reach of Dublin city.
Things to do
- Stretch your ears at Wexford Opera
- Board a Famine Ship
- Take a Fatbiking tour
- Shoot some arrows at Wells House
- 7 screens of movies
- Top 100 European Golf
- Eat artisan at Partridge’s
- Go beach trekking by Pony
- Back a winner at Wexford Races
- Explore our local Craft Trail
- Witness how we lived at the Heritage village
- Down a pint at Katie’s
- Try your hand at stunt driving
- Gallavant around Wexford
- Do dinner at The Duck
The Locality
The Beach House is located on the coast half way between the largish towns of Arklow and Gorey – both 20 minutes drive away. Dublin city is just over an hour by motorway to the north.
The nearest pub is the Golden Anchor – a 5 minute walk.
This is the region that receives the most sunshine in Ireland, averaging more than 7 hours a day in the early summer. Boasting some 50 kilometres of white beach, not surprisingly, it is also a very popular retreat, with multiple holiday homes along the coast.
Click here for more information on Ireland’s Ancient East
There are terrific walks locally – north or south along the beach – but also there is a spectacular trail across Tara Hill, clearly visible form the house.
The fine weather also encourages the fruit and veg industry, most famously strawberries, which can be bought from stalls along the roadside throughout the summer. The Strawberry Festival is an annual event in the town of Enniscorthy, when a festival Queen is coronated.
Off the strand below there is excellent fishing for codling, bass and flounders especially where the river crosses the beach. The area fishes particularly well after a strong easterly wind.
Wexford town lies just over an hour to the south. Founded by the Vikings around 800 AD it is probably best known for its International Opera Festival, which takes place every year in the Theatre Royal, and runs for several weeks.
How to get there (Car advised)
By Air: Flights to Dublin airport.
Dublin Airport – approx 1 and a half hours from house
By Sea: Ferry crossings from Pembroke/Fishguard to Rosslare ferry port, which is less than 1 and a half hours from the cottage.
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is approx 1 and a half hours from house
Pricing Options
Months | Per Week |
All Year | €4,750 |
Christmas (23rd to 28th December 2023) | €4,950 |
New Years Eve (29th December 2023 to 3rd January 2024) | €4,950 |
This Home is normally only let by the week, short stays are shown below.
Mid-week bookings run from Monday PM till Friday AM – 4 nights
Weekend breaks run from Friday PM till Monday AM – 3 nights
Important – A Week’s booking runs from Friday to Friday.
A refundable breakages deposit of €350 payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure.
2023 Holiday Break | Dates | Price |
Easter Weekend | Friday 7th April to Monday 1oth April | €4,950 |
Halloween | Friday 27th October to Wednesday 1st November | €4,950 |
Christmas Break | Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th December | €4,950 |
New Year Break | Saturday 30th December to Tuesday 2nd January 2024 | €4,950 |
Price starts from
€4,750 per week
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“The Beach House offered so much…”
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true respite during these challenging pandemic months. Everything we needed in a functional kitchen, and access to a second large fridge post the big grocery shop. The living areas of the house are mainly open plan with unobstructed sea views all around, plenty of space for the full family to gather to chat, play cards or the large selection of board games on hand. At the same time, plenty of alcoves for some privacy, whether a snooze, or to give adults and children some personal space.
Two separate quiet rooms – a library and a TV room with long sofa seating for everyone and stocked to the hilt with DVDs. Each of the bedrooms deliver what is most important – extremely comfortable beds and excellent bed linen, bathroom robes and towels. A bonus, most of the bedrooms allow you to wake up to the wonderful seaview. Outside a large 180 degree deck and seating overlooking and with direct access to Clone Strand with more than 2 km of uninterrupted walking. The house was spotless on arrival, clearly mindful of current extra hygiene requirements. In this era of internet being essential, it works well most of the time, with the odd hiccup. Will be back.
Boylans
July 2020
“A perfect place for a family get together.”
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We had a wonderful week at the Beach House in June of this year. The house is so well appointed with a great decking surrounding two sides where we enjoyed breakfast on one side and lunch and dinner on the other. We were blessed with glorious weather and good use was made of the beach underneath the house.
There are lots of different comfortable sitting areas in the house and a great television room, lots of games, dvd and books. Good supermarkets 20 minutes away and all you could want in the way of cooking utensils and tableware etc. Comfortable beds with great linen and towels. We would certainly consider a second visit.
Geraldine Hickey
July 2018
“Just a quick note to say everything went great.”
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Just a quick note to say everything went great. The process was simple and everything turned out great. Very easy to book with you. The beach house was amazing. It was cozy and charming. We totally enjoyed the house. It is a great place to take it easy for a week.
You guys definitely have some great looking houses on your website. I will definitely be looking at the site for my next trip back to Ireland.
Fran Regan
July 2018
“We had a marvelous time at the Beach House. We would highly recommend it. Very enjoyable break in a very comfortable family home.”
Lisa Vard
January 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
- Please note all booking requests are subject to 24 hour approval.
- Once your provisional booking has been placed, the UIH team will verify it, answer any specific queries you may have, and request a deposit to lock in your dates.
- Please note if your provisional booking is not confirmed and the deposit paid within 3 days it will expire.
- If your preferred dates are not available, click here to review alternate options.
- For additional information please contact us on +353 85 860 0027