Wreckers Cottage | Cottage in Woodstown

Set in an idyllic seaside location with breath-taking views towards Hook Head Peninsula, this quaint detached coastal holiday cottage sits 4.5km from Dunmore East and 3km from the village of Saratoga in County Waterford.
Wreckers Cottage is the perfect holiday retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is no television, nor is there any internet, a real rural retreat sure to provide a unique holiday experience. Leave your phones, laptops and watches in the porthole at the door and instead take time to enjoy the fresh sea air and tranquil surroundings of the lush Waterford countryside.
This unique holiday cottage is set in a mature enclosed garden which runs down to the sea and Forenaught Beach. Enjoy daily seaside walks and with the dramatic tidal changes discover sea shells of various types from oysters, mussels, and cockles along the shore. Located on the Waterford Harbour estuary between Dunmore East and Woodstown, Forenaught is an easy walk over flat terrain with some soft sand and rock.
Wreckers Cottage Description - Sleeps 6 This quintessential chocolate-box holiday cottage has all the ingredients of a rural Irish cottage, bound with a timeless country charm. This seaside holiday cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 guests comfortably, with garden and sea views:
Property layout – Ground floor:
- Living area with open fire and high ceiling
- Country style kitchen and dining room area
- Bathroom with shower over bath
- Second bathroom with bath
- Bedroom 1: double sleeping 2
- Bedroom 2: double sleeping 2
- Bedroom 3: twin sleeping 2
The seaside holiday cottage is situated on a cliff which is secured by hedging and bramble, however due to its close proximity to the sea and its idyllic location young children should not be left unattended in the garden.
The cottage is surrounded by a large enclosed, well-kept cottage garden. Seating and a picnic table is supplied for outside dining.
There is private parking available outside the main gate to this holiday cottage.
Local area & Tourist Attractions Close by is the quaint seaside village of Saratoga which is home to Saratoga Bar and Restaurant. Dunmore East is a 10-minute drive from Wreckers Cottage, with a selection of grocery shops, restaurants, traditional bar, cafes and take-aways.
Things to do in the local area:
- The Waterford Greenway: 46km of off road cycling & walking (bikes can be hired via Waterford Greenway Cycle Tour & Bike Hire – please note bookings must be made in advance)
- Waterford City
- Amusement Park in Tramore
- The Wild Coastline at Hook Head
- Passage East & Cheekpoint
- Visit the Coves
- Dunmore Adventure Centre: Aquapark
- The Strand Inn
- Dunmore Golf Classic in April
- Dungarvan town
IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Heating and Electricity:
This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking
2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.
3. Towels:
Towel sets are available upon request at a small charge. Please contact our Call Centre or the Property Manager to arrange (you will find the Property Manager's contact details at the Arrival Info document sent to you in the final payment confirmation).
4. Access to the cottage:
To access this secluded holiday cottage you will travel along narrow country roads (4km) which then leads onto a quaint single road country lane with a grass verge on either side for 700m, making Wreckers Cottage a real hidden gem.
5. No television or Internet:
Please note, there is no television, nor is there any internet in this holiday cottage.

Wreckers Cottage is located in Woodstown. Wreckers Cottage provides accommodation, featuring View, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Cottage features View, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Wreckers Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Woodstown has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Woodstown, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.