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Bettystown House wedding venue, Duleek, Co. Meath
A restored 17th century house on 13 acres in Meath, minutes from the coast and 35 minutes from Dublin.
- Up to 30 guests
- Price on request
- 40m from Dublin
- 30m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Bettystown House dates to 1630 and reads as a private home rather than a venue, which is the appeal. Thirteen acres of gardens and woodland, exclusive use, and a capacity of 30 that keeps the day at a size where you can actually talk to everyone.
It is close enough to the sea for a walk on the beach in the afternoon and close enough to Dublin that guests can drive home. Catering is done in house.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Is 30 a hard limit, and does it include children and suppliers?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Bettystown House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 30m 37 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 40m 133 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 40m 137 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 45m 53 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 35m 132 km
- Railway stations
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- Drogheda 10m 9 km
- Laytown 15m 13 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 14 places to stay within 10 km of Duleek, and 44 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Newgrange Lodge Guest house or B&B 4.6 km
- Sheephouse Country Courtyard Apartment 6.1 km
- Ballymagarvey House Hotel 6.4 km
- Ardmore B&B Guest house or B&B 7.6 km
- Westcourt Hotel Hotel 7.7 km
- Spoon and the stars Hostel 7.9 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Bettystown House's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:35 | 15:30 | 16:33 | 7h 58m |
| February | 07:46 | 16:41 | 17:33 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:42 | 17:41 | 18:27 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:36 | 20:24 | 13h 57m |
| May | 05:25 | 20:25 | 21:17 | 15h 52m |
| June | 04:54 | 20:58 | 21:56 | 17h 02m |
| July | 05:13 | 20:53 | 21:49 | 16h 36m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:08 | 20:57 | 14h 55m |
| September | 06:57 | 18:58 | 19:44 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:50 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:50 | 15:32 | 16:30 | 8h 39m |
| December | 08:35 | 14:57 | 16:05 | 7h 30m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Bettystown House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettystown House | This venue | Up to 30 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 10 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rock Farm Slane | 11 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Bellingham Estate | 27 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 30, from the venue's own wording: hosts weddings of up to 30 guests. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Bettystown House
- How many guests can Bettystown House hold?
- Up to 30 guests. Hosts weddings of up to 30 guests. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Bettystown House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Bettystown House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Bettystown House cost?
- Bettystown House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Bettystown House?
- Bettystown House is in Duleek, Co. Meath, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 40m from Dublin, about 3h 20m from Cork, about 2h 45m from Galway.
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