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The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building

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Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms16 bathroomsSleeps 16186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Clifden, Co. Galway
  • Clifden Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sky Road
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Inishmore (IOR)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

16 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 10

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 11

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 12

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 13

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 14

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 15

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 16

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building

Built for the Harbour Master nearly 200 years ago, The Quay House has been sensitively restored and now offers guest accommodation in fourteen bedrooms (all different) with full bathrooms – all but three overlook the Harbour. Family portraits, period furniture, cosy fires and a warm Irish welcome make for a unique atmosphere of comfort and fun.

The Quay House is Clifden’s oldest building, dating from C1820. It was originally the Harbour Master’s house but later became a Franciscan monastery, then a convent and finally a hotel owned by the Pye family.

The Quay House stands right on the harbour, just 7 minutes walk from Clifden town centre. All rooms are individually furnished with some good antiques and original paintings; several have working fireplaces. All have large bathrooms with tubs and showers and there is also one ground floor room for wheelchair users.

Ground Floor

Bedroom 1 (Bamboo Room) – This is the private entrance to the self-catering part of the property but it is also a bedroom if required with zip and link beds acting as a super king or with twin beds. This bedroom has an ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 2 (Studio A) – Large ground floor room with a super king bed and three single beds one of the single beds is a sofa bed which can be converted into a bed. This room can comfortably sleep five guests. There is a large bathroom with a bath and separate shower, toilet, and double sinks.

First Floor

Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, tall fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher, and Nespresso Magimix coffee machine (pods are not provided). There is also a Delonghi coffee machine for coffee beans (beans are not provided).

Small utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, iron, and ironing board.

Sitting/Dining room with dining table seating up to twelve guests, additional table and chairs can be provided if necessary. Two sofas and a couple of easy chairs.

Bedroom 3: (Studio 2) has a super king bed and a single bed it also has two bathrooms one with a bath and the other is a shower room, both with toilets and wash-hand basins.

Second Floor

Bedroom 4: (Studio 3) is decorated with an African theme and has a king bed also a pull-out sofa bed. This bedroom has a bathroom with a separate free-standing bath and a walk-in shower. There is also a small kitchenette.

Bedroom 5: (Studio 4) has a four-poster bed. The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. It also has a small kitchenette.

Third Floor

Bedroom 6: (Studio 5) has a super king bed and an additional single bed. The bathroom mirrors that of studio 3 and there is also the same small kitchenette.

Bedroom 7: (Studio 6) has a bird theme and a super king bed and a pull-out sofa bed. This room is ensuite with a bath and overhead shower. The room also has a small kitchenette.

All rooms have harbour views with either terraces or balconies.

Free WiFi

All inclusive – linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.

Check-in time is strictly from 4pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let your key holder know)

During peak season changeover days are Saturdays.

Check-out time is strictly at 10am on day of departure.

Strictly No Pets

Property manager

Yvonne Flaherty - Connemara Lettings
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Clifden

Clifden is home to this holiday home. Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links.
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Clifden, Co. Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Station House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sky Road - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building located?

This family-friendly Clifden holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Connemara Heritage & History Centre and Sky Road are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Family of 13 Quay house stay
The house was spacious, with more than enough individual bedrooms rooms for our 4 families. The kitchen was well- equipped with a spacious dining and living room. Everything was clean, and decorated nicely, with each bedroom having its own theme. The owners were not hovering at all, but ion site and very accommodating to our needs, answering our questions, giving recommendations, etc. When I asked about a recommendation for a restaurant on arriving after a very hectic travel day, she helped with making the reservation for us. She even offered an extra day at the end of our trip, after we were delayed a day due to airline cancellations. We thoroughly enjoyed the town with all of the amazing restaurants, shops, grocery store, and children’s playground all within a comfortable walking distance to the Quay house. We loved the Connemara region including beaches, castles, the national park, and the beautiful Countryside and Atlantic coast! Nothing that I can think of!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Flaherty - Connemara Lettings

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Premier Host

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