'Gorsehill' Bright And Spacious With Stunning Panoramic Coastal Views

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Unknown, Clare

Doolin Pitch & Putt3 min drive
Doolin Cave6 min drive
Cliffs of Moher9 min drive
Galway (GWY)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Situated on a quiet country road off The Wild Atlantic Way you can enjoy views of the Atlantic and Aran islands to the front. The rear of the house provides a haven of tranquillity with its' meandering stream that runs through the rear of the property surrounded by a beautiful array of wild fuchsia and gorse. 5 min drive to Doolin pier and many restaurants and pubs for traditional music. 10 min drive to cliffs of Moher, Doolin Cave and nearby Burren National Park, Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey. This make an ideal base for walking enthusiasts. Self guided walks or guided walks can all be arranged locally.

Property manager

Ann Doherty

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Doolin

Located in Doolin, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave. Burren Stained Glass Art and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Unknown, Clare

What's nearby

Burren Stained Glass Art - 3 min drive
Doolin Pitch & Putt - 3 min drive
Doolin Cave - 6 min drive
Cliffs of Moher - 9 min drive
Lahinch Golf Club - 16 min drive

Getting around

Shannon (SNN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gus O'Connor's Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Cliffs View Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬20 min walk
‪The Frantic Chef - ‬13 min drive
‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Gorsehill' Bright And Spacious With Stunning Panoramic Coastal Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Gorsehill' Bright And Spacious With Stunning Panoramic Coastal Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Gorsehill' Bright And Spacious With Stunning Panoramic Coastal Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Gorsehill' Bright And Spacious With Stunning Panoramic Coastal Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Doolin Pitch & Putt and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Burren Stained Glass Art. Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes, großes Haus in toller Lage

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Es war alles da was man braucht. Ann hatte die wichtigsten Lebensmittel in den Kühlschrank gestellt, und der Apfelkuchen war erstklassig.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annegret D.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absoluter Traumurlaub!

Das Haus hat eine atemberaubende Lage mit Blick auf den Atlantik und die Aran Islands, es ist sehr stilvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet (einschließlich eines frisch gefüllten Kühlschrankes!). Ann ist eine tolle, unkomplizierte und sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeberin - wir wurden sehr herzlich mit einem (dem weltbesten!) selbstgebackenen Apple Pie empfangen. Es war eine wunderbare Woche in Doolin und wir können Ann und ihr Haus absolut weiterempfehlen!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Perfect host, perfect home. A great base from which to explore the area. Cliffs of Mohr, Limerick, Galway, Knock shrine, Ennis, The Burren, Aran Islands tour, etc are easy day trips. Good local pubs and restaurants nearby, and a warm cozy house and grounds in a setting just enough off of the tourist roadways to have quiet and privacy as the day winds down. Can’t ask for much else.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Airy, warm and inviting

Ann is a wonderful host - providing more than we would have expected including a fresh warm apple pie. The house is charming and easily accessible to Doolin. There are lots of sweet cozy places to read inside on a rainy day and since it’s so close to town, you can pop in and back quickly. I would say the listing doesn’t do it justice. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in beautiful County Clare

We regularly rent homes on the west coast and this is a wonderful location to visit the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Doolin is a delightful village about a 30 minute picturesque and easy walk on the “safer” route; half that on a busier road. The house was well-equipped and spacious, and charmingly decorated. The master bedroom and ensuite is particularly lovely.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for our visit to Ireland

Hospitality is Ann's forte for sure. After traveling from the USA we received a warm welcome, easy check-in, a homemade apple tart, and refreshments to get our stay off to a great start. The house was our base camp for 10 days while we explored the Wild Atlantic Way and our family history. This beautiful property will not disappoint anyone considering it.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Éadaoin M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorsehill

The house is very comfortable in every possible way and the owner has kindly included many extra touches to make you feel welcome! The garden is beautiful with options to relax outdoors or in a lovely covered area if raining! The location is superb for exploring Co. Clare. You will enjoy a very relaxing holiday at Gorsehill. The booking process was tricky as my search was picked up by VRBO USA and VRBO UK and there were price differences. It would be useful if people booking from Ireland could pay in Euros.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

We had a warm welcome by Ann on arrival. There was a lovely apple pie and groceries provided . Excellent location for visiting County Clare. Would highly recommend Gorsehill for anyone wanting to stay in Doolin.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zauberhaftes Haus

So beautiful house. Sehr geräumig und liebevoll eingerichtet. Tolles Grundstück mit Rundumblick. Panorama Sessel mit Blick über Doolin bis zum Meer. Ein tolles Haus und nette Gastgeberin. Jederzeit wieder. Vielen Dank

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doolin cottage

We stayed 2 1/2 weeks and had between 2-6 people at a time.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles, rundum vielfältig ausgestattetes Feriensdomizil. geführt von einer großzügigen Gastgeberin

Wir waren von Anfang an beeindruckt von dem Zuschnitt und der Großzügigkeit des Ferienhauses, der Ausstattung und den Möglichkeiten, die das schön angelegte Grunstück bietet. Unser Check-in-Termin verzögerte sich wegen Staus um zwei Stunden, aber auch das war für Ann kein Problem. Zu unserer Überraschung war der Kühlschrank mit wichtigen Lebensmitteln gefüllt, Anns Apple Pie verdient den Titel "All Irish Champion"! Wir verbrachten unsere Ferienwoche in Doolin mit vielfältigen Aktivitäten - und fast abendlichen Besuchen in den Musikpubs des Dorfes. Anders als in anderen Ferienhäusern in Irland gab es keine Extrakosten für die Endreinigung und für den Energieverbrauch. Wir waren rundherum von unserem Auufenthalt in Anns Haus begeistert.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful!

Beautiful and comfortable home, perfect base for exploring the area. House is on a quiet road, we took sunset walks overlooking the sea and farms. Gorgeous views of the countryside. Very close to Doolin, Doolin trail to the cliffs of moher, wonderful pubs in Doolin. Host was amazing. Everything we needed for cooking, even a fresh apple pie and groceries provided for us. I have stayed in many vacation homes and this was one of the best! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

3 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doolin Gorse Hill

Everything is just like the photos. It is a great get-away with wonderful views and everything you need for a great holiday. Ann is a great hostess.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

uwe n.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house with a view

We stayed for a week in Anne's beautiful country house. Everything was exactly as described, even the delicous apple cake! We walked the cliff path up to the Cliffs of Moher and played the Doolin Pitch&Put 3 times. Highly recommendable.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias B.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks Ann

This was the second time we stayed at Ann's house and it was wonderful, just like the first time. Thank you dear Ann for the great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wir schwärmen immer noch von unserem Aufenthalt

Wir haben traumhafte Tage im Ferienhaus von Ann verbracht. Es war alles vorhanden, was man für einen gelungenen Urlaub braucht. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig und dennoch ist Doolin zu Fuß gut zu erreichen. Außerdem war es ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für unsere Wanderungen und Ausflüge. Die Gastfreundschaft von Ann ist herausragend! Der Kühlschrank mit leckeren Produkten aus der Gegend und der mega leckere apple pie von Ann haben uns am ersten Tag gerettet, da wir spät angekommen sind. Wir schwärmen immer noch von unserem Aufenthalt bei Ann und in der Umgebung ihres Hauses! Thank you very much, Ann! We are looking forward to see you again!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt und sie versprochen!

Wir haben 14 wunderbare Tage in diesem schönen Haus verbracht. Es ist für alles gesorgt, alles ist da und es ist drumherum wunderschön. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und der Apple Pay war einfach toll. Und nicht zu vergessen. Die kleine Ausstattung im Kühlschrank, die sie extra eingekauft hat. besser geht es nicht! Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit in dem wunderschönen Haus.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful house and garden

We loved the house which is light and very spacious. There were beautiful walks along the cliffs and we highly recommend a trip out to the Aran Islands. There are some good beaches quite close by car. We were made most welcome by Ann and thank her for her hospitality

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelin F.

28 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Retreat

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at Gorsehill. Ann was an amazing host; as other reviews attest to, her baking and thoughtfulness in supplying some kitchen essentials all deserve an extra shout-out. She was incredibly prompt and responsive for questions and generous with her time to get us settled - and then returned to help us with the fire later in the stay! The property was very clean and very comfortable. We felt immediately at home, and could not believe the beauty of the landscape and the views from all directions. We absolutely delighted in being able to watch some of our favourite UK-based tv shows in the appropriate time zone, and the kitchen was incredibly well-supplied for us to make dinners during rainy nights. (Ann recommended both a nearby filling station for quick essentials, and a grocery store a few minutes drive away for the rest of our shopping.) We walked into Doolin several times (the hi-vis supplied made this very comfortable) and had good enough weather over our week and a half stay to walk parts of the Burren Way and take a ferry to Inis Mor. The stream and the plants on the property are all beautiful, and we really enjoyed birdwatching and walking the roads nearby. This was our second visit to the area, as Co. Clare is a favourite spot in our travels. Staying here was like a dream, and we are already scheming to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F., Norwood, MA

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Stay

I was lucky enough to have stayed at Ann's property before, and I can't say enough about her as a property owner, and about the house itself and its picturesque and idyllic location. This house is super clean, welcoming with its homey decor, has lots of light, and has everything needed for comfort and home cooking (lots of cooking essentials for when you want to make your own meals). And the location is magnificent! I love the sunrises and sunsets at this beautiful home; I love how close it is to downtown Doolin, and how convenient to all that Co. Clare has to offer. Ann creates a wonderful atmosphere for her guests: she so thoughtfully adds some essentials to the fridge to help a weary traveler get settled, and goes above and beyond by leaving for her lucky guests some fabulous baked goods as well (she's an amazing baker!). I only wish I had more time at this vacation home, but I'm already thinking of the next visit. Thank you for a wonderful stay, and adding to some amazing Ireland Vacation Memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Doolin

We had a fantastic stay. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. Ann was a lovely host and we enjoyed her delicious apple pie!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat C., New York, USA

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Home Away From Home

Ann’s home is inviting, spacious, very attractive,and very comfortable. We found the location perfect for our needs. The house is set into a bucolic Irish hillside with a babbling brook at the back of the property. Pastures adjoin the property on three sides with cows as our neighbors. The fourth side is a house secluded by trees and bushes. Ann’s home is off a two lane road on a charming one lane vehicle path not far from the town of Doolin. For the most part you do require a car unless you want to rely on taxis in which case we highly recommend Burren Tours which will provide one way or round trip taxi service. The interior of Ann’s home is well appointed and lovingly arranged. We found everything we could possibly need and settled in immediately. The fridge was well stocked with our immediate needs: milk, butter, jam, ham and cheese, orange juice and a large bottle of water. Coffee and tea was also available. A freshly baked loaf of brown bread and a delicious apple tart supplied the warmest welcome possible into her beautiful home. It was difficult to say good bye at the conclusion of our week’s stay. We loved and enjoyed everything about Ann’s home from the time we stepped into it and hope to return for another stay at some point in the future. This is an exceptional property for visitors who are seeking the charms of an Irish countryside escape with all of the conveniences of a beautifully appointed home. Ann and her brother, John, were a phone call away and were graciously available as needed throughout our stay. Ann is the most accommodating hostess we have encountered in our Verbo travels and we treasure having the pleasure of meeting her personally during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

26 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay in Doolin

Great house. Extreme comfort .warm welcome. No fuss. Lots to do in Doolin. One of our best holiday stays ever! Thanks to Ann Docherty.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie j.

17 May 2022

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Fantastic Week in Doolin

Ann’s house met all our expectations and exceeded them! The house is well appointed, comfortable and had absolutely everything we needed. The views of the Aran islands and the outdoor space were sublime. We had lovely weather so we were able to have coffee outside in the garden in the mornings. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. We cooked at home a few nights and everything we could need was provided. Ann greeted us with an apple tart that was outstanding. She was responsive and flexible. She offered us suggestions of what to see and do. The location was perfect for going into Doolin for dinner and hearing trad. We absolutely would stay here again. Thank you Ann!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaftes, entspanntes wohnen

Absolut empfehlenswert

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ann Doherty

This is my home for 6 months of the year. My work takes me away for the summer months. I'm sure you'll enjoy my house as much as I do.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in this area and I built this house in 2006 because I loved the site and remember visiting it when I was a kid
I love to go for walks towards Doonagore Castle down to Doolin beach to watch the sunset or along the coast walkway to Cliffs of Moher.