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Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

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Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Popular LocationFanore Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalway Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoolin Cave11 min drive
  • AirportGalway (GWY)67 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double room (upstairs)

1 Double Bed

Family room (upstairs)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Kids bedroom (ground floor)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Single room - Ground floor

1 Single Bed

Twin room (upstairs)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

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About this property

Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way

This restored 19th Century cottage enjoys a wonderful location on the coast road overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran Islands and beside a beautiful sandy beach. It has a beautiful stone walled garden and ample parking.

The half door entrance leads to a hallway from which there is access to the dining room, sitting room, kitchen, 2 downstairs bedrooms and main bathroom. Upstairs there are 3 further bedrooms and an additional WC.

This cottage has a large well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, large fridge/freezer, electric cooker, etc. There is a large dining room table and chairs overlooking the patio area and the Atlantic ocean. This is a wonderful location to watch the sun go down over Galway Bay. There is also a separate dining room with a large hand cut stone fireplace. This is one of two fireplaces in the cottage, the other is in the sitting room. There is a complementary fire starter pack and bag of turf provided. Additionally there is oil fired central heating throughout the cottage.
The bedrooms are very spacious with good lighting and ample storage space. There are two bedroom downstairs (one single room and the other with a set of bunk beds) as is the main bathroom. The other bedrooms consist of a double room, a family room with a double and single bed and a twin room with 2 single beds. There is an additional half bathroom upstairs. Bed linen and towels are supplied. Cot and high chairs are provided free of charge on request.
There is ample off road parking and a large garden to the front of the cottage. To the rear of the cottage is a large patio area with patio furniture and a BBQ.
The beach is only 5 mins walk away and there are uninterrupted views of the ocean and the mountains from all aspects of the cottage.

Property manager

Anne Pilkington

Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fanore

This holiday home is located in Fanore. Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliffs of Moher and Fanore Beach. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Burren Stained Glass Art are also worth visiting.
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Ballyvaughan, Clare

What's nearby

  • Fanore Beach - 11 min walk
  • Galway Bay - 3 min drive
  • Doolin Cave - 11 min drive
  • Aillwee Cave - 18 min drive
  • Cliffs of Moher - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monks Pub & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way located?

Situated in Fanore, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fanore Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Galway Bay. Doolin Cave and Newtown Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on the west coast
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Burren is right out the door and the countryside is beautiful. House was well stocked and clean. We used this as our base of operations for a few days while exploring Galway and other places on the west coast of Ireland. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage between The Burren and the Sea
A clean, roomy cottage with 5 bedrooms, large kitchen, dining room and living room. The host is wonderful and so knowledgeable of the area if you have any questions. The cottage is not located in a village so be sure to stock up on groceries in Ballyvaughan or Lisdoonvarna on your way. There is a pub with food located just a few kilometers away. It was a very enjoyable stay with so much to do in the area. Just not enough time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Idyllische Lage in The Burren
Gut
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild Atlantic Way
Great views and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation in the country!
Nice Cottage in rural area! Loved the cows right at the back patio! The hot water took a minute to figure out would be nice if this info was included in the cottage info book! Beach was a bit further than expected but beautiful! Anne was very nice and responsive!! Wi-Fi should be included with cottage info as well, Delayed figuring out the hot water because we didn’t have service. Beautiful area, Irish music in Doolin Pubs was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar
Sehr gute Lage, gemütlich, sehr nette Gastgeberin - empfehlenswert!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our experience
Ann was such a wonderful host. She was so friendly and helpful. The cottage was comfortable and cozy. The cottage was beautifully and authentically designed. Everything that we wanted to see was within a 2-3 hour drive. The cottage was away from the business and noise of towns but within 10-15 kilometers of pubs,markets, sites to visit like Doolin Caves and Aiwee Caves, and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fanore Cottage
The cottages of Fanore are a lovely traditional cottage located in a beautiful setting that will take your breath away. The cozy fireplace and the sea view from the master suite is absolutely stunning. It is located close to many amazing attractions both new and old from the cliffs of Moher the caves of Aillwee and the beautiful moonscape of the burren . I’d stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

PAMELA SUE H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fanore
We changed our plans and elected to continue on our way There were no instructions in the house regarding heating, hot water, etc House in in need of TLC. The owner was courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamala D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage and surrounding area
We loved the cottage and the area. We were minutes from the beach, and in the Burren, two of my favorite places to be!!! Anne is a great host, she was responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property!!! 🍀🇮🇪🌈💜
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming country home!
Anne is a very attentive host. Very helpful with which sites to see in the area! Home is spacious in a beautiful rural setting. Which sits between the ocean and barren. Definitely would stay again. Only drawback that we did not realize is the extra charge of electric and fuel usage at the end of the stay which is understandable since it is such a large house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Amazing area, clean comfortable accommodations
We stayed in multiple areas of Ireland and this was by far our favorite. The views were amazing and the cottage was clean, comfortable, well appointed, and just perfect. There are not many houses in the area, it’s just natural and stunning. We took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, but I think we all enjoyed exploring the beach, rocks and cliffs down the road just as much if not more. I will definitely be returning to Ireland and this will be my first choice for accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break in Fanore
A wonderful opportunity to experience this wild part of County Clare in a beautiful spacious and comfortable house. Mary and Christy, the owners, were welcoming and very obliging.

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fanore, ideal zum wandern, surfen, schwimmen!
Das Ferienhaus ist malerisch gelegen. Beim Essen schaut man auf den Atlantik, der Sandstrand ist ca 10 Min zu Fuß entfernt. Der nächste Wanderweg ist direkt gegenüber vom Haus, Wanderkarten liegen im Haus bereit. Die Vermieterin ist zu jeder Zeit freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Haus hat einen, für die Gegend üblichen Standart. Es ist sehr geräumig und zugleich gemütlich. Wir hatten mit 8 Personen mehr als ausreichend Platz. Die Cliffs of Moher sind nur ca 30 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Es gibt eine Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür, dennoch empfiehlt sich ein Mietwagen um Einkäufe zu erledigen. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen :)

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Hosted by Anne Pilkington

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