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Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Galway Bay
    3 min drive
  • Newtown Castle
    7 min drive
  • Aillwee Cave
    11 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Ballyvaughan

Located in Ballyvaughan, this cottage is a 3-minute drive from Galway Bay and 7 minutes from Newtown Castle. .This cottage is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Aillwee Cave and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Fanore Beach.

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Newtown Castle - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Aillwee Cave - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Eyre Square - 46 min drive - 51.7 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 47 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monks Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way

A rare old fully renovated Fisherman’s Thatched Cottage nestled into the Burren Mountain on the Wild Atlantic Way close to the nostalgic village of Ballyvaughan Galway Bay. Having uninterrupted direct sea views over Galway and the Connemara Mountains beyond, with only a short walk of approximately 150m to the Beach. To the rear of the cottage direct country views of the Burren Mountain with walking/hiking access route within approximately 300m away. Nearby the famous Seafood Restaurants of Morans The Weir, Linane of Newquay, Monks of Ballyvaughan, Donohue’s of Fanore and Vaughan’s of Liscannor added to the perfect pint of Guinness with live traditional music 7 nights a week. Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Kinvara, Burren Nature Reserve, The Ancient Polnabrone and the Bird Sanctuary are only a short drive away up onto the Burren Mountain. Oranuisce also has a local bus that connects very close to the front door taking you to and from Ennis, Galway and connections onto Dublin.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Paul Hussey

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861.1 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
17th Century Cottage
Very cozy. Beautiful view to wake up to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024