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Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior

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Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Cleggan, Galway
  • Clifden Castle
    11 min drive
  • Sky Road
    12 min drive
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    12 min drive

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About the area

Cleggan

Located in Cleggan, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Inishbofin Heritage Museum and Clifden Castle. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Station House Museum and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Sky Road.
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What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Sky Road - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Connemara National Park - 23 min drive - 16.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sweeny's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • Murray's Inishbofin Doonmore Hotel
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬12 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.

Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior

This beautifully situated Coastguard House overlooks the sea and mountains from every viewpoint. The little fishing village of Cleggan is just a 5 minute walk away, with its four pubs, restaurant, local shop and famous pier with trips to the idyllic island of Inishbofin.

A 10 minute walk past horses, donkeys and cows will take you to Selerna, one of many the sandy beaches that surrounds the Aughrus peninsula.

Having been recently renovated, the White House is open and modern with a Sonos system, WiFi, NEST heating system, wood burner and projector.

The house comfortably sleeps 6 people with a double bed in the master bedroom and 4 bunk beds in the second bedroom. There is also a large double sofa/bed in the parlour that pushes the maximum capacity up to 8 people.

The town of Clifden is a 10 minutes drive away, where you'll find supermarkets, a good range of restaurants and boutique shops as well as the excellent Mullarkeys music bar.

It’s a great little house, perfect for a couple or families, a quintessentially magical Irish Beach House on the most westerly point of Connemara.

For more information on Cleggan and the Aughrus Peninsula visit
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mrs White House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite 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
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting Place
The house and town of Cleggan were lovely and welcoming! Oliver's Bar had excellent food and everyone in town was nice:) Don't miss out on the trip to Inishbofin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful remote location
Tiny quirky cottage in Cleggan with a history. Established in mid 1800’s as coastguard station house. Charming village with great local seafood. Ferry to Innishboffin walking distance. Easy drive into Clifden for supplies if necessary. We loved our short stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Very well equiped kitchen. Comfortable house for 4. Great location. Very calm area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N., Golden, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman's Cottage
My family of seven, two adults and five children, had a very enjoyable stay at this cottage on the hill. You can eat outside in the semi fenced courtyard complete with picnic table and rambling roses. There's no ocean view from the home, but there are lovely views of rolling hills and sheep. We even saw a rainbow! The town is a block or so down the road, no sidewalk. The town is very small, but everyone we met was friendly and they've everything you need. There's a small grocery and the best fish n chips at LITTLE FISH! You can catch the ferry to the island or drive through Connemara National Park. Some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. The lakes were mirrors to the mountains around them. We made some happy memories here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely Easter break
This house was in a super position walking distance from Cleggan Pier and village. It was cosy and had all the things we needed as a family, including our dog which was a great bonus. We would definitely return again as it's a perfect base for exploring around spectacular Connemara.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Interesting and cozy place. Personal touches make it homey. Great location. We walked to the pub for a couple of pints and some dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stuart g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Station House early July
We spent two nights in the Station House. The house was comfortable, warm and kept the wind out! The nearby beach - Selerna - is a little gem and great for swimming. Cleggan gives a sense of remoteness but is easily reached from Clifden or the road south from Westport. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tecia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded my expectations!
This property is outside of the lovely little town of Cleggan, where my mom is from. I spent my entire life enjoying summers at the house (living in NYC) that my grandparents built, which is a 10 min walk from here. There are gorgeous hikes, beaches, a sweet restaurant or two, pubs with music and a ferry to an island that is old and beautiful all walking from here., And a bus to Clifden. The house has a lovely historic feel with all the amenities one could want from a rental. (I was able to borrow a heavy rain jacket with a hood when I needed one.) We enjoyed the land and location, which are superb, but on the second week of our trip (family wedding in Westport) we all came down with Covid. The owner couldn't have been nicer, helping to juggle another booking so we could recover before leaving, and being mindful of proper cleaning protocols. She took care of us with the kindness and compassion of a friend. I think the place is great value and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

aideen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a tour of beautiful Connemara
Beautiful house, extremely cosy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Ideal location to explore Connemara. I really enjoyed having a beautiful beach about 5 minutes walk for the house. I really enjoyed my Stay here and Niamh couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive. I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lived up to all my expectations!
I wanted a place that offered: - character - comfort - walking access to a swimmable beach - walking access to a store - walking access to a pub that served good food This house ticked all these boxes. In addition the owner was super helpful in her communication. There are a million small details when you are renting a holiday cottage. I think the owner thought of all of them! I would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break on the beautiful Aughrus peninsula
We had a brilliant stay in Cleggan. Niamh was very helpful, the house has a wonderful history and character and the surrounding landscape is simply magical!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Connemara Get Away
The house was charming, warm and well equipped.The location is perfect,as it is walking distance to Cleggan village and its amenities. The setting is tranquil and would recommend a trip to Inisboffin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Comfortable stay, if only we had a great weather to have the total package. The wooden floor upstairs looks dirty but its only from the old white paint stained. Nonetheless the house was excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eamon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
White House cleggan
Great location house had everything we needed only item we missed from kitchen was microwave, Enjoyed our stay stunning scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pandemic
We cancelled this stay end of March and requested a full refund due to the pandemic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot
This lovely modernized old station house was perfect for our stay in County Galway. The shop and few pubs (with live music) were only a 5 minute walk (though walk carefully on the narrow shoulder!) and the larger town of Clifden a short 15 minute drive. We were welcomed with bread, jam, biscuits and milk, a treat we have never had in all our many HomeAway rentals. Everything was as described and a great size for our family of 6 with the room with 2 bunks ideal for our 4 kids. We explored Omey (10 minute drive dig for clams!), the SkyDrive (10 minute drive), as well as Ashford Castle (1.25 hrs). We drove by Kylemore (30 minutes) and Connemara (Same distance). All to say it’s a lovely secluded home base for your time. We did a guided hike with Sean O’Farrell - booked on our own but look him up. He even told us where to find fresh mussels and our kids had a blast! We can’t say enough great things about this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen Y.

Quintessential West of Ireland Experience
The White House is ideally situated with views of the sea from the bedroom and the Twelve Bens in the distance, with pastures adjoining and a beach just a few minutes walk away. It's been modernized with nice features such as a Nest system, and having the Sonos to play my own tunes was also nice bonus. It serves as a good base to come home to each night if you plan to tour the Connemara region, or if you would like to get away from it all, cozy up at home and just soak up the surrounding nature. As others stated, the host is very responsive on the app should you have questions. Relax and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

John M.

We all loved it
Enjoyed our stay at property ID 6535057. The house was large and comfortable and ideal location for visiting surrounding areas. We enjoyed the hill-walking, the wonderful scenary and of course plenty of fresh air. We also had the odd swim in the sea. Verdict; water was quite cool. Would suggest that opened packaged food in the kitchen drawers be cleared out prior to arrival of new guests.Also, the provision of a tv for childrens programmes. The u-tube facility is not suitable for young children!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seth Insall

A fantastic stay in a lovely house.
We really enjoyed our time in the White House-it has a lovely open plan living space and is a good base for exploring Connemara National Park. There’s also a sandy beach nearby.

8/10 Good

Dawn G., New Freedom, PA

Charming House and Wonderful Owner
Cozy semi-detached house in beautiful western Ireland. Well equipped and updated. Small washer and dryer are in an outbuilding next to the house. WiFi was great. Cleggan is a lovely and quiet small coastal village and was the perfect location for exploring the Connemara area. The home owner was very nice and communicative. She kindly left a welcome hamper with bread, etc. The house sits on a hill with a view of the countryside and the ocean in the distance. We stayed in 5 towns while on vacation in Ireland. The Cleggan/Clifden area for 4 nights was our favorite and we were sad to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Nice cottage in Cleggan
We arrived tired after a long drive to find a gift basket and a note on the table providing information and letting us know that the kitchen at Oliver's Pub just down the road would stay open late for us to get a bite to eat. Hazel at Oliver's welcomed us and made us feel at home. We were in constant contact with Niamh and she was very helpful. The cottage was very spacious and the amenities were very modern and if excellent shape. Everything you could need was there, including games for the family to play and kitchen supplies with spices, etc. Exploring the region was fantastic, from the desolation of Connemara (Bog Road) to the amazing views along the coast (Sky Loop Road, Dogs Beach, etc.). Kylemore Abbey was as amazing as advertised and the small towns in the area each had there own great pubs. Clifden is a short drive away with phenomenal restaurants and pubs with entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia O., AMHERST

Modern, sunlit property on the rugged, western Irish coast
My husband and I first visited Ireland 18 years ago on our honeymoon, but wanted to bring our seven and five-year-old sons to visit this magical place again. We stayed eight days and nights in Niamh's cottage, and had a wonderful time. A few of the delights that made this place so special: Niamh's quick and friendly communication; the welcome basket that Hazel left for us (highly appreciated after a long flight and drive!); the onsite washing machine and dryer; the scenic five-minute walk to downtown Cleggan and the Inishbofin ferry; and the clean, modern home with reliable wireless internet that allowed us to cook meals, check emails from family and friends, and listen to streamed music every day. Words cannot express how beautiful this part of Ireland is, and coming home to a stress-free house every day after spending long hours exploring the nearby sights made the experience even better. We really enjoyed how close we were to gorgeous places like Kylemore Abbey and Killarey Harbour/ Leehaun/ Westport, but even longer drives to Galway City and Sligo were relatively pain-free. We hope to return to this house again, and look forward to connecting with Niamh and her neighbors again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Min K., Washington

Lovely country cottage in a beautiful, sea-side setting with mountain views,
The White House in Cleggan is a perfect spot for a quiet get-away. The location is perfect--a short walk to a well-stocked shop and several pubs, a short drive to Connemara National Park, Roundstone, Sky Drive, Kylemore Abbey. The house itself is very charming with all the modern amenities one needs (well-equipped modern kitchen, washing machine, fabulous shower). The proprietor, Niamh, is very responsive and thoughtful. The welcome basket she leaves is a lovely touch that makes you feel you've arrived somewhere special. The house more than comfortably accommodated myself, my husband and two teenagers. The fresh sea air, the mountain views, the sweet cows that pasture just next-door--it's a magical place. We would love to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L., Riverside

Quaint, Beautiful, Charming.
The house has everything you need and more. The area is both charming and beautiful. And the the owner is exceptionally accommodating and thoughtful. Walk to the beaches she suggests they are spectacular and buy local sea food -- crabs a bargain and delicious and lobsters pricey but worth it. Interestingly, with all the grand sweeping beauty of the place I got hooked on the seemingly plain view out the two big glass back doors. I am not sure whether it was because I was so relaxed but I cherished it and imagined it something Monet might have captured. But come to this spot and find the little gem you like most about it -- possibilities are everywhere -- even in a simple back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

joellen h.

Beautiful home in a great town
I stayed at the White House in Cleggan for three glorious days this June, and found the cottage to be a wonderful combination of history and modernity. Inside, the house is gorgeous, with a modern kitchen and a comfortable living room and dining room. The brochure I was sent before arrival gave me a good sense of what to expect in the house and in the town. The bedroom was just lovely and comfortable. The shower was divine (especially after two weeks of the electric-powered showers prevalent in rental houses in Ireland). There is a washing machine, but no dryer, so you would have to hang dry your clothes inside the house somehow or perhaps take them into Clifden or Cleggan to dry them. I am sure Niamh would be happy to help anyone figure that out. I had to email Niamh before and during my arrival, and every communication with her was a pleasure. She made sure a basket was left for me with bread, cheese, fruit and wine, and there was milk and orange juice in the refrigerator. The house's location is wonderful, close to Clifden, Letterfrack, Kylemore Abbey, and Connemara National Park. It is also close to Rossadilask, a tiny gorgeous fishing town, Omey Island, Inishbofin and Ballyconneely. If you have the luck to have some sun, make sure and see the magnificent beaches there. Cleggan itself is a small, pretty town with a good restaurant and pub. Clifden is a larger, more lively town, filled with restaurants, pubs, and lots of shops. The people I met in the area were friendly, gracious and shared information with me willingly. I was there during Connemara Bog Week, which is a great festival of music, art and guided tours of different parts of Connemara around Letterfrack. If you have the time and inclination, I strongly suggest you arrange for a guided tour of Connemara, Omey Island, Clifden, or northern Co. Mayo with John O Halloran. His tour of Omey Island (an island you can only get to during low tide) was fascinating in his depth of knowledge of the historical, cultural and environmental richness of that one small spot in Connemara. His deep knowledge of the area will enhance your understanding of the beauty and depth of Connemara. (He has a FB page, if you want to find him). After the tour, I felt even luckier to be staying in a former Coast Guard Station house -- a piece of Cleggan's rich history. When I return to Connemara, I will definitely be staying at the White House cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016