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Quaint & Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village.

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Doolin, Clare
  • Doolin Garden and Nursery
    14 min walk
  • Burren Stained Glass Art
    2 min drive
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt
    2 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN)
    63 min drive

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About the area

Doolin

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Doolin, within a 10-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher and Burren Stained Glass Art. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Doolin Pitch & Putt and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Doolin Cave.

What's nearby

  • Doolin Garden and Nursery - 14 min walk
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 2 min drive
  • Doolin Cave - 3 min drive
  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre - 6 min drive
  • Cliffs of Moher - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gus O'Connor's Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Frantic Chef - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint & Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village.

The Half Door is a cosy cottage brimming with character in a fantastic location in the heart of Doolin, County Clare. It is set back off the main road in a tranquil setting, yet only a stones throw from all the action. The Half Door is featured in the Rick Steve's guide books and described as "the coziest place around."

There are four double ensuite rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a large dining/living room & separate sitting room with stove and smart TV. Ample off road parking and a south facing garden to relax in. The newly refurbished sitting room has large exposed beams in the ceiling, a window seat beside the stove to curl up on and relax, a 50" smart TV and comfortable leather furniture to sink into. The open plan dining/living room is surrounded with windows and has a patio door that open onto the south facing garden, There is rattan furniture, a well stocked book shelf and a DVD player and selection of DVD's. The large dining table can accommodate eight people comfortably. There is also a mini wine bar and service counter beside the dining table.

The kitchen is off the dining/living room and has a galley kitchen with loads of cupboard space, a gas hob with electric oven, George Forman grill, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and all the kitchen utensils required. The kitchen leads out to an enclosed service yard.

All four bedrooms have their own private bathroom and seating area. One bedroom is on the ground floor and can be made up as either a super king double bed or two single beds. There are three bedrooms on the first floor. Two rooms have a double bed and the third room has two single beds. There is a large Velux window on the landing upstairs with a table and chairs under the window that provides an extra light filled that is ideal for a workspace.

The Half Door was run as a B&B starting in 2008 and began offering self catering in 2020. Our accomodations are aimed at families and seasoned travellers.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Aaron & Carrie

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 33

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No Stair gate on stairs for small children.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Quaint Cosy Cottage in the Heart of Doolin Village
Quaint Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village.
Quaint & Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village. Doolin

Quaint & Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina G., Austin, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and Comfort
The location could not be better for a stay in Doolin, you can walk to everything it was to offer! The house was well appointed and very very spacious. The hot water was challenging but you can message the host about it, we just were so busy and forgot to ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lizzy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location, and a beautiful home
Half door cottage was pristine, beautiful, and so well located. It is right across the street from the local pub, that performed live music each night and was packed with life. Walking around the countryside and down to the pier was spectacular. The cottage, with 4 bedrooms was well stocked and very comfortable, next time we would stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very spacious house for 4 adults. Perfect location to walk to pubs. Only reason no 5 rating -walls floors a bit thin so if you are not first one up you can here everyone else in kitchen. Maybe rubber stoppers on kitchen cabinets would help to prevent slamming sound
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Mountain House

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little home in the heart of town
Had a great stay. The place was clean and comfortable. So very close to everything in town. Walking distance to a great bar with live music and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The property and location were amazing. Beautiful area , quiet and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Start
This was our first stop on a 2 week Ireland adventure. Close to food and shops, while being a quiet spot for relaxing. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doolin Days
Great house, perfect location, close to sites, lots of eating and entertainment options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive, generous and flexible
The property was well maintained and overall really wonderful place to stay. It is close to everything and if you are hiking the cliff trail out from Doolin it is a 20 min walk to the start of the hike and you pass little cafes. You can stay here and really enjoy walking everywhere you need to go. Plus there are local beaches and bays that are just a close drive away. We enjoyed hiking all day and then cleaning up and going to the different bars to listen to live music. Our situation was rare for the owner. It was winter when we went and a big storm just hit Ireland. The oil for heating got mixed with water so when we arrived the heat was not working. The owner was so accommodating and sent people to figure out to see if they can fix it. I felt that they were extremely generous and flexible to work with and make sure we were comfortable. They have a space heater that worked out really well in the living room when we wanted to hang out in a communal space and we moved it to the bedroom when we were ready to sleep. The weather was not so cold so we learned that with the space heater we really were able to warm up the room and then turn it off after an hour or so. The neighbor came by to make sure we knew where that was and to try and turn the regular heat on. I share this because I think it is really good to know that the owners are responsive, generous and flexible. They are all around great people with a wonderful network of people in the area. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter C., Guilford, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location plenty of space
Property was very clean, spacious, with room for a group or family to separate into different areas, as well as a nice kitchen and large dining space. Easy walk to the center of Doolin, with a pub and cafe located close by. Very quiet location, with plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We were mostly very happy with the Half-Door House. The rooms were great and the house provided a great location for our stay in the Doolin area. The floors could have been a little cleaner and shower temperature a little warmer, but overall things were fine. I would go back there without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were close to everything we needed. Perfect home for family to gather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T., Stamford, Ct

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Lovely house in the country. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Great family house
We loved the location and all the amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Wenham, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage with great updated amenities .
I would highly recommend the property for those visiting Doolin. And having the Doolin Cafe a short walk away for breakfast is an added bonus,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destination wedding
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place in Doolin. Great location
Overall a great stay. Close to the cliffs and pubs. Place could use a few more amenities like soap, shampoo, etc. it was Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Doolin Experience
We are 8 friends traveling the west coast of Ireland and this was a perfect spot to stop and rest a few days. Great location near McGanns pub. Great place to head out to the Aran Islands. Cottage is spacious and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Guest review
Well located and spacious property in a super area with lots to do. Really good support from the owners and their caretakers.

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great great property
Perfect all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020