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Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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County Galway, West of Ireland
  • Popular LocationGlengowla Mines3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLough Corrib3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshford Castle50 min drive
  • AirportShannon (SNN)93 min drive

Space details

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 12
262 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    2 single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
    1 child bed
Bedroom 6
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
    Bath
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bath

About this property

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

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

Wellpark is a splendid Georgian (1730), large country house of great character and comfort with Wi-Fi, 6 bedrooms, (sleeps12) for holiday rental in West of Ireland's most beautiful region, Connemara. A superb fishing area. Wellpark is situated in the picturesque village of Oughterard, by the river Owenriff, near Lake Corrib. Oughterard boasts an 18 Hole Golf Course nearby. It lies only 20mins. drive from fascinating Galway, with Theatres, Shopping, Singing Pubs & restaurants. In one acre of lush garden, lawns and orchard, it has its own, separate, specially designed BBQ Garden, a delightful large farmhouse kitchen with open fire, French windows opening onto a Conservatory/SunRoom, aromatic turf fires and winding staircase. A large country house, it lends itself to family gatherings. Built in a more leisurely age, it provides a tranquil haven to refresh body & soul among Ireland's most beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, candid beaches, fuchsia lined hedgerows and ancient castles. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) 5 min, Dublin Airport 2h 30 mins. Shannon Airport 1hr 45 mins..


Welcome to Wellpark and Ireland: The house offers traditional dining and drawing rooms - 6 bedrooms -3 king size beds,1 queen size and two twins) Huge kitchen with fireplace, table seating 12, utility room, 3 bathrooms (2 showers, 2 tubs) & Italian tiles. Incoming phone - Satellite TV, VCR & stereo and wi-fi internet access. A specially designed barbeque garden, hand made in local stone, with garden table and seating set under the shade of an apple tree & surrounded by fuchsia hedges. Wellpark faces the Owenriff River and is only 5 minutes from Lough Corrib. The region is an anglers paradise, famous for its brown trout, pike and salmon fishing. Boats and local ghillies (guides) may be booked (fish freezer provided).
The area has a wealth of beautiful beaches to discover and children ( and adults) can run free and get a real taste of unspoiled nature. Children are very welcome. There is plenty to see and do locally including singing pubs, the Aran Isles, farm parks for children, pony trekking nearby, even dolphin watching, Angling school, Golf courses, castles or a visit to Galway City to visit the theatre, go to the races, or discover the excellent shops with fine porcelain, crystal and hand knit sweaters. Irish Cuisine is wholesome and fresh - try the freshly caught Galway Bay prawns, wild lake salmon or wild blackberry and apple pie & fresh cream.Irsih cheesecake with Baileys cream is a dream..

2011 News
With the Dublin - Galway Motorway now completed, clients will be pleased to learn that the drive now only takes one hour 50mins (Plus the 20min from Galway to Oughterard and Wellpark!)

CHANGEOVER DAY SATURDAY - SHORT STAYS (3-6 days) AVAILABLE ONLY IN LOW SEASON(1st October-23rd April)
short stays €450 per night x 3 nights.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR weeks are High Season.

€60 final cleaning fee.

EXTRA cleaning available @ €50 for 4 hours (paid onsite.) ARRIVAL after 4pm -DEPARTURE by 10.30 a.m.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT of 10% on bookings made up to 6 months before Holiday dates. 10% DISCOUNT on RETURNING Client bookings. - 10% DISCOUNT on second consecutive week booked (this is not applicable together with Early Booking discounts) .
WEEKLY SUPPLY of bed linen and towels included in rental. --EXTRA bed linen change available @ €100 (for 12 persons)

20% discount on 'Last Minute' bookings, taken within 14 days of the booking period.

You may also find videos of the house, rooms & gardens on Instagram #wellpark Houseireland
2022 Extracts From Wellpark Visitors Book2022;Hats off to Ireland"
2 Families from California & Michigan U.S.A."This wonderful house was perfect for a base to allow us to explore County Galway and the surrounding area..August 2022,
2 Families from SeattleYour beautiful home was perfect forr our family.
11 of us spenta fantastic sunny week here! Hiking to Mamean and up to the top ofBinn Chanaigh, Golfing at Connemara links, fishing at Ballynahinch, and enjoying or pints @ Powers the localThatch Pub. As amazing as those experiences were,they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce aunts, uncles, and cousins from Recess. We ll never forget this trip! Thankyou!
August " 2 Families,B and R
We had an amazing time Here. The house was fabulous and we loved the community.! We hope to come again soon,
Thank you!
(& a little drawing of a Heart!)


" Families K and K
"WE ENJOYED the CRAIC!!! To the fullest!
Family of Twelve have really enjoyed it! Small children can run around without banging into things!The village is beautiful! Hope to come back again!

C and S families U.S.A. Seattle U.K. and Panama
Your beautiful home was perfect for our familY.
11 of us spenta fantastic suny week here! Hiking to Mameanand up to the top of BinnChaonaigh, Golfing@ Connemara Links, fishing at Ballynahinch,and enjoying our pinta at Powers Pub. As Amazing as those experiences were, they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce Aunts, uncles and cousins from Recess. We,ll never forget this trip! Thank you!

C.K, T, R,K. New York U.S.
Excellent time here in..Oughterard visiting family and having fun! Beautiful day for Croagh PatricK and shopping!! We loved our stay! Your house is beautiful and so charming. Many wonderful memories made here this week
We will certainly be back! (& little drawing of a Shamrock!)





Thank you for your hospitality!

Property manager

Geraldine Hynes

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking more pleasant for all..outside!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2820 sq ft (262 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Cots are available on request at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and
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
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House

About the area

Oughterard

Located in Oughterard, this holiday home is in a rural area. Glengowla Mines and Quiet Man Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brigit's Garden and Cong Mini Golf Club. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Glengowla Mines - 3 min drive
  • Lough Corrib - 3 min drive
  • Oughterard Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Quay Street - 25 min drive
  • Ashford Castle - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • My Little Flower - 9 min walk
  • Conneely's Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Connemara Greenway Café - 9 min walk
  • Camp Street Cafe & Parking - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara located?

This family-friendly Oughterard holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area, Lough Corrib and Glengowla Mines. Oughterard Golf Club and Aughnanure Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

BriannaRae H., Keswick, VA

Terrible, Stay Away
While the house had character, it was a disaster. The day we arrive there was no electricity to the house- no power, no water, no heat. The house manager, Mary, got an emergency electrician to come out. This restored only partial power to the house. Despite NUMEROUS attempts to contact Mary, Gerladine (the owner) and hours on the phone with VRBO customer support, the issues were never resolved. 1. The House: We never had working kitchen appliances, working laundry services, only 1 working bathroom and shower with warm water for 12 people, outlets that only worked on the first level in 2 of the 5 rooms and thus inability to charge electronics sufficiently, inadequate heat as there were space heaters in the bedrooms, but they didn't work as the outlets didn't work. No working kitchen appliances nor laundry. The electrician said the lines from the county to the house were in bad repair and were actually sparking against the house and may cause a house fire. 2. The host- The house manager, Mary, was never able to contact the host. VRBO was never able to contact the host. We were never able to contact the host. So that avenue for assistance was a dud. 3. VRBO- After spending numerous hours on the phone they finally escalated the case to rehoming. The rehoming team never contacted us, and we were never able to get new placement. Their customer service was horrendous and made us feel unsupported. We're seeking a refund at this time. Don't stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Absolutely beautiful property perfect for large groups. Close enough to Galway and other destinations with the charm of the local village. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
Fabulous property. There were 10 of us, three generations and all had a ball. Big extended family party catered by Patrick at Connemara caterers, was a big success. A lovely ginger cat was a frequent visitor during our stay adding a lovely extra dimension. Big thank you to Mary’s for going the extra mile to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the footballers! Visited Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, some beautiful beaches, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful memories for everyone who was part of this celebration. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marty M.

Week at Wellpark
Perfect location and size for our 10 adult group. We prepared an evening meal twice in Kitchen and grill area. Plenty of kitchen utilities and place settings. Visited Conermara National Park,Kylemore Abby played golf 2 days shoped in Oughterard and visited pubs all great fun. Roundstone was a great find. Bedding could be fresher
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming town with friendly residents
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Plenty of room in the house! It was an easy walk into town which we really took advantage of to catch bus to Galway or for dinner or AM coffees. Great food and pub life here. Highly recommend (would have loved to stay longer) Many thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The home was large and accomodating and the grounds are beautiful. We had a little hiccup checking in and the host could not have been nicer in trying to rectify the situation. It's a very quick walk to town with plenty of restaurants, pubs, grocery etc. All in all a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael C., Panama City, Panama

Disliked: Cleanliness
Oughterard Stay
Wonderful space and location. The house desperately needs some upgrading. Too many details to go into (everything from bedding to curtains to walls to ....) but what is required should be obvious to even a casual observer
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Katharine K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
An older home with some issues, but good location.
Mary was very helpful and accommodating during check-in, and the location just a 10 minute walk from town is great. However due to lots of older rugs, furniture, draperies, etc. in a damp climate, the house is dusty/musty, and I wouldn’t recommend it to those who have any breathing/allergy issues. My sister has asthma that has been well-controlled for many years, and she had an asthma attack on our first night in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Magical Memories
This big,old house was like"castle meets country" in atmosphere...But,most importantly,it fit the dozen of us quite comfortably with lovely outside grounds and terrific(walkable) access to nearby town!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class in every way
A wonderful weekend at Wellpark House. What a splendid home. Highly recommended. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022