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

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara
County Galway, West of Ireland

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Dear Rhianna. I was mortified to hear about your disastrous arrival at Wellpark. My wellpark housekeeper could have cheked first And emailed me at least I coluld have organized some alternative accommodation. I am quite willing to refund your rental payment. Evidently there was a local problem with the electricity supply apart from odd things not working in the house it must have been a great disappointment after having organized everything and arrived to find yourselves without basic necessities. Please advise amount of rental paid and.send your IbAN bank details I WILL forward A FULL REFUND.. Kind regards, GERALDINE ( Wellpark House)

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKYOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A REVUE! GLad you enjoyed your Stay at Wellpark You obviously took advantage of the tiny town and the beautiful trips into Connemara. YOU are ALL very Welcome! Kind regards, GERALDINE

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANK YOU Eileen! Did VRBO refund the Bad Day.? I CANNOT SEE IT IN MY ACCOUNT! Hope you are all well. Kind Regards, Geraldine

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

8/10 Good

Christy O.

100% Irish quaintness
Our family of 10 came here for a long awaited trip to visit a castle named for our family. This house had room for all of us and a lovely yard. Had a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Family trip to Ireland
Very functional for family - grandparents parents children. Great location to town. Comfortable beds - kitchen well stocked with dishes- Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Historical House Conveniently Located Near Town
We were a group of 8 people, ranging in ages 10 - 70, that stayed in the house April 2022. The house was walking distance to everything in town, which was fantastic. It has a beautiful river right across the street. A wonderful back yard and sunroom. We had some confusion with how to calculate the heat usage but the owner and care taker were very responsive and helpful. Overall it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen D., Sonoma County, California, USA

Mary and Geraldine were great help and very nice.
We had a great stay. Only thing that can be improved in and I’m saying this from 40 years of renting vacation homes with my girlfriends is we had to buy more household necessity like paper towel & dish soap. We had a bit of dust and cobwebs but given Covid I’m sure it’s been awhile since anyone stayed there. The house is old but definitely grew on us. Great area and we had a blast with the locals. Powers pub (Fish & Chips)was delicious and enjoyed the music. Great time! Mary was a gem too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Relaxing House
We really enjoyed our stay at Wellpark House. There was plenty of room for 3 families of 4 and a well stocked kitchen to allow us to cook easily. Surrounded by beautiful places to visit, it was a great break away from Dublin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday 9 people
2 families, 4 adults and 5 children, week in July. Plenty of room in the house , lovely gardens and very private. 10 mins walk from Oughterard village . Village has good supermarket, hairdresser, gift shops, butcher, pharmacy, post office, everything you will need. Boat Inn good for food. Pizza takeaway also. Location was perfect, a short spin into Galway , and great for trips into the beautiful Connemara mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thankyou for taking the time to write a revue on Wdllpark! This is a great help for people who are choosing. Our family all love it! Thanks again! Geraldine (Owner)

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb stay
Beautiful home & location , toured most days returning for Leisurely dinners / bbqs , great location , house, garden -well equipped didn’t lack anything. All comforts available . Dined at boat inn , oughterard - lovely and lunched at Baidin in clifden beach - fab . Swam at beautiful Finny lakeside beach , walked in Cong forest, glenagowna mines , aughnure castle , great lunch and day at brigit’s gardens, zipped and climbed walls at wildlands , cycled greenway section mulranny to achill return . Loads to do and lovely house to return to
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Just found your revue for your stay at Wellpark! You certainly made the most of it! You visited most of our favourite places.! Thank you! Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Irish country estate
We had a superb stay at Wellpark House. The home is charming and historic, with beautiful grounds. It's a short easy walk into Oughterard, which has everything most people will need--multiple nice pubs and restaurants, a decent grocery store, a good butcher, several other nice little shops, and Catholic and Anglican churches. Mary, the caretaker for the house, is extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Dear Mathew, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay in Wellpark. Pleased you enjoyed your stay. I have only just found the review section. of VRBO! Kind regards, Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country House in Oughterard
Our family of 8 adults had a great stay in this house in Oughterard. The house was as advertised and the caretaker Mary was very helpful. The large sunroom and kitchen were our favorite hangouts! Easy 15 minute walk into town and a good base for exploring Connemara and the Burren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Georgian House
Lovely old world house , 6 bedrooms, log/turf burners. Not ruined by being 'modernised' to death. Fab large garden, 10 mins walk into the small town. VV good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Wellpark ! Mary said you were a "lovely group"! Glad you enjoyed Wellpark. Kind regards Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

noreen m.

Delightful old house full of charm and character yet with all modern comforts
We were a large family group of parents young adults and children- 11 in all. The house was a comfortable fit for us and we all loved it. Very convenient too, being on the edge of the bustling village of Oughterard which we thoroughly enjoyed exploring. I particularly loved Loch Corrib- stunning scenery and wonderful wild swimming. We toured around quite a bit - loved Roundstone and the magnificent Dogs Bay Beach. Not so impressed by Ashford Castle - disappointing not to be allowed inside the castle itself and although the grounds are attractive, at €10 a head, they are quite expensive. However all in all we had a fantastic time. Mary couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your taking the time to give a revue! Glad you enjoyed Wellpark and Connemara as much as we do. The swimming must have been cold! But maybe you don a "wild wetsuit"? Mary said you were all a " nice group". Looking forward to welcoming you all again! Happy Easter, Geraldine

8/10 Good

Joan H.

Great house. Large kitchen table for everyone to sit at. short walk into Oughterard.
We had a brilliant family reunion in Wellpark House which has great charm and plenty of space. The garden area is lovely, the conservatory and sitting room are comfy and very pleasant, and most importantly, the kitchen table fitted all of us and other family members comfortably. Oughterard was very close and easy to pop in and out of on foot - less than 10 mins. Good restaurants and lovely food shop, O'Sullivans in the town. Plenty of places to see and nice walks nearby. Many thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thankyou Joan for taking the time to write this nice review! Mary, our caretaker wrote that you were all a "lovely group"! I trust her judgement. Glad you had a good family reunion. We also have a large extended family and Wellpark has been furnished and organised with this in mind! Kind regards, Geraldine

8/10 Good

ceil k.

Property is beautiful. House has issues because of its age.
Great place for a family stay, but we were four couples and the bathroom situation was not ideal. Kitchen was a great gathering place as well as the sun room. The fire in the fireplace was great to welcome us. Oughterard was a 5 minute walk which was great as we had no vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Wellpark.. Pleased you enjoyed your stay in Wellpark and Oughterard. Another bathroom is due to be added for next season. "A bit complicated" as the house has its origins in 1730 and is classified "Of Historic Interest" but the feat will be accomplished! Kind regards, Geraldine

8/10 Good

Sinead G.

Great location for exploring the region. Walking distance to pubs, restaurants and local shops.
We were a family group of 10, with three generations. The house is very large so plenty of room for all to enjoy different activities or just to relax in their own way. The garden is beautiful and the apples from the tree were delicious! There are beautiful walks along the river just outside the house, and lots of activities nearby such as cycling, fishing etc. We explored the whole region and the house was perfectly located. The owner provides a great information pack after the booking is made and we followed nearly all of her recommendations! All of the restaurants we visited in Oughterard were of a high quality. The only negative is that the kitchen and bathrooms need upgrading. They are fully functional and the kitchen is well equipped but all are a bit tired. However, this would not prevnt me from booking to stay at Wellpark again. We all really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Dear Sinead, Only just seen your review of Wellpark. Thank you. Just to let you know.. that the kitchen has since been totally upgraded with new stainless steel sink, taps,worktops, oven, new cupboards and hob! The kitchen tables which had recieved a beating from an "unfortunate" group of guests, has been sanded and re- varnished.(And the beds all have new duvets!) Kind regards, Geraldine Glad you enjoyed Wellpark! Kind regards, Geraldine ..

10/10 Excellent

James C., Marshfield, Massachusetts USA

Wonderful Family Vacation Home
We rented the Wellpark house in mid July 2018 for our week long stay in Galway. We chose this location for it's proximity to our Irish family and to many of the places we wanted to visit. This is a great old house with all the amenities that a family or families would need for a comfortable stay. There was plenty of room for everyone. The grounds are beautiful and for our family the very large kitchen and sunroom were a plus. When we arrived the caretaker had a turf fire waiting for us. Wonderful. We also hosted our Irish relatives, 25+, for a great reunion. It was a short walk to the village center, shops restaurants and pubs. Also the trails were beautiful and enjoyed each morning. We highly recommend the Wellpark house for your next visit to County Galway and Galway City vicinity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay in Wellpark. I' so pleased you enjoyed it as much as we do. It is a special house in a special place which lends itself to a special family holiday. Remember that we give a 10% client discount for any future holidays! 😊Kind regards, Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Mary, the caretaker was great. She took action on our concerns immediately.
This was our second stay at Wellpark. It’s location is ideal and offers many bedrooms and a large yard for little travelers. The owner had done some improvements and they were lovely. The only issue we had was with the upstairs shower, and Mary had the plumber come right out. However, I think the unit that controls the water needs to be replaced. This property is very close to the village which offers excellent restaurants & pubs. Don’t miss eating at the Greenway Cafe (make reservations!) and Powers has good food and pub fare. There is a nice children’s park at the entrance to Oughterard. There is a new ‘boutique’ grocer, Sullivan’s’ that is a nice addition to the other grocers. Don’t miss popping into Keogh’s for a fine selection of everything Irish to take home with you. All in all, we love Oughterard & staying at Wellpark! I hope we get to return, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Dear GailThank you dor taking the time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Wellpark. Nice to have had you back again.I bave taken note of your bathroom omments a d will have it checked. We had serious structural improvements this year and have renewed all original Georgian panelling. Glad you noticed! Pleased you enjoy Oughterard and the area as much as we do. Kind regards and thanks, Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Very comfortable for a family of 10
A great base for touring Connemara and Mayo or just staying at home and watching kids play in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review Wellpark! A great help to others making a choice for their family holidays. Glad the kids enjoyed the gardens and you managed to visit Connemara & Mayo! Special places! We enjoyed having you. Kind regards, Geraldine

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

60th birthday
Had a brilliant time in oughterard staying in Wellpark. 12 of the family together for my 60th birthday. The house was large enough for all of us with plenty of room and lovely garden. The surrounding area was lovely. We also enjoyed visiting Cong, Ashford castle and Westport. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Caroline, Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Enjoyed having you! Hope to see you all again. Kind regards. Mary & Geraldine

8/10 Good

Monica O.

Wonderful old house for a traditional Christmas family gathering, big rooms, log fires, & the tree.
The children aged 7mths, 3,5,6 and 8 years had a wonderful Christmas at Wellpark.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Monica! So pleased you all enjoyed Wellpark for your Christmas family celebration. Kind regards, Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Beautiful property
There were 7 adults and 2 teenagers and we loved the place. The kitchen is huge, backyard is enormous and gorgeous. There is plenty of parking, and a beautiful park down the road. The house is within walking distance of town center with restaurants, grocery and pubs, you can take the river walk to the center of town. Stop in the Angler Pub and see Brian, they are so nice. We would rent this home again and want to go back soon. You do have put euros in for the electric but it cost was minimal. The home was clean and well maintained, the internet was spotty due to 9 IPads and cell phones all trying to get online at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Wellpark. It is much appreciated. So pleased you all enjoyed the house and the surroundings as much as we do! Kind regards and thanks again, Geraldine

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Wonderful experience!
WellPark was exactly as advertised! Very roomy and inviting, with a family kitchen and sunroom, that my family of 7 enjoyed. Oughterard is a very easy walk, with a few small sops , pubs and restaurants. I would especially recommend the Greenway Cafe! We hope to be able to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! So glad you all enjoyed your stay at Wellpark. Best regards to all, Geraldine

6/10 Okay

Lucile G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Un bon séjour en famille
Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans cette maison traditionnelle irlandaise. Le côté typique traduit par une décoration vieillissante et usée nous a un peu déçu (ensemble négligé et poussiéreux- ménage à parfaire dans la finition). Un renouvellement du mobilier et de cette décoration serait sans doute bienvenu. Le paiement par pièces de l'électricité suivant notre consommation nous a surpris et un peu agacé. (C'était mentionné seulement sur le guide d'arrivée). D'un autre côté, la maison est très spacieuse, les lits confortables. S'asseoir dans la véranda est un vrai bonheur et nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir utiliser le superbe barbecue du jardin très bien entretenu. Mary a été très sympathique et nous avons eu des échanges de qualité avec elle et la propriétaire. Nous recommandons également une soirée au pub Powers Globalement, nous avons tous apprécié notre séjour!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean-philippe G.

Très bel endroit
Wellpark House est une demeure idéale pour des vacances, bien située et très bien équipée. Notre séjour du 19 au 27 mai 2018 a été très agréable dans un cadre bien adapté pour 7 adultes mais dont les installations intérieures commencent a vieillir. Attention au rapport qualité/prix! Nous avons été accueillis avec beaucoup de gentillesse et d'efficacité. Jean-Philippe GAUTIER
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018