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Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !

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Beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms125 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Map
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
  • Popular LocationGalway Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBurren Birds of Prey Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAillwee Cave7 min drive
  • AirportGalway (GWY)53 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.

Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !

This traditional Clare style cottage is located within its own site in Ballyvaughan village. A 2 minute walk, 250m, will bring you to the village and harbour. The large site allows for good car parking and generous gardens in a private and peaceful environment. The cottage sleeps 8 people in four bedrooms with 2 double beds, 4 single beds and a cot. All bed linen is provided. three of the bedrooms have a shower/wash basin/toilet en suite. An additional toilet/shower room serves the rest of the cottage. A high standard of traditional hand made pine furniture complements some interesting features in the cottage.These include render plastered walls, 2 wooden staircases and a balcony to the first floor. The living/dining area is the main room in the cottage with a solid fuel stove set in a traditional chimney breast with wooden floors and timber clad cathedral ceiling. The kitchen has character and incorporates all the modern fittings. Electric central heating heats the water and cottage.


General: The rental period begins at 4.00pm Saturday and ends at 10.30 am the following Saturday.Other arrangements can be made on request, we are very flexible.
We accept payments by bank transfer and you can also pay by credit card via PayPal.
The pick up point for the keys is at the cottage itself.Please let the caretaker know your time of arrival.
Bed Linen is provided.Towels are provided.
A fire extinguisher and fire blanket is located in the kitchen.Smoke alarms are located over each landing.
Please note that we are very flexible in regard to arrival and departure dates and times.


Electricity: The electricity you use will be charged at €0.35c per unit used on the day meter and €0.25c per unit used on the night meter.
An E.S.B. (electricity) meter reading is taken prior to your arrival and again prior to your departure.The amount due for electricity must be paid to the caretaker before departure.

Refuse: A refuse (wheelie) bin is located outside the cottage and the refuse is collected once a week. Please use the refuse sacks provided and do not place loose refuse in the bin.

Property manager

Joe McNamara

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Decking or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1345 sq ft (125 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Ballyvaughan

Located in Ballyvaughan, this cottage is by the sea. Clare Heritage Centre Museum and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort. Travelling with kids? Consider Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Burren Perfumery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cave exploring.

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 3 min drive
  • Newtown Castle - 3 min drive
  • Burren Birds of Prey Centre - 7 min drive
  • Aillwee Cave - 7 min drive
  • Quay Street - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 37 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monks Pub & Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Linnane's Lobster Bar - 12 min drive
  • O'Donohue's - 14 min drive
  • Wild Atlantic Lodge - 6 min walk
  • The Soda Parlour - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views ! located?

This family-friendly Ballyvaughan cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Newtown Castle, Galway Bay and Aillwee Cave. Corcomcoe Abbey and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Pat D., HAINES CITY

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could have been a lot better.
Location was very good, description was misleading. Not clean, beds very uncomfortable. Cottage felt cold & unused for 1st 3days, Had to get a replacement electric kettle & microwave. Eletric stove old & very slow. Information book was dated 2013 as was some items left in kitchen cabinets. We booked this before Covid, & should have been in Cottage #5 ? No explanation why we were changed to next-door. Not sure if it would have been cleaner/ better. Hot water couldn't coupe with showers & banged loudly when refilling. We were VERY disappointed, the Cottage could have been good if taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Ciaran O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, terrible mattresses
The good: Lovely location, very central to Ballyvaughan. Fine big back garden, great for kids to run around. The bad: Mattresses were terrible, you could feel every spring on each bed. The cot mattress was particularly bad and covered in stains. Overall the place needed a deep clean and the showers needed updating
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

garry m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week away
All good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet location
Lovely quiet location & a great base for touring beautiful Clare. House was great & walking distance to village shops, pubs & restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really enjoyable holiday in Caher cottage.
The cottage was very comfortable and clean and met all our expectations. The good weather meant we could enjoy the garden and uninterrupted views of the burren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a lovely location
Caher cottage is a great rural cottage in a perfect location for exploring the Burren and Co. Clare. The cottage is nice and spacious and for a group of eight was perfect. The owner responded quickly and professionally when contacted. Would highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Denise G.

Ballyvaughan Cottage
A rustic cottage in a great location. It worked well for us,providing us with enough bedrooms. However the mattresses weren’t that comfortable. Could use a better mattress especially in the master bedroom. Kitchen worked well. Showers are very small, but it is a small cottage. The owner responded very quickly to any requests which was impressive. The two pubs in town were great- Greene’s and O’Lochlin’s. As well there is a convenience store in the village. An hour’s drive to get to Galway. Overall it worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Fantastic location, nice house. Property owner easy and helpful to communicate with. Currently having to pay for electricity, meters read at beginning and end of break. Not comfortable with this as currently no energy efficient bulbs or method of heating. There are old storage heaters bit no instructions for these. Also two showers work off immersion heater, no instruction given as to where this is or that you need to do this. House was clean. Double bed mattresses need replacing and owner has said he will do this. Such a lovely spot and an impressive spacious cottage. Would be happy to recommend if these issues are sorted. It was the most expensive cottage we hired so we expected not to have these basic niggles.

2/10 Terrible

Nicky J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
In need of deep cleaning, fixing and modernisation
The house was spacious and well located. However, it needed a clean, showers were dirty and moldy in the corners. Fittings (loo holder, door bracket for lock etc ) fell off. Kettle needed cleaning/ rescaling. Radiators were FILTHY. Towels did not seem clean enough, and no bath towel for everyone, so had to share! No Wi-Fi. Broken garden bench, so unable to sit outside. Dining table sticky! Overall dirty and poor fittings. Was left note that we had to check meter readings and pay for electricity - we were not made aware of this prior and it was not in the contract. Would not be retuning and would not recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family accommodations in Ballyvaughan
We loved our 4-day stay in the Caher Cottage in Ballyvaughan. There was plenty of space for our family of 5 (3 teenagers) and ample outdoor space to hang out as well. A very short walk (5 minutes!) to the pubs and shops in the village, a short drive to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway City. We tried almost all the pubs and restaurants, and got groceries at the SPAR in the village and cooked in the cottage. It was a fantastic place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019