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The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.

Holiday home in Ballyvaughan with kitchen

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Nestled in the heart of Ballyvaughan, The Core Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with nearby sandy beaches and limestone mountains. Explore the village's charm with its supermarket, convenience store, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms or venture to the Aillwee Cave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.

The Core Lodge is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Ballyvaughan, in the heart of the Burren. Surrounded by limestone mountains on one side, and the sea on the other, Bishops Quarter sandy beach and our family farm are only 1km away. The village has a supermarket, convenience, store, restaurants, pubs, tea room, coffee shops, walking trails, and one of the oldest caves in Ireland, the Aillwee Cave. Family farm tours are available upon request.
There is a rental property attached to the side of The Core Lodge (“The Core House”) which is a four bedroom house and is available to book on VRBO also.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 21

    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
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
    Remove personal items
    Lock the doors and return the keys
    The key can be left back in the lockbox on checkout.
    Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    No events allowed

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
    Host has indicated that 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

    About the area

    Map
    Ballyvaughan, Clare

    What's nearby

    • Newtown Castle - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
    • Cliffs of Moher - 25 min drive - 33.6 km
    • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 45 min drive - 58.2 km
    • Eyre Square - 46 min drive - 67.1 km
    • Quay Street - 47 min drive - 67.8 km

    Getting around

    • Ardrahan Station - 26 min drive
    • Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
    • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪The Larder - ‬1 min walk
    • ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬2 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. located?

    Situated in Ballyvaughan, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Newtown Castle, Galway Bay and Aillwee Cave. Corcomcoe Abbey and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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    The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. Reviews

    Reviews

    Exceptional

    All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
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    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

    10

    Cleanliness

    10

    Location

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Vicky Q.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Perfect spot for our travels in Co. Clare. The property was quaint and had everything we needed. It was lovely to have shops and restaurants nearby. The property contact was very responsive.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Lori

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
    We were thrilled with our stay. Tara was a wonderful host who made sure all of our questions were answered. Our surroundings were gorgeous and the sunsets were indescribable.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sheila B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    The Core Lodge

    Perfect accommodations!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Katie R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Nicely renovated, comfortable and amazing views of the burren and bay. Kids appreciated the TV room upstairs, adults appreciated the larger modern bathroom! Very clean and comfortable and owner was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend visiting Kinvara-wonderful little town.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Katie H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Cannot recommend enough!! Excellent!

    The Core Lodge far exceeded our expectations. It is in an ideal location and so clean with amazing views. Our family especially enjoyed the media room, large bathrooms and beautiful breakfast nook.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    tim c.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    2 nights

    Loved it
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Evelyn P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Family trip

    Loved this sweet, newly painted home! We enjoyed the corner kitchen table with its cushioned benches, wool blankets and lamps! It was an added touch to have fresh flowers and a personalized note of welcome! Quiet! Beautiful surroundings.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Shea D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Lovely cottage close to a lot to do!!

    My step father, mother, brother, and I all stayed at the core lodge. It was a sweet and cozy place. It was super helpful to have an upstairs living room and half bath on the second floor with 4 people. We fit nicely in the home. We left on excursions round Ireland every day so it was a perfect size to come back to sleep at and relax at the end of the day. Tara was very communicative during our entire stay and left us some maps for things to do in the area. Highly recommend rentjng a car and exploring south and east of the lodge. Would definitely stay here again.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

    8/10 Good

    Christoph H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

    Exploring western Ireland

    A good location to explore the Burren, the unavoidable Cliffs of Moher and around Gallway. Our place was clean and fully functional and had plenty of space for all ourbelongings. A minor drawback: To few dishes to cater for more than a breakfast for 4 people. Of course we wouldn't do full blown cooking, but doing some noodles and a salad got us to the limit of dishes and potts.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024