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Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.

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Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.

  • Railway View is an historic listed home in the heart of Clare. Built in 1888 as shop, butter merchants and public house serving the West Clare Railway. It played a central role in the War of Independence and Civil War, with the Minihan family very active in both conflicts. Described by Frank Barrett as "barracks, hospital and hotel", such historic figures as Eamon deValera, Countess Markievicz and Peadar O'Donnell have stayed here as guests of Staff Commandant John Minihan, a senior republican.

    Railway View is in a tranquil location, 1.5 km from the Village of Corofin and 12 km from the county town of Ennis. It is a spacious house on its own extensive private grounds with plenty of parking. There are 5 bedrooms, of which one is ensuite, with two further bathrooms, one of which is downstairs.

    On the ground floor there is a spacious living room with Sky TV and Netflix; study with reading material and work area/desk; ground floor bedroom; bathroom with overhead shower and free-standing bath (with shower unit); spacious kitchen with dining table seating ten together with large range and two ovens, dish washer and sink; utility room with two washing machines, dryer, and sink.

    Upstairs there are two identical bedrooms with double beds; one bedroom with double bed and ensuite (overhead shower); large master bedroom with double bed; bathroom with overhead shower.

    The storey and a half design of the house gives a charming look and feel to all upstairs rooms. The master bedroom is most unusual with two steps down into it and roof valleys in each of the 4 corners.

    All windows are sash with shutters. All bathrooms are fully tiled in travertine. Walls both inside and out are completed with lime render; flooring is a combination of solid French oak, Victorian tiling and travertine. The house has a number of handcrafter fireplaces in various rooms. Heating is oil. There is full wifi access.

    Guests have access to the entire property, including yard and raised garden/lawn area.

    Railway View is in the heart of County Clare and within a short drive of the county town of Ennis, the world famous Burren National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Cave, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Lahinch Championship links golf course, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and many other historic and natural attractions. County Clare is globally renowned as the home of traditional Irish music with live music regularly available in public houses in Ennis and the famous costal village of Doolin. There are many excellent restaurants in Clare, including at Michelin stars level. Corofin itself has 13 lakes and is on the River Fergus and has an excellent reputation for freshwater angling.

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About the area

Located in Corofin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dromore Wood Nature Reserve and River Fergus Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sceal Eile Books and Burren Perfumery. Courthouse Studios & Gallery and Lahinch Seaworld are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Corofin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large castle with a central tower, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.
    Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
    28 min drive - 35.6 km
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    Knappogue Castle
    32 min drive - 39.1 km
  • A historic stone castle with battlements, a well-maintained lawn, and a large tree in the foreground.
    Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
    37 min drive - 50.5 km
  • A coastal cliff with a lighthouse and a grassy hill in the background.
    Cliffs of Moher
    43 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Clare Heritage Centre Museum
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gort Station
    23 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Route 85 Drive Through Coffee
    11 min drive
  • Lough Avalla Farm Tea Rooms
    16 min drive
  • Dalcassian Ruan
    9 min drive
  • Snack N Dog
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clare Heritage Centre Museum and O'Dea Castle. Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and everything was in good working order. Very nice and great location. Paul is an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had the most comfortable winter week in this beautiful historical cottage. Coming from Australia, we had concerns about being cold and Paul could not have been more accommodating. The house was very comfortable and the fire in the living room added extra coziness and ambience. The five bedrooms have queen size beds and all were matched in comfort so no-one vying for the best room! The large kitchen was very well equipped which allowed for delicious group meals. (Historic Ennis was only 15 minutes away for a big supermarket shop and well worth seeing its medieval laneways.) We appreciated access to the laundry so we could wash our clothes in preparation for the next stage of our winter holiday. The location of the house, near Corofin was perfect for day tours. Everything we wanted to do and see in Co Clare / Galway was only a 30 minute drive from the house. Unexpectedly the week turned into a food lovers safari as there are many top quality restaurants and pubs within half hours drive from the house so our days were structured around where to go for lunch! Paul was very welcoming on arrival, ensuring we were comfortable. In summary, this beautiful home gave us a perfect Irish week for a family group or group of friends and with any luck we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025