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Cottage 173 - Clifden

Explore Connemara’s natural charm with river views from your doorstep. Take advantage of nearby fishing spots or simply enjoy quality time with family and friends.

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Balcony
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage 173 - Clifden

This spacious 5-bedroom stone clad property offers wonderful river, waterfall and countryside views, and is perched at the edge of Clifden town. The property is located on an elevated site, adjacent to the Owenglen River, well known within fishing circles. Just a 2-minute walk from local shops, bars and restaurants, this property is ideal for families or a group of friends. Clifden is a bustling market town and boasts a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants. This is an ideal base for exploring the Connemara region. Local activities include fishing, pony trekking, boat tours, golf and much more. Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park are just a short drive away, as are the many white sandy beaches that Connemara has on offer. This property offers many special offers throughout the year including early booking discounts and low occupancy discounts.
Facilities:
5 Bedrooms – Sleeps 8. The property is a stone clad dormer bungalow with lots of interior space. The ground floor consists of a well-equipped kitchen including fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, fridge, electric cooker and has adjacent dining room with large dining table and chairs. A utility room just off the kitchen holds the washing machine and some storage. The living room has comfortable furniture, TV and open fireplace. The family bathroom located on the ground floor is large and spacious with WC, hand basin and bath with overhead shower. Also, on the ground floor are 2 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and bedroom 2 is a single bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The large hallway leads to the staircase which leads to a bright and airy upper level. Here you will find 3 more spacious bedrooms: a king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a single bedroom. Oil fired central heating throughout property. Baby cot and high chair available by request. Electricity and heating included. Linen and towels provided. No pets. No smoking. Wi-fi included.
A security deposit of €250 is required for this property. Our reservations team will arrange this with guests prior to arrival. Pre-authorisation of a payment card will be required.

Property manager

Terence O'Toole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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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 10:00 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

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Cottage 173 Clifden
Cottage 173 - Clifden Cottage
Cottage 173 - Clifden Clifden
355724
Cottage 173 - Clifden Cottage Clifden

About the area

Map
Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 3 min walk
  • Station House Museum - 4 min walk
  • Sky Road - 13 min walk
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 13 min walk
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 173 - Clifden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 173 - Clifden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 173 - Clifden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage 173 - Clifden located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Cottage 173 - Clifden Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

In town house with country feel
Great location for exploring the town, its many pubs, restaurants and shops. Comfy house with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Perfect site for day trips in every direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Great location
Very nice place - clean and well-located. Recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon S.

Great Stay
This was our third stay and it is a great cottage in a good location would highly recommend it for a stay in Clifden.

10/10 Excellent

Kent J., Omaha, NE

Perfect location in western Ireland
Multi bedroom home is in the perfect location for visiting western Ireland. Just a few minutes walk from downtown Clifden with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Waterfall View
Lovely house ideal for large party. Decor and furniture tired and in need of updating (adjacent similar property appears to have been thoroughly refurbished). Lovely location and convenient for all facilities in Clifden. Clifden itself is an ideal centre for exploring this beautiful part of Ireland. Property manager very helpful when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

spacious house, great location
The house is perfectly located just on the edge of town, making it an easy walk everywhere, but still quiet. The driveway up to the house is steep, and at a bit of a blind corner, but other than that, the location can't be beat. The house was large, with lots of bathrooms! The house is furnished with the basics. It would have been nice to have a few "extras" like a hair dryer and more than just the one roll of paper towels. The washing machine was broken when we arrived, but a new one was installed the next day. All in all, we were thrilled with our stay. It was great value for the price. And next time I'm in the area I will probably look to stay here again!
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8/10 Good

spacious house close to all amenities
My husband, two daughters, and their children recently stayed at cottage 173 in Clifden. The weather was unkind so it was wonderful to be able to walk to the shops and supermarket and scurry back to the house when it became too inclement. The house was warm, the heater on a timer which we did not find necessary to adjust, and the rooms large and comfortable. We did not need a dryer but had we been spending more than a few days this might have been a problem considering the weather. The kitchen was well equipped except for the absence of a spatula (!) which is easily remedied. One note, it is difficult to see the access point to the cottage from the road and both we and my daughter passed it out a couple of times before espying the sharp rise on a turn. We would recommend staying at cottage 173.for its comfort and proximity to the town
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

eddie g., Dublin, Ireland

Large comfortable house that needs some updating
We enjoyed our weeks stay in a perfect location in Clifden as the house is within walking distance to everything. Unfortunatly we did have issues from day 1 with fumes from the oil heater...the management company and caretaker were immediate in their responsive and did compensate us for the discomfort but were unable to fix the problem. Suggest the oil burner should be located outside the house . The only other issue was the lack of blinds in the upstairs bedrooms which we could not understand as light shining in from early morning..we had to put black plastic bags over the windows. This is a large 5 bedroom house in a very quite location with decent parking and Wi-Fi. Four bedrooms en suite so it's a fantastic house for a large group of people. A little overhaul on the furnishings would make this a five star rental.

6/10 Okay

Barb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Totally Impersonal
We found the house dirty: food left in the fridge and in the shelves. Freezer in mini fridge had about 5” of frost. Open bag of peas and a carton of ice cream in the freezer. Several empty soda cans left on counters. Beds super hard and uncomfortable. Tiles in bathroom upstairs not attached. Utility room filthy and filled with construction materials. Black bags for towels were nowhere to be found. And we have NEVER had to follow so many directions or take bottles to the recycling building! Stains on carpets upstairs. Shower doors not cleaned well. No notice about steep driveway which hurt the car nor directions about how to lock the door from the inside. Given the money we paid, the lack of concern from property management was supremely disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

yann b.

Grand besoin de rénovation
Cette location ne correspond pas du tout aux standards actuels de location, la propreté est moyenne, nous avons trouvé des bouchons d'oreilles et une lunch box sous un lit, la moquette au rez de chaussée est usée, le tuyau de douche dans la grande salle de bain est cassé, il manque un cache de bonde dans une douche, l'aspirateur ne fonctionne pas, le débit du wifi est très très faible, Côté cuisine, rangements pas pratiques, manque de couverts (6 fourchettes ). En résumé, un grand travail de rénovation est à envisager.

2/10 Terrible

Teresa F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not satisfactory
We arrived later than we thought we would and there was no outdoor lighting, nor was there any available. The house was very grubby, with dust and cobwebs everywhere. The kitchen in general was lacking cleanliness - sink accessories (brush, dishcloth etc) were disgusting! The handles and cupboard doors felt sticky, and made the whole place feel generally unclean. Outside the back door, where the bins are located was dirty, bin full of flies and rubbish. It was also quite dangerous as there is a lot of moss on the ground which was slippery from the rain. A large cabinet has a drawer front which isn't attached to anything, so could fall out very easily, especially dangerous if you have young children! There wasn't enough cutlery for the guests. The TV in the dining area has no signal and the wifi is almost non existent! The beds are very hard and uncomfortable. A window in one bedroom upstairs doesn't close properly so there is a lot of wind & moisture that comes through it, as well as the noise from the waterfall across the road. We did, however, enjoy our stay in Clifden and the surrounding area, which is stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew J L.

Great house better lication
The house has great. Plenty of room The only thing we did not find was a coffee maker or coffee press Everything else was great. Enjoyed the town and Sky Loop drive
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6/10 Okay

Great location in a fabulous destination
Had a great week in Clifden - such a beautiful spot with so much to see and do. Best thing about the house was the location - ideal on the edge of the town of Clifden so we could walk to all the amenities on offer in this great little spot.
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8/10 Good

great
Large comfortable and spacious house. Well positioned with amazing views. Only drawback tiny fridge for a house that sleeps 8.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

The best kept secret in Clifden
I rent this home twice a year and just love it. Close to pubs, restaurants and anything you might need in town. We love just walking into town after dinner to listen to music and just walk home after a night in town. Perfect location and maintained very well.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent house, great location!
2nd time staying in this property, great location very close to the centre of town. House is very comforatable and well equiped with all mod cons including wifi. Would highly recommend/
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Best location and accommodations
I have stayed here 5 times and have booked 2 more times. Best location and accommodation for up to 8
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10/10 Excellent

Clifden 5 bed cottage
This is our second stay in the cottage and will not be the last. The location is excellent and the house has everything you could want. We requested a cot and a high chair and they were there on arrival, as were 2 Easter eggs for the kids, nice touch. The house has the usual condiments and cleaning products in the kitchen, including tea towels and cleaning clothes, these help reduce the amount of food and stuff we have to buy or carry with us. The bedrooms are very spacious and so convenient having an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen could benefit from a bigger fridge to cope with large numbers but otherwise it's fine. the large kitchen/diner seats everyone comfortably and the sitting room is an overflow as we all tend to sit in the kitchen anyway. Views from the front of the house are amazing. We did not read the visitors manual,and because of this we failed to notice that checkout time was 10.30 am and not 12.00 as we wrongly assumed. This led to a mad dash in the end but the caretaker was very nice about it and left us alone to finish up packing etc. I will definitely revisit this house as it offers space and privacy to everyone, even the 4 yr old with his little private room!
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10/10 Excellent

Cottage stay
We enjoyed the space and comfort of this cottage. Outside space was enhanced by the outdoor furniture as we were lucky enough to get good weather and took full advantage. The location is perfect, within walking distance of town. The driveway up to the house is a bit steep but manageable. The views are lovely and surrounding walks up by the river are a must. I will definitely book this house again, it was perfect for out needs. We were 3 couples, 1 single and a 3 year old.
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon S.

Second visit
This is our second visit to cottage 173 and were well pleased the addition of WIFI. The cottage is in an excellent location very close to town and was clean and well stocked with kitchen bits. Trisha the caretaker is very helpful. We look forward to our third visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Best location in Clifden
This beautiful home is wonderfully appointed and extremely comfortable. It has a very well equipped kitchen and dinning room. Living room is comfortable and we had several turf fires. The location and proximity to town is the best part! We were able to walk to dinner and music every night! The care taker checked in with us to make sure we understood how everything worked (stove, washing machine, heater etc) Wifi had a very strong signal which was very important to many of us who needed to keep in touch with emails for work! I have already booked for two weeks in September for next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location
Lovely house in an ideal location. Perfect size for our two families that stayed. Would stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A great time in clifden shame about the minor things
We had a great time however provision of WiFi and satellite TV would make the place more enjoyable as WiFi and satellite TV are now essential
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Connemara
Very large spacious house, excellent location and hassle free check in. Perfect for use as a base to explore Connemara with all the amenities of Clifden on your doorstep. Thanks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Family gathering
Excellent location and Host. All the family were happy with the short stay and it was private and comfortable. Would recommend it to others. Most enjoyable