Clonbur holiday bungalow rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Rusheen East (bungalow)

Home description

Rusheen East is a wonderful, comfortable family holiday home situated in a great location between Mount Gable and the loughs Mask and Corrib. Within a 10 minute walk/ 5 minute drive you can follow the lakeside paths, wooded walks and various trails in the area. Popular for its many countryside pursuits; there's something for everyone.

Throughout the year there are a number of festivals, sporting and outdoor events to enjoy (see list below) and for those who want to buy a few gifts for the folks back home, there are many local craft shops and art galleries in the local area as well the main shopping centres of Galway City and Castlebar/Claremorris.

Rusheen East, Clonbur - Welcomes you...	View from living /dining room
Ard na Geeha - a great walk along Lough Corrib, Connemara

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The Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Clonbur and the surrounding area (Connemara / Joyce Country) is renowned for its mountains, lakes, streams and woodlands. Wonderful for family walks. Very close to Ashford Castle and Estate Grounds.

Clonbur lies near Cong and the Mayo border and is an ideal centre for the trout angler as it nestles easily between the two great lakes Corrib and Mask. The lakes need no introduction to discerning anglers from these islands and the continent and are well known for wild salmon, fresh water trout, pike, perch and many others.

Mount Gable offers the visitor who likes an easy climb a panoramic view of breath-taking beauty. The effort is worthwhile because the views of Lough Corrib, stretching away to the south, Lough Mask to the north and the Connemara mountains to the west, are simply breathtaking as well as stunning views of the Maumturk mountains. A great place for hill walking and mountain climbing.

Petersburg Outdoor Centre is close to Clonbur village and offers windsurfing, canoeing, pot-holing, abseiling and also local nature trails. Plenty to keep young ones busy.

Delphi Adventure Centre/ Lodge Spa is 30 minutes drive away and also offers a range of outdoor sports including sea-kayaking, surfing, diving, mountain biking, rock-climbing and a range of other activities.

Galway & Claremorris have plenty to entertain, lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, theatre, cinema, festivals and more....just go for the craic or a day out.

Clonbur area

Clonbur village itself is charming and relaxed. The local people are very friendly and welcoming. You will find a well stocked supermarket, a post office and five pubs (two with restaurants) to entertain you and your family/group.

5 mins walk to Clonbur woods, plenty of mountain and lakeside walks, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask lie both sides of Clonbur. A short 5 minute drive to Ard na Geeha, Cong Village, Ashford Castle and grounds of the estate (open to public). Mount Gable is a very well known Mountain with fabulous views of Maamturk mountains and is the gateway to Connemara.

30-40 minutes drive from Galway city & 30 minutes drive from Westport and Castlebar in Co Mayo. Leenaun, Roundstone, Killoughrey Harbour, Connemara beaches all less than an hours drive away.

LOCAL EVENTS/ FESTIVALS:
St Patricks Day (March 17)
Volvo Ocean Yacht Race - stop off point (May-June 09)
Ragus Irish Dance and Music Show (Kilronan, Aran Islands) 8 June / 8 Sept
Galway arts festival (last 2 weeks July)
Galway races ( last week July/ 1st week August)
Cruinniu na mBad Festival (Gathering of boats), Kinvarra ( Mid August)
Connemara Pony Show, Clifden (mid to late August)
Oughterard Pony Show (mid to late August)
Clarinbridge Oyster Festival & Galway Oyster Festival (September)
Autumn trees and colours (October)
Christmas & New Year celebrations (Dec-Jan)

How to get there

Nearest airport is Knock International, Co. Sligo. 50 minute drive, approx 40 miles by car. Many scheduled flights from UK/Europe. (Airlines: Ryanair, Aer Lingus).

Galway city airport is close by too with flights from London City/Europe: 40 mins drive by car, approx 35 miles - frequent domestic flights from Dublin, London City, Luton and also flights to/from Aran Islands. (Airline: Aer Arann).

Shannon International Airport: 2 hour drive (approx) 88 miles in total.
(Airlines: Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Ryanair - all major airlines from UK, Europe, USA, ROW).

In addition, other major Irish airports, include:

Dublin International Airport: 3.5 hours drive (approx 155 miles).
(Airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair, BMI baby, British Airways, American Airlines - all major airlines from USA/Europe).

To/from Belfast: 5 hour drive (approx) 223 miles in total.
(Airlines: BMI baby, British Airways, Aer Lingus - major European airlines).

FERRIES: Ferry ports to Ireland are Dun Laoghaire or Dublin City port (Dublin – 3.5 hours), Rosslare or Cork city (4 hours) drive away. Ferry companies: Stenaline, Irish Ferries.

TRAINS: also available direct from Dublin City, Cork, Kilkenny,Waterford, Belfast (via Dublin) to Galway City.

DRIVING: :To plan your driving route in Ireland we suggest using the AA route planner (Ireland) website - this will give you a map, full directions, route timings. http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch

Activities near Clonbur

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Our home is a bright, spacious 5 bedroom Bungalow (consisting of 4 double bedrooms and 1 twin room. 1x Bath/shower room (downstairs) and 1x en suite shower room upstairs (with twin).

A large comfortable living room with stocked bookshelves, wood & granite fireplace, satellite Sky TV/Video/DVD player as well as upstairs Study/Den/reading room. Some board games are also provided for alternative entertainment.

A large family dining room – seats 6 and a fully equipped kitchen – electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster. Plenty of amenities to make sure you have all you need for a quick family breakfast or a dinner party!

Electric & storage heating throughout. Linen & towels provided (although feel free to bring your own but its not necessary). Our cleaner will pop by to change beds/clean linens, if booking for lengths of 3 weeks or more.

Further details outdoors:
To the front of the house, we have a large front garden/lawn (perfect for picnics or just snoozing in the sun) and also private private parking for up to 2-3 cars. Great for families or a group holiday. Please note garden is not fully enclosed but there is a stone wall to front.

We also enjoy quiet location, as our home is surrounded by wide open fields populated by horses, Connemara ponies and sometimes sheep. The variety of wildlife is abundant all year round. Great fun for little ones!

We have a lot of friendly family and neighbours in the area who will make you feel welcome. The village itself is only 2 minutes walk - so no problem getting to the local supermarket/shops (very well stocked), pubs, post office, church, doctors surgery and local wood walks.

Friendly Clonbur pubs with music, food and the odd pint of Guinness! Visit Mount Gable House, Eddies or Brendan Lynch or even Feericks for a warm welcome - leave the car at home, it's only a 2 minute walk to the village!

Two of the countries finest fresh water lakes (many European fishing competitions held locally in May/June - Mayfly season). Ireland is one of the most famous sport fishing destinations in Europe and for good reason too. The variety and quality of fish has given the isle an enviable reputation. Lough Corrib and Lough Mask are two very well kept secrets..however fishing licenses are required and a ghillie (local boatman) can all be sourced at the local fishing tackle shop. Boat hire also possible.

Superb golf courses are within an hours drive. Connemara Championship Links (Ballyconneely) - 45 mins drive, Ashford Castle (Cong- 10 mins drive), Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Glenlo Abbey (and many, many more) . Visit: http://golf.ireland.ie for more information.

A complete range of outdoor sports such as mountain-climbing, hill- walking and orienteering on some of the finest mountains to be found in Ireland/Euopre. Connemara is famed for it's wild rugged scenery and famous mountain-ranges include the Twelve Bens, Maumturk mountains and local hills around Maam, will give any experienced walker or cyclist a run for their money!

Group outdoor activities can be arranged through St. Petersburg Outdoor Centre (5 mins away) or Delphi Outdoor Sports Centre (45 mins away). Killary Harbour (Irelands only Fjord) is less than an hours drive away or in the opposite direction head to the famous Aran Islands (less than 1.5 hours away by car and ferry) for a taste of Irelands historic language, culture and heritage. Rent a bike, visit some of the islands highest cliffs and home of Father Ted!

Ashford Equestrian centre (horse-riding) is only 5 minute drive away, as well as many other pastimes such as falconry and clay-pigeon shooting (Ashford Castle), cycling, swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking etc.

For the ladies who might like to spend a day pampering themselves, they can book a day of treatments at either Ashford Castle, Delphi Luxury Spa in Leenane or visit the local businesses of Ballinrobe/Headford for a haircut, facial or a range of other treats!

Further details

£100 deposit required to confirm booking.

Full balance + £150 damage deposit to be paid 6 weeks before arrival. All utilities included in rental fee.

£150 damage deposit refunded within 2 weeks of departure.

Pets welcome - although a small additional fee may be required for post-departure cleaning.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2 June - 1 Oct 2009	2 Aug 09	2 Oct 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
2 Oct - 18 Dec 2009	2 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	475£ 475	100100	150150	Flexible
19 Dec 09 - 2 Jan 2010	19 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
3 Jan - 1 April 2010	3 Jan 10	2 Apr 10	475£ 475	100100	150150	Flexible
2 Apr - 31st May 2010	2 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
1 June - 1 Oct 2010	1 Jun 10	2 Oct 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
2 Oct - 18 Dec 2010	2 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	475£ 475	100100	150150	Flexible
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2011	19 Dec 10	2 Jan 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Discounts for bookings of more than 2 weeks - enquire with owner.

Maximum group size is 10 inclusive. Including all children/pets.

Larger family groups could be accommodated through this property plus booking another local holiday let/property. Enquire with owner for availability.

Guestbook for Rusheen East

"we had a great time walking in the woods and fishing on the lakes, a great pint in Brendans Bar, falconry, so many things the list goes on but not enough time to do them all, we'll definitely be back" - Dominick, Luxembourg

"A place where the whole family could relax and have fun, even the dogs enjoyed the countryside walks and warm cosy fireside!" - Julia, Co. Wexford

"The girls and I had a blast - we decided to go last minute and enjoyed the fresh air and local nightlife" - Lisa, Co. Dublin

"We come back every year for the great fishing and excellent craic in the local pubs - sometimes we never want to leave the place". Gregory, N.Ireland

"If you want to get away and find a wide open space to relax, with amazing views and gorgeous lakes, a village of lovely, friendly people, then this is near enough to Eden. The fields are so green you can't believe it". Barbara, California, USA.

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 60616
Name:	Louise Whelan
Tel:	+44 208 7714691
Mobile:	+44 78 10036902
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