Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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...
Living room - warm cosy fireside
Lough Corrib, Galway, 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.
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.
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.
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, lakeside walks, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, and 5 mins drive to Ard na Geeha, Cong Village, Ashford Castle and grounds of the estate (open to public).
30 minutes drive from Galway city & 30 minutes drive from Westport and Castlebar in Co Mayo. Leenaun, Roundstone, Connemara beaches all within an hours drive.
IRISH FESTIVALS; 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)
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. (Airline: Ryanair).
Galway city airport is close by too but limited flights from Europe: 40 mins drive by car, approx 35 miles - frequent flights from Dublin, London City, Luton and also flights to/from Aran Islands. (Airline: Aer Arann)
In addition: Major Irish airports, such as:
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). Trains also available from Dublin City to Galway City.
Shannon International Airport: 2 hour drive (approx) 88 miles in total. (Airlines: Aer Lingus, American Airlines - all major airlines from USA).
To/from Belfast: 5 hour drive (approx) 223 miles in total. (Airlines: BMI baby, British Airways, Aer Lingus - major European airlines).
Ferry ports: Dun Laoghaire or Dublin City port (Dublin – 3.5 hours), Rosslare (4 hours) drive away. (Ferry companies: Stenaline, Irish Ferries from Fishguard/Rosslare or Holyhead/Dun Laoghaire)
AA route planner (Ireland) is the best website to plan your road trip, routes and times. http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp?database=1.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Knock International: 69 km
Railway:
Galway City / Claremorris: 48 km
Ferry:
Rosslare/ Dun Laoghaire: 225 km
Activities near Clonbur
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
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 we would recommend you bring your own towels. 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 benefit from 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.
We also enjoy almost complete privacy, as our home is surrounded by wide open fields, trees populated by horses, ponies and the variety of wildlife the populates the area. Great for little ones! We have a handful of friendly neighbours and well known to us and the village itself is only 2 minutes walk - so no problem getting to the shops, pubs, post office, church and environs.
Two of the countries finest fresh water lakes (many European fishing competitions held locally in May). 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 ghillies can be sourced locally.
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 Europe. 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!
Outdoor group activities can be arranged through St. Petersburg Outdoor Centre (5 mins away) or Delphi Outdoor Centre (45 mins away). Killary Harbour and Irelands only Fjord are 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. Visit some of the most 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 and the odd pint of Guinness in a handful of warm friendly local hostelries - leave the car at home, it's only a 2 minute walk to the village!
For the ladies who might like to spend a day pampering themselves, they can book a day of treatments at either Ashford Castle, Delhi Spa or visit the local businesses of Ballinrobe/Headford for a haircut, facial or a range of other treats!
Further details
1 week minimum booking. 50% deposit upfront - remainder to be paid 6 weeks before arrival. Electric utilities included in total sum. Cleaner will prepare house before arrival and post-departure. 80 euro cleaner fee to be paid in addition to rental fee. €200 damage deposit also to be pad on arrival - this is returned on departure, when house has been checked over and all OK.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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June
16 Jun 08
30 Jun 08
550£ 426
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1st July- 30th Aug
15 Aug 08
31 Aug 08
600£ 465
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31st Aug - Dec 19th
31 Aug 08
20 Dec 08
500£ 388
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20 Dec - Jan 3rd
20 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
700£ 543
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4 Jan - April 3rd
4 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
450£ 349
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4th Apr 09 - 30 Jun 09
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600£ 465
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1st Jul 09 - 31st Oct 09
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650£ 504
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1st Nov 09 - 19 Dec 09
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500£ 388
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20 Dec 09 - 2 Jan 10
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3 Jan 10
750£ 581
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Additional 80 euros cleaner fee required to be paid in addition to full rental fee.
Guestbook
"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
Availability notes
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Louise Whelan
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