Riverhill Lodge
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£636–£1440 / week
About the home
Riverhill Lodge boasts four very large bedrooms (2 triple & 2 double rooms) with 3 large walk-in wardrobes and 4 en-suite bathrooms. There is a very spacious and bright fully equipped kitchen with separate utility room, granite worktops and all mod cons for the cooking enthusiasts wanting to dine in Riverhill Lodge. From the seating area in the kitchen there are French doors leading to a large decked, very private fully enclosed sun trapped area ideal for dining Al Fresco or sunbathing whilst the children can play on the swings and slide.
The living room enjoys plenty of sunlight through large bay windows overlooking Capolla wooded Hill, with oak wood flooring and a gas fireplace.
The lodge is very child friendly: having a wooden safety gate with lock at the top of the stairs. We can provide the following items for children - a wooden cot, travel cot, stroller, double buggy with rain cover, high chair, booster car seat and a sterilizer for bottles.
To the front of the Lodge is a seating area where you can relax in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the sunset over Clifden Monument.
There is a tarmac car park to the front providing enough parking for at least 5 cars.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Clifden, 2km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 4 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
For further information on Connemara checkout http://www.connemaralettings.ie
Further details
The annual Connemara Pony Festival will take place a week earlier than usual in 2012 to avoid a clash with Dublin Horse Show who had to change their date due to the Olympics. The Connemara Pony Festival will now take place from Sunday 5th August to Sunday 12th August. Clifden town is buzzing this time of year along with the pony festival there is the Connemara Queen Show, lots of traditional, modern music in most pubs around the town, Roundstone, Cleggan and surrounding area's have lots of activities and fun for all ages !!! Great time of year to visit the Capital of Connemara. For further information on activities and events in Connemara checkout http://www.connemaralettings.ie
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The County Galway / County Clare / County Galway region
Clifden is the capital of Connemara one of the most scenic regions in Ireland with it's rugged landscape, wildlife, flora and fauna.
John D'Arcy founded Clifden in 1812. The opening of the Galway to Clifden railway line in 1895 did much to improve the economy of the town and helped to establish Connemara as a tourist destination. The opening of the Marconi Wireless station at Derrygimla in October 1907, and the arrival of the first transatlantic flight there on 15 June 1919, brought fame in the early years of the 20th century.
Clifden today is a bustling, vibrant and cultural town. with it's great selection of local shops, superb restaurants, excellent nightlife with traditional irish music and dance.
The Connemara / Clifden area
Clifden, the Capital of Connemara set between the Atlantic Ocean, the Twelve Ben Mountains and preserved bog lands. The hospitality of its people, the traditions of Irish Music and Dance, the colourful small shops, lively pubs with music session ranging from Traditional Irish, rock, jazz and classical. There are exquisite restaurants, a nightclub, a theatre & cinema these are all just a few of the attributes of this town. Throughout the year there are many musical / dance fesitivals held in town. The most well known and oldest of all is the Clifden Community Arts Festival which celebrates its 35th anniversary this coming September which offers a superb range of poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts and comedy.
From Cleggan Pier you could take a boat trip to Inishbofin home to ancient forts and monastic ruins, or take a boat trip along Killary Fjord a nine mile long inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland.
Kylemore Abbey is a must, visit the estate and experience the Victorian atmosphere of the restored rooms of the Abbey, miniature Gothic Church and Head Gardener's House. There are many nature trails, woodland and lake shore walks and a children's play trail waiting to be discovered.
Join a walking tour to a journey back in time and visit Marconi's original radio telegraph station, explore the landing site of the first transatlantic flight by John Alcock and Arthur Brown which is a short distance from the holiday home, discover a 5,000 old walkway all within a couple of hundred meters of each other on the Roundstone Bog Walk. For the less experienced walkers and families, the Diamond Hill Trail in the Connemara National Park is well sign-posted and highly accessible, and those who make it to the top are rewarded with expansive panoramic vistas across Connemara. There are four trails in the Park along with a lovely coffee shop and great playground for the kids. For the energetic holidaymaker Killary Adventure Centre offers a programme of adventure sports such as rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking, bungee jumps, orienteering, archery, kayaking, sailing, wind-surfing and water-skiing.
Scubadive West, located on Connemara's sheltered Killary fjord, is Ireland's leading dive school and scuba dive centre. On offer is a range of courses, for beginners right through to experienced divers. Inishturk, Clare Island are among the islands you can visit off the coast of Connemara which can be reached by ferry. Clare Island is a walkers and divers paradise and once home to pirate queen Granuaile. Inishturk has breathtaking cliffs and numerous archaeological sites and also excellent for walking and diving.
There is a Smokehouse Tour where you can watch Graham or Nicolas hand fillet and traditionally prepare salmon, they explain the salting and smoking techniques, then show the hand slicing and packing of the finished product.
There are wonderful lakes and rivers to enjoy some fishing / fly fishing or go on a boat fishing trip the scenery is spectacular on land and at sea with a great variety of seabirds and wildlife, including seals and dolphins.
This is just a taste of all the wonderful activities and sightseeing in this wonderful part of the world.
Upcoming Festivals & Activities in Connemara -checkout www.connemaralettings.ie for further info:-
25th May to 4th June 2012 Clifden 200 Festival - Clifden 2012
‘Celebrating Clifden’ is a week-long festival the aim of which is to celebrate the town and its founding father John D’Arcy, 200 years ago. This will be an action packed week with activities including talks, walks, documentaries, dramas, exhibitions, traditional boats regatta, street market, street theatre and street party, to name but a few. The first half of the week will focus on the early history of the town, its founder, John D’Arcy, the town’s early citizens and life as lived in Connemara in the early years of the 19th century. The second half will explore more modern times, with emphasis on Clifden’s Diaspora and Friends. It is anticipated that the organizations, associations, clubs and societies that contribute so much to the culture of our community will share in this special commemorative event by recording and registering, in appropriate ways, their own history, heritage and contribution to the ‘story of Clifden’.
26th - 27th May 2012 Tour de Conamara 2012 - Five times Tour de France winnerm Bernard Hinault, will be the special guest at the Tour de Conamara, the Irish leg of a new international cycling sportive in May 2012
27th May - 6th Jun in Letterfrack, Conamara Bog Week
Music, Cycling & Madness at CONAMARA BOG WEEK 2011
In the Quaker village of Letterfrack the annual Conamara Bog Week 2011 festival- Ten-day multi-layered authentic festival - a celebration of landscape. Connemara walkabout, Fun Run, etc. Lots of traditional music with the Kane sisters, Mick Kinsella, Dessie O'Halloran, Mary Staunton, Tola Custy, etc. Music and sean nós dance workshops, art exhibition in Connemara National Park. Vibrant schools programmes are also part of the week
4th Friday of every month Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Irish Music Sessions
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
4th June - 27th Aug in Renvyle - Masked Fairy Tale Stories For Children
Tegolins Tales present masked Fairy Tale Stories for Children Thursday nights at 7pm during June/July/August
4th June - Connemara Rough Diamond Aventure in Letterfrack
RACE & MUSIC FESTIVAL It's about having fun in the outdoors while challenging the athlete within and is accessible to all levels of fitness. The Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure Race & Music Festival is a mix of biking, hiking and running with quirky obstacles thrown in for good measure. Lettergesh Beach in Renvyle, Co. Galway. Human Steeple Chase Beach Dash Bike Ride Assault course Diamond Summit
8 July Roundstone - The world's first Connemara Pony Show was held in the monastery grounds in Roundstone, and was officially opened by the Maharajah Prince Ranjitsinjhi of Nawanjar in 1924. Now, revived, the Roundstone Connemara Pony Show is held annually at Farrell's Field above the village on Farrell's Road.
10th July - Roundstone Connemara Pony Show, Dog, Sheep & Domestic Arts Show
Omey Races (horse racing on the beach) on Omey Strand. Omey is a tidal island located near Claddaghduff, a few miles from Clifden, in the western edge of Connemara. There is a route across the sand to the island and, at high tide, the water is deep enough to cover a car. To help in the last moments before the water becomes too deep, there are conventional street signs to indicate the highest route.
Date to be confirmed (reliant on Tides)
11th August - 15th Aug - Sony Ericsson Beach Tag Rugby in Claddaghduff, Galway
This years Beach Tag players will be put through their paces by enigmatic Coach Devlin, a gritty figure from the golden days of Irish Rugby. As well as being the fastest growing summer recreational sport in Ireland, adult tag rugby is very sociable, offering a fun way of networking, meeting new friends or finding love if you want to. The game has mass appeal and is open to everyone aged between 20 and 60, encouraging people from all sporting backgrounds to participate together in mixed social teams.
12th August - 15th Aug Roundstone Summerfest
Roundstone Summerfest is a festival of music, fun, laughter, activities and games for the young and the young-at-heart, which also doubles as a four day charity fundraiser for The Irish Lifeboats Service (RNLI).
15th August - 21st Aug Clifden Connemara Pony Festival -
**** Riverhill Lodge is within walking distance of the Show Ground *****
Wednesday 18th: Three year old ponies will compete at this national competition to gain the title of Champion Loose Jumping Connemara Pony.
Thursday 17th: Lots to see and do for all the family including in-hand and riding classes, side saddle, dog show, domestic arts and Irish dancing.
Friday 19th: Connemara Pony Performance Show featuring Working Hunter, Dressage, Puissance & Parade of Champions
18th August Gaelforce West - Killary, Galway
All-Ireland Supreme Champion of Champions, Connemara Pony Show, starts 10 am sharp
1st place winners of the previous year of Connemara Pony classes countrywide compete for the title of Supreme Champion Date: to be announced.
7th to 12th September San Patricio Commemorative Festival - Clifden 2012
Clifden celebrates one of its military exports - John Riley who was the leader of the Battalon de San Patricio, who fought for Mexico in the Mexican American War.
20th to 30th Sept 35th Clifden Arts Week 2012
Always a great celebration of the arts, music, poetry, lectures and exhibitions. A fantastic atmosphere in a wonderful location in the west coast of Ireland.
Sept. Leenane Food Festival 2012
Chefs will showcase local produce from international award winning Smoked Tuna, Killary Mussels to organic lamb from the village mountains.
Sept. Roundstone Registered Connemara Pony Fair
So much to enjoy, see and relax around this fabulous part of the world.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Galway: 70 km |
| Railway: | Galway: 70 km |
| Ferry: | Dublin: 270 km |
By Car:
Clifden is easily reached by the N59 from Galway or Westport.
Access to Galway from Dublin is by the major N4/N6 route.
From Shannon use the N18/N6 .
By Coach:
Regular coach services connect Clifden with Galway city,
Dublin and the rest of Ireland. CityLink (091-564163) offer regular direct service between Galway City and Dublin Airport.
Bus Eireann (091-562000) and Michael Nee (095-51082) provide service between Clifden and Galway City.
By Rail:
Galway city is linked by regular rail services to Heuston Station, Dublin City.
Dublin Airport offers regular coach service to Heuston Station. www.iarnrodeireann.ie.
By Sea:
Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Port, Rosslare, Cork, and Belfast. www.stenaline.ie.
By Air:
Aer Lingus
Aer Arann (direct to Galway City Airport)
Ryanair
Distances to Clifden
MILES KILOMETRES
Dublin 180 291.60
Galway 50 81.00
Westport 40 64.80
Shannon 107 173.34
Knock 80 129.60
DunLaoghaire 180 291.60
Rosslare 217 351.54
Cork 230 372.60
Belfast 239 387.18
Activities near Connemara
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Riverhill Lodge
Most comfortable relaxing time we have ever had - Review Submitted: December 31, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
This past summer my family and I had the great pleasure of staying in Riverhill Lodge, and what a great time we had. I was slow to book over the internet, not really knowing what the house would truly be like, but it surpassed our highest expectation!! It was fantastic!
When we arrived we were greeted by Yvonne and her family and given a tour, shown how everything worked, and a beautiful welcome pack awaited us as well. The kitchen was beautiful and big, with everything you would need and more! A separate sitting room for Mam and Dad to chill out in while the kids watched TV,
The bedrooms were fantastic, ensuite with hugh dressing rooms as well!
The house is within walking distance of the town of Clifden, shops, pubs with lots of trad and mod music, and fantastic restaurants. In the locality there is so much to see and do, a trip out to Inishbofin was our highlight. We took in swimming, and plenty watersports in Delphi also, a 40 minute drive away.
All in all we had the best time on Clifden, as a family of 6 we tend to feel squashed while on holiday, but not this time. It was the most comfortable relaxing time we have ever had as a family. We all look forward to our return!!!
Fantastic luxury house central private location - Review Submitted: September 17, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
We stayed for a week in July and this house had no problem catering for our party of 4 adults and 5 children. Yvonne was there to greet us on arrival and to give us a tour of the fantastic house. The photos do not do this house justice. If you are looking for a home away from home and a bit of luxury then this is the house for you.
All mod cons including all baby equipment like buggy, stroller, cot etc.
The central location is fantastic and very private with the shops and bars of Clifden within walking distance. Plenty of fantastic beaches within a few minutes drive. We would hope to go back again next year. Stephen w.
Family & Friends - Spring Break Connemara Ireland- Review Submitted: May 3, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
I am very happy to recommend Riverview Lodge. It was spotless and all descriptions given were accurate.The location was convient to Clifden town & at the same time very quiet. We enjoyed horse riding on the beach with Cleggan Horse Riding, Kylemore Abbey, Inishbofin & several local beaches.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2 WEEKS | 2 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 795 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 1 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | € 999 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| CONNEMARA PONY SHOW | 4 Aug 12 | 10 Aug 12 | € 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| CLIFDEN ARTS WEEK | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 15 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special offer for the month of June & September
Can be any changeover day - we can work around you ! Rates are negotiable depending on how many guests. Call or email for a quote
You only pay 20% now and the balance 30 days prior to your arrival. NO hidden costs oil & electricity is included in the above prices.
Checkout www.connemaralettings.ie for further information on activities and events in Connemara
€300.00 security deposit for any damages is required.
Availability
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