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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Clifden in Connemara

From £600 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

An elegant and luxurious residence in a superb location overlooking the town, yet affording quiet privacy in its own grounds. This four bedroom house has been finished to the highest standard incorporating Connemara Granite, stone and tweeds; country and antique furniture; underfloor heating throughout, open stove fire, a large gravelled terrace with outdoor furniture and built in barbecue. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and are individually decorated to create a feel of country lodge comfort.

Wireless broadband, satellite television and IPOD dock.

You can walk into the town square in one minute to enjoy the vibrant and cultural atmosphere Clifden, the capital of Connemara. Your stay includes use of the nearby private leisure centre - 4 mins walk from the house.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On entering the main open-plan living and dining room area, the attention to detail is immediately evident. The combination of the taupe painted reclaimed boards which clad the walls, Connemara pure wool curtains (throughout the house) and oak smoked solid wood floors (throughout the house) together with a large open fire place create a sumptuous and warm space. Two large handmade sofa’s and an antique dining room table and chairs along with tastefully chosen other pieces put the finishing touches to this room. French doors lead from the dining section out into the outside patio (pea gravel) and barbecue area which has lovely garden furniture set consisting of a large round cast iron table and canopy and eight chairs- South facing - it catches the best of the sun.

Each of our properties are registered and approved by Failte Ireland, the Irish Tourism Board and have been awarded the highest rating of four stars.

Further details outdoors:
The entire cottage has under-floor heating and can be thermostatically controlled from each room. There is a pressurized water system. It is wired for both 220 and 110 electricity so you don't have to bring an adapter with you if you are travelling from another country. There is a flat screen television with Cable TV, linked to a surround sound cinema and music system. Internet Access (wireless broadband) is now available throughout the Lodge and offered free of charge for the duration of your rental.The house is set on a residential road overlooking the town, yet is very quiet and private. Our guests are also welcome to use the leisure facilities in the nearby private Leisure centre including indoor pool , on a complimentary basis.

Activities nearby include Championship golf, fishing from the quay, Sailing from Clifden Boat club, walking tours, a selection of salons and Spas, and shopping.

There are numerous Restaurants and pubs serving local produce and each evening there is live traditional music, theatre, local concerts and contemporary Irish live bands.

General parking is in the car park near the main house and there are two car parking spaces at the back of the lodge slightly up the hill.

*********************Clifden Town is the capital of Connemara one of the most scenic regions in Ireland. Established in the early 1800’s at Clifden Bay, it follows the classic 19th century layout: oval in plan, with three principal streets – Market Street, Main Street and Bridge Street, a Market Square, a fine bridewell or gaol, courthouse and harbour.
Clifden today is a vibrant and cultural town which has retained its historic roots while offering a wide range of services and facilities. You will find colourful streets with a great selection of small local food shops – (fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetable store, delicatessens and a bakery), numerous craft and gift shops, art galleries and exhibitions and other interesting shops including antique shops, designer clothes shops, jewellery and vintage shops.
A wide selection of pubs and music sessions in Clifden
In between all of these you will find a great selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Most pubs in Clifden serve bar food and have live music weekly. On the practical side there are four supermarkets (including Aldi and Lidl), two banks, three chemists, two petrol stations, two churches and a post office.
For many, the allure of Connemara is in the ever-changing scenery, the magical light, walks on the beach, turf fires, the rugged landscape, wildlife and flora, the sense of history or a plate of fresh oysters and a pint of Guinness by the fire singing along to a local music session.****************************************************************************

Further details

We will ask for a 30 % deposit to confirm your booking and the balance to be paid by 56 days prior to arrival.
A security deposit will be taken on arrival and returned upon check out.
If there are any special requests you may have to make your stay more enjoyable please let us know prior to arrival.
Please note utilities are charged separately, we can provide an estimate when booking.

The owners live nearby and will be on hand to meet you when you arrive and make sure you get settled in.

Each of our properties is registered and approved by Failte Ireland, the Irish Tourism Board

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South facing front of Lodge

 

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Living room

 

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Upstairs Super king bedroom (can be a twin)

 

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Living room

The County Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Connemara is world reknown for its stunning scenery. This coastal region has miles of beaches and fantastic walks. This is a great area to explore and is a great base for exploring the rest of the west from Clare to Sligo. Clifden is the capital and is located one hour from Galway city and forty minutes from Westport.

The Connemara / Clifden area

There are many local attractions aside from the stunning scenery and coast. Clifden town has a population of 1000 and has a great mix of shops, pubs, restaurants, theatre and small cinema. There are always events on in town from live traditional music, live bands, theatre shows, exhibitions, walking tours, pony fairs, local markets. Please see www.connemararentals.com,www.clifden.ie. We highly recommend Clifden Arts week in September for something special.

How to get there

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We are located in Clifden the capital of the Connemara region in County Galway. The property is set overlooking the town in its own grounds.
Access by Car: Take the N 59 from Galway City or Westport to Clifden Town and turn right up Church Hill.
Airports: The nearest regional airport is Galway Airport , which is serviced by Aer Arann www.aerarann.com and has flights from Edinburgh , Luton, Newcastle and Manchester, and is approx 1 hour and 15 mins drive from Clifden.
Knock and Shannon International Airports are 2 and 3 hours respectively and are serviced by numerous international airlines.
There is also a train service from Dublin to Galway City, www.irishrail.ie

Activities near Connemara

Reviews

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07 Nov 2011

“Perfect Rental” This was one of the best rental experiences ever. I have rented all over the world and not once have I arrived to a fire burning in the fireplace, a bottle of wine. smoked salmon, fresh brown bread,... more

12 Sep 2011

“Sunnybank Lodge - Outstanding!!!” We left Sunnybank Lodge only two days ago and we miss it already! First off, our hosts were outstanding all along the way. Rachel kept us well informed during our planning stage; then, when we finally arrived, Eily greeted us warmly and Shane saw us off just the same. Gillian provided our first night's meal and it was simply incredible. (Nigella Lawson has nothing on her!!) Truly terrific hosts all around. For comfort, cleanliness and convenience this house delivers! Upon our arrival we found the house to be immaculate and in perfect condition. We wanted for nothing, as it has every possible amenity. The hosts also know a thing or two about "details." Waiting for us was chilled wine, snacks, and there was even a nice stack of turf (peat) ready to comfort us after long days of touring and shopping. Being from "across the pond" the Wifi was especially helpful in keeping in touch with home. We had thoughts of spending a few nights in the local pubs but with a home like the Lodge we preferred to stay in to enjoy its comforts. We have rented a few vacation homes over the years, and although most never disappointed, they each fall a bit short when compared to what Sunnybank Lodge and its owners provide. The house and the town are a perfect jump-off point for tours of the breathtaking countryside and coast. Even a full day's journey to/from the Cliffs of Moher was not so terrible when knowing what we had to look forward at the Cliffs - and - once we arrived "home". Being one block from the town center, the Lodge is ideally located for carting home purchases and groceries, or walking off a great meal. (Guys, Walshes and Mitchell's are highly recommended) In short, the Lodge is a must-stay location and its owners know how to make a vacation home something special. Well done! Theresa & Ed - Williamsburg, Virginia

16 Jul 2011

“To holiday in Clifden is a special experience but to stay in the Sunnybank Lodge is truly "The ” From the moment my family and I we walked into this wonderful house we knew we going to have a fabulous stay. The house has got a wonderful karma which is no doubt a reflection of the personalities... more

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26 Oct 2008

“Stunning cottage in a stunning location” We searched long and hard to find accomodation in the area and with the facilities we wanted - Seaside Cottage surpassed all our expectations and we really did not want to leave at the end of our... more

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Rating5 out of 5
Sunnybank Lodge
Richard Northamptonshire, UK
Review Submitted: May 3, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
We have been coming to the Clifden area for a number of years but always stayed outside the town. We chose Sunnybank Lodge from the internet based on the fact that it was centrally based and looked of a quality a cut abobve the norm for a holiday rental.

We were not disappointed on either count. With ample parking and a minute's stroll from the square it was perfect position. The Lodge itself wass very much "home from home", well equipped and appointed - very comfiortable and spacious. You could tell that there was a great deal of thought gone into making it an easy and enjoyable place to stay, from the complimentary groceries and toiletries in each bathroom, to the Wifi, satellite TV and DVD etc. Having the owners in the oocality and available when required was also very useful.

We would highly recommend for anyone who wants their own quiet and private space but wants to be very central to the hub of the town. We will certainly come again.

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Clifden
SiobhanCork Cork, Ireland
Review Submitted: April 25, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
Our family (including 3 children & a grandfather) stayed in Sunnybank Lodge for a week in April - it was one of the best family holidays we have had - the house is very modern, luxiuous, fabulously decorated and just a few minutes walk to shops, pubs & restaurants in Clifden. The house was immacutley clean with a very welcome welcome pack - its a real home from home with all the essentials and more and also safe for young children. From our base in Clifden we were able to explore all of Connemara without having too long a drive anywhere. Definitely 5 star accommodation - we will return and would highly recommend it to others.
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Location, Elegance and Comfort
IrlandeOuest Paris
Review Submitted: December 21, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
Sunnybank Lodge is a real find! The house is situated on a quiet road, just 2 mins walk from the centre of Clifden. You can come and go as you please - either going out to enjoying all that Clifden has to offer in terms of restaurants, bars, entertainment or you can relax in the quiet comfort of the Lodge. The house is very well equipped with everything you need to cook for a large family or group of friends. It is a solid, spacious and light house with enough room for everyone to manoeuvre and do what they feel like without getting on top of each other. It has been exquisitely decorated with beautiful antiques and fabrics - the attention to detail doesn't go unnoticed when you're staying there. I particularly love the cosy duvets! All I can say is that it's a very charming house and you will not want to leave.......


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A total gem to find!
s.nightingale london
Review Submitted: December 9, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
It is very hard to accomodate 8 or more people these days in a house which doesnt include kitchen pile ups, bathroom queues and general tight squeezes. Sunnybank offers all the luxury of space in beautiful surroundings yet is still perched over clifden, which has amenities for all ages. The house feels calm and is decorated to an extremely high yet original standard, the details such as luxury bedding ,towels and antiques certainly means your holiday home is an upmarket retreat for all your family/guests.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	5 Nov 11	20 Dec 11	720€ 720	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Jan 12	1 Mar 12	720€ 720	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn	27 Aug 11	5 Nov 11	1250€ 1250	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter	5 Nov 11	21 Dec 11	900€ 900	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas	21 Dec 11	28 Dec 11	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	28 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter/Early spring	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	950€ 950	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer	14 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer	30 Jun 12	25 Aug 12	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	25 Aug 12	3 Nov 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	3 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	21 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rates:

The rates quoted are fully inclusive except for utilities i.e. electricity and oil. These are metered and charged at national domestic rates, as consumed, and are payable on departure. Approx. utilities for a week in Sunnybank Lodge: €45-€100

Booking:

A 30 % deposit is required to secure your booking and the balance of payment is due by 60 days prior to arrival, or 120 days prior to arrival for Sunnybank house. If you are booking within 60 days (or 120 days) prior to arrival payment of the full rate is required.

Payment:

Payment can be made by credit card or by bank transfer. Credit card payments can be made through the secure booking form on our website or over the phone.

Cancellations:

Cancellations made up to 6 months prior to arrival, all payments will be refunded. Cancellations made up to 60 days prior to arrival, deposit non refundable. Cancellations made within 60 days prior to arrival, full payment is non refundable.

In the event that we can re sell cancelled dates, we will refund all payments less the costs of re selling or discounting the rate.

Security Deposit:

A security deposit will be required on arrival of €300 and can be paid in cash or by credit card. This is standard procedure in case of breakages, damage or soiling, and we would ask that you inform us of same, should it occur. The deposit will be returned to you on departure.

**** SHORT BREAKS available @ €750.00 for a 2/3/4 night stay- from October to May***********************

We can offer discounts for multiple week bookings or for 2 person occupancy, subject to availability.

**********Please see our website for special offers***********

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Shane O Grady Landline +353 95 21437 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.

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