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Manor House |11 bedrooms |Sleeps 24

Clifden in Connemara

From £2500 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

A smart country estate house originally built in circa 1820, sympathetically renovated and designed to give a comfortable and homely holiday experience for larger groups, family gatherings or friends, and host to Chelsea Clinton during her tour of Ireland
Within the grounds are mature gardens, ample parking, a large pool/barbecue terrace and outdoor seating areas providing a self contained estate, while the property is situated only 2 mins walk to the town square.

All 11 bedrooms are uniquely decorated and are all en suite. The extensive ground floor living area gives enough room for everyone to relax without being on top of each other, whether it is in the main drawing room with large turf fire, the library, the television room with large turf fire, the dining room or kitchen. An ideal base for exploring Connemara, with walks on the numerous stunning local beaches or in the most scenic countryside you are likely to encounter, or wandering to the local pub for a quiet pint or traditional irish music.

***** Your stay includes complimentary use of the nearby private leisure centre************

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Decorated with antiques and country furniture, we have aimed to create a large comfortable home for discerning guests, with all the facilities you might need. The large kitchen has double belfast sinks, tiled counter tops, double fridge, double siemens ovens, and large gas hob. There is ample crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils for home cooking or alternatively you can organise for a local chef to come in and cook for you of an evening. There is a large utility / drying room off the kitchen with commercial washers and dryers, an extra fridge and freezer and storage space.

Further details outdoors:
Large gardens , parking area and Tennis court within the grounds. The swimming Pool area has sun loungers, deck chairs, outdoor tables and a gas barbecue situated at the side of the pool, sheltered area at the side of the pool for drying, sheltering, storage. Wood decked Sauna is located in the pool area.
The Pool area can be closed off by locking the wooden gates at the access points.
Please note the pool is heated from May to September
Peat briquettes/turf are supplied for the open fires.
Large commercial washing machine and separate Dryer, extra fridge & freezer are located in the utility room off the Kitchen

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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 require a 30% deposit to confirm the booking, and the balance is due 90 days prior to arrival.

Rates are fully inclusive except for utilities which are charged separately as consumed.

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Front of the house

 

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Drawing room

 

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Pool Area

 

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Library Room with integrated computer desk

The County Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Connemara is world renowned 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 in addition to the breathtaking scenery and coastline. Clifden town has a fantastic mix of shops, pubs, restaurants, theatre and small cinema. There are always events on in town to keep you busy, from live traditional music, live bands and theatre shows, to exhibitions, walking tours, pony fairs and local markets. 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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24 Sep 2011

“This place has the WOW factor!” We stayed here for a week with 16 friends and family for a 50th birthday. When we first walked in we were blown away by the beauty and luxury of the house and grounds. There was plenty of space for... more

15 Aug 2011

“Great facilities both in the house and the surrounding area, perfect for friends and family.” We booked the house for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and it was ideal for a very large group with a mixture of children with varying ages. The rooms were well equipped, tastefully decorated and clean. The snug and large sitting room was perfect for us to gather and chat which we did every night. Clifden is a great town with fantastic shops, bars and restaurants and the location of the house was perfect. If I could make a suggestion it would be to put a traditional dishwasher in the house as the bottle washer didnt meet our needs.

01 Aug 2011

“Fantastic place for a large group; home away from home!” We just returned from a wonderful family vacation at Sunnybank. All 21 of us loved it! There was plenty of room for us, allowing the perfect blend of togetherness and private time. The house is very... more

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23 Jun 2011

“A great experience for the entire group of 23 people!!!” Shane and Rachael were terrific to work with. We had a group of 23 intotal with an international travel business that I run and this trip was fantastic. I had a number of people with me that had... more

31 Aug 2010

“Bar raised to the highest notch.” We booked Sunnybank House because the web site looked appealing and it could cater for our annual gathering of 20 friends (10 couples). We were astonished with the comfortable standard of... more

15 Apr 2008

“Expensive but worth it !” We booked sunnybank for a week in March for a family reunion. I was very hesitant about organising a self catering holiday because you feel responsible for the expectations of everyone in the party... more

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19 Jul 2007

“Great For Friends” We stayed at Sunnybank House at the end of May. There were 20 of us, celebrating a friend's 40th birthday. Shane, the owner, opened the pool for us- it is usually only open from June. We... more

20 Oct 2005

“As good as it gets!” We rented this wonderful house in Connemara with friends. Owner Shane was charming and helpfull. Thouroughly enjoyed our stay in Clifden and look forward to returning to Sunnybank soon. H

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Rating5 out of 5
In a word Stunning
Der Laois, Ireland
Review Submitted: May 10, 2011 Date of Stay: May 2011
We booked Sunny bank house for our wedding at the start of May 2011. On arrival in the house we were blown away. Believe me when I say that the pictures of this house do not do it justice. We had 15 People staying in the house and it really felt like a home not just a rental. As a wedding venue we could not have asked for more. As a holiday home it is exquisite. On arrival Shane had the fires lit and some goodies for us to nibble. I would recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a truly amazing space and memories that will not soon be forgotten.

Thank you for a wonderful time.


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Rating5 out of 5
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The Perfect Rental
Eilish Dublin
Review Submitted: March 28, 2011 Date of Stay: February 2011
When I found Sunnybank House online, I thought it was too good to be true. The photos and information on the website were informative and very accurate. Even after copious emails back and forth to the owners, they were constantly helpful and gracious.
After the weary drive to the house, nothing could have prepared me- fires were lighting, lamps were glowing and survival necessities were in the kitchen, perfection! My previous experiences of renting a house for the weekend would be arriving to a freezing house and an empty sad looking fridge. Shane happily welcomed all 22 of us to our new home and left us to it. Bedrooms were pristine, all ensuite, and towels and sheets were in abundance. We availed of the catering service one evening. Gillian was a pleasure, cooking up the most delicious meal and leaving the left-overs for our midnight snack!
I have not stopped raving about this house for a large group week away, it was the perfect rental. We also went to Killary Adventure Centre for an afternoon of activities which was only a 30 minute drive away.
I will definately be back to Sunnybank House, it is in a beautiful part of the country, and located right in Clifden.
Recommended for: Girls Getaway

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Re-union with college friends
Tony Bray, Co Wicklow, Ireland
Review Submitted: September 18, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
Every year my wife and I join a re-union with my old university friends and their wives. This year it was our turn to host the event. We are now in our 60's and have a wide variety of interests, but particularly like to eat and drink well. We chose Clifden because of the amenities and Sunnybank House because it seemed to offer style and comfort for a large party - in our case 11 couples. We were not disappointed in any way by either location or accommodation. Sunnybank House was very centrally located for the town , was very well appointed with lots of attention to detail and proved both spacious and comfortable. We were able to dine in the house- which we did most nights - and the cooking facilities were excellent. There was also good waste disposal facilities which we needed particularly for the large quantity of empty wine bottles! The weather was good so our group may good use of the swimming pool - which was heated to a nice temperature for us old fogies -and the tennis court. There was also a sauna available, but we did not make much use of that. The computer facilities too were very useful for those who wanted to stay in touch with home or find things to do – although there was a good deal of information available in leaflets in the house.

The surrounding area was also fantastic. We enjoyed the golfing at Ballyconneely, walking and visiting the local centres of interest (such as Kylemore, Connemara National Park, Killary) and my grand-daughter really loved riding at Ballyconneely. We were blessed with very good weather and this certainly enhanced our stay and particularly our appreciation of the beauty of the beaches and mountains. The highlight for many was the day trip we took to Inishbofin. But there was plenty to do if the weather had not been so kind and the membership of the local leisure centre would have been used more if necessary. Some of our keep-fit fanatic friends certainly found the gym very good.

We also ate and drank in the town and found the local pubs and restaurants to be of high quality - and the traditional music provided was first rate. All in all, everyone had a great time and our visitors – all from overseas, and some in the tourist business – were very impressed with the west of Ireland, Clifden and Sunnybank House in particular. The cost for such a large party worked out to be very inexpensive, certainly much less than a hotel and in our opinion more suitable as we had plenty of space and freedom.

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Best birthday ever!
Kathy Washington, DC
Review Submitted: September 16, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
This house was the perfect location to spend my birthday with family and friends! We had 23 people off and on over 2 weeks and the house never felt crowded. The bedrooms were spacious and well-equipped. The kitchen was great as was the rest of the house. It was elegant but not stuffy. We cooked several meals in but if we didn't want to, it was a 2 minute walk to the cutest town to wonderful restaurtants and pubs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can find good music in the town every night. Very friendly town and a most gracious and accommodating host in Shane O'Grady. Everything was taken care of and if any problems arose they were handled immediately. He really went the extra mile!
For the birthday evening, we had Gillian cook a fabulous dinner and dessert and then two local artists from the town came up and played for us. Shane helped arrange it all. It was absolutely the highlight of the trip.
This is also a wonderful location to be able to make lots of day trips to beautiful sights; the abbey, the ocean the quaint little towns. We cycled, climbed mountains etc.
Can't wait to go back!!!

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Summer Wedding break with family and friends
banana harrogate, england
Review Submitted: September 14, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
We got married in Clifden at the end of August this year, and having stayed in Seaside Cottage, one of Shane and Rachel's other properties, earlier in the year, we decided to rent each of the houses at Sunnybank for friends and family. We all arrived on Saturday afternoon after a long trip to find Shane there to welcome us. He knew all about the wedding and from our arrival couldn't do enough to assist. The house was spotless, huge, beautiful - plus the fire was on and he'd left us some lovely things to eat and drink (wine, fruit, smoked salmon etc) in the kitchen. Everyone that stayed couldn't get over the decor in the houses, each is absolutely dead on. There are all the modern amenities in the houses. There's lots of space outside, the garden is lovely and really well maintained...it was great having the heated pool sauna and tennis courts for all the children - plus Sunnybank is a 2 minute walk down the hill to the centre of town. Guy's Bar is the nicest bar with the best food, EJ Kings is great to sit outside on a nice day too. Our favourite beach in the area was alongside Connemara Golf Course, about 15 mins drive. Apparently the course if great too but the beach was beautiful - white sand, dead calm crystal clear water, rocks and horse riding down the road, we went swimming. The day of our wedding we actually just had everybody back to the big house for a bite to eat (tShane put us in touch with the cook Gillian, she is highly recommended we're all still talking about her dishes!) and speeches in the living room. It was really perfect for us. The whole weekend was perfect for us really - the pictures on the website are great for showing the size and decor of the houses so check them out. Obviously the houses wouldn't be classed as budget accomodation but for the location, quality, size, and 'customer service' (you don't feel like a 'customer' really) you receive I think the houses are bang on price-wise - really worth the money, plus I think I saw some discount vouchers for Guy's Bar in one of the houses so ask about that...Clifden itself is great craic with really friendly tourists, good mix of bars, close to beaches and places like Kylemore Abbey - and Connemara is the most beautiful scenic part of Ireland in my view, the lakes, the colours and scope of the landscape are pretty breathtaking, you get a great view of this when driving from Galway to the town. We're already planning on returning for my Dad's 70th next year. Honestly - faultless!

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Highly recommended
cdeputy Cork
Review Submitted: February 25, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
This is a great spot for a family or friends holiday. We (the extended family and friends) spent a week there and had a great time. It's a huge house with plenty of room. Loads of living rooms, two big open fires and decent size bedrooms all with their own bathrooms. There is a tennis court,sauna and a pool (which wasnt in use when we were there). All very well kept

We could walk down to the town square in a minute for shopping or pints. Good choice of pubs and live music.The owners have a Pub downtown and we had lunch there nearly everyday, very good fish and chips!. Its a really nice town, we all enjoyed it, The elders went sightseeing to Kylemore Abbey and the Killary Fjord, while we wandered the local beaches... and pubs . Oh, and we went to a show in the local theatre, hilarious. This doubles as a cinema as well !

Rental prices

Prices for group size 24
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn	27 Aug 11	5 Nov 11	4000€ 4000	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter	5 Nov 11	21 Dec 11	3000€ 3000	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas	21 Dec 11	28 Dec 11	4500€ 4500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	28 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	5000€ 5000	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter/Early spring	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	4500€ 4500	0-	0-	1 Week
Early summer	14 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	4500€ 4500	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer	30 Jun 12	25 Aug 12	6000€ 6000	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	25 Aug 12	3 Nov 12	4500€ 4500	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter	3 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	21 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	5000€ 5000	0-	0-	1 Week
New year	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	5000€ 5000	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 House at full occupancy: €150.00 - €250.00

Booking:

A 30 % deposit is required to secure your booking and the balance of payment is due by 120 days prior to arrival. If you are booking within 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 120 days prior to arrival, deposit non refundable. Cancellations made within 120 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 €1000 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/ weekends available from October to May from €2250.00 for a 2 or 3 or 4 night stay********* Bank holidays of up to four nights €2500.00

Discounts available for multiple week or property bookings************************

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

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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 manor house has received 8 reviews from previous guests.

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