Headford holiday bungalow accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural

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Ballycurrin Lodge (bungalow)

Home description

Wake up on the shores of Lough Corrib in this unique home. Have morning coffee on the patio while taking in the breath-taking views of islands, mountains and lake. Relax and unwind in this tranquil oasis, yet incredibly, you are only 25 mins. drive from the heart of Galway City. Take the Row Boat out on the lake for a row around Ballycurrin Bay. In the evening enjoy the stunning sunsets and listen to the lapping of the shores.

This is a beautiful architect designed three-bedroom property situated on the eastern shore of Lough Corrib at the end of a quiet lane accessing Ballycurrin Bay, a renowned trout fishing spot. Built in 1970 the house has maple flooring and pirana pine beamed ceilings throughout it’s 3 reception rooms.

The house has all mod cons, satellite and TV & DVD player and a Slate Bed Pool Ttable. In summer there is safe swimming in the lake, walking, fishing (row boat and rods incl.) or just relax on the large wrap-around patio. For winter months enjoy sitting by a homely fire in front of the loverly big limestone fireplace, read a book, play pool, snooker and darts or just sit and admire the beautiful views.

Early Booking Recommended to Avoid Disappointment

Ballycurrin Lodge over looking Lough Corrib	Your Own Boat (May to Oct)
Slate Bed Pool/Snooker Table	Main Reception room

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The Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Affectionately known as The Corrib, you can walk out your front gate to a private pier where you can swim, fish and go boating. Ballycurrin Bay is famed for it’s large trout stocks. In July 2002 a 23lb trout was caught, one of the biggest ever on the lake! Fish also for salmon, pike and perch.Take a walk along the lake front to Ballycurrin lighthouse and Ballycurrin Demesne. Lough Corrib is a vast lake of 41,600 acres. It is mostly shallows and contains 365 islands. For the fisherman, the water is very clear and it holds a good stock of trout which average over 1lb.

Headford area

Travel is by car and Ballycurrin is 4 miles from Headford town, which has all amenities including shops, pubs, choice of restaurants and a large supermarket. Galway City Centre is within 35 minutes drive.

How to get there

Galway Airport - 25 mins drive
Knock Airport - 1hr drive - Serviced by Ryanair
Dublin Airport - 3hrs drive - Serviced by all major airlines

Activities near Headford

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Row Boat included with rental
3 Reception Rooms
3 Bedrooms
1.5 Baths
Satellite TV with DVD player, Video. Loads of Videos to watch!
Slate bed Pool Table, Darts.
Kids high-chair.
Many activities for kids including board games, bicycles, water guns, babmington, toys and dolls pram.
Fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons - Dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, food processor etc. etc.
Outside is laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Further details outdoors:
The house has a large enclosed garden (over 1/2 acre) and plenty of space to play. The row boat is available to all guests from March to October and life jackets are also available. Ballycurrin Bay, where the house is situated, is a renowned trout fishing spot. It is perfectly safe to swim in the lake beside the house. If you are interested in weather watching there is also a sophisticated weather station installed monitoring rainfall, wind, barometric pressure and temperature!.

Conditions

Pet's are by special arrangement only and carry nominal surcharge
As a bungalow the house may be suitable for wheelchairs and ramps are available to be put in place as required - please confirm requirements with owner or any special needs.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Sep & Oct	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	600£ 536	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov to April	1 Nov 09	1 May 10	500£ 446	0-	350313	Flexible
May & June	1 May 10	3 Jul 10	600£ 536	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	3 Jul 10	29 Aug 10	850£ 759	0-	0-	1 Week
September & October	29 Aug 10	31 Oct 10	600£ 536	0-	350313	Flexible
Novemberto April	31 Oct 10	1 May 11	500£ 446	0-	350313	Flexible

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

€300 Damage Deposit Required from which Oil, Electricity are Rubbish removal are deducted.

Payment preferred in EUR

Rates differ for Bank Holidays , Christmas and New Year, and Galway Race Festival (last wk July first week August)

Last Minute Discounts may be available - typically for bookings commencing within 10 days for unbooked high season weeks.

Guestbook for Ballycurrin Lodge

Our 1st time in Ireland! What a great stay! A very well furnished and comfortable house with wonderful view of the lake. So good to relax here! We wish we had stayed longer. Thank you for making our stay "inoubliable" - Pierre, Marie Frances Metras and Daughters - Marseille France

We had a brilliant time and a lot more than we expected. The house the view and the change of pace was what we needed to start the new year in style. P.S. the lake swim on new years day is the best hangover cure in Ireland! - Billy Walsh and Catherine Carey and Friends - Dublin

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 2048
Name:	David Pearson
Tel:	+353 (0)1 846 3068
Mobile:	+353 (0) 87 942 5111
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