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 surround sound TV & DVD and a slate bed pool table. 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

Outlook from House	Your Own Boat
Slate Bed Pool/Snooker Table	Main Reception room

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/2048

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, Video and Surround Sound. 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. A "pay as you go" Mobile phone is available in the house.

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 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 advise any special needs.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov to April	1 Nov 08	1 May 09	500£ 427	0-	0-	1 Week
May & June	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	575£ 491	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	800£ 684	0-	0-	1 Week
Sep & Oct	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	600£ 513	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov to April	1 Nov 09	1 May 10	500£ 427	0-	0-	1 Week

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

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/2048

Contact details for home 2048 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David Pearson
Tel:	+353 (0)1 846 3068
Mobile:	+353 (0) 87 942 5111
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Advertiser joined: Feb 2003 This Property added: Feb 2003