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The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.

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Outdoor dining
A bedroom with a large mirror, a bed with a rolled towel, a heater by the window, and a hanging light fixture.
A gravel driveway leading to a house with a stone wall and wooden fence.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and distant hills.
A cozy seating area with a view of a green landscape and a clear blue sky through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Place, Newtown Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aillwee Burren Experience
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Poulnabrone Dolmen
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ballyvaughan

Within a short walk of Galway Bay, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Newtown Castle. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Aillwee Burren Experience - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Corcomcoe Abbey - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Caherconnell Stone Fort - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 26 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Óir House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.

The Core Lodge is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Ballyvaughan, in the heart of the Burren. Surrounded by limestone mountains on one side, and the sea on the other, Bishops Quarter sandy beach and our family farm are only 1km away. The village has a supermarket, convenience, store, restaurants, pubs, tea room, coffee shops, walking trails, and one of the oldest caves in Ireland, the Aillwee Cave. Family farm tours are available upon request.
There is a rental property attached to the side of The Core Lodge (“The Core House”) which is a four bedroom house and is available to book on VRBO also.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors and return the keys
The key can be left back in the lockbox on checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ballyvaughan within a short 8-minute walk of Galway Bay. Newtown Castle is also within a driving distance of 1.5 mi.

Is there parking available at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Does The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.?

No, there aren't any house at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. that offer a balcony.

The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Core Lodge

Perfect accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our travels in Co. Clare. The property was quaint and had everything we needed. It was lovely to have shops and restaurants nearby. The property contact was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were thrilled with our stay. Tara was a wonderful host who made sure all of our questions were answered. Our surroundings were gorgeous and the sunsets were indescribable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated, comfortable and amazing views of the burren and bay. Kids appreciated the TV room upstairs, adults appreciated the larger modern bathroom! Very clean and comfortable and owner was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend visiting Kinvara-wonderful little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannot recommend enough!! Excellent!

The Core Lodge far exceeded our expectations. It is in an ideal location and so clean with amazing views. Our family especially enjoyed the media room, large bathrooms and beautiful breakfast nook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 nights

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Loved this sweet, newly painted home! We enjoyed the corner kitchen table with its cushioned benches, wool blankets and lamps! It was an added touch to have fresh flowers and a personalized note of welcome! Quiet! Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage close to a lot to do!!

My step father, mother, brother, and I all stayed at the core lodge. It was a sweet and cozy place. It was super helpful to have an upstairs living room and half bath on the second floor with 4 people. We fit nicely in the home. We left on excursions round Ireland every day so it was a perfect size to come back to sleep at and relax at the end of the day. Tara was very communicative during our entire stay and left us some maps for things to do in the area. Highly recommend rentjng a car and exploring south and east of the lodge. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Exploring western Ireland

A good location to explore the Burren, the unavoidable Cliffs of Moher and around Gallway. Our place was clean and fully functional and had plenty of space for all ourbelongings. A minor drawback: To few dishes to cater for more than a breakfast for 4 people. Of course we wouldn't do full blown cooking, but doing some noodles and a salad got us to the limit of dishes and potts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024