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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71098 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Alcock and Brown Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clifden

This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lough Fadda and Alcock and Brown Memorial. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Clifden Castle - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Station House Museum - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MC McGraths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

White Thorn House

Summary:

This truly fabulous home is situated on Bog Road and crosses the famous Roundstone Bog conservation area.

This is a fisherman's haven, a family-friendly, golfers-perfect getaway.

This stunning home offers panoramic views of The Twelve Bens mountain range and is located 3 miles from Clifden 'the capital of Connemara'. It has been finished to a very high standard providing comfortable spacious living with all mod cons including a games room for those rainy days.



The Space:

This truly fabulous home is situated on Bog Road and crosses the famous Roundstone Bog conservation area.

This is a fisherman's haven, a family-friendly, golfers-perfect getaway.

This stunning home offers panoramic views of The Twelve Bens mountain range and is located 3 miles from Clifden 'the capital of Connemara'. It has been finished to a very high standard providing comfortable spacious living with all mod cons including a games room for those rainy days. Walkers and nature lovers alike are well catered for and a trip on the famous Sky Road is simply a must. With the beach within easy reach, and so much to do, you'll have trouble deciding what you want to see first!

This is the perfect choice for a family or even a group of friends to stay. With so much to do both on and off-site, you are sure to fall in love with this part of County Galway. Whether your preference is for walking, fishing or golfing, they are all within easy reach, with brown trout fishing on your doorstep and the Ballinahinch River which is famous for salmon fishing within a 15-minute drive away. If golf is your game then you could be teeing off within 20 minutes at the Connemara golf club.

There is a games room with a mini pool table, table soccer, air hockey, jukebox, Tv, Dvd and PlayStation 2.

Shop, Pub & Restaurant 3 miles away. Beach 5 miles.

Ground floor:

Large entrance hall

Bright, spacious and homely sitting room with comfy couches, large flat-screen tv, and spectacular mountain views.  Perfect room to relax in the evening after a fun-filled day touring Connemara

Bright and spacious fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, breakfast bar, dining area with dining table overlooking the 12 Ben mountains and garden area.

Utility room with separate washing machine and dryer.  Separate Wc, door leading to the side of the house.

Large master bedroom with king and single beds, wardrobe, and window to the front and back of the property.  Dressing table.  Ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 2:  Double bedroom with window overlooking the front of the house.  Ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 3:  Double bedroom with windows overlooking the front of the house.

Separate bathroom with bath and shower overhead.

Stairs leading to the top floor:

Fantastic room for kids - they will just love this den.  Large Tv with PlayStation 2, 2 comfy bean bag stools, mini pool table, table soccer/air hockey & jukebox.  Great place for kids on a rainy day.

Utilities, linen & towels are included in the rental rate.

Check-in time is from 5 pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)

During peak season changeover days are Saturdays

Strictly No Pets allowed as the owner is highly allergic and cannot accept for this reason.

Check-out time is at 10 am on the day of departure.




Other Things to Note:

Included services



- Cot/Crib



- Baby high chair



- Heating



- Bed linen



- Towels



- Internet Access









Optional services



- Parking:

Price: Included in the booking.

Available items: 2.



- Cancellation Insurance:

Price: % 5 of the booking price.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,098 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

No Parties or Events This property is for quiet holiday use only. Strictly no parties, gatherings, hen/stag weekends, or unauthorised events. No ...

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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White Thorn House, Clifden, Connemara Clifden
White Thorn House, Clifden, Connemara Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Clifden, close to Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station, and Clifden Castle. You'll also find Alcock and Brown Memorial and Station House Museum within a short drive.

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.

Does White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

White Thorn House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful quiet location in Cliften Area

Our family (2 adults and 2 children) felt very comfortable (especially the playroom). The location was ideal for touring and provided a quiet retreat for relaxation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Big, beautiful house, comfortable and clean in a wonderful location

We have place for everyone, and is an excellent place for starting to know the zone around Clifden including Connemara of course. Good stay
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A very clean house in a good location

A very well equipped house that is very clean, well laid out and spacious. Good location only a few minutes drive from Clifden
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great holiday in Connemara

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in White Thorn House near Clifden. The landscape around the house is absolutely stunning and we could visit lots of fantastic places. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. We could definitely consider coming back and staying in White Thorn House again. Therefore we can absolutely recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Whitethorn house

Lovely property with beautiful scenery and garden. Bedrooms are very comfortable and very well placed for short drive to gorgeous beaches and clifden and roundstone.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clean, spacious and comfortable

We recently spent a week in White Thorn and found it to be very clean and with a very well equipped kitchen. The owner was very responsive to anything we needed help with. It is a great house for families with plenty of space - I would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great house to rent

Whitethorn was a very comfortable and well equipped house. Martin was an excellent host and his house was spotless. Loads of space Very happy with it and I would highly recommend it. Great location for cycling & walking and to explore Connemara. We will definitely return to Whithorn.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil getaway

We had a fabulous week in White Thorn House. Ideal if you want to getaway from it all. Very comfortable, clean and a great location if you want to explore Connemara.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Lovely property, very clean, warm and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house in the Clifden area. We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children and had plenty of space to relax and enjoy our break away. House has every amenity you could think of and was absolutely spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend Whitethorn House and would love to stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A well appointed house

Nice house - unfortunately games room and bbq out of action due to COVID. Location fantastic - very rural but only 5 mns from clifden. Everything you need for a good holiday was there and Martin was very helpful If we needed anything
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We stayed for a week in this beautiful well Equipped house. It was very peaceful , close to Clifden and had everything we could need. The house itself I’ve very spacious and has all the normal household items a family could need. The place was spotless with great consideration given to safety measures around cv19. WIFI reception was also very good. Both Connemara Lettings and the house owner were very helpful at every step. We really enjoyed our stay visiting all the local beaches, lakes , sights. The local Information brochures and information folder in the house were very useful. We look forward to returning.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

sejour en pleine nature dans le Connemara

Très belle maison, très bon environnement, maison spacieuse et bien équipée. Voiture indispensable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Visit to Clifden to enjoy the Arts festival

The White Thorn House was easy to find on the Bog Road outside Clifden. The accommodation was excellent and it was very good having two ensuite shower rooms ! Martin had kindly left a starting supply of milk,tea and shortbread -- thanks !! We didn't have any children with us but we were all parents and agreed that the upstairs room would have been brilliant to keep children happy. It was fun watching the cows wandering around outside and had the weather been better we would have enjoyed the patio with table and chairs . We would definitely visit the White Thorn House again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maison très sympa, très calme et idéalement placée. Très bon accueil

La maison est très calme sans être complètement isolée. Clifden n'est qu'à 5 mn en voiture. Idéal pour les enfants avec la salle de jeux et les principaux sites du Connemara à proximité (pas plus de 30mn en voiture). Martin nous a très bien accueilli.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely House, Great Location

We had a wonderful two week stay in the White Thorn House (Four adults and one kid.) The house was spacious, very clean and had everything we needed. The games and books for kids were a great extra touch, really helped with the few times it rained. The house is totally quiet and peaceful, and in a beautiful location, close to Clifden and many local attractions. We didn't run out of things to do by any means. We also loved the neighbouring cows, and they tolerated us though we played a lot of football when they were trying to eat. We would definitely stay again! Thanks Martin!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A good experience

We found Whitethorn excellent value...Ideal family location ..only 3 miles from Cliften...house in great condition..very clean...our host was very helpful and hands on if we needed anything...highly recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very happy with the week we spent at White Thorn. The house was very clean when we arrived, which is

Very happy with the week we spent at White Thorn. The house was very clean when we arrived, which was important for us, and it has great facilities - en suites, lovely kitchen, big TV, very spacious, games room for the kids. The only small issue was the DVD player upstairs was a bit hit and miss but in the big scheme of things, that was very minor.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fine

Good house, close to Clifden and close to the sea (10 minutes drive). Comfort, well-equipped. Friendy people. All and all: a very good choice !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A grand holiday

4 of is stayed last week and had a fantastic time, so much to see & do within a short drive. The accommodation itself is superb, very spacious & comfortable. Martin is a great host and available at short notice if required.
Archival

8/10 Good

Good accomodation

Fine house in a peaceful location but just 5 km from Clifden . House is comfortable and family friendly with a kids games room and with most modern amenities. I would return and recommend .
Archival

8/10 Good

Whitethorn house review

The house itself was lovely - clean and comfortable. We had a huge issue with the letting agent, they said that this house had WIFI and this was necessary for us, and was discussed with letting agent that it was included and available. When we arrived there was no Wifi. A Wifi dongle was eventually provided but with the provisio that ' I will not be paying for you to download movies'. We needed general Wifi access and we couldn't even get that. The property owner actually said they have never had Wifi access yet the letting agent advertises the house with this service, even now!

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