Vacation Rental Description
On entering the main open-plan living and dining room area, the attention to detail is immediately evident. The combination of the taupe painted reclaimed boards which clad the walls, Connemara pure wool curtains (throughout the house) and oak smoked solid wood floors (throughout the house) together with a large open fire place create a sumptuous and warm space. Two large handmade sofa’s and an antique dining room table and chairs along with tastefully chosen other pieces put the finishing touches to this room. French doors lead from the dining section out into the outside patio (pea gravel) and barbecue area.
The kitchen also shares part of this room, with a natural stone wall backdrop, cashmere white granite counter top, light avocado shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances (Microwave, dishwasher, hob, self cleaning oven, two integrated fridges and one freezer etc). It combines warmth and character with tasteful efficiency. Off the kitchen there is a small utility with washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is a door off the dining area into the downstairs bedroom. An inlayed French bed (standard double), dressing table and chair, standard lamp and large storage and wardrobe space create a slightly continental look in our first bedroom. The en-suite has a large wall to wall mirror over the sink and the mixture of teak shelves, light grey walls and the warm clay olive and taupe tiles together with the designer bathroom ware gives all the bathrooms a contemporary but warm look. This bathroom has a shower over bath.
The entire cottage has under-floor heating and can be thermostatically controlled from each room. There is a pressurized water system. It is wired for both 220 and 110 electricity so you don't have to bring an adapter with you if you are travelling from another country. There is a flat screen television with NTL Cable TV, linked to a surround sound cinema and music system. Internet Access (DSL broadband) is now available throughout the Lodge and offered free of charge for the duration of your rental. Children, of course, are warmly welcomed.
Your stay also includes access to The private Leisure Centre within 5 minutes walk, which has a Pool, Sauna, Steam-room, Jacuzzi, and Gym. Heat and electricity are metered and paid for at the end of your stay. We have made a great effort to create a "home away from home" with all the comforts of modern day living combined with a unique atmosphere that can only be achieved from period homes.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
- Sterio
- TV
- Washer
multifuel stove in sitting room, Electric oven, gas hob, Fuel & power charged from meter reading, starter pack of fuel for multifuel stove & open fires included in rent; Cot & highchair on request; Gravelled area with garden furniture & BBQ, Internet Access (DSL broadband).
Your stay also includes access to The private Leisure Centre within 5 minutes walk, which has a Pool, Sauna, Steam-room, Jacuzzi, and Gym.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Biking
- Boating
- Playground
- Cinema
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theater
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
Connemara National Park, History museum, picnic, Kylemore Abbey, swimming, windsurfing, bungee jumping, archery, clay pigeon Shooting, scuba diving, Island Hopping, Spa and Beauty Salon.
Annual Events: Clifden Arts Week, september Jazz and Blues festival,June bank holiday Railway heritage week , April Connemara Pony Festival.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Knock Airport at 125 kilometers distance;
- Travel Info: Distances from...Shannon Airport - 160 Km, ca. 2.5 hrs by car; ;Dublin Airport - 300 Km, ca. 4 hrs by car ;Belfast - 365 Km, ca. 5.25 hrs by cars ;Cobh, Co. Cork - 295 Km, ca. 4.5 hrs by car ;Rosslare, Co. Wexford - 335 Km, ca. 5.5 hrs by car.