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White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road

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.

Property manager

Yvonne Flaherty - Connemara Lettings

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

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

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

460683
White Thorn House, Clifden, Connemara Clifden
White Thorn House, Clifden, Connemara Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sky Road - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Clifden Castle - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vaughan's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road located?

Situated in Clifden, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alcock and Brown Memorial, Alcock and Brown Landing Site, and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

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.
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8/10

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.
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8/10

A very well equipped house that is very clean, well laid out and spacious. Good location only a few minutes drive from Clifden
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8/10

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.
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8/10

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.
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10/10

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.
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10/10

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.

10/10

Lovely property, very clean, warm and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10

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.
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8/10

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
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10/10

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.

10/10

Très belle maison, très bon environnement, maison spacieuse et bien équipée. Voiture indispensable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10

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.

10/10

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

10/10

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
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10/10

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.
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10/10

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.
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10/10

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 !
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10/10

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.
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8/10

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 .
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8/10

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!