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Guinness House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Ballyconneely vacation home

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A hallway with a wooden floor, a refrigerator, and a decorative wall piece.
A patio with a barbecue, outdoor seating, and a white building with blue trim.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a red kettle, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
  • Place, Connemara Championship Links
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballyconneely

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Connemara Championship Links and 3 miles (5 km) of Lough Anaserd. Lough Emlaghnabehy and Maumeen Lough are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Connemara Championship Links - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Clifden Castle - 20 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 44 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Connemara National Park - 44 min drive - 35.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪MC McGraths - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬13 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.

Guinness House

Summary:

Guinness House, a stunning waterfront estate in Connemara with a private beach. This unique property features a large main house and a separate studio chalet, comfortably sleeping 16 guests. Enjoy dramatic Atlantic Ocean views, an outdoor sauna, and total privacy. Perfect for large families or groups seeking a luxurious coastal retreat. Your private sanctuary awaits.





The Space:

Guinness House, a stunning waterfront estate in Connemara with a private beach. This unique property features a large main house and a separate studio chalet, comfortably sleeping 16 guests. Enjoy dramatic Atlantic Ocean views, an outdoor sauna, and total privacy. Perfect for large families or groups seeking a luxurious coastal retreat. Your private sanctuary awaits.

Guinness House is a spacious, self-catering holiday home designed to bring you closer to nature, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests across a main house and a separate studio chalet.

Main House - Sleeps 13
Living Areas: The home features two distinct sitting rooms; one with a cozy stove, and another with a desk and direct access to the private beach. The bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area has a large table for 12, an island with a breakfast bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows with doors leading to the garden.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Includes a double oven, 5-ring hob, dishwasher, and a Samsung fridge-freezer.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms: The main house has 6 bedrooms, 1 main bathroom, and 3 shower rooms.
Bedroom 1: Double Bed & Single Day Bed.
Bedroom 2: Double Bed.
Bedroom 3: Double Bed.
Bedroom 4: Double Bed.
Bedroom 5: Double Bed.
Bedroom 6: Two Twin Beds.

Outdoor Living: A paved patio off the kitchen features a Bbq and a large, raised seating area with stunning sea views. Steps lead directly from the front of the house onto your private sandy beach.

Studio Chalet - Sleeps 3
This self-contained space includes two single beds, a pull-out bed, a kitchenette (2 electric rings, microwave, fridge), a dining table, and a private shower room.

Wellness
Enhance your beachfront experience with our stunning outdoor sauna, perfectly positioned for a rejuvenating session before or after a swim in the Atlantic.

Included Amenities: Your rental rate includes all bed linen, towels, heating, Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.
Family-Friendly: A cot/crib and a baby high chair are available for our youngest guests.
Heating: The main house features comfortable underfloor heating throughout, while the chalet has its own separate heating system.



Guest Access:

Main house - Sleeps 13 guests - 1 main bathroom, 3 shower rooms



Studio - Sleeps 3 guests -1 shower room



You will enter Guinness House along a windy narrow road, to your left is the Atlantic Ocean !



Guinness House accommodates ,



Left hand wing:- Kitchen/dining area, 2 bedrooms utility room, shower room, main bathroom, door leading to patio area.



Upon entering the kitchen/dining room you are struck by the ambient of natural light beaming from floor to ceiling windows and patio doors.  There is an island with breakfast bar and 3 stools, Samsung fridge freezer, small fridge also built into the island, microwave, belling double oven and grill, 5 ring hob with extractor fan, dishwasher.  Large dining table seating approximately 12. TV and wooden floors.  Double doors leading to the garden on one side and double doors leading to a small hallway.



Bedroom 1 - Single day bed,  double bed with fitted wardrobes either side, chest of drawers, wooden floors, steps leading to separate bathroom with bath shower and toilet, heated towel rails



Bedroom 2 - Double bed with fitted wardrobe, dressing table, wooden floors, bathroom with shower overhead, sink unit and WC, window overlooking back garden



Small hallway leading to door to patio with a BBQ and seating area



Utility room with separate washer and drier, Iron, ironing board and clothes horse.  Window overlooking the back of the house.



Separate shower room with sink unit - WC, heated towel rail.



Right hand wing:-



Sitting room 1 - 3 seater l-shaped couch, flat screen TV, free to air, door to the front of the house, leading directly onto the beach, 2 windows to front, high ceilings.  Desk



Sitting room 2 - stove, TV, lots of seating, double doors leading to the kitchen and a door which leads to the 2nd part of the house.



Bedroom 3 - Double bed, dressing table and lots of natural light



Bedroom 4 - Double bed with fitted wardrobe and window to the back of the house



Bedroom 5 - Double bed with chest of drawers window to back of the house



2 separate shower rooms with sink and WC



Bedroom 6 - Single room - twin beds fitted wardrobe and bookshelf, chest of drawers window to front



Chalet - 2 single beds, pull out bed for mezzanine area, sink unit 2 electric rings, microwave and fridge unit with top freezer.  Table with 4 chairs overlooking front of house - window to side.  Chest of drawers, shower WC and sink unit, window to side.



Front of house - double gates leading to pathway to 2nd sitting room and kitchen area - grass area to front, side gate leading to back, gate leading to steps onto the beach



Underfloor heating throughout, chalet has separate heating system



Other Things to Note:

Included services



- Parking



- Baby high chair



- Cot/Crib



- Heating



- Towels



- Bed linen



- Pet



- Internet Access









Optional services



- Cancellation Insurance:

Price: % 5 of the booking price.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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. ...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Guinness House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Guinness House to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Guinness House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guinness House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Guinness House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guinness House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Guinness House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Guinness House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Guinness House to downtown Ballyconneely?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Ballyconneely.

Guinness House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A GOLD STAR for this glorious house in stunning location.

A fabulous house in a fabulous location perfect for family and or friends gathering. Plenty of space so you are not under each others feet, third visit and booked for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love love love

Second time at the Guinness house and it was even better than the first. The house is the most perfect location and is spotless, everything you could need for a family get together. The most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. This place holds a really special place in all our hearts and we can't wait to come back again <3
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded Expectation

The house could not have been more perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have beautiful memories now for years to come. The fireplaces took the edge off the windy November days. The kitchen came fully equipped to feed/serve everyone. Truly lovely!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The most idyllic location and a happy welcoming house

The bedrooms are well planned for mix of quiet and not so quiet or young and not so young! Well equipped kitchen, great selection of books, comfy garden furniture. Pizza oven. Suited everyone with a huge age range! Your service is first class. We had a minor hitch which was dealt with straight away
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect family beach house

Our 4th return visit and the best stay yet, mainly due to magnificent weather. The views of the bay with the 12 Bens beyond are breathtaking. Days spent crab finishing, SUP races, swimming and sandcastle competitions. Connemara golf course nearby for the golfers. Sundowners on the patio with a full moon overhead. Only 2 little cons: no clothes line to hang wet towels and the barbecue was much too small for 12 adults and too far from the house. Otherwise everything was perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house but check out time is too early

The house is amazing in a gorgeous location, however the check out time is too early especially with all the check out procedures that are required. It resulted in the check out morning being very stressful. The guests should not be required to do so many tasks on the check out morning. Also the drive way to the house is in very poor condition in spots, which could damage cars.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering in Connemara

The house is wonderful, well equipped for a large family get together with lots of space both indoors and out . Two dishwashers and an extremely well equipped kitchen makes catering for a large group much more practical. We were honoured that the owners trusted us with their collection of books which was so interesting, particularly the guest books from old. A added bonus was having a separate sitting room for the kids with lots of games and a table tennis and small pool table . The kids were on the beach at 7.15am exploring rock pools and playing in the sand . In fact they were outside most of the time which was great . We had super weather and were treated to an incredible light show from the Aurora on our final night . A few torches would be great , otherwise perfect .can we come back please .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Birthday bash

This is the perfect venue for a large family get together - lots of bedrooms and bathrooms, a huge kitchen, games room, cosy lounge with open fire, views to die for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of a kind gem in Connemara!

Myself and extended family stayed in the Guinness house for the third time and definitely not the last! It’s comfortable and warm with all the modern conveniences you could need. The large kitchen and dining table were perfect for everyone to gather after the days’ adventures in the area. Post-dinner table tennis and snooker competitions finished each night off and the comfortable bedrooms set us up to do it all over again the following day! The beach front location and fabulous garden with barbecue and sun deck area would be fabulous in the summer months and there’s so much to do in the area for all ages and abilities. Looking forward to our next visit already! Thank you Connemara lettings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No where like it .. HEAVENLY

My daughter found this beautiful magnificent “ Guinness house” over 5 years ago .. we ( our family ..mr children 4 & spouses & 7 precious grandchildren under 10… have been there ( twice 1 year) .. omg .. we ALL ADORE IT .. little one too !!! we’e been soo fortunate.. Yvonne & girls Cannot to enough to accommodate you .. at All times have gone over & beyond to try facilitate you regarding dates & kiddies & school calendars & last minute request for a ‘ cot’ etc .. cannot do enough for you .. from bottom of my heart thank you .. thank you Yvonne .& girls .. thank you Connemara Letting.. thank you Guinness house for giving us our lives bck .. One thing we learned during the very challenging, uncertain, at times frightening & sadly heartache & loss of love ones .. THAT THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS BEEN WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS..LIVING LIFE EVERY SINGLE DAY .. the best way you can .. & TRY SHARE TIMES WITH Family, friend & go places that fill you with joy & happinesses or simply just to rest or heal ! ‘ GUINNESS HOUSE’ hold my heart in her “GRASP”.. we all Adored it .. we never leave it .. we have new memories every visit .. every day to cherish forever !! Thank you for joy , happiness & memories Luv Pearl
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful time in this special house

This was our 3rd time staying in the GH. The weather may not have been perfect but the size and relaxed comfort of the house and the extensive gardens ensured we had another magical stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely spot to stay with large family and dogs

A lovely comfortable private bungalow on the beach, lovely sea view with lots of garden space. A fully equipped kitchen, with new Smeg coffee machine. The saucepans and frying pans could be updated. The Barbeque outside could also be upgraded, if you are not bringing your own portable one. The large kitchen table is very suitable for large family dining.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A superb house with a beach literally in the front garden

Guinness House is a magical treasure. Situated at the end of a long winding lane in one of the best locations in Connemara. It has good comfortable accommodation and an excellently equipped kitchen, an endless supply of piping hot water and a games room for when the weather disappoints.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location location location

Large, spacious, well accommodated house right beside the sea, walking on machair behind house, sandy beaches nearby
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house

Amazing house in spectacular setting . Highly recommend. Everything we needed was provided. Very nice for big group as plenty of privacy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

wonderfull house

Everything was just great except the lighting was very harsh. some small lamps would add a lot to the atmosphere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic vacation home. My family will return.

This house is a destination. My family will return often. The weather, beach, and overall house were incredible. The contacts for the house were responsive and assistive. I have already recommended this house to several friends who are planning trips to Ireland.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical experience

We are an Irish Swiss family who were gathering for a family birthday! A few had never been to Ireland before and most not to Connemara! For everybody Guiness House and the ( Irish experience) was magical and very special! The house is amazing and the staff at Connemara Lettings adorable! I hope that we can return some day because five days was too short!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We will comme back !

Wonderful place, very nice and clean house, irish weather, we will comme back ! For the french guests why not bottles of guinness instead of Chilian wines for welcome presents ? This wine was good however ... thank you very much. Just one thing : you should add a hifi music player with a cd reader in the kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

wonderful holiday let

The house was perfect for us-14 adults and 4 little ones. The kitchen worked very well as a brilliant space to cook and entertain.Having the beach beside the house was great-lots of swimming and kayaking. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week in Shangri-la

The perfect location for a family get together in comfort. Lovely beach within 20m of house, SUP-ing, kite surfing, sandcastle competitions, sundowners on the terrace Heaven!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fabulous Holiday

We were a group of 8 adults and 4 toddlers and really enjoyed our stay in the Guinness house. Everything including kitchen utensils, bed linen, towels etc was of a high standard. I would certainly recommend this house and look forward to visiting again. Now if only the Irish weather would oblige!!!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Happy times in a lovely property

The accomodation was super,....comfy, beautifully dressed beds and towels were plentiful and of high quality. All these items I had expected. The house is in a most wonderful location and the layout of Guinness House capitalises on that. The house suited our needs admirably,..., a 'young' family and an 'older' family. Lots of beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms and plenty of play space for all! The house kitchen and laundry was well equipped. In due course, the following needs attention: 1. Larger of the 2 ovens is not working 2. No DVD, despite 'advertised' on website. 3. Heated towel rail in west wing shower room, not working,...as far as I could tell. 4. Maybe secure the gate opening onto the beach,.....safety first! We loved staying in Guinness House and some of our visitors called it ' The Guinness Spa'! Lovely hot showers after a swim at high tide,...and then dinner in a huge kitchen,.....great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A stay in Paradise...

We were a group of 11 friends, and we had the chance to spend a 4-days week end in the wonderful Guinness House in Ballyconneely. Everything there is perfect: the landscape of course (white sand beach with turquoise blue water, and breathtaking view on Errisbeg), the incredible garden (both sides of the house), but also the house itself, with its numerous rooms, that big kitchen / dining room, and the classy, yet sober decoration. Time has no effect there, hours are seconds, or years, you're never sure! And when comes the moment to leave, you have that unutterable feeling that you were one of the most privileged person on earth...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant spot

We enjoyed both the fantastic location and accommodation. Of highest quality standing and well equipped, Guiness House is the perfect place for a larger family gathering. We will be back and recommend among friends!