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Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay

Ballyvaughan accommodation with kitchen

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Place, Newtown Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Corcomcoe Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Aillwee Burren Experience
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballyvaughan

In Ballyvaughan .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Galway Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Newtown Castle. Corcomcoe Abbey is within 6 miles (10 km) and Poulnabrone Dolmen is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Corcomcoe Abbey - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Aillwee Burren Experience - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Caherconnell Stone Fort - 17 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬3 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.

Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay

Self catering country cottages offering spectacular views of Galway Bay,the Burren & the Connemara mountains. Ideally situated at Galway Bay and only two minutes from Ballyvaughan and 15 mins from Kinvara. The beautiful Bishopquarters beach is within walking distance.
please note:
One small house trained dog allowed.
Minimum stay is 4 nights

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay to the beach?

This cottage is 10.3 mi (36-min drive) from Fanore Beach.

Does Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Claudes Casino (9.3 mi) and Caesar's Palace (9.4 mi) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay to downtown Ballyvaughan?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Bishops Quarter.

Cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking Galway Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maura O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Kitchen was fully equipped for cooking and parking felt safe and easy. Check in was easy after a long drive for us. The environment was beautiful and long walks on the beach and dunes were wonderful. Host was very responsive and helpful during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Piper D., Brier

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved having our own little house with everything we needed. It was a quick walk to the beach and wet had a beautiful view. There's fields all around the house with darling, curious cows too! A cozy wood burning stove in the lounge with views of the ever changing hillsides.Also, highly recommend Monk's restaurant, which you can see across the water into Ballyvaughan.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time staying at this lovable cottage. The wood stove in the living room was great while relaxing in the evenings. The on-demand hot water in the upstairs bathroom shower was terrific for starting our days exploring the Burren and Aran Islands and other attractions in the area.
View of the cottage from Bishop’s Quarter Beach.
The cottage from the front left.
Two of our neighbors in the field behind the cottage.
View of the lane down to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay! You can walk down to the water and see the tide pools. We had our three children with us. Ray was an amazing host and very accommodating. We are sorry we missed his visit. This cottage is in a great central location and we enjoyed the cleanliness and layout. We would give it 100 stars and definitely come back! Thank you Ray!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty S., Calgary, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first trip to Ireland and our first stay and it did not disappoint! Well, the weather could have been better. The house is perfect and Raymond was quick to answer any questions we had. Kitchen had everything we needed, beds were comfy. We used this as a home base and did lots of driving to explore the area. Thanks again, Raymond!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N., Livonia

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful cottage, just a short walk from an ocean beach, and a short drive from some of the best seafood restaurants! A perfect, warm, dry, cozy base of operations for exploring The Burren!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful situated cottage looking out on the North Clare coast. Very convenient to Burren college of Art … the beauty spots of the county .. Safe and plenty of parking.. big garden around the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wish we could have stayed longer! It's a really nice modern place with plenty of space, beautiful views and a great location! Its a short walk down to the beach and a short drive into the village. Ray was very responsive. There was an issue with the hot water the night we arrived, (which turned out to be minor) Ray replied to every message quickly and it was taken care of the next morning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula R.

Lovely location

When we searched VRBO site for a property, we included a hot tub b in the search.I also emailed VRBO to ask if there was a tub as there were no photos. VRBO replied yesThere is NO hot tub at this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederick C., Prevost, Canada

A good location but the house can be improved

First of all, I have to say that we are used to VRBO's Premier Hosts. Our expectations are higher for Premier Hosts, especially since we paid more than at any other locations in the past. Let's start with the good things. The location is awesome, close to many activities and a beautiful sunset. We took several great photos. The home has 3 bedrooms, which could easily sleep 6. Also, the owner was kind enough to let us check in earlier, which was good. On the other side: - The home has several (kind of) spider webs, and the kitchen cabinets had a smell (like an old shack). - The cutlery was old, and some pieces didn't have handles or were broken. - Only one roll of toilet paper, with no spare. - No external garbage bin. - No basic condiments such as salt. - A fireplace without wood. - The internet was slow, not workable even for texting. - The old heating system was hard to set; some of the handles were so old they didn't stick to their hubs. - Beds were small for tall people (5'10"), and some were uncomfortable to the point where we took the kids' beds instead. Maybe we are picky, but I am pretty sure many of these are show-stoppers for others. For us, they were, and we left a day earlier.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Ballyvaughn. Ray is a great host--check in was a breeze and the location of the house is terrific-- close to town, but quiet--with great access to Bishop's Quarter--a lovely strand for walking- The view from the house couldn't be prettier. This would be a great spot for a family, as there is plenty of room. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ray's cottages are wonderful

We had a nice relaxing stay at Raymond's cottages. The cottage was very neat and clean and the beds were very comfy. Everything worked well. We used the TV box to charge our devices, as our European adapter had previously failed. Great place to stay by the beach. Would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect country stay

From the moment we checked in Ray was a wonderful host. The house was very clean and cozy. The location is unbeatable--right near the ocean with a farm in the backyard and a short drive to local sights like Galway and the Cliffs of Moher. Could not have picked a better place to stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty B., Brownfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT COTTAGE

HOST WAS GREAT! HOUSE WAS PERFECT!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location at the northernmost point of the Burren, a great starting point for excursions. The house has everything you need, a beautiful setting, and maximum peace and quiet! Very friendly, accommodating host! Wonderful vacation, we'd love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing stay

We spent 5 days in this beautiful college in Ballyvaughan.Location is great. Just a short walk to the beach and a 5 min drive to the village, where we could find easily a shop that provides with food and all you may need for your stay. Good starting point for the exploration of Irlands western part.The interior of the house is as described. Nothing was missing for us and we enjoyed the spacious kitchen and the cozy living room. Plenty of bedrooms and several bathrooms.Check-in was organized by Raymond in a very easy way, Raymond was always reachable and a perfect host. We would decide to come back any time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un lugar especial

Nuestra experiencia ha sido muy positiva, disfrutamos de la paz y belleza del lugar. La casa dispone de todo lo necesario, aunque disponer de vehiculo es imprescindible. Nuestro anfitrion fue muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Gracias
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful week

Wir hatten eine schöne Woche mit vielen tollen Erlebnissen, Danke an Raymond, der jedes kleine Problem direkt gelöst hat, es gab aber auch wirklich nur 2 Kleinigkeiten, die uns fehlten und nicht zum Inventar gehörten.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house by the sea

The house is large and well located in the Burren region, close to the seashore, very peaceful. Arrival and departure procedures very easy, the owner was very friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023