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Ardboula House - Georgian Farmhouse from the 18th century

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Cozy communal space with a fireplace, perfect for dining or socializing, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush plants and a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy the serene views from the upper balcony, surrounded by lush gardens and an outdoor space.
Enjoy cooking in this cozy kitchen with an oven, dishwasher, and wooden table.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a wooden table and comfortable chairs.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tulla, Clare
  • Quin Abbey
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Knappogue Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Craggaunowen - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Quin Abbey - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Knappogue Castle - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 26 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - 35 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Ennis Station - 21 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gleeson's Bar Kilkishen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shortt's Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shortts Bar & Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Henchy Ml - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moloney's Bar - ‬14 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.

Ardboula House - Georgian Farmhouse from the 18th century

18th Century spacious, generously furbished farmhouse with beautiful grounds including a modern organic Irish kitchen garden – guests are welcome to harvest in-season produce. Sleeps 8 persons with flexible options; suitable for 2 families, or 4 couples (twin beds that convert to superkings), or corporate bookings. An expansive balcony overlooks the private grounds, and gentle rolling hills of the rural Irish landscape. Large picture windows in a sun room bring the garden indoors! Local fishing with access to several local lakes. Private off-road parking for several cars. Peaceful, welcoming and luxurious.

Property manager

Christine O'Brien

Languages

English

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Ardboula House - 18th Century Georgian Farmhouse Tulla

Ardboula House - Georgian Farmhouse from the 18th century Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property, amazing host! So quiet & restful, an absolute must for any stay in Ireland…Hope to come back and stay at the Ardboula House again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The experience of a lifetime staying in the countryside of Ireland

As an American with ancestry from Galway Ireland, this is an absolute must for me to come to Ireland before I die. The property we stayed at about a house was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best ever!

The first thing we did upon checking is was run up the beautiful spiral stairchase to the balcony and look at the stars. They were so bright! Christine checked on us frequently as we had come from Florida and the weather in Ireland was a bit cooler than we are accustomed to-she wanted to make sure we were warm enough.Christine gave us several ideas for places to visit in the area and went so far as to order and hide a birthday cake for my husband and sister who had mile marker birthdays.We had plenty of room, the kitchen was stocked, the beds were comfortable and warm, plenty of room to park, rural but not so remote that we couldnt get to the Cliffs or Moher or Galway in less than an hour. We have more adventures to plan but if we get a chance to return to Ireland, we will book again here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Great property, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ireland Farmhouse

This place was amazing. It is off the beaten path, but close to many beautiful places to visit. We had a lovely family vacation with our two adult boys. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to be outside of the city life, surrounded by beautiful and peaceful farm land. The host Christine is so helpful and informative and knows so much about the area. Thank you for an unforgettable family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron K., Richmond, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful hosts

Christine and Willie were both so helpful and went above and beyond the call of duty to help during our week-long stay in their spacious, renovated country house.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

trip with friends

Great location, close to town yet out in the country. The house is roomy and comfortable, which is a feat for its age. The setting allowed an easing into the morning with time in the tranquil outside space and regenerating from a busy day of sightseeing in the evening. As host, Christine is on top of everything. She and the house lived up to its online ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P., Klamath Falls, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful old house

We loved staying in this house, It was just what we were looking for. Part of the experience we wanted was to stay in an old house with modern conveniences. Dealing with Christine was great, Always responds and she came to meet us personally. A beautiful home in a beautiful setting..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tour Ireland like a local

We rented this property to have an informal family reunion in Ireland. Staying at this beautiful farm house was the absolute best way to see everything that we wanted to on our trip. We would have breakfast in the morning and then take off for the day’s destination. At night we would all regroup and plan for another fun day. The house has so much charm. It is immaculate and laid out so well for a group. Christine as the hostess is so involved and so much fun! This place is a definite yes!! Highly recommend. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful country home!

The house was beautiful and just the right amount of country setting. Was great to get to stay in the Ireland countryside! Christine was a phenomenal host. When we arrived, it was after some people had already been in Europe for a week and we were counting on the washer and dryer. Unfortunately the washer didn’t work when we got there, but without a beat Christine offered to do all of our laundry at her own home and brought it back to us later in the day. We also had a question of what the contraption was across the road, and we got a full demonstration from her family member (the Guiness record holder) for Sheaf tossing! A great stay, and we all enjoyed the home fully! Thanks again for the stay Christine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

DIANE M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country roads

A country lane leads to this old farmhouse rehabbed with every modern convenience. Large window gives picture perfect view of cows in their pasture as well as mysterious poles built by Guinness world record holder of Highland Games event. Location is convenient to Galway Limerick and south central attractions. Christine is a gracious and interesting host. Loved every minute at the house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing at the farmhouse

Has a wonderful relaxing & fun stay at Ardboula. Magical warm sunny evenings outside the house, great pub dinners & music, easy access to sightseeing- Cliffs of Moher, Knock, local walks. Great attentive hosts Christine & family made the stay even more special. Roomy & very comfortable house in magnificent location. Sight of the full moon rising over hill, lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness

WE LOVED THIS STAY

Location, amazing. People, amazing. Lifestyle, amazing. We loved staying here and out of our whole trip, we would more than likely come back to this place only! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ardboula House is a great place to stay

My family and I stayed at Ardboula House for our family vacation. It was a great place to have as a home base for our day trips but it was also very comfortable to just relax and hang out. The setting is beautiful and all the neighborhood animals were an added benefit. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we could have asked for

Perfect Ireland experience. The house is beautiful, with beautiful views. Excellent location to explore the southwest coast of Ireland and to interact with the lovely local people of Ireland! Christine is the perfect, lovely host, with lots of great ideas of places to go, see, and eat. We look forward to going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice & Quiet

We really enjoyed our stay in Tulla. There were 7 of us and the house fit us perfectly. The beds are comfortable and kitchen is well-stocked with everything you’ll need. We grilled dinner outside one night. Watched cows being herded across the street from our rooftop terrace. Christine is a great hostess and so helpful. We have very good memories of our time spent at Abdoula House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G., Ravenna, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Great rustic historical home. Christine was a wonderful, friendly host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jeannine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Country Home

Host was very welcoming. Home was nice and spacious. Very quiet at night. Distance to Dromoland Castle was greater than expected. Otherwise location was very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We cannot say enough about Christine and how great she made our stay she couldn’t have been more helpful no matter what we wanted she offered more she is such an easy person to like and the type of person you feel comfortable with she so suited to her job the house is just beautiful in a beautiful area close to Ennis Galway a great place for peaceful stay we really enjoyed our stay the house is very clean and very spacious especially if you have a few family sharing great stay thanks again to Christine and her family for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family break in Tulla

Christine was fantastic to deal with before and during the stay. She set the place up perfectly for our family. The house is fantastic and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous accommodations and loving host family

Although we came at a difficult time with the COVID-19 virus on the rise the O’Brien family was welcoming and accommodating to all of us. What a beautiful family!!! Their old family home is full of rich history and if walls could talk I would bet there would be many stories to share. Truly enjoyed our time and would highly recommend this piece of heaven 🙏🏻 Thank you to the O’Brien family for your hospitality and kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Richard L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Although this lovely Georgian farmhouse is full of potential, it did not come up to our expectations. The kitchen was poorly equipped, there were many flies in the house on our arrival and the general cleanliness was substandard. Problems with hot water and a shower that was either scolding hot or freezing cold! As far as value for money is concerned, it was not only overpriced for what was offered, but the fact that the full amount was required at the time of booking more than six months in advance (no initial deposit) meant that someone was earning interest on our money and did not even bother to use it to improve the poor conditions. I shall be seeking compensation from either the owner or the agents.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loucas T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool

Maison agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Angenehmer Aufenthalt in ländlicher Umgebung

Wir haben uns in dem komfortablen, großzügigen Haus sehr wohl gefühlt. Es liegt sehr ruhig und ist von einem schönen Garten umgeben. Christine ist eine außerordentlich freundliche, humorvolle und hilfbereite Gastgeberin, die uns einen herzlichen Empfang bereitet hat. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und sind rundum zufrieden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022