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The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire chalet
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi
- Water view
Explore the area

Clifden, Co. Galway
- Clifden Castle12 min walk
- Sky Road18 min walk
- Connemara Heritage & History Centre18 min walk
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About the area
Clifden
In Clifden .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Clifden Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Sky Road - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Alcock and Brown Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
- Connemara National Park - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
Getting around
- Shannon Airport (SNN) - 150 min drive
Restaurants
- Snappy Snappy Crab - 13 min drive
- Mannion's Bar - 9 min walk
- Guy's Bar & Snug - 8 min walk
- Castle Pub - 13 min walk
- Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - 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.
The Quay House, Clifden’s oldest building
Built for the Harbour Master nearly 200 years ago, The Quay House has been sensitively restored and now offers guest accommodation in fourteen bedrooms (all different) with full bathrooms – all but three overlook the Harbour. Family portraits, period furniture, cosy fires and a warm Irish welcome make for a unique atmosphere of comfort and fun.
The Quay House is Clifden’s oldest building, dating from C1820. It was originally the Harbour Master’s house but later became a Franciscan monastery, then a convent and finally a hotel owned by the Pye family.
The Quay House stands right on the harbour, just 7 minutes walk from Clifden town centre. All rooms are individually furnished with some good antiques and original paintings; several have working fireplaces. All have large bathrooms with tubs and showers and there is also one ground floor room for wheelchair users.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1 (Bamboo Room) – This is the private entrance to the self-catering part of the property but it is also a bedroom if required with zip and link beds acting as a super king or with twin beds. This bedroom has an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2 (Studio A) – Large ground floor room with a super king bed and three single beds one of the single beds is a sofa bed which can be converted into a bed. This room can comfortably sleep five guests. There is a large bathroom with a bath and separate shower, toilet, and double sinks.
First Floor
Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, tall fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher, and Nespresso Magimix coffee machine (pods are not provided). There is also a Delonghi coffee machine for coffee beans (beans are not provided).
Small utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
Sitting/Dining room with dining table seating up to twelve guests, additional table and chairs can be provided if necessary. Two sofas and a couple of easy chairs.
Bedroom 3: (Studio 2) has a super king bed and a single bed it also has two bathrooms one with a bath and the other is a shower room, both with toilets and wash-hand basins.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4: (Studio 3) is decorated with an African theme and has a king bed also a pull-out sofa bed. This bedroom has a bathroom with a separate free-standing bath and a walk-in shower. There is also a small kitchenette.
Bedroom 5: (Studio 4) has a four-poster bed. The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. It also has a small kitchenette.
Third Floor
Bedroom 6: (Studio 5) has a super king bed and an additional single bed. The bathroom mirrors that of studio 3 and there is also the same small kitchenette.
Bedroom 7: (Studio 6) has a bird theme and a super king bed and a pull-out sofa bed. This room is ensuite with a bath and overhead shower. The room also has a small kitchenette.
All rooms have harbour views with either terraces or balconies.
Free WiFi
All inclusive – linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.
Check-in time is strictly from 4pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let your key holder know)
During peak season changeover days are Saturdays.
Check-out time is strictly at 10am on day of departure.
Strictly No Pets
The Quay House is Clifden’s oldest building, dating from C1820. It was originally the Harbour Master’s house but later became a Franciscan monastery, then a convent and finally a hotel owned by the Pye family.
The Quay House stands right on the harbour, just 7 minutes walk from Clifden town centre. All rooms are individually furnished with some good antiques and original paintings; several have working fireplaces. All have large bathrooms with tubs and showers and there is also one ground floor room for wheelchair users.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1 (Bamboo Room) – This is the private entrance to the self-catering part of the property but it is also a bedroom if required with zip and link beds acting as a super king or with twin beds. This bedroom has an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2 (Studio A) – Large ground floor room with a super king bed and three single beds one of the single beds is a sofa bed which can be converted into a bed. This room can comfortably sleep five guests. There is a large bathroom with a bath and separate shower, toilet, and double sinks.
First Floor
Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, tall fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher, and Nespresso Magimix coffee machine (pods are not provided). There is also a Delonghi coffee machine for coffee beans (beans are not provided).
Small utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
Sitting/Dining room with dining table seating up to twelve guests, additional table and chairs can be provided if necessary. Two sofas and a couple of easy chairs.
Bedroom 3: (Studio 2) has a super king bed and a single bed it also has two bathrooms one with a bath and the other is a shower room, both with toilets and wash-hand basins.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4: (Studio 3) is decorated with an African theme and has a king bed also a pull-out sofa bed. This bedroom has a bathroom with a separate free-standing bath and a walk-in shower. There is also a small kitchenette.
Bedroom 5: (Studio 4) has a four-poster bed. The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. It also has a small kitchenette.
Third Floor
Bedroom 6: (Studio 5) has a super king bed and an additional single bed. The bathroom mirrors that of studio 3 and there is also the same small kitchenette.
Bedroom 7: (Studio 6) has a bird theme and a super king bed and a pull-out sofa bed. This room is ensuite with a bath and overhead shower. The room also has a small kitchenette.
All rooms have harbour views with either terraces or balconies.
Free WiFi
All inclusive – linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.
Check-in time is strictly from 4pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let your key holder know)
During peak season changeover days are Saturdays.
Check-out time is strictly at 10am on day of departure.
Strictly No Pets
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 16 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- 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
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,002 square feet
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
Rules
Checkin 16:00-00:00
Pets
- No pets 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
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 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.
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. 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.
Property is also known as
465662
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