Matthews Cottage Doonbeg is a short drive away from the pretty village of Doonbeg in County Clare. This coastal holiday cottage is ideal for a peaceful self-catering holiday on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. The beautiful blue flag beach at White Strand is 2.5km away, perfect for sea swimming or a leisurely stroll.
Doonbeg is a hidden gem, with an array of local attractions. Go dolphin-watching, golfing, bird watching or angling in the sea and local rivers. The world-famous Trump International Doonbeg Links course is also a treat for golfing enthusiasts. Enjoy a peaceful walk along Doonbeg river or breath taking views of the Wild Atlantic Ocean from the local Baltard Cliffs.
Matthews Cottage Doonbeg Description– Sleeps 6
This spacious coastal holiday cottage has a fitted kitchen which is well equipped providing all you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday in Ireland. This coastal holiday accommodation has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 guests:
Property layout – Ground floor:
-Well equipped kitchen
-Living and dining room with TV
-Spacious sun room with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean
-Bedroom 1: double sleeping 2
-Bedroom 2: double sleeping 2
-Family bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, hand basin and WC
Property layout – First floor:
-Bedroom 3: twin sleeping 2
Outside this coastal holiday home there is a large lawned garden. Relax on garden furniture and enjoy the peaceful countryside and sea views.
Wifi is available and towels are provided.
Local Area & Tourist Attractions
Doonbeg is a popular holiday destination for golf lovers, families, and surfers alike. One of the most scenic beaches in Ireland is nearby, Doughmore which offers excellent surfing conditions all around the year.
Things to do in the local area:
-Doonbeg Golf Club (10-minute drive from the holiday home)
-The Burren National Park
-Dooling Village
-The Clare Heritage Museum
-The Cliffs of Moher
-Father’s Ted Parochial House
-The Burren Perfumery
-Aran Islands
-The annual Doonbeg Regatta
-The Doonbeg International Jazz Festival
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Heating and Electricity:
Utilities are an extra charge at this property and payable on departure to the Owner/Property Manager. The rate for electricity at this property is €10 per day all year around and the oil is meter read and based on consumption. Should utility charges not be paid on departure, they will be deducted from the security deposit without further notice. Breakdown of these charges are available from the Owner/Property Manager.
2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival by cash. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Doonbeg
Located in Doonbeg, this chalet is in a rural area. Dough and St. Senan's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kilkee Beach and Scattery Island. Kilkee Waterworld and West Clare Railway are also worth visiting.
How much does it cost to stay at Matthews Cottage Doonbeg?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matthews Cottage Doonbeg on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Matthews Cottage Doonbeg?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Matthews Cottage Doonbeg?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Matthews Cottage Doonbeg?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Matthews Cottage Doonbeg located?
Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dough, Kilkee Waterworld and Kilkee Beach. Kilkee Golf Club and West Clare Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a great place to stay. The accommodation was spacious and very comfortable. The area is tranquil and so scenic with lots of places to go including great beaches. Our host looked after us well. Thank you for a great relaxing holiday.
Ruth
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Hi Ruth
Many thanks for your great review of Matthew's Cottage, Doonbeg,Co. Clare.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments and do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
aileen
12 Oct 2023
Lovely house, well equipped, great location
Just spent a great week here, host is friendly and helpful. The house is very well equipped and spacious and has everything you need. Very near to some lovely beaches and close enough to Kilrush for shops and restaurants. Will be back in the summer.
aileen
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Hi Aileen
Many thanks for your great review of Matthew's Cottage, Doonbeg, Co. Clare. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
7 Sept 2023
Peaceful.
Lovely kitchen , plenty of places to sit. Great washing machine, coffee maker and dishwasher.
Expensive accommodation so the rubbish disposal should be included in the price (7 euro). Visitors should not be advised to drive 8 miles to take their rubbish to the recycling .
Sandra
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi Sandra
Many thanks for your review of Matthew's Cottage, Doonbeg, Co. Clare.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. It is unfortunate the Council there insist on the rubbish being collected as you describe it, regrettably that is beyond the owners control.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Michelle
21 July 2022
Fantastic house
The house is modern, clean and very spacious. The views across the fields to the estuary between Clare and Kerry are unspoilt. The garden around the house is maintained to a high standard. Beautiful White Strand beach Doonbeg is 3 minutes drive from the house.
We had to bring all bins - general waste and recycling to a waste depot. This is a great inconvenience when one is on holiday to have to travel to sort out bins.
Michelle
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Hi Brian
Thank you for your review of Matthews Cottage,Doonbeg, Co. Clare.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated your comments, scores and business. We understand it is an inconvenience re bins,at present there is no alternative, we will follow up to see if any solution is possible.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes
The house is large, which can be helpful especially on a rainy day. Good view through the large and numerous windows, from the upper floor one can see even a bit of the Atlantic close by. For us it was a perfect location. It is a perfect location, if you got a car (many interesting places reachable with a short trip!) and you are self catering/cooking on most occasions. If you do not have a car and do not like to cook whilst on holiday, then be warned: There is no infrastructure close by, even Doonbeg is a few kilometers away.
The house was clean and well equipped, however, we had to clean some kitchen equipment prior to use. This was more a problem of the guests who stayed there before us, but one could have looked after that. Mr O’Brien was gentle and especially helpful on our departure where we had to change plans pretty sudden due to a ferry cancellation.
Other guests complained about complicated waste disposal. We had no problems: We brought recyclable waste to Kilkee the day before our departure, Mr O’Brien looked after the general waste. Other guests complained about the 70€ for electricity. I admitt that this was a bit strange, since there is no refund when less is used but Mr O’Brien talked about additional payment if needed, but overall we had not a problem with it since it looks more like Mr O’Brien needs to keep things simple for him and it is not that amount.
Schönes Haus mit unangenehmen Begleiterscheinungen
Großes, solides Haus in angenehmer Umgebung, mit unangenehmen Begleiterscheinungen:
Elektizitätspauschale pro Tag viel zu hoch - keine Rückerstattung für nicht genutzte Einheiten; Müll muss selbst zur Deponie gebracht werden, was in keiner Hausregel steht; defekter Geschirrspüler wird nicht repariert oder ersetzt; in Küche, Geschirr und Bad einige Schmuddelecken, Trident Holydays Homes nicht hilfreich, agiert unprofessionell! Fazit: nie wieder!
Reiner S.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for your comments Reiner. We are really sorry to hear you are disappointed with your booking. Unfortunately, the utilities are charged at a set up rate and it is non-refundable. This is advertised upon booking and listed within your confirmation emails. Apologies if you feel you were misled by this information.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephanie
4 Aug 2022
Large home has all a family need
Large rooms, spacious home.
Has everything a family needs, dishwasher, washing machine, line & all cooking facilities
Short drive from Kilkee and Kilrush
Host was friendly & lives onsite
Place was kept really well even the grounds all looked freshly painted
If I had to pick I’d say carpet cleanliness in main living room & offer one set of same coloured towels……example all brown or all blue
Stephanie
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Stephanie
Thank you for your review of Matthews Cottage,Doonbeg, Co. Clare.
We greatly appreciate your time, comments and business and hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
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