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The Lodge @Sunnybank House - unique country lodge overlooking Clifden Town
Holiday home in Clifden with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m
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Explore the area

Clifden, Galway
- Place, Clifden Castle3 min walk
- Place, Station House Museum5 min walk
- Place, Sky Road9 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Lodge @Sunnybank House - unique country lodge overlooking Clifden Town
Located on the grounds of Sunnybank House, the Lodge is an elegant four bedroom house perched on a lovely south facing terrace overlooking Clifden town.
The space
This generous four bedroomed house offers modern luxury in elegant surroundings.
Built to a high spec and superbly finished, the ground floor offers a main kitchen & living room, back kitchen and TV den, porch & utility. Whilst there are four ensuite bedrooms on the first floor with views over the Connemara country side and only 2 minutes walk to the town square.
Guest access
This a stand alone luxury house with a private driveway and parking.
We also own Guys Bar Clifden, an award winning seafood bar just a couple of minutes walk from Sunnybank House, Lodge & Townhouse.
Previous guests have described it as follows:
October 2025
We had a fantastic break at Shane's house, and were blown away by how gorgeous everything was. The house is absolutely beautiful, with attention having been paid to every small detail, with lots of local touches including tweed style curtains and gorgeous throws and blankets. It is a luxurious house finished to a very high standard, and is situated in a great location in the town centre. Shane was a very welcoming, friendly host, and nothing was too much trouble. We also dined in his restaurant, Guy's, and he and his team really looked after us. We had a great night with great food in lovely surroundings. We were very sorry to be leaving at the end of the weekend, and hope to return soon again!!
Joanne Avril
Rating, 5 stars
September 2025
What an absolute gem! We booked Shane's house for a party of 4 couples. Shane was very responsive and communicated well before arrival. The location of the house was within walking distance to the town centre taking about 2 mins max! The house was beautiful. Spotlessly clean. The kitchen was fantastically equipped with everything you need and more. Bedrooms were all ensuite which worked well for each couple. Shane met with us not long after arrival and was very helpful throughout. We had a lovely meal in Guys restaurant and staff were very attentive. I could highly recommend staying here and will plan to be back.
Michael
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
Brilliant accommodation - even better than we thought on booking it. Loads of space and very high quality furnishings throughout. Will recommend it to friends and would love to come back again some time. Thanks Shane for a great week in Clifden.
Paddy
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
We were fortunate to spend a week in this stunning house in Clifden. The house is super luxurious with 4 spacious rooms in an elevated location overlooking the beautiful town of Clifden. Beautiful kitchen really well equipped for dining inside and gorgeous area outside with a bbq for when the weather is good. Guys gastropub and the restaurant at the Abbeyglen hotel are to be highly recommended. Shane and Rachel were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond in looking after us. The Lodge is really a home away from home, we cannot wait to return.
Gerry
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
Sunnybank Lodge is a fantastic house, well located, superbly equipped, comfortable, clean, spacious and we really enjoyed our stay there. Shane, Rachael and Paula are fantastic hosts, helpful in every way and we highly recommend this property. Looking forward to returning already !
Michael
Rating, 5 stars
July 2025
Exceptional...
We rented this house in July 2025 and we were extremely happy that we did as this is a wonderful house and went beyond our expectations.
From the beginning when interacting with Shane and his Team you knew it was going to be good because they were always responsive and courteous in their replies and they also provided great local information to us on pubs, restaurants and activities available close by.
The house is amazing, the minute you walk in the door you see the quality of the fixtures and fittings, premium kitchen with all the modern gadgets - they have thought of everything. Four big bedrooms with en-suites really wonderful showers in all bedrooms.
We were a family of 5 two adults and 3 teenagers (and a Jack Russell) and were all well catered for in the house, the teenage girls even had a separate area for their bedroom with a kitchen and living room included.
The space
This generous four bedroomed house offers modern luxury in elegant surroundings.
Built to a high spec and superbly finished, the ground floor offers a main kitchen & living room, back kitchen and TV den, porch & utility. Whilst there are four ensuite bedrooms on the first floor with views over the Connemara country side and only 2 minutes walk to the town square.
Guest access
This a stand alone luxury house with a private driveway and parking.
We also own Guys Bar Clifden, an award winning seafood bar just a couple of minutes walk from Sunnybank House, Lodge & Townhouse.
Previous guests have described it as follows:
October 2025
We had a fantastic break at Shane's house, and were blown away by how gorgeous everything was. The house is absolutely beautiful, with attention having been paid to every small detail, with lots of local touches including tweed style curtains and gorgeous throws and blankets. It is a luxurious house finished to a very high standard, and is situated in a great location in the town centre. Shane was a very welcoming, friendly host, and nothing was too much trouble. We also dined in his restaurant, Guy's, and he and his team really looked after us. We had a great night with great food in lovely surroundings. We were very sorry to be leaving at the end of the weekend, and hope to return soon again!!
Joanne Avril
Rating, 5 stars
September 2025
What an absolute gem! We booked Shane's house for a party of 4 couples. Shane was very responsive and communicated well before arrival. The location of the house was within walking distance to the town centre taking about 2 mins max! The house was beautiful. Spotlessly clean. The kitchen was fantastically equipped with everything you need and more. Bedrooms were all ensuite which worked well for each couple. Shane met with us not long after arrival and was very helpful throughout. We had a lovely meal in Guys restaurant and staff were very attentive. I could highly recommend staying here and will plan to be back.
Michael
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
Brilliant accommodation - even better than we thought on booking it. Loads of space and very high quality furnishings throughout. Will recommend it to friends and would love to come back again some time. Thanks Shane for a great week in Clifden.
Paddy
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
We were fortunate to spend a week in this stunning house in Clifden. The house is super luxurious with 4 spacious rooms in an elevated location overlooking the beautiful town of Clifden. Beautiful kitchen really well equipped for dining inside and gorgeous area outside with a bbq for when the weather is good. Guys gastropub and the restaurant at the Abbeyglen hotel are to be highly recommended. Shane and Rachel were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond in looking after us. The Lodge is really a home away from home, we cannot wait to return.
Gerry
Rating, 5 stars
August 2025
Sunnybank Lodge is a fantastic house, well located, superbly equipped, comfortable, clean, spacious and we really enjoyed our stay there. Shane, Rachael and Paula are fantastic hosts, helpful in every way and we highly recommend this property. Looking forward to returning already !
Michael
Rating, 5 stars
July 2025
Exceptional...
We rented this house in July 2025 and we were extremely happy that we did as this is a wonderful house and went beyond our expectations.
From the beginning when interacting with Shane and his Team you knew it was going to be good because they were always responsive and courteous in their replies and they also provided great local information to us on pubs, restaurants and activities available close by.
The house is amazing, the minute you walk in the door you see the quality of the fixtures and fittings, premium kitchen with all the modern gadgets - they have thought of everything. Four big bedrooms with en-suites really wonderful showers in all bedrooms.
We were a family of 5 two adults and 3 teenagers (and a Jack Russell) and were all well catered for in the house, the teenage girls even had a separate area for their bedroom with a kitchen and living room included.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet dog allowed - terms and conditions apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Clifden
Clifden is home to this holiday home. Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clifden, Galway
What's nearby
- Clifden Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Station House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Sky Road - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Ashford Castle - 56 min drive - 77.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mannion's Bar - 4 min walk
- Guy's Bar & Snug - 3 min walk
- Snappy Snappy Crab - 12 min drive
- Castle Pub - 7 min walk
- Olivers Bar - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Shane O Grady
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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