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Caher cottage Ballyvaughan
Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
  • Place, Newtown Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !

This traditional Clare style cottage is located within its own site in Ballyvaughan village. A 2 minute walk, 250m, will bring you to the village and harbour. The large site allows for good car parking and generous gardens in a private and peaceful environment. The cottage sleeps 8 people in four bedrooms with 2 double beds, 4 single beds and a cot. All bed linen is provided. three of the bedrooms have a shower/wash basin/toilet en suite. An additional toilet/shower room serves the rest of the cottage. A high standard of traditional hand made pine furniture complements some interesting features in the cottage.These include render plastered walls, 2 wooden staircases and a balcony to the first floor. The living/dining area is the main room in the cottage with a solid fuel stove set in a traditional chimney breast with wooden floors and timber clad cathedral ceiling. The kitchen has character and incorporates all the modern fittings. Electric central heating heats the water and cottage.


General: The rental period begins at 4.00pm Saturday and ends at 10.30 am the following Saturday.Other arrangements can be made on request, we are very flexible.
We accept payments by bank transfer and you can also pay by credit card via PayPal.
The pick up point for the keys is at the cottage itself.Please let the caretaker know your time of arrival.
Bed Linen is provided.Towels are provided.
A fire extinguisher and fire blanket is located in the kitchen.Smoke alarms are located over each landing.
Please note that we are very flexible in regard to arrival and departure dates and times.


Electricity: The electricity you use will be charged at €0.59c per unit used on the day meter and €0.47c per unit used on the night meter.
An E.S.B. (electricity) meter reading is taken prior to your arrival and again prior to your departure.The amount due for electricity must be paid to the caretaker before departure.

Refuse: A refuse (wheelie) bin is located outside the cottage and the refuse is collected once a week. Please use the refuse sacks provided and do not place loose refuse in the bin.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
In the stove, the only fuel allowed is eco-logs made from sawdust. Coal, turf & peat briquettes are prohibited for environmental reasons.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballyvaughan

Located in Ballyvaughan, this cottage is by the sea. Clare Heritage Centre Museum and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Newtown Castle and Corcomcoe Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Burren Perfumery and Burren Stained Glass Art. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 25 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 47 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Quay Street - 48 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 37 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Larder - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views ! on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$228, 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 Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Caher Cottage in a lovely costal Wild Atlantic Way village has mountain views ! located?

This family-friendly Ballyvaughan cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Newtown Castle and Galway Bay. Corcomcoe Abbey and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and clean in a good location and beautiful views, the host was very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

jamie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. The beds and showers were a little challenging, but all in all... everything was worth it. It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petr H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with lots of space for 8 adults. Lovely location just on the edge of the village. Peaceful with loveky views of the Burren. A short walk to the village for pubs, cafes and restaurants. A great base for exploring the Burren and further afield
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glynna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay, and found the cottage to be tidy and comfortable. It's an easy walk into town for supplies or a meal. It was a great home base for day trips, and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire Adwan Moran - C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a great location. The hosts couldn't have been more helpful. Many thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant house to meet up with family within and without

Exactly the house we required Very clean and welcoming Excellent location to Ballyvaughan centre Excellent space in lounge and kitchen to entertain Excellent caretaker on hand if any issues The Host,Joe McNamara,ALWAYS immediately responded with any questions if required. FANTASTIC 👍👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family accommodations in Ballyvaughan

We loved our 4-day stay in the Caher Cottage in Ballyvaughan. There was plenty of space for our family of 5 (3 teenagers) and ample outdoor space to hang out as well. A very short walk (5 minutes!) to the pubs and shops in the village, a short drive to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway City. We tried almost all the pubs and restaurants, and got groceries at the SPAR in the village and cooked in the cottage. It was a fantastic place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Louise G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The cottage location and amenities were excellent. Easy access to groceries, pubs etc. owner was easy to contact, friendly and responded promptly. The cottage, although roomy and homey was in need of some updating- showers, bedding. The mattresses were very soft and not supportive. Just a little updating and attention to detail/cleaning would have made this property 5/5 for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joerg K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lage des Hauses zum Ort, 5/5Fußläufig Cafés, Pubs, Shops erreichbar, perfekt.Schnitt des Hauses, 5/5Gut geschnitten mit großen Wohnzimmer, jedes Schlafzimmer mit Bad, perfekt.Ausstattung des Hauses, 4/5im großen und ganzen war alles erforderliche vorhanden.Zustand des Hauses, maximal knappe 2/5Es war schon sehr „gebraucht, verlebt“, für einfache Ansprüche okay.In total 3/5, Umgebung 5/5
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Randi H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dejligt hus i skønne Irland

Vi nød opholdet i det hyggelige, velindrettede hus. Savnede bedre/større gryder, pander og skåle for madlavning til 7 voksne. Rengøring af bl.a loftsvindue påkrævet. Vi kommer dog gerne igen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Patrick R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

location à eviter

Aucun accueil dans cette location globalement mal entretenue et sale. Mouches mortes, toiles d'araignees, moisissures diverses... Vaisselle douteuse, insuffisante et disparate. Eau chaude aléatoire avec compresseur trés bruyant. Mico ondes vetuste. Porte de la machine a laver cassée. Matelas souillé (Nous avons des photos de tout cela). Nous avons alerté le propriétaire et ABRITEL, sans retour pour le moment.. Le paiement de l'electricité nous a été soumis à un prix stupéfiant (0,52€ le kw/ au lieu de 0,25€ en moyenne en Irlande) Nous n'avons pas payé. Rien n'indiquait de le faire dans notre contrat. Nous aimons l'Irlande depuis 20 ans. Jamais en Europe nous n'avons vecu une telle deception. Nous revendiquons un dédomagement à la hauteur du préjudice subi... ABRITEL a promis d'y repondre. Affaire à suivre. Cette location devrait être retirée du marché. Les plaintes sont nombreuses et pour certaines, anciennes ! Bien cordialement P. ROLLAND
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

betty f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RESULTAT BALLYVAUGHAN

BIEN DANS L ENSEMBLE.ACCUEIL TRES SYMPA . ON PEUT Y REVENIR SANS SOUCIS.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

Pat D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could have been a lot better.

Location was very good, description was misleading. Not clean, beds very uncomfortable. Cottage felt cold & unused for 1st 3days, Had to get a replacement electric kettle & microwave. Eletric stove old & very slow. Information book was dated 2013 as was some items left in kitchen cabinets. We booked this before Covid, & should have been in Cottage #5 ? No explanation why we were changed to next-door. Not sure if it would have been cleaner/ better. Hot water couldn't coupe with showers & banged loudly when refilling. We were VERY disappointed, the Cottage could have been good if taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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4/10 Poor

Ciaran O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, terrible mattresses

The good: Lovely location, very central to Ballyvaughan. Fine big back garden, great for kids to run around. The bad: Mattresses were terrible, you could feel every spring on each bed. The cot mattress was particularly bad and covered in stains. Overall the place needed a deep clean and the showers needed updating
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

garry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week away

All good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet location

Lovely quiet location & a great base for touring beautiful Clare. House was great & walking distance to village shops, pubs & restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a really enjoyable holiday in Caher cottage.

The cottage was very comfortable and clean and met all our expectations. The good weather meant we could enjoy the garden and uninterrupted views of the burren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a lovely location

Caher cottage is a great rural cottage in a perfect location for exploring the Burren and Co. Clare. The cottage is nice and spacious and for a group of eight was perfect. The owner responded quickly and professionally when contacted. Would highly recommend!
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4/10 Poor

Reinhard S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ohje

Positives zuerst: die Lage keine 500 m vom Wild Atlantic Way entfernt ist super. Die Aussicht auf den Burren ist ebenfalls sehr gut. Allerdings muss man in dem Haus schon Glück mit dem Wetter haben, damit man möglichst viel woanders unternehmen kann. Zunächst waren wir (6 Erwachsene) etwas erstaunt, dass keine persönliche Schlüsselübergabe stattfand. Das Zurechtfinden in Haus und Umgebung blieb komplett uns überlassen. Der Vermieter ist trotz allem ein sehr freundlicher Mensch. Trotzdem: schon von Außen sieht man den Instandhaltungsstau, Innen wird es leider nicht besser. Da ist der viel zu laute Wasserboiler, der jedesmal, wenn sich jemand in die Dusche traut noch eins der kleineren Übel. Kleinigkeiten summieren sich hier zu einer Warnung: Glühbirnen waren defekt, Elektroinstallation teilweise lebensgefährlich, Spinnweben im ganzen Haus, Duschvorhänge, die nicht wirklich sauber sind, ein kaputter Kühlschrank (funktioniert zwar, aber man kann nichts in die Tür stellen), kaputte Waschmaschine (Glastür gebrochen), muffiger Geruch überall... Wir waren froh, dass wir a. gutes Wetter hatten (s.o.) und b. als wir wieder weg gefahren sind. Schade
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Marcel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Endroit calme maison très agréable

Bonne impression sauf pour le prix de l’électricité très chère
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Denise G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ballyvaughan Cottage

A rustic cottage in a great location. It worked well for us,providing us with enough bedrooms. However the mattresses weren’t that comfortable. Could use a better mattress especially in the master bedroom. Kitchen worked well. Showers are very small, but it is a small cottage. The owner responded very quickly to any requests which was impressive. The two pubs in town were great- Greene’s and O’Lochlin’s. As well there is a convenience store in the village. An hour’s drive to get to Galway. Overall it worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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6/10 Okay

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Fantastic location, nice house. Property owner easy and helpful to communicate with. Currently having to pay for electricity, meters read at beginning and end of break. Not comfortable with this as currently no energy efficient bulbs or method of heating. There are old storage heaters bit no instructions for these. Also two showers work off immersion heater, no instruction given as to where this is or that you need to do this. House was clean. Double bed mattresses need replacing and owner has said he will do this. Such a lovely spot and an impressive spacious cottage. Would be happy to recommend if these issues are sorted. It was the most expensive cottage we hired so we expected not to have these basic niggles.
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2/10 Terrible

Nicky J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

In need of deep cleaning, fixing and modernisation

The house was spacious and well located. However, it needed a clean, showers were dirty and moldy in the corners. Fittings (loo holder, door bracket for lock etc ) fell off. Kettle needed cleaning/ rescaling. Radiators were FILTHY. Towels did not seem clean enough, and no bath towel for everyone, so had to share! No Wi-Fi. Broken garden bench, so unable to sit outside. Dining table sticky! Overall dirty and poor fittings. Was left note that we had to check meter readings and pay for electricity - we were not made aware of this prior and it was not in the contract. Would not be retuning and would not recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes gemütliches Haus

Tolle Lage. Einkaufsmöglichkeit, Pubs, Restaurants, Imbiss zu Fuss erreichbar. Platz draussen für Kinder zum Spielen, liegt an sehr ruhiger Strasse. Viele Ausflugsziele in der Nähe (z.B. Cliffs of Moher). Vermieter sehr nett.

About the host

Hosted by Joe McNamara

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My father was born in Clare and my family have been in Clare since before record keeping commenced. As children we used to go to Ballyvaughan for a swim,a walk and an ice cream. In medieval times the McNamara clan were known as Builders. This is my occupation and I built this cottage as a holiday home for our family in 1997. Thats me taking in some fresh air on the green road over Black Head.

Why they chose this property

Ballyvaughan village is in a beautiful location on the coast of Galway Bay in the heart of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. It is located on the Wild Atlantic Way sea route that runs along the west coast of Ireland.
The sea and mountains around here are completely pure and unspoilt and will remain so because the village is now located within a national park.

What makes this property unique

The village grew up in the 19th century around its harbour and it developed as a small fishing port. Its piers are very much a part of the village today and there is fishing and boat hire from the harbour. There are blue flag beachs nearby.
However Ballyvaughan is now known for its location in the mysterious Burren region, a mecca for botanists and walkers. The many attractions close by include Ailwee Caves, Newtown Castle Fanore Beach, the Green roads and the mountain / sea views at Black Head.
The village is very well serviced by its pubs and restaurants.A short drive will bring you to Ennis or the very lively Galway city.

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