Historic Burren Farmhouse near Flaggy Shore | Hot Tub, Sauna & Galway Bay Views

Escape to Bayfield House, a beautifully restored 200-year-old farmhouse overlooking Galway Bay, surrounded by the extraordinary landscape of the Burren on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

Set within three acres of gardens and farmland, Bayfield combines the character and warmth of a much-loved family home with the space needed for families and groups to holiday together. Guests can now also enjoy a private wood-fired hot tub and sauna, making the house just as special for cosy autumn and winter stays as it is in summer.

The sea, the Flaggy Shore and one of the area's best-known seafood restaurants are all just a short walk away. A sandy beach is approximately five minutes from the house and leads directly onto the spectacular Flaggy Shore, with its beautiful coastal road and uninterrupted views across Galway Bay.

THE HOUSE

Bayfield is spacious without ever feeling formal. It has been furnished and used as our family holiday home, rather than simply as a rental property, and we hope guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

The main house accommodates up to 12 guests and includes:

• Three spacious en-suite king bedrooms
• One twin bedroom
• One family bedroom with a double bed and bunk beds
• Cot available on request

An adjoining studio annex can accommodate a further two guests, allowing Bayfield to sleep up to 14 people in total.

The large, well-equipped kitchen has a generous breakfast table and connects through a bar to the main dining and sitting room, creating a wonderfully sociable heart to the house.

The dining table comfortably seats a large group, while the sitting area has a wood-burning stove and beautiful views across the orchard towards the Burren Hills and Galway Bay.

There is also a separate television room, ideal for children or for anyone wanting a quieter space, as well as a small upstairs reading area overlooking the fields and the bay.

PRIVATE HOT TUB & SAUNA

A new addition to Bayfield is the outdoor hot tub and sauna, set within the grounds of the house.

After a long walk along the Flaggy Shore or a day exploring the Burren, guests can return to the house and relax in the hot tub or unwind in the warmth of the sauna, surrounded by the peace and open landscape of the west of Ireland.

These facilities make Bayfield particularly enjoyable outside the summer months, when evenings can be spent warming up outdoors before heading inside to the fire and a long dinner around the table.

THREE ACRES TO ENJOY

Much of the pleasure of staying at Bayfield comes from simply spending time outside.

The house sits within approximately three acres of lawns, orchard, wild garden and farmland. Behind the house, the large lawned orchard provides plenty of space to relax and play, while the garden room opens directly onto the garden.

There are several lovely places to sit outside, including a terrace with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. The BBQ area looks over the fields and trees towards Galway Bay.

Bayfield is surrounded by working farmland, with cattle and sheep grazing nearby, giving the house its wonderfully rural character.

NEW QUAY & THE FLAGGY SHORE

Despite its peaceful setting, Bayfield is not isolated.

The tiny coastal hamlet of New Quay is around a five-minute walk away. Here you will find Linnane's, a renowned seafood restaurant overlooking the water, as well as the nearby Russell Gallery.

The Flaggy Shore is virtually on the doorstep and is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the Burren. Walk along the shore, explore the rock pools with children, go crabbing at the pier or simply watch the light change across Galway Bay.

The lively coastal villages of Kinvara and Ballyvaughan are both within easy driving distance.

EXPLORE THE BURREN & WEST OF IRELAND

Bayfield is exceptionally well placed for discovering this part of Ireland.

The Burren is famous for its remarkable limestone landscape, wildflowers, archaeological sites and walking trails. There are wonderful walks straight from the house, ranging from gentle coastal strolls to more challenging walks through the Burren hills.

Some of the West of Ireland's best-known attractions are also within easy reach, including:

• The Cliffs of Moher
• Doolin
• The Aran Islands
• Galway City
• Lahinch
• The Burren National Park
• Ancient ring forts, castles and Neolithic sites

Ferries to the Aran Islands depart regularly from Doolin, approximately 35 minutes away by car.

Golfers are particularly well served, with excellent courses throughout County Clare and the surrounding region, while Lahinch is also one of Ireland's best-known surfing destinations.

A PLACE TO SLOW DOWN

There is plenty to explore, but Bayfield is equally suited to doing very little.

Have breakfast overlooking the garden, walk down to the sea, spend an afternoon reading beside the fire or in the orchard, relax in the hot tub or sauna, enjoy dinner together around the large table and end the day watching the changing light over Galway Bay.

Whether you are gathering several generations of a family, travelling with friends or simply looking for somewhere beautiful to escape to on Ireland's west coast, Bayfield offers space, privacy and a very special sense of place.