Guests say
Orchard House in Ballyvaughan is consistently praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities, making it ideal for large family gatherings. The property's location is celebrated for its proximity to attractions and scenic beauty. Guests appreciate the attentive owner and the property's suitability for both adults and children, with special mentions of the well-appointed kitchen and safe garden area.
Guests consistently note the cleanliness of Orchard House, describing the bedrooms as 'spotlessly clean' and the property as 'lovely and clean'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The location of Orchard House is highly regarded, with guests mentioning its superb setting and convenience for visiting local attractions. Its placement in the Wild Atlantic Way region and proximity to the beach are particularly appreciated.
Reviewers find Orchard House to be very comfortable, with ample space for large groups and well-organised rooms. The presence of ensuite bathrooms and large beds adds to the comfort level experienced by guests.
The facilities at Orchard House receive high praise, especially the well-equipped kitchen and dining area. The property provides plenty of equipment and crockery, and the garden and laundry room are noted as valuable amenities.
While guests express gratitude for the owner's helpfulness and the property's well-thought-out amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Ballyvaughan 0.6 miles. A superb, detached holiday home set in extensive, well-kept grounds amongst spectacular countryside, and within walking distance of the seaside village of Ballyvaughan. Bright, fresh and modern throughout, this very special property has been beautifully furnished and offers a contemporary design for a reunion to remember with family and friends. Accessed via a long, private drive, guests will be very impressed upon approaching this excellent property. Enter into the spacious hall with staircase sweeping up to the first floor. The owners have thought of everything to ensure this fantastic holiday home offer a very comfortable stay. Each of the seven bedrooms enjoy their own private bathroom or shower room, offering luxury for every member of your party, and many provide the flexibility of creating king-size double or twin beds on request, plus three of the rooms are family rooms with a king-size double and single bed.
Many also come with charming country views, meaning you can wake in the view of your peaceful, picturesque surroundings. The spacious and sleek kitchen with occasional dining area provides the hub of this excellent holiday home, where you can create culinary delights before heading to the separate dining room to settle over dinner and discuss the events of the day. The sitting room enjoys an unusual layout and shape, creating lots of space and plenty of places to sit together, and opens into the dining room on one side. Beyond the dining room is the separate conservatory with raised ceiling, where you can enjoy a little quiet time and take in the lovely, long-distant views over the garden across the beautiful surrounding greenery.
Outside youll find a separate, well-equipped utility room, perfect for storing and drying walking equipment. There are also large lawned areas wrapping around the property, where you can settle with a picnic or let the little ones stretch their legs. On sunny days, take a seat on the garden furniture and treat yourself to an alfresco drink, or head into Ballyvaughan for the evening and enjoy the handful of welcoming restaurants and local inns. Take a walk along the coast or spend the day on the sweeping shore at Bishop's Quarter Beach. The spectacular Aillwee Caves are just a few miles from the property and a must visit whilst staying in the area, and there are plenty of beautiful walks to enjoy across The Burren within an easy drive, along with cycling, rock climbing and an array of watersports to try.
Galway City can be reached in just over an hours drive, perfect for a day trip where youre sure to enjoy its beautiful architecture, museums and galleries, with the local pubs ringing with live, traditional music. Return to this excellent holiday property at the close of a busy day; whatever youre planning, Orchard House is the perfect choice.
The village of Ballyvaughan on the shores of Galway Bay is situated in the Burren, County Clare. Historically, Ballyvaughan was a fishing and farming village, but today visitors are drawn to the village for hillwalking and cycling. Ballyvaughan has a farmers market, gift shops, traditional inns and restaurants, plus many events take place each year, including classic car rallys. There is plenty to see and do at any time of year.
Accommodation
Seven bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 3 x family rooms with 1 king-size double and 1 single with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 2) and dining area (seats 6).
External utility.
Dining room (seats 16).
Sitting room (seats 10).
Conservatory (seats 6).
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 x washing machines, 2 x tumble dryers, dishwasher.
TV with Saorview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and Highchair available (please bring own bedding for cot)..
Ample off road parking.
Front lawned garden plus rear lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Please Note: This property has a £300.00 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Nearby points of interest
- Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
- The Medieval City Walls
- Menlo Castle
Reviews (16)
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Margaret
The gardens are lovely and we had frequent visits from hares! The bedrooms are spotlessly clean and beautifully presented and the kitchen and dining room had ample space. We found the laundry room really useful! Ireland is just beautiful and the people so friendly and helpful. This is an ideal touring base - we enjoyed days out to the Aran Islands, Galway City, the Cliffs of Moher and also local walks on the Burren and of course to Monks restaurant in the village and the local pub !
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Ann
We were all very satisfied with the attention to detail provided and could not have asked for more. The property had everything we could have possibly needed for our group of 10 adults and 4 children under 7. The bedrooms were all superb and we liked that some king sized double rooms had an additional single bed which we were able to use for the children. We also liked that all the rooms were en suite with plenty of baths as well as showers. The kitchen also provided everything we needed for preparing meals e.g. measuring scales , sieves etc. We have no complaints at all ; thank you so much for enabling us to have a superb stay in Ballyvaughan which we wonât forget.
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Bill
The location is superb, with so many visitor attractions only a short drive away. The house itself is very well appointed with no shortage of equipment or space for a large group to just relax and enjoy their time together. Karen was fabulous to deal with, I would definitely consider coming back here again and have no hesitation in recommending Orchard House for anyone considering a holiday in this incredibly beautiful part of the Wild Atlantic Way region of Ireland.