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The Waters Country House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ballyvaughan with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building
Traditional Twin Room
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building
The Waters Country House in Newtown offers a quiet getaway with a highly praised breakfast. Enjoy the terrace, browse the library, or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi keeps you connected in your room, and the attentive staff enhances your stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Twin Room

Traditional Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Newtown, a neighbourhood in Ballyvaughan, The Waters Country House is in a rural area and in a national park. Newtown Castle and Poulnabrone Dolmen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burren National Park and Aillwee Cave. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Burren Perfumery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Ireland

What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aillwee Cave - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Galway Bay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 28 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 42 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waters Country House

Guest house located in Newtown
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at The Waters Country House. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Waters Country House offer amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan
Waters Country House Guesthouse
Waters Country House Ballyvaughan
Waters Country House
The Waters Ballyvaughan
The Waters Country House Guesthouse
The Waters Country House Ballyvaughan
The Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waters Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waters Country House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Waters Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waters Country House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waters Country House located?

Located in Newtown, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newtown Castle and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Aillwee Cave. Galway Bay and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Waters Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 392 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean and the stuff was lovely. A short, but wonderful stay. Will stay there again if ever in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only had a quick stop at the Waters House, but from what we experienced it was a very nice place, with very friendly hosts. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous eclectic property! Common areas were very unique and comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding! Very comfortable bed. Safe and quiet. Hosts were so welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely property. The inside had lots of character. The breakfast was very nice and bountiful. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far my favorite place that we stayed in Ireland. A wonderful country experience. The spring in the lower level of the house is amazing and the views are superb. The food was also excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic buildings with quiet charm and gracious hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, relaxing and quiet stay for us on our road trip around the coastline of Ireland. The location in the countryside was nice and peaceful, but also close to town. We enjoyed the cozy fire room for a family game night while there. We’d highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Mr. Wolfgang is a great host. The facilities are warm and inviting. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very kind and friendly. Prepare a big Irish breakfast for you. Unique property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. We loved it and will absolutely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country setting and great lounge with fireplace. The ambiance is quite special. Both an extensive buffet breakfast and hot breakfast is available to you. The host is gracious and welcoming.
The main house.
The field behind the house.
Breakfast room
The fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a treasure this place is. Great hosts. Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming country bnb in a beautiful setting. Host and hostess were very friendly and welcoming, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome! Great experience that you have to try.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. It was relaxing and unique. The breakfasts were amazing. The entire property felt peaceful. The views were amazing. The hospitality was definitely 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay. great ambience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bed and breakfast. Hosts were very kind and accommodating. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a little off of the beaten path, but that was exactly what we were looking for. Wilhelm, one of the owners, personally greeted us and gave us a tour of the grounds and showed us to our rooms. He also welcomed us to breakfast, took our orders and delivered our food. He is very proud of his establishment! It is close to several tourist attractions (Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ailwee Caves and Newtown Castle).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space, easy driving across the Burren. The owners are wonderful. We will stay here next time for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

The warmest hospitality. Immaculately clean room and set up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s a fabulous atmosphere, especially at breakfast time. You feel like you’re staying in some old castle. We like our beds firm but soft, this one was hard, too hard for our aging bones.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Amenities
This was a beautiful bed and breakfast. Wolfgang is the sweetest man you'll meet and greeted everyone like they're family. They provide a scrumptious homemade breakfast that includes fresh baked bread, eggs, bacon, and so much more. You won't be disappointed by the options. We wish we could have stayed longer. The place itself is so unique and cozy. I highly recommend booking a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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