Perched at the edge of Clifden town, this spacious 5-bedroom stone clad property boasts river, waterfall and countryside views. Unwind in the living room with comfortable furniture and an open fireplace or explore local shops, bars and restaurants just a 2-minute walk away.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cottage 173 - Clifden
This spacious 5-bedroom stone clad property offers wonderful river, waterfall and countryside views, and is perched at the edge of Clifden town. The property is located on an elevated site, adjacent to the Owenglen River, well known within fishing circles. Just a 2-minute walk from local shops, bars and restaurants, this property is ideal for families or a group of friends. Clifden is a bustling market town and boasts a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants. This is an ideal base for exploring the Connemara region. Local activities include fishing, pony trekking, boat tours, golf and much more. Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park are just a short drive away, as are the many white sandy beaches that Connemara has on offer. This property offers many special offers throughout the year including early booking discounts and low occupancy discounts. Facilities: 5 Bedrooms – Sleeps 8. The property is a stone clad dormer bungalow with lots of interior space. The ground floor consists of a well-equipped kitchen including fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, fridge, electric cooker and has adjacent dining room with large dining table and chairs. A utility room just off the kitchen holds the washing machine and some storage. The living room has comfortable furniture, TV and open fireplace. The family bathroom located on the ground floor is large and spacious with WC, hand basin and bath with overhead shower. Also, on the ground floor are 2 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and bedroom 2 is a single bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The large hallway leads to the staircase which leads to a bright and airy upper level. Here you will find 3 more spacious bedrooms: a king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a single bedroom. Oil fired central heating throughout property. Baby cot and high chair available by request. Electricity and heating included. Linen and towels provided. No pets. No smoking. Wi-fi included. A security deposit of €250 is required for this property. Our reservations team will arrange this with guests prior to arrival. Pre-authorisation of a payment card will be required.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Clifden, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connemara National Park and Derryclare Nature Reserve. Visit our Clifden travel guide
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 15 minutes.
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Cottage 173 - Clifden Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location for exploring the town, its many pubs, restaurants and shops. Comfy house with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Perfect site for day trips in every direction.
Lovely house ideal for large party. Decor and furniture tired and in need of updating (adjacent similar property appears to have been thoroughly refurbished).
Lovely location and convenient for all facilities in Clifden. Clifden itself is an ideal centre for exploring this beautiful part of Ireland.
Property manager very helpful when needed.
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ramon S.
22 Apr 2019
Great Stay
This was our third stay and it is a great cottage in a good location would highly recommend it for a stay in Clifden.
Multi bedroom home is in the perfect location for visiting western Ireland. Just a few minutes walk from downtown Clifden with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Kent J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Archival
8/10 Good
Sarah M.
18 July 2017
spacious house, great location
The house is perfectly located just on the edge of town, making it an easy walk everywhere, but still quiet. The driveway up to the house is steep, and at a bit of a blind corner, but other than that, the location can't be beat.
The house was large, with lots of bathrooms! The house is furnished with the basics. It would have been nice to have a few "extras" like a hair dryer and more than just the one roll of paper towels.
The washing machine was broken when we arrived, but a new one was installed the next day.
All in all, we were thrilled with our stay. It was great value for the price. And next time I'm in the area I will probably look to stay here again!
Sarah M.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
claire o.
23 July 2025
General house condition
We very very happy with the location and size of the property and parking available. There were just a few things I feel could be improved on. We were a group of 6 ... 3 adults and 3 children. There were only 5 chairs at the dining table as one was pushed aside broken which meant we had to take a small decorative type chair from the hall so we could eat together. Not enough seating in the living room...only enough for 5 people. Also the freezer was badly in need of defrosting. Also knives in kitchen badly needed to be sharpened for cooking. Hot water was not working so we had to use the immersion for the duration of our stay. I believe these could and should be sorted immediately
claire o.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
20 Nov 2022
spacious house close to all amenities
My husband, two daughters, and their children recently stayed at cottage 173 in Clifden. The weather was unkind so it was wonderful to be able to walk to the shops and supermarket and scurry back to the house when it became too inclement. The house was warm, the heater on a timer which we did not find necessary to adjust, and the rooms large and comfortable. We did not need a dryer but had we been spending more than a few days this might have been a problem considering the weather. The kitchen was well equipped except for the absence of a spatula (!) which is easily remedied. One note, it is difficult to see the access point to the cottage from the road and both we and my daughter passed it out a couple of times before espying the sharp rise on a turn. We would recommend staying at cottage 173.for its comfort and proximity to the town
Archival
10/10 Excellent
eddie g.
12 Aug 2017
Large comfortable house that needs some updating
We enjoyed our weeks stay in a perfect location in Clifden as the house is within walking distance to everything.
Unfortunatly we did have issues from day 1 with fumes from the oil heater...the management company and caretaker were immediate in their responsive and did compensate us for the discomfort but were unable to fix the problem. Suggest the oil burner should be located outside the house . The only other issue was the lack of blinds in the upstairs bedrooms which we could not understand as light shining in from early morning..we had to put black plastic bags over the windows.
This is a large 5 bedroom house in a very quite location with decent parking and Wi-Fi. Four bedrooms en suite so it's a fantastic house for a large group of people. A little overhaul on the furnishings would make this a five star rental.
We found the house dirty: food left in the fridge and in the shelves. Freezer in mini fridge had about 5” of frost. Open bag of peas and a carton of ice cream in the freezer. Several empty soda cans left on counters. Beds super hard and uncomfortable. Tiles in bathroom upstairs not attached. Utility room filthy and filled with construction materials. Black bags for towels were nowhere to be found. And we have NEVER had to follow so many directions or take bottles to the recycling building! Stains on carpets upstairs. Shower doors not cleaned well. No notice about steep driveway which hurt the car nor directions about how to lock the door from the inside. Given the money we paid, the lack of concern from property management was supremely disappointing.
Barb R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Teresa F.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not satisfactory
We arrived later than we thought we would and there was no outdoor lighting, nor was there any available.
The house was very grubby, with dust and cobwebs everywhere. The kitchen in general was lacking cleanliness - sink accessories (brush, dishcloth etc) were disgusting! The handles and cupboard doors felt sticky, and made the whole place feel generally unclean. Outside the back door, where the bins are located was dirty, bin full of flies and rubbish. It was also quite dangerous as there is a lot of moss on the ground which was slippery from the rain.
A large cabinet has a drawer front which isn't attached to anything, so could fall out very easily, especially dangerous if you have young children!
There wasn't enough cutlery for the guests. The TV in the dining area has no signal and the wifi is almost non existent!
The beds are very hard and uncomfortable. A window in one bedroom upstairs doesn't close properly so there is a lot of wind & moisture that comes through it, as well as the noise from the waterfall across the road.
We did, however, enjoy our stay in Clifden and the surrounding area, which is stunning.
Teresa F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
yann b.
25 Sept 2024
Grand besoin de rénovation
Cette location ne correspond pas du tout aux standards actuels de location, la propreté est moyenne, nous avons trouvé des bouchons d'oreilles et une lunch box sous un lit, la moquette au rez de chaussée est usée, le tuyau de douche dans la grande salle de bain est cassé, il manque un cache de bonde dans une douche, l'aspirateur ne fonctionne pas, le débit du wifi est très très faible,
Côté cuisine, rangements pas pratiques, manque de couverts (6 fourchettes ).
En résumé, un grand travail de rénovation est à envisager.
yann b.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew J L.
4 Apr 2022
Great house better lication
The house has great. Plenty of room
The only thing we did not find was a coffee maker or coffee press
Everything else was great. Enjoyed the town and Sky Loop drive
Matthew J L.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
12 Aug 2021
Great location in a fabulous destination
Had a great week in Clifden - such a beautiful spot with so much to see and do. Best thing about the house was the location - ideal on the edge of the town of Clifden so we could walk to all the amenities on offer in this great little spot.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
29 July 2021
great
Large comfortable and spacious house. Well positioned with amazing views.
Only drawback tiny fridge for a house that sleeps 8.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
20 Oct 2019
The best kept secret in Clifden
I rent this home twice a year and just love it. Close to pubs, restaurants and anything you might need in town. We love just walking into town after dinner to listen to music and just walk home after a night in town. Perfect location and maintained very well.
Elizabeth D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 June 2019
Excellent house, great location!
2nd time staying in this property, great location very close to the centre of town. House is very comforatable and well equiped with all mod cons including wifi. Would highly recommend/
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
13 May 2019
Best location and accommodations
I have stayed here 5 times and have booked 2 more times. Best location and accommodation for up to 8
Elizabeth D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2019
Clifden 5 bed cottage
This is our second stay in the cottage and will not be the last. The location is excellent and the house has everything you could want. We requested a cot and a high chair and they were there on arrival, as were 2 Easter eggs for the kids, nice touch. The house has the usual condiments and cleaning products in the kitchen, including tea towels and cleaning clothes, these help reduce the amount of food and stuff we have to buy or carry with us. The bedrooms are very spacious and so convenient having an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen could benefit from a bigger fridge to cope with large numbers but otherwise it's fine. the large kitchen/diner seats everyone comfortably and the sitting room is an overflow as we all tend to sit in the kitchen anyway. Views from the front of the house are amazing.
We did not read the visitors manual,and because of this we failed to notice that checkout time was 10.30 am and not 12.00 as we wrongly assumed. This led to a mad dash in the end but the caretaker was very nice about it and left us alone to finish up packing etc. I will definitely revisit this house as it offers space and privacy to everyone, even the 4 yr old with his little private room!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Apr 2018
Cottage stay
We enjoyed the space and comfort of this cottage. Outside space was enhanced by the outdoor furniture as we were lucky enough to get good weather and took full advantage. The location is perfect, within walking distance of town. The driveway up to the house is a bit steep but manageable. The views are lovely and surrounding walks up by the river are a must.
I will definitely book this house again, it was perfect for out needs. We were 3 couples, 1 single and a 3 year old.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ramon S.
23 Mar 2018
Second visit
This is our second visit to cottage 173 and were well pleased the addition of WIFI. The cottage is in an excellent location very close to town and was clean and well stocked with kitchen bits. Trisha the caretaker is very helpful. We look forward to our third visit.
Ramon S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
4 June 2017
Best location in Clifden
This beautiful home is wonderfully appointed and extremely comfortable. It has a very well equipped kitchen and dinning room. Living room is comfortable and we had several turf fires.
The location and proximity to town is the best part! We were able to walk to dinner and music every night!
The care taker checked in with us to make sure we understood how everything worked (stove, washing machine, heater etc)
Wifi had a very strong signal which was very important to many of us who needed to keep in touch with emails for work!
I have already booked for two weeks in September for next year!
Elizabeth D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
8 May 2017
Perfect location
Lovely house in an ideal location. Perfect size for our two families that stayed. Would stay here again.
Archival
8/10 Good
28 Mar 2017
A great time in clifden shame about the minor things
We had a great time however provision of WiFi and satellite TV would make the place more enjoyable as WiFi and satellite TV are now essential
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 Mar 2017
Beautiful Connemara
Very large spacious house, excellent location and hassle free check in. Perfect for use as a base to explore Connemara with all the amenities of Clifden on your doorstep. Thanks