Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathrooms418 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.
Railway View is an historic listed home in the heart of Clare. Built in 1888 as shop, butter merchants and public house serving the West Clare Railway. It played a central role in the War of Independence and Civil War, with the Minihan family very active in both conflicts. Described by Frank Barrett as "barracks, hospital and hotel", such historic figures as Eamon deValera, Countess Markievicz and Peadar O'Donnell have stayed here as guests of Staff Commandant John Minihan, a senior republican.
Railway View is in a tranquil location, 1.5 km from the Village of Corofin and 12 km from the county town of Ennis. It is a spacious house on its own extensive private grounds with plenty of parking. There are 5 bedrooms, of which one is ensuite, with two further bathrooms, one of which is downstairs.
On the ground floor there is a spacious living room with Sky TV and Netflix; study with reading material and work area/desk; ground floor bedroom; bathroom with overhead shower and free-standing bath (with shower unit); spacious kitchen with dining table seating ten together with large range and two ovens, dish washer and sink; utility room with two washing machines, dryer, and sink.
Upstairs there are two identical bedrooms with double beds; one bedroom with double bed and ensuite (overhead shower); large master bedroom with double bed; bathroom with overhead shower.
The storey and a half design of the house gives a charming look and feel to all upstairs rooms. The master bedroom is most unusual with two steps down into it and roof valleys in each of the 4 corners.
All windows are sash with shutters. All bathrooms are fully tiled in travertine. Walls both inside and out are completed with lime render; flooring is a combination of solid French oak, Victorian tiling and travertine. The house has a number of handcrafter fireplaces in various rooms. Heating is oil. There is full wifi access.
Guests have access to the entire property, including yard and raised garden/lawn area.
Railway View is in the heart of County Clare and within a short drive of the county town of Ennis, the world famous Burren National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Cave, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Lahinch Championship links golf course, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and many other historic and natural attractions. County Clare is globally renowned as the home of traditional Irish music with live music regularly available in public houses in Ennis and the famous costal village of Doolin. There are many excellent restaurants in Clare, including at Michelin stars level. Corofin itself has 13 lakes and is on the River Fergus and has an excellent reputation for freshwater angling.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a lake
Near a river
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure that all windows are fully closed with the latch across on each window sash.
Turn off lights
Lock the doors with both locks, retun the keys to the key lockbox and scramble the code.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Corofin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dromore Wood Nature Reserve and River Fergus Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sceal Eile Books and Burren Perfumery. Courthouse Studios & Gallery and Lahinch Seaworld are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Corofin travel guide
Is Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clare Heritage Centre Museum and O'Dea Castle. Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
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Historic Luxury House. In the heart of County Clare. Reviews
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Our group had the most comfortable winter week in this beautiful historical cottage. Coming from Australia, we had concerns about being cold and Paul could not have been more accommodating. The house was very comfortable and the fire in the living room added extra coziness and ambience. The five bedrooms have queen size beds and all were matched in comfort so no-one vying for the best room! The large kitchen was very well equipped which allowed for delicious group meals. (Historic Ennis was only 15 minutes away for a big supermarket shop and well worth seeing its medieval laneways.) We appreciated access to the laundry so we could wash our clothes in preparation for the next stage of our winter holiday. The location of the house, near Corofin was perfect for day tours. Everything we wanted to do and see in Co Clare / Galway was only a 30 minute drive from the house. Unexpectedly the week turned into a food lovers safari as there are many top quality restaurants and pubs within half hours drive from the house so our days were structured around where to go for lunch! Paul was very welcoming on arrival, ensuring we were comfortable. In summary, this beautiful home gave us a perfect Irish week for a family group or group of friends and with any luck we will be back.