Category
Cottages and Apartments
Region
west
Property ref
CE157
Location
Fanore County Clare
Accommodates
8 -10
Traditional thatched cottage to rent in the Burren.
Located along the coast road in the town land of Murrough, this traditional-type cottage is ideally situated for a relaxing break, or an adventurous change.
The cottage is the heart of the Burren. Recently updated it includes modern convenience without compromising the traditional features of the building.
It has been in the same family for four generations, and now provides guests with a comfortable allbeit simple base from which to explore West Clare and the Burren. The house is split level.
Set in its own gardens with barbeque area, the cottage adjoins the owners 40 acre Alpaca farm and kitchen gardens.
Not surprisingly, the large kitchen, complete with electric and gas rangemasterAga, is the heart of the house. The separate dining room can seat eight. While retaining its atmosphere it has all the usual utilities such as microwave and dishwasher.
Distances
Nearest Village: Fanore 3km
Nearest Beach: Fanore 3km
Nearest Supermarket: Ballyvaughan 10km
Nearest Caf้ & pub: Fanore 3km
Nearest restaurant: Fanore 3km
Accommodation information
There are two living rooms; one is traditional in style with a large Inglenook fireplace; the second sitting room is essentially a sunroom in which the 32 TV and DVD (with satellite service) are located. Each of the four double bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom.
This traditional cottage offers a welcome break from telephones and internet access.
Outdoor hardwood table as well as a stone pedestal 'table' and four chairs from which to watch the sun set; also sit-on walls and a barbecue facility. Garden dimensions approximately 30ft. by 24 ft
Unfortunately due to the split level nature of the cottage, it is not wheelchair friendly. No Pets allowed. Non smoking house
Amenities in the area
The cottage has beautiful views of the Aran Islands and the Atlantic Ocean, across the Burren and family alpaca farm. The local area has a wealth of things to see and do. The Burren is a "karst" landscape , of exposed limestone with fissures, caverns and sinkholes caused by erosion. In addition to the distinctive landscape, there are ring forts, Neolithic tombs and many caves. The area is famous for its flora, combining plants from the Arctic, Alps and Mediterranean areas. Locally there are the famous Cliffs of Moher - largest cliffs in Europe -and Aillwee and Doolin Caves, home of the worlds largest stalactite. Galway City with its wealth of shopping and eating areas is just an hour away.
Price
High season: June, July, August, September: One week from 1300
May & bank holidays: One week from 1100
October: One week from 1000
Christmas & New Year: One week from 1100
Other times: from 450 -900
NB *Rates and availability on any of our listings are subject to change without prior notice. Rates quoted on listings are for information purposes only and do not represent a final quote or rental rate. Charges for heating and electricity, services, telephone calls and refundable security deposit details will be quoted at the time of the reservation. Weekly rentals are from Saturday to Saturday.
