A Stunning, Magical View of Galway Bay, Aran Islands & Burren Doolin, County Clare Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 114372

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Location: Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe (SHANNON AIRPORT ONE HOUR)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)

This beautiful home was built in 1998 as a traditional, thatched-roof, Irish cottage and contains all modern amenities.

Each of the bedrooms is en suite, with antique pine furniture. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and the two guest rooms each have twin beds. The master bath has a bathtub and shower.

The Great Room has a two story fireplace, conveniently gas fired. There is a panoramic conservatory with 180 degree views, including Cecil B. Demille sunsets.

The cottage is well planted with a berm to the west, giving privacy and a profusion of flowering plants.

The main immediate attraction to the setting is Doonagore Castle, a round tower built c. 1350 and totally renovated in 1975. It is visible from every seaside window, with unobstructed views.

The cottage is surrounded by grazing cattle, lending another level of tranquility to the idyllic setting.

A circular driveway brings guests close to the front door, should there ever be inclement weather! We joke that our favorite occupation is sitting in the conservatory and watching the weather change.

When the cottage was being built, one of the builders suggested naming the cottage. He said we should name it Draiocht, which means a magical, marvelous place and it is.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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Jun., July, Aug., Sept., Dec... $2000/wk .. $7000/mo
April, May, Oct., Nov. .. $1750/wk .. $6000/mo
Jan., Feb., Mar. .. $1500/wk .. $5000/mo
$1000 Deposit is required.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/08/09
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  McQuilkin , Columbia MO
  • This is the most amazing home. Beautiful views and Doolin is an amazing village. We checked out all of the pubs (in the name of research, of course) and we loved McDermott's the best. The owners and the caretakers are quite wonderful and thoughtful. You will love your stay in this beautiful house.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Msny thanks for your kind words!
• 06/18/08
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  Eileen Reinardy , Minneapolis, Minnesot
  • Our family just returned from two weeks in this warm, comfortable, magical, elegant (there aren't enough adjectives!)home. And as beautiful and welcoming as the house is, the surrounding land and nearby ocean are even more so. It was wonderful to start each day with a cup of tea on the patio, watching the ferries go back and forth from the Aran Islands, feeling the sun and the breeze, and being amazed by the absolute quiet of the place! I am so grateful to the owners for sharing this place. I hope to return.
• 09/02/07
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  The Tuennerman/Kirk Family , Great Falls, Virginia
  • We are veteran home renters, but Draiocht charmed us beyond any other place that we have ever stayed. This lovely home is a bastion of stillness, covered with a traditional thatch roof and set upon the most beautiful rolling hills running down to the sea. The view is so stunning that dozens of cars stop daily right along the road outside so that folks can hop out and have a picture. In fact, this very same view -- a 15th century castle with the sea beyond – is featured in the current (September 2007) issue of Condé Nast (in an article on touring the “new” Ireland). The entire home is comfortably and charmingly furnished. We were particularly grateful for the collection of books helping us to identify the flora and fauna of the area and providing background on Ireland of the type not commonly found in guidebooks. The house is so snug that you will be tempted to spend all day curled up with a book and the view, but make sure to get outside on foot. It is an easy and breathtaking walk into Doolin. If you tire of pub grub, the food at both Cullinan’s and The Lazy Lobster is not to be missed. Other wonderful walks include the road to The Clare Jam Shop and the road bearing the sign from Co. Clare warning of “Dangerous Cliffs.” We are immensely thankful for our two weeks at Draiocht. We hope that it will remain just as it is – beautiful and unspoiled – for many years to come.
• 01/12/07
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  Dotte Crowder , San Francisco, CA
  • THIS LOVELY DOOLIN COTTAGE WAS ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC VACATIONS I'VE EVER HAD. THE VIEW FROM THE WINDOW OF THE CASTLE WHERE YOU CAN SIT FOR HOURS, THE TOWN OF DOOLIN IF YOU LIKE iRISH BEER AND GROUP SINGING, LOVELY DAY TRIPS NEARBY, YOU'LL FEEL YOU ARE IN DREAM..

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