Spectacular Views of the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Doolin, County Clare Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 33013

Creig Cottage and Aran Islands

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Location: Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe (One hour from Shannon Airport, four hour from Dublin Airport)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)

Creig Cottage has the most spectacular views of the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay.
Built on a half acre elevated site, it is situated in the heart of the limestone Burren, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Yet for a lively night out, we are just three miles from Doolin, which is famous for its nightly traditional music and fine seafood restaurants, or take a boat across to the Aran Islands or a Cliffs of Moher cruise.

Some of Ireland's most famous attractions are all within easy access - Ailwee Cave, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Galway and Limerick. Take a day trip to Connemara, Kerry, Ashford Castle or Dromoland Castle.

Beautiful `Blue Flag` long sandy beaches (Fanore and Lahinch), swimming pool, horse riding, fishing, and championship golf courses are all close by.

The cottage is on The Burren Walking Tour, an ideal base for walking and touring through spectacular scenery. Wild goats, badgers, foxes, birds and unique flowers can be seen on this unspoiled barren land. A fascinating area for all Botanists, Ornithologists and Geologists.

Lisdoonvarna or the `spa town` is noted for its sulphur water, and for its `match making festival` on September and afternoon dancing.

Miltown-Malbay hosts the Willie Clancy summer school every July, learn to play a traditional instrument or Irish set-dancing.

Golf Information; A championship world famous golf course of Lahinch is just 20 minutes drive. There is also Doonbeg, Dromoland Castle and Ballybunion all within a 2 hour drive.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Cell Phone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Oil fired central heating, Turf or Wood burning Stove, Conservatory, open-plan Living-room and Kitchen all with sea views, VCR/DVD, Iron, Hair-dryers, Parking, Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ, A welcome pack is provided on your arrival ensuring that you will have the immediate essentials and that vital cup of tea/coffee, after your journey, Saturday is the usual change over day, but arrangements may be made for other days, if necessary and possible, There is much less leniency with this during the high season, Check in 3pm, departure by 10am, A discount is available on a 2 or more weeks, We regret that in order to maintain standards of facilities for our guests we cannot allow pets or smoking in the house, We can also now offer B&B in the nearby town of Lisdoonvarna, contact us on availability.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Pony trekking, Dolphin watching, GOLFING, You will find no less than 35 quality courses, each one uniquely chalanging, A prior telephone call to the club should be sufficient in securing a tee-time for a visitor

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Price includes linen.
Jan & Feb ..................... €395/week
March  and April  .......Up to €550/week
May, June, Easter & Haloween ...Up to €650/week
July to Sept, Xms & New Year....Up to €900/week
Oct - Dec.......................€395/week
School holiday weeks please ask for a rate.
Heating and Electric is extra depening on usage.

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

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• 12/02/08
  Positive Rating
  IB Hammond , Clayton, GA
  • The view from the cottage is amazing. I have been to Ireland before traveling around staying at different B&B's, but this was by far the best. We stayed the whole week and it was a treat to just come back to this cozy cottage each day and have a fire, watching the sunset. I highly recommend this cottage and hope to visit again some day.
• 05/31/08
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  charles mcgonagle , somersworth nh
  • We stayed there at then end of april into may of 08. This was my third time in Ireland. When we arrived the view alone made me tear up a bit and thats alot for a fourty something year old man. We had three rainbows, cows, horses, goats all around us. I had a converstaion with one cow. It was just outside my bedroom window and we mooded back and forth for twenty minutes. There is a red cat that came to me one night. Jumped into my room, played for awhile and left. Great price as well. More than expected!!!! Get to the Doolin cave. (lots of stairs)I really cant's say enough about this place. Do yourself a favor and stay at this place. Tell the cows I said moo. Feed the gray horse a carrot or two. Be nice to the cat if you see it. Bring a good camera!
• 05/05/08
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  Evan & Kelly Harvey , Arlington, VA
  • Creig Cottage is a wonderful place to stay. The remoteness of its surroundings only adds to its natural beauty and distinct charm. We spent a cool, windswept week here in April, and could not have had a better time. The view was our chief pleasure -- a glorious, ever-changing vista ranging from terraced cliffs on one side across the bright gray stone of the burren and down to the beckoning sea sea below. Photographs can only hint at its beauty; I can think of nothing quite comparable. The cottage itself offers a fine accommodation: comfortable furnishings, modern appliances, and more than a few places to curl up with a good book. Between the comforts of the house and the convenience of the walking trails (they literally run past your front door), one could pass a fruitful week here without visiting any other towns. But there is much else to see -- the coast road that winds through Fanore and Ballyvaughn, trad music in Doolin an Kilfenora, the Cliffs of Moher, the storefronts of Lisdoonvarna and Ennistymon ... historic castles, crypts, moats, boats, and bells ... the list goes on and on. Needless to say, we recommend it highly.
• 12/06/07
  Positive Rating
  John O'Hara , Runnells, Iowa
  • The Owner's Trica and Martin where the best.They took care of us and made the trip that much more injoyable.If we , I should say when, we return to Ireland this is where we will stay. John
• 09/12/07
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  Diane Candy , New Jersey, USA
  • Views even more beautiful than expected! Cottage is charming and fully equipped. Obey the sign and keep the driveway gates closed, or the cows will walk right down onto the property, lol! (learned this first-hand!). Had great meals at the Lazy Lobster and the Doolin Cafe, enjoyed live music at McDermott's pub! I would love to stay here again, and can highly recommend this cottage! (coffe-maker and washer/dryer left a bit to be desired, but all else was fine). You won't believe the views!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    The coffee-maker is a french press, its simple to use add coffee, pour on hot water, leave four minutes, press down and enjoy!! The washer-drier is small compared to American machines and does not like to be stopped once program has been selected & started - you just have to wait for the program to end.
• 05/03/07
  Positive Rating
  Bruce Jandrey , Minneapolis, MN USA
  • Don't judge this holiday/vacation property by the pictures on the web site. The views are spectacular and the cottage is immaculate and well furnished. What a place!! Highly recommended. Comes with your own mountain goats. Also recommend a day-trip to Galway and its "old town" district; McDermotts pub in Doolin has the best stew, Gus O'Connors the best music and ambiance - the Irish Coffee at the little Doolin coffee and music shop is best in town. The owners were accommodating and have thought of everything including a local mobile phone, food on the table when you get there, etc. Fantastic place.
• 10/31/06
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  Karen Ress , Phoenix, AZ
  • We had the best vacation ever in this beautiful cottage. The views from the house were an awesome panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, Cliffs of Moher & Aran Islands. It was every bit as nice & more than the description. We can highly recommend this rental & will come back again some day. The owners of the cottage were a pleasure to meet & have made their cottage a comfortable & welcoming place.
• 09/13/06
  Positive Rating
  Hub and Kate M. , Stillwater, NY USA
  • Creig Cottage is probably the best vacation house in all of Ireland! The setting is fantastic--views of the sea, the Aran Islands, the Burren--all from the cottage windows. We could hike for hours just by stepping out the front door. The cottage itself is light-filled and clean, with all the modern amenities. Although it offers the tranquility of a rural setting, its close proximity to Doolin, Enistymon, Lisdoonvarna and Ennis makes shopping convenient. It is also ideal as a jumping off point for several other destinations throughout Ireland. The owners are exceedingly gracious and very eager to see that everything is to your liking--they made sure that we were stocked with all the kitchen basics--eggs, milk, butter and the best Irish brown bread we've ever had. It was hard to leave this little spot of heaven!
• 12/20/05
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  • We have stayed in Irish cottages before, always good but this is the best, book with confidence, great value for money and fabulous location....
• 07/07/05
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  Marlene Fitzpatrick , Le Mars, IA/USA
  • What an absolutely beautiful cottage...an unsurpassable view...the Burren is hauntingly beautiful...so many wonderful moments...the four weeks I spent there were a dream come true!

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