Charming Cottage on the Edge of the Burren, Close to Doolin Doolin, County Clare Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 64925

Ballyreen Cottage, Doolin, Co. Clare

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Location: Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe (A short drive to Doolin's pubs and restaurants)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

Stony seaboard, far and foreign,
Stony hills poured over space,
Stony outcrop of the Burren,
Stones in every fertile place ...

From "Ireland with Emily" (Sir John Betjeman)


Ballyreen Cottage can be found down a private road leading to the sea, a peaceful location, yet close to the pubs and restaurants of Doolin, North Clare's premiere spot for traditional Irish music.

The cottage has been completely refurbished, yet retains its old-world charm and can accommodate four adults, or two adults and two children. Smoking outside only, please. No Pets.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Double Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Cell Phone
• Other Amenities
  • Located on a private road which leads to the sea
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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Weekly Rates .. €480(March-October)

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• 09/29/09
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  Ruth Baranowski , Colorado
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ballyreen. What a fabulous location on the private road, with the cows and the horses and the ocean nearby. The peace and quiet was amazing, and my cousin commented that it had been years since she had slept so soundly. We explored Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands. We also spent two days in Dublin and wished that we had skipped it and stayed on the west coast of Ireland. It is a special place. Thanks, MaryAnn. We enjoyed your beautiful cottage very much. Ruth and Loretta
• 08/26/09
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  Carolyn & Graig , Silver Spring, MD USA
  • I think Kellie said just about everything that I had in mind to say (8/8/09 comment)! The weather was also temperamental during our honeymoon stay at Ballyreen. But it gave us an excuse to light the fire. We really enjoyed Doolin and made use of the ferry rides to see the Cliffs of Moher. Ferries also run daily to the Aran Islands, for those interested. We happened to enjoy McDermott's pub the best with their live music. After an evening out, Ballyreen Cottage was the perfect retreat. Access to the cottage was easy enough after Maryann's detailed directions. The cottage is in prime location to explore to the south or north. Outdoor enthusiasts will really enjoy the area as there are many hiking and biking paths near by. Maryann, you may be hearing from some of our friends - we've recommended your place to everyone we know interested in traveling to Ireland!
• 08/08/09
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  Kellie Griego , Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • We arrived at Ballyreen at midnight in torrential rains and wind! I tried to hold my umbrella over my husbands head while he put the cbination into the lock box, but the umbrella quickly turned inside out and was blown down the road. We laughed as we became drenched, and then made a mad dash for the door! Struggled a bit to find the key holes...and then when we hit the lights, WOW!!! The cottage is so charming and feels so welcoming. The beds are comfortable, the shower is great, and the fire place is easy to use and makes everything so cozy and warm. It's definately everything we had hoped for! When we woke up and finally got to treat ourselves to the view, we were completely amazed! It is incredibly beautiful with lush green hills and the cows and horses. You can see the castle in the distance, and hear the ocean. Walk a couple steps out the ocean is right there! I lived being at the end of the road. Doolin is the best! We definately chose the right village to stay in. We lived O'Connors pub. The music was great and the food was wonderful! If you like seafood and are daring, try the seafood plate! It's huge! They had the best seafood chowder and the best lamb. Lisdoonvarna has a good Chinese restaurant! We used the market in Ennistimon. They make great sandwiches for picnics. The Cliffs of Moher are incredible and inspiring, the Burren could be explored forever, and the rock walls are such a piece of history! Unbelievable!!! Castle and church ruins are everywhere. We made a trip to Galway and shopped, ate outside at a cafe, and checked out the Hookers (boats). Lovely! We went to the beach in Fenore, the sandy beach, and watched the crazy suffers in their wetsuits as the went into the freezing cold water. Ireland takes you back in time. The weather...well we caught a few funny days, but always have a sweater and rain jacket available! The air was warm, but the wind from the Atlantic ocean has a mind of it's own! If you get the chance to rent a car and drive, Do it! But beware. The roads are narrow with no room for forgiveness. Driving on the left side was quite an experience, especially with their speed limits! It really was fun and we laughed a lot! We were so glad that we had the freedom to take off and explore! Thank you Maryann for a WONDERFUL holiday and experience!!!!! Best, Kellie and Eric
• 06/17/09
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  danny blaydes , orlando, fl
  • This cottage is wonderful! My daughter, granddaughter and I spent nine of the most glorious days there. It was well stocked, so charming, clean, peaceful-could not have been better. Maryann is so nice and helpful. I can't wait to return. The view from every direction is breathtaking. We felt comfortable letting the 5 year old in the yard to do 5 year old things-she loved all of the cows and horses surrounding the cottage. We loved walking the area around the cottage and never tired of the view. We would give Ballyreen Cottage 5 stars.
• 05/31/09
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  • Staying at Ballyreen was a magical experience for our family. My wife and I brought our 3 children to Ireland and the stay at Ballyreen was amazing! There is complete peace and serenity, with no house between us and the Atlantic Ocean. Having never been to Ireland, we loved the look of the Burren, and we chose the right location. We traveled to other parts of the country, but found ourselves loving the Doolin area more and not wanting to stray far. The Cliffs of Moher are very near and Lisdoovarna has a nice market and some nice restaurants. Although our vacation is over, I feel as though my thoughts remained behind at Ballyreen. Thank you Maryann - it was a wonderful and memorable experience.
• 05/12/09
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  Hannah , New York
  • Ballyreen Cottage was just wonderful - the location was perfect, and the facilities were just what we were looking for. We sat by the fire and made a wonderful curry on the stove and took a walk down to the wild ocean and just had a marvelous time. Thanks!
• 09/15/08
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  Peter Ball ,
  • Thanks Maryann,we ran out of time all too quickly. Ballyreen all we could have wanted, that bath!!!
• 07/23/08
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  Elizabeth Brown , Fife, Scotland
  • We had a fabulous time at Ballyreen, and the cottage really felt like home to us. We had a couple of cosy nights by the stove with the rain outside - even our 16 year old daughter was charmed by it all! I enjoyed "chatting" with the cows over the garden fence. We all felt that it was the best equipped holiday house we have ever stayed in, and the library of books was much appreciated. I also loved being able to pick some fresh herbs from the garden. We felt quite sorry for the people in the new-build holiday cottages around Doolin, which looked quite soul-less compared with Ballyreen. We would come back in a minute!
• 05/25/08
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  kathleen sperling , Boulder, Colorado USA
  • Staying at Ballyreen Cottage was like stepping back in Time to the days when my Irish ancestors still walked Ireland. The views from the hill overlooking the Burren and the Aran Islands were perfect. Doolin is a very sweet town. And all of the back roads from the cottage led to villages, castles, ruins, and magical places where the "little people" must still be in residence. Because the entire experience was simply enchanting.
• 11/15/07
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  Aaron and Leslie , Toronto, Canada
  • Staying at Ballyreen cottage does good things to the soul. It is a healing place that, with the surrounding environment of the burren, ocean, and vast open space, exudes relaxation and serenity. Our week here was the highlight of a 6 week trip through Ireland, Italy, and Portugal... Maryann, we cannot thank you enough.

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