Stunning Irish Retreat Fanore, County Clare Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 71658

The bridge House

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Location: Fanore, County Clare, Ireland, Europe (On the Coast Road Between Doolin and Ballyvaughan)

Accommodations:  House Rental, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)

For anyone who has ever been to Ireland, you know how truly relaxing it can be. But for those of you have been to the West coast you have also experienced the true magic of this country. This house is in a remarkable location with the Aran Islands in front of you and the Burren behind. Virtually every window has a postcard view. And although the views are spectacular, the house has a warmth all its own. The moment you step in the front door, you will feel like you are home. Maybe that's why we have so many people come back year after year. Or maybe it's the truly wonderful friends we have in the area who make you feel more like family than a visitor.

Three of the rooms have king size beds with bathrooms en suite. The fourth room has two twin beds with a bathroom just outside the door. The living room has a gorgeous hand carved stone fireplace and two-story ceilings with skylights.

For those of you who wish to leave the house you will find abundant entertainment. There is a gorgeous sand beach just down the road. For the golfers in your group there is a world-class golf course just a few towns over in Lahinch. Also in Lahinch you will find some of the country's best surfing. (And, although Fanore is not yet reknowned for its surfing, there is a surf school every summer.) And for those of you music lovers, Doolin is just one town over and is renowned for its traditional Irish music in addition to many incredible restaurants. But for those who wish to explore Fanore, you will find amazing scenic walks and some of the best angling in the country.

The house is just up the road from O'Donohue's Pub and a small grocery shop. Both are within walking distance.

For more pictures of this house or the house next door, please visit the website listed below.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed (3)
  • Twin/Single Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio (2) : There are patios outside both the dining room and one of the downstairs bedrooms. They both have carved stone tables and are a great place to take in the gorgeous Irish countryside.
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Spelunking
  • Antiquing
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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May- September... $350/ night or $2,100/ week
October- April... $300/ night or $1,800/ week
* All visits require a 100 Euro cleaning fee.
* Rates include electricity, water, garbage and heating.
* Please contact for monthly rates.

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

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• 07/04/08
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  Thomas' , Zionsville, IN
  • Fantastic accomodation in a magical location! The area is simply spectacular, the people are warm and enjoying, and the home is charming and relaxing, with a view like no other. A must do for any visit to west Clare. Thankyou for the friendship and hospitality!
• 06/17/08
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  Linda Teets , Dallas, TX
  • I wanted to take the opportunity to send you my thanks for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy your Bridge House in Fanore last week. Everything was simply perfect and we were overwhelmed not just by the high quality and comfortable nature of the house but also by the hospitality of everyone we had the pleasure to meet throughout the week. Our hosts who greeted us and the people of Fanore were absolutely the best. Sometimes in the fast paced world we experience as USA residents, we lose sight of how kind, warm and welcoming folks can be. Fanore was a wonderful reminder. The area is so unspoiled and beautiful I can't imagine staying anywhere else when (not if) we visit again! Many thanks again!
• 08/08/07
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  • peaceful
• 08/03/07
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  jim and judy hirsch , Los Angeles, CA
  • There is an Irish belief that once you go to the Burren it enchants you and you can never leave. We certainly found that to be true. Even though we had to get back to our "regular" lives, we will always carry the Burren with us. It was the most magical place we have ever been. Besides the gorgeous sunsets, the stark beauty of the landscape, the fascination of the sea, and the amazingly friendly people, both the Stone house and the Bridge house were perfect. Their charm and comfort were everything we could have imagined. It felt like home. Every view from every window is a photograph. The gardens are full of wildflowers and both houses are stocked with great music, books, and enough great beds, towels, cooking utensils, and dishes to support an army! There are many day trips available from the area if one hasn't seen the west coast, golf courses within an easy drive, and lovely restaurants within 20 minutes. But why bother? Nothing was as good as Fanore. Every day was a new adventure, a new beauty, and a new view of the area and ourselves. We can't wait to go back!
• 06/16/07
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  Bill Downer , Carrollton, Georgia
  • The Bridge House and the local area were just as we had pictured them to be. The accommodations were perfectly suited to our family of 8, including 2 6-year olds. It was a great jumping-off location to visit such sites as the Aran Islands, the Burren, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel, Bunratty Castle, Dingle Peninsula and others. The house was very comfortable and we were so pleased with everything there. Bill and Marie Downer
• 08/28/06
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  Bill and Tish Husak , Los Angeles, CA
  • This was a truly amazing area for us to explore. We never ventured away from a triangle that was Galway at one point, Ennis at another and Lahinch as the third. One side of that triangle was the Atlantic, a view with which we awoke and went to sleep every night. Every trip was a day trip, whether it was playing golf, exploring the area or simply going to a livestock auction in Ennis. The people are warm and wonderful and in combination with the scenery and things to do, this trip became when of our most memorable adventures. If you have the opportunity to rent the bridge house and don't, you have made a tremendous mistake. It is an absolutely wonderful "home base" for your trip to Ireland.
• 08/08/06
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  The Lysaught Family , La Jolla, CA
  • We are happy to share our praise for the Bridge House and our fabulous vacation in County Clare! The thoughtfulness in the building and furnishing of this home is evident throughout and we feel very fortunate to have been able to enjoy it for eight days this summer. My husband and I delighted in the solitude of the setting and enjoyed several wonderful hikes in the burren directly behind the home and up the hill....to see horses, ancient stone walls & buildings, native vegetation and just a handful of homes was such a wonderful break from our overdeveloped coastal areas. We really felt like locals as your gracious and delightful neighbor, Anna, invited us in one evening for a traditional meal with the Stone House guests. Our four young adult sons found the walk to the beach and the surfing there quite a great experience and the walk to the pub, the market and the new Holywells (Italian) trattoria a just reward for the invigorating sea and hike! We all found the home very comfortable---we had many a Scrabble game after seeing some awesome sunsets---and can still hear your collection of Irish music running through our memories. The home is a great base for sightseeing in County Clare with several great golf courses just 1/2 hour away---needless to say we had a marvelous time!
• 07/11/06
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  glenn dubois , williamsburg virginia
  • More than these words can describe; just stunning. Great for a family Holiday. The house is country home perfect with a welcome attitude. Lots to do in the area--but something real special to come home to. Five stars! Glenn DuBois Virginia
• 03/21/06
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  Geri Lonergan , Canada
  • Thanks again for renting us your wonderful house. We all loved it - whoever designed and decorated it should take a bow - what a wonderful job. We all thought the house was gorgeous - the views unending and spectacular. The house had all of the conveniences North Americans love disguised as a simple Irish cottage. We were concerned about renting it in March but it was great. The weather was clear and bright most of the time -very little rain but cool (not cold though) so it was just a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! The village puts on a great St. Patrick's Day parade from the beach to the pub that is charming. The people are friendly, our kids loved the animals and climbing to the top of the hills. We hope to return soon.
• 01/25/06
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  louis natali , Phila Pa uSA
  • This is the most magical place with a view of the Atlantic and the burren.We spent a glorious and romantic weekend there, rode horses,ate lobster and listened to music in Doolin.We walked to the local pub and were greeted as old friends.We felt a part of the real Ireland.

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