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Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

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Wellpark in June
Original Georgian entrance to Wellpark front Wellpark garden
Wellpark entrance hall &  winding staircase
Red carpeted winding staircase
Sunroom  for tea in the in all weathers!

Overview of Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

County Galway, West of Ireland
  • Popular LocationOughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlengowla Mines3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLough Corrib3 min drive
  • AirportShannon (SNN)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Front garden Window - King bed

1 Double Bed

King bed (Front Garden window))

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

Wellpark is a splendid Georgian (1730), large country house of great character and comfort with Wi-Fi, 6 bedrooms, (sleeps12) for holiday rental in West of Ireland's most beautiful region, Connemara. A superb fishing area. Wellpark is situated in the picturesque village of Oughterard, by the river Owenriff, near Lake Corrib. Oughterard boasts an 18 Hole Golf Course nearby. It lies only 20mins. drive from fascinating Galway, with Theatres, Shopping, Singing Pubs & restaurants. In one acre of lush garden, lawns and orchard, it has its own, separate, specially designed BBQ Garden, a delightful large farmhouse kitchen with open fire, French windows opening onto a Conservatory/SunRoom, aromatic turf fires and winding staircase. A large country house, it lends itself to family gatherings. Built in a more leisurely age, it provides a tranquil haven to refresh body & soul among Ireland's most beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, candid beaches, fuchsia lined hedgerows and ancient castles. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) 5 min, Dublin Airport 2h 30 mins. Shannon Airport 1hr 45 mins..


Welcome to Wellpark and Ireland: The house offers traditional dining and drawing rooms - 6 bedrooms -3 king size beds,1 queen size and two twins) Huge kitchen with fireplace, table seating 12, utility room, 3 bathrooms (2 showers, 2 tubs) & Italian tiles. Incoming phone - Satellite TV, VCR & stereo and wi-fi internet access. A specially designed barbeque garden, hand made in local stone, with garden table and seating set under the shade of an apple tree & surrounded by fuchsia hedges. Wellpark faces the Owenriff River and is only 5 minutes from Lough Corrib. The region is an anglers paradise, famous for its brown trout, pike and salmon fishing. Boats and local ghillies (guides) may be booked (fish freezer provided).
The area has a wealth of beautiful beaches to discover and children ( and adults) can run free and get a real taste of unspoiled nature. Children are very welcome. There is plenty to see and do locally including singing pubs, the Aran Isles, farm parks for children, pony trekking nearby, even dolphin watching, Angling school, Golf courses, castles or a visit to Galway City to visit the theatre, go to the races, or discover the excellent shops with fine porcelain, crystal and hand knit sweaters. Irish Cuisine is wholesome and fresh - try the freshly caught Galway Bay prawns, wild lake salmon or wild blackberry and apple pie & fresh cream.Irsih cheesecake with Baileys cream is a dream..

2011 News
With the Dublin - Galway Motorway now completed, clients will be pleased to learn that the drive now only takes one hour 50mins (Plus the 20min from Galway to Oughterard and Wellpark!)

CHANGEOVER DAY SATURDAY - SHORT STAYS (3-6 days) AVAILABLE ONLY IN LOW SEASON(1st October-23rd April)
short stays €450 per night x 3 nights.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR weeks are High Season.

€60 final cleaning fee.

EXTRA cleaning available @ €50 for 4 hours (paid onsite.) ARRIVAL after 4pm -DEPARTURE by 10.30 a.m.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT of 10% on bookings made up to 6 months before Holiday dates. 10% DISCOUNT on RETURNING Client bookings. - 10% DISCOUNT on second consecutive week booked (this is not applicable together with Early Booking discounts) .
WEEKLY SUPPLY of bed linen and towels included in rental. --EXTRA bed linen change available @ €100 (for 12 persons)

20% discount on 'Last Minute' bookings, taken within 14 days of the booking period.

You may also find videos of the house, rooms & gardens on Instagram #wellpark Houseireland
2022 Extracts From Wellpark Visitors Book2022;Hats off to Ireland"
2 Families from California & Michigan U.S.A."This wonderful house was perfect for a base to allow us to explore County Galway and the surrounding area..August 2022,
2 Families from SeattleYour beautiful home was perfect forr our family.
11 of us spenta fantastic sunny week here! Hiking to Mamean and up to the top ofBinn Chanaigh, Golfing at Connemara links, fishing at Ballynahinch, and enjoying or pints @ Powers the localThatch Pub. As amazing as those experiences were,they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce aunts, uncles, and cousins from Recess. We ll never forget this trip! Thankyou!
August " 2 Families,B and R
We had an amazing time Here. The house was fabulous and we loved the community.! We hope to come again soon,
Thank you!
(& a little drawing of a Heart!)


" Families K and K
"WE ENJOYED the CRAIC!!! To the fullest!
Family of Twelve have really enjoyed it! Small children can run around without banging into things!The village is beautiful! Hope to come back again!

C and S families U.S.A. Seattle U.K. and Panama
Your beautiful home was perfect for our familY.
11 of us spenta fantastic suny week here! Hiking to Mameanand up to the top of BinnChaonaigh, Golfing@ Connemara Links, fishing at Ballynahinch,and enjoying our pinta at Powers Pub. As Amazing as those experiences were, they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce Aunts, uncles and cousins from Recess. We,ll never forget this trip! Thank you!

C.K, T, R,K. New York U.S.
Excellent time here in..Oughterard visiting family and having fun! Beautiful day for Croagh PatricK and shopping!! We loved our stay! Your house is beautiful and so charming. Many wonderful memories made here this week
We will certainly be back! (& little drawing of a Shamrock!)





Thank you for your hospitality!

Property manager

Geraldine Hynes

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking more pleasant for all..outside!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Oughterard

Located in Oughterard, this vacation home is in a rural area. Glengowla Mines and Quiet Man Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brigit's Garden and Cong Mini Golf Club. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area - 2 min drive
  • Glengowla Mines - 3 min drive
  • Lough Corrib - 3 min drive
  • Oughterard Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Quiet Man Bridge - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • My Little Flower - 9 min walk
  • Conneely's Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Connemara Greenway Café - 9 min walk
  • Camp Street Cafe & Parking - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara located?

This family-friendly Oughterard vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area, Lough Corrib, and Glengowla Mines. Oughterard Golf Club and Aughnanure Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

BriannaRae H.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible, Stay Away
While the house had character, it was a disaster. The day we arrive there was no electricity to the house- no power, no water, no heat. The house manager, Mary, got an emergency electrician to come out. This restored only partial power to the house. Despite NUMEROUS attempts to contact Mary, Gerladine (the owner) and hours on the phone with VRBO customer support, the issues were never resolved. 1. The House: We never had working kitchen appliances, working laundry services, only 1 working bathroom and shower with warm water for 12 people, outlets that only worked on the first level in 2 of the 5 rooms and thus inability to charge electronics sufficiently, inadequate heat as there were space heaters in the bedrooms, but they didn't work as the outlets didn't work. No working kitchen appliances nor laundry. The electrician said the lines from the county to the house were in bad repair and were actually sparking against the house and may cause a house fire. 2. The host- The house manager, Mary, was never able to contact the host. VRBO was never able to contact the host. We were never able to contact the host. So that avenue for assistance was a dud. 3. VRBO- After spending numerous hours on the phone they finally escalated the case to rehoming. The rehoming team never contacted us, and we were never able to get new placement. Their customer service was horrendous and made us feel unsupported. We're seeking a refund at this time. Don't stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Absolutely beautiful property perfect for large groups. Close enough to Galway and other destinations with the charm of the local village. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marty M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week at Wellpark
Perfect location and size for our 10 adult group. We prepared an evening meal twice in Kitchen and grill area. Plenty of kitchen utilities and place settings. Visited Conermara National Park,Kylemore Abby played golf 2 days shoped in Oughterard and visited pubs all great fun. Roundstone was a great find. Bedding could be fresher
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming town with friendly residents
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Plenty of room in the house! It was an easy walk into town which we really took advantage of to catch bus to Galway or for dinner or AM coffees. Great food and pub life here. Highly recommend (would have loved to stay longer) Many thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
The home was large and accomodating and the grounds are beautiful. We had a little hiccup checking in and the host could not have been nicer in trying to rectify the situation. It's a very quick walk to town with plenty of restaurants, pubs, grocery etc. All in all a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Geraldine Hynes

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The property has been in the family since 1730!! & Passed down through generations.
We have a large family, so Wellpark is very family friendly and consequently very well equipped to cater for large groups.
We all look forward to our annual get together to enjoy the comfort of Wellpark and our various Favourite Trips, the superb countryside, and include delightful Irish Pubs and delicious fresh food in our favourite Restaurants. We are happy to share this information with all our guests. Welcome to Wellpark and Ireland.

Why they chose this property

Wellpark is unique.
Built in another age it is oth elegant and comfortable. It will cater for 12 guests comfortably. The dining room can be used for table games or for your wi-fi connection. The sitting room has digital TV with plenty of popular channels and will accommodate more guests. The sun room is a favourite for tea in the garden. There is a place for everyone and the garden is spectacular.

What makes this property unique

Wellpark lies in an acre of mature, well kept gardens with a separate fuchsia hedged garden for barbecues.
The large barbecue is hand built in local stone and there is table and seating for all. Try the locally produced lamb chops from Finnerty's, the butcher and their super sausages. Finish off with apple pie & irish Cream, made with apples from the garden!

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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