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    Amazing Group Accommodation in beautiful surroundings - Sleeps 28+ in luxury

    Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland
    • Chateau / Country House
    • Bedrooms11
    • Sleeps31
    • Bathrooms11
    • Half Baths1
    • Minimum Stay2 - 7 nights

    Private Country House, 11 Bedrooms + Convertible beds, 11+ Baths

    Ballyvara House is a beautiful property located half a mile from the village of Doolin Co. Clare which is famed for traditional Irish music, lively pubs and a variety of restaurants. Opened in May 2004 as a 4-star guesthouse, Ballyvara House is now available to rent as a luxury self-catering property.

    Ballyvara House boasts a large sitting room with open fire and hand made stone bar area (created with stone from the original 100 year old cottage that originally stood on this site) , extensive lobby area with gas fire plus a well stocked library, games room with pool table, whilst outside there is a courtyard garden with BBQ, tennis court and a children’s play ground plus a small pond to the front of the house. There is also wireless internet access throughout. The commercial kitchen has 2 ovens with 4-ring gas stovetop over each, a salamander grill, a large water boiler, bains marie, microwave and toaster and large pour-over coffee maker, a multitude of refridgerators, a commercial ice machine and a deep chest freezer. The bright and airy dining room is just off the kitchen, equipped with a small, custom built buffet area and 8 tables which can be re-arranged to suit any group requirements. There are currently enough chairs/settings for 24, though more can be added. We've just added new elegant furniture in the large conservatory off the kitchen, which is now a private dining room seating 8

    Our 11 bedrooms, all en suite (private bathroom), consist of:

    *5 Double Rooms, each with a queen sized double bed. Four of these rooms have a bath/shower, with the remaining room having a large walk-in power shower (wheelchair accessible). Four are located on the ground floor, one upstairs.

    *1 Triple Room with a queen sized double bed plus single bed, bath/shower. Located upstairs.

    *1 Deluxe Triple Room with a queen sized double bed plus single bed, bath/shower and large balcony. Located upstairs.

    *1 Family Room with 1 queen sized double bed plus 2 single beds and single sofa bed, bath/shower plus front balcony. Located upstairs.

    *1 Family Room with 2 queen sized double beds, large corner jacuzzi bath/shower plus front balcony. Located upstairs.

    *2 Luxury Suites with king bed in each, jacuzzi bath, private lounge with sofa bed and additional TV.

    **NEW! Antique-style, very ornate furniture just added to enhance one of our Suites to make it the ultimate Bridal Suite for that very special couple.

    Linen and towels are provided and each bathroom is equipped with Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy bath product dispensers. Two bathrobes per bedroom are also provided. Every room has its own flat screen TV, hairdryer, alarm clock and iron/ironing board plus individual heat control.

    Ballyvara House is the ideal venue for a large family gathering, a Christmas or New Year's get together or as accommodation for a bridal party. Party or occasion catering can be arranged at an extra fee. Doolin is the ideal holiday location in North Clare close to the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and the world famous golf course at Lahinch.

    ********** Now available to accommodate civil wedding ceremonies!!! **********

    Have your ceremony and party all in the one location - ideal for an intimate wedding with close family and friends.

    Keywords: villa, lodge, countryside view, private, village setting, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Aran Islands, Co. Clare, Co. Galway, Irish Music, guesthouse, jacuzzi baths, tennis court, playground, games room

    Owner

    Becky Flanagan

    Member Since 2011
    Response rate:
    40%
    Response time:
    within a few days
    Speaks:
    english
    Calendar last updated:
    May 24, 2018
    About Becky Flanagan

    We are John & Rebecca Flanagan - Rebecca (American), met John in 1998 here in Ireland. Ballyvara House was John's home-house, originally a 100 year old thatched cottage, which he transformed into a small Bed & Breakfast in 1996. In 2004, we created Ballyvara House, the 11-bedroomed, 4-star, award winning guesthouse which we have now decided to rent to groups, and have already done so with much success. This property is very dear to us as it was once our only home (where our 1st of 3 daughters grew up), and has been a part of our family now for many years.

    Why Becky Flanagan chose Doolin

    As mentioned above, this was our only home and then our business. This area is a thriving tourist village famed for traditional Irish music. Doolin is a fabulous base for touring the surrounding counties of Galway, Limerick and Kerry, and Shannon airport is only 1 hour away.

    What makes this Chateau / Country House unique

    Ballyvara House is wonderfully located on 20+ acres of green Irish countryside with views of rolling fields and Doonagore Castle in the distance. Doolin village is only a half mile walk down the road and Doolin pier is 2 miles away where one can catch a ferry to the Aran Islands or a cruise to the view the majestic Cliffs of Moher. The white sand beaches of Lahinch and Fanore are within a 20 min. drive, as well as the famed Lahinch Golf Course. There is so much space within Ballyvara House that several families could stay and never feel crowded. Get the bar stocked and enjoy a drink in the lounge in front of a roaring fire or a welcoming glass of wine out on the patio in the courtyard garden. Children will always be entertained with the pool table, tennis and playground, as well as feeding our 2 donkeys and Shetland pony that roam the fields around the property.

    $1,149avg/night
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    Property # 386415

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