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Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24

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A large, multi-story house with a well-lit entrance and a driveway leading to the front door.
A dining table set for a formal meal with multiple wine glasses and a centerpiece of flowers.
A rooftop patio with a white sink, outdoor seating, and a view of the sky and trees.
A room with a fireplace, two sofas, a wooden chest, and wall sconces.
A sauna with a wooden wall and a sign, a water feature, and a pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Clifden Castle

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 - Ground Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 11

2 Single Beds

Room 1 / Master bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 6 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 10

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 11

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 12

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Connemara National Park and Derryclare Nature Reserve, while Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Station House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Connemara National Park - 23 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Hiker Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪MC McGraths - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Historic House I heated pool + sauna - sleeps 24 located?

This family-friendly Clifden holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Connemara Heritage & History Centre and Alcock and Brown Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 15 (74 years - 5 years old!) had a wonderful stay at Shane's beautiful home! We loved being so close to town with close proximity to both Killarney and Dingle. We ate twice at Guy's Bar which is also owned by Shane and the food was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a large family stay

We thoroughly enjoyed Sunnybank house. There's plenty of room to be alone or with company. All the bedrooms are ensuite, so there were no problems getting everyone out of the house for early tours or other activities. The house was clean and tidy and has a very pleasant ambiance. Kitchen was well equipped and the sauna was very popular with the older grandchildren. Great place to spend a week in Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in an excellent location

Our family of 16, ages 76-4, enjoyed a wonderful week at Sunnybank house. We loved having enough room (and bathrooms!) for all I’ve rented a lot of vacation houses over the years and never been in one as well equipped! Everything you could possibly need for cooking was there It’s also walking distance (really) to several good restaurants. Clifden is the perfect location to explore Connemara and Mayo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irish West Coast Getaway

Sunnybank House is exactly as described. Highlights for our group of 18 family and relatives include: evening gatherings around the two peat-burining fireplaces with a variety of Irish Whiskeys; a very short walk to the pubs and restaraunts in Clifden, having a chef cook a delicious dinner in our own kitchen for all of us to enjoy, sightseeing all around Connemara; golf at the Connemara Links course just 15 minutes away; and wonderful pub visits out in the country...especially Paddy Coynes pub in Tully Cross. Overall a great place to stay in a great part of Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2023
Many thanks for your kind words, we look forward to welcoming you back to Clifden sometime in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, good stay so close to amazing

Property is ideal for large groups and in a perfect location. There were a number of small issues that made the stay just a touch less than perfect. There are 11 bathrooms but several are not totally functional - no problem for us since we weren't using all the bedrooms but would be a problem with a full house - different issues in one toilet takes over an hour to refill, in a couple the shower pressure was off etc. Check-in is 4 and check-out is 10. Both on the extremes. Communication beforehand was perfunctory at best - referred to a brochure rather than given any personal recommendations or suggestions for the town or the area. Unexpected (I may have missed this in the property description) charges for utilities at the end of the stay. Unusual booking arrangement - all paid upfront and no refunds (but I knew and accepted this) All in all, I would still recommend this house but it has its quirks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunnybank House

Loved the house- plenty of room for 18 of us. Great location- short walk to town center The owner,Shane O’Grady was always attentive to any issues- we had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience!

Our family of 23 stayed at the Sunnybank House for the week and wish it was longer. The description in the listing cannot compare to the beauty of this home! Shane is a fabulous person who was always available at a moments notice! We can only cherish every day we spent in Clifden - from the beauty and convenience of the house and grounds to the wonderful people in the town of Clifden. We had the best food and the most talented people playing music every night in whatever restaurant we went to. Everyone and everything was perfect! I know our grandchildren are looking forward to returning to catch up with the wonderful friends they made in the short week we spent. We had dinner catered by Gillian on Monday night for our granddaughters 21 birthday - it too was perfect from set up to clean up! What a delightful woman! She even made a birthday cake to celebrate the occasion! My husband and I have traveled to Ireland on four occasions and we have to say this trip will forever be the most cherished.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Fantastic Home and Hosts

We were so thrilled with how beautiful this house was and so convenient for our large group. Each bedroom had an ensuite bathroom which was so nice for all of us. We just felt so comfortable. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, the pool was warm, and even though the O'Grady's had just welcomed their first child into the world the day before we arrived Sean made it a point to get over at least twice during our visit to make sure everything was going well. The village is a quaint town with very friendly residents. Lots of pubs with live Irish folk music, cafes, bakeries, butchers, and other stores, activities, and points of interest very close by. We rented a car in Dublin and drove to Clifden, which was nerve-wracking as driving in Ireland can sometimes be a challenge. We discovered you can get tickets on Citilink bus from Clifden to Dublin for $20 Euro which is quite cheap. All in all, I would recommend Sunnybank House to anyone with a large group as we all enjoyed our stay. I would also recommend staying in Clifden as opposed to Dublin which was a little too big and too fast-paced for all of us that were looking for some Irish history and culture. Thanks to Sean and Rachael for making Sunnybank House such a lovely home away from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

What a fab place to stay. Shane had the fire lit and a lovely welcome pack of treats when we arrived. The house feels like home even though its huge. Our families had plenty of space to stretch out. The children loved paying hide and seek and the grown ups loved just relaxing. The house is very clean with all modern conveniences including an ice maker. We had our wedding week long celebration here and it exceeded our expectations. Gillian catered for us and everyone raved about the food. I loved the special effort she made for my fussy vegetarian needs. I'm told the lamb was amazing. We highly recommend this beautiful house in a very special location as a wonderful backdrop for lifelong happy memories.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We love Sunnybank House

20 of my best friends and family members from all over the US, Ireland and the UK convened in Clifden at Sunnybank House and Lodge to celebrate my birthday and that of my duaghter's father in law. Having been to Ireland before we thought we knew what to expect but Sunnybank exceeded all of our expectations. From booking imquiries right up to checking out Shane O'Grady, who we dubbed "The hardest working man in Galway" was as efficient and helpful as anyone could hope for. The property itself is just about perfect for a crew like ours. Each bedroom was lovely and comfortable. The kitchen, what a kitchen ! Feeding the lot of us was a breeze, Shane recommended a boat captain who took us out to the sea where we caught more than enough fish to feed us all a couple of times over. Directly from the sea through the kitchen and into the dining room and voila a meal that will be remembered for a long time. But the Fiesta mas grande was when Gillian came in and took over the kitchen to cook up delicious Irish feast for us. A short stroll of a couple of blocks and you're into town for shopping or just hanging around beautiful Clifden . Getting to Kylemore Abbey, Galway town and the Aran Islands is easy from there. Somehow Shane was able to order up a week of sunshine for us so we could swim in the pool every day. I have polled my constituency about our stay for this review and the results are unanimous. We love this place!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Seaside Cottage

Stayed in the 4 bedroomed seaside cottage over the May bank holiday weekend. We booked this as a surprise for my mother-in-laws 60th birthday. Absolutely fabulous. Would highly recommend this for a family holiday or for 4 couples heading away for a rural break. Clifden is about 5 mins down the road in a car, and cheap as chips in a taxi if you fancy a few pints in the town. Cottage is well kitted out, nicely finished, wifi, sky tv, etc. etc.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

In a word Stunning

We booked Sunny bank house for our wedding at the start of May 2011. On arrival in the house we were blown away. Believe me when I say that the pictures of this house do not do it justice. We had 15 People staying in the house and it really felt like a home not just a rental. As a wedding venue we could not have asked for more. As a holiday home it is exquisite. On arrival Shane had the fires lit and some goodies for us to nibble. I would recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a truly amazing space and memories that will not soon be forgotten. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Seaside Cottage, Ireland

The Seaside Cottage was great for our family visit. Just 10 minutes from downtown Clifden, the renovated house included all the amenities needed for our stay. A great kitchen, open living room, and WiFi are included. Shane and Rachael were terrific hosts and answered all of our questions. Close to the ferry in Cleggan, the house has a nice view of the Bay. We would not hesitate to recommend this house to others and we look forward to returning soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Rental

When I found Sunnybank House online, I thought it was too good to be true. The photos and information on the website were informative and very accurate. Even after copious emails back and forth to the owners, they were constantly helpful and gracious. After the weary drive to the house, nothing could have prepared me- fires were lighting, lamps were glowing and survival necessities were in the kitchen, perfection! My previous experiences of renting a house for the weekend would be arriving to a freezing house and an empty sad looking fridge. Shane happily welcomed all 22 of us to our new home and left us to it. Bedrooms were pristine, all ensuite, and towels and sheets were in abundance. We availed of the catering service one evening. Gillian was a pleasure, cooking up the most delicious meal and leaving the left-overs for our midnight snack! I have not stopped raving about this house for a large group week away, it was the perfect rental. We also went to Killary Adventure Centre for an afternoon of activities which was only a 30 minute drive away. I will definately be back to Sunnybank House, it is in a beautiful part of the country, and located right in Clifden.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Re-union with college friends

Every year my wife and I join a re-union with my old university friends and their wives. This year it was our turn to host the event. We are now in our 60's and have a wide variety of interests, but particularly like to eat and drink well. We chose Clifden because of the amenities and Sunnybank House because it seemed to offer style and comfort for a large party - in our case 11 couples. We were not disappointed in any way by either location or accommodation. Sunnybank House was very centrally located for the town , was very well appointed with lots of attention to detail and proved both spacious and comfortable. We were able to dine in the house- which we did most nights - and the cooking facilities were excellent. There was also good waste disposal facilities which we needed particularly for the large quantity of empty wine bottles! The weather was good so our group may good use of the swimming pool - which was heated to a nice temperature for us old fogies -and the tennis court. There was also a sauna available, but we did not make much use of that. The computer facilities too were very useful for those who wanted to stay in touch with home or find things to do – although there was a good deal of information available in leaflets in the house. The surrounding area was also fantastic. We enjoyed the golfing at Ballyconneely, walking and visiting the local centres of interest (such as Kylemore, Connemara National Park, Killary) and my grand-daughter really loved riding at Ballyconneely. We were blessed with very good weather and this certainly enhanced our stay and particularly our appreciation of the beauty of the beaches and mountains. The highlight for many was the day trip we took to Inishbofin. But there was plenty to do if the weather had not been so kind and the membership of the local leisure centre would have been used more if necessary. Some of our keep-fit fanatic friends certainly found the gym very good. We also ate and drank in the town and found the local pubs and restaurants to be of high quality - and the traditional music provided was first rate. All in all, everyone had a great time and our visitors – all from overseas, and some in the tourist business – were very impressed with the west of Ireland, Clifden and Sunnybank House in particular. The cost for such a large party worked out to be very inexpensive, certainly much less than a hotel and in our opinion more suitable as we had plenty of space and freedom.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best birthday ever!

This house was the perfect location to spend my birthday with family and friends! We had 23 people off and on over 2 weeks and the house never felt crowded. The bedrooms were spacious and well-equipped. The kitchen was great as was the rest of the house. It was elegant but not stuffy. We cooked several meals in but if we didn't want to, it was a 2 minute walk to the cutest town to wonderful restaurtants and pubs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can find good music in the town every night. Very friendly town and a most gracious and accommodating host in Shane O'Grady. Everything was taken care of and if any problems arose they were handled immediately. He really went the extra mile! For the birthday evening, we had Gillian cook a fabulous dinner and dessert and then two local artists from the town came up and played for us. Shane helped arrange it all. It was absolutely the highlight of the trip. This is also a wonderful location to be able to make lots of day trips to beautiful sights; the abbey, the ocean the quaint little towns. We cycled, climbed mountains etc. Can't wait to go back!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Summer Wedding break with family and friends

We got married in Clifden at the end of August this year, and having stayed in Seaside Cottage, one of Shane and Rachel's other properties, earlier in the year, we decided to rent each of the houses at Sunnybank for friends and family. We all arrived on Saturday afternoon after a long trip to find Shane there to welcome us. He knew all about the wedding and from our arrival couldn't do enough to assist. The house was spotless, huge, beautiful - plus the fire was on and he'd left us some lovely things to eat and drink (wine, fruit, smoked salmon etc) in the kitchen. Everyone that stayed couldn't get over the decor in the houses, each is absolutely dead on. There are all the modern amenities in the houses. There's lots of space outside, the garden is lovely and really well maintained...it was great having the heated pool sauna and tennis courts for all the children - plus Sunnybank is a 2 minute walk down the hill to the centre of town. Guy's Bar is the nicest bar with the best food, EJ Kings is great to sit outside on a nice day too. Our favourite beach in the area was alongside Connemara Golf Course, about 15 mins drive. Apparently the course if great too but the beach was beautiful - white sand, dead calm crystal clear water, rocks and horse riding down the road, we went swimming. The day of our wedding we actually just had everybody back to the big house for a bite to eat (tShane put us in touch with the cook Gillian, she is highly recommended we're all still talking about her dishes!) and speeches in the living room. It was really perfect for us. The whole weekend was perfect for us really - the pictures on the website are great for showing the size and decor of the houses so check them out. Obviously the houses wouldn't be classed as budget accomodation but for the location, quality, size, and 'customer service' (you don't feel like a 'customer' really) you receive I think the houses are bang on price-wise - really worth the money, plus I think I saw some discount vouchers for Guy's Bar in one of the houses so ask about that...Clifden itself is great craic with really friendly tourists, good mix of bars, close to beaches and places like Kylemore Abbey - and Connemara is the most beautiful scenic part of Ireland in my view, the lakes, the colours and scope of the landscape are pretty breathtaking, you get a great view of this when driving from Galway to the town. We're already planning on returning for my Dad's 70th next year. Honestly - faultless!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Could not have stayed anywhere better!

This Cottage is absolutely fantastic. It is set in the most idylic situation. Close enough to Clifden town with all that it has to offer but far enough away to enjoy the stunning scenery, total peace and tranquility with the most fantastic views. You can walk straight down to the shore, which we did every evening. It provided us with the ideal base to explore this beautiful area. The Cottage really is in a great location. It has the perfect mix of old character features, exposed stone walls, open fireplaces etc with all the comforts of modern day living. It is warm, welcoming with ample hot water for all 9 of us to have relaxing showers every morning, the water pressure was great! Contemporary lighting, comfortable bedrooms and everything you could ever think to need could be found in the brilliant kitchen which is certainly the social heart of the home. It was the favourite room for everyone in our party aged 9 - 60 years! We spent many late evenings around the table. The Cottage was immaculately clean and superbly furnished. The attention to detail to get that traditional look with the modern touches have resulted in an amazing place in which it was a privilege to stay. The owners Shane and Rachael have the balance perfectly right. They provided us with lots of help and advice to plan our trip. Were on hand to greet us and make us feel welcome upon arrival at the cottage but quickly left us alone to enjoy it. It was comforting to know that they were on the end of the phone if we needed them. The welcome pack that was left for us in the Cottage was the best we have ever had and totally unexpected. You may hope for some milk perhaps but wine, chocolate,salmon and a full fruit bowl were just some of things in ours. A lovely touch that was much appreciated. We found the Wireless Broadband an additional bonus, again something that you would not expect normally. It was a novelty too to have the water to the Cottage sourced from a stream which runs through the garden. It is treated! perfectly safe to drink and we all (ladies among us!) noticed how much softer our skin was and how shiny our hair was too. Another benefit you would not expect! I could go on and on but in summary, don't hesitate to visit. I honestly do not think you could find anywhere better to stay. We will be back. Thank you for an incredible time.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Many thanks for a wonderful welcome

Many thanks for a wonderful welcome. It's a fantastic cottage, we loved all the little touches, especially the Le Creuset Pot, the turf fire and the connemara ponies.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
Archival

8/10 Good

Family vacation

We spent one week in June there. This was one family with 2 kids and one family with one kid. The house is great. We loved the welcome with fresh baked bread, fruits, chocolate and some beverages. The property was very clean. We missed some space for clothes and some comfortable furniture to sit outside, because it was great wheather, when we were up there. But we enjoyed spending our time there. It is close to Clifden, so you can go out for dinner or you can buy everything you need there. We would love to come back one day.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Many thanks from Shane and Paula at Connemara Rentals
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