Doolin Vacation house accomodation with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 8 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

GORSE COTTAGE is set on a gentle hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Aran Islands, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and distant Conemara mountain ranges. Close to the famous villages of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna in County Clare. It is situated in a peaceful coastal location in the heart of a farming community,and provides relaxed and tranquil base from which to discover the beautiful west coast of Ireland.

The cottage has five bedrooms, two reception rooms, a large kitchen/dining area, two bathrooms and a utility room. It is traditional at heart, but is also designed with simple contemporary comfort in mind.

In addition to the stunning views and mesmerising sunsets, there are some breath-taking walks right on the doorstep of the cottage, where one can walk for hours without meeting another soul.....down local farm tracks, through the 'fairy fields', and along natural coastal pavements.

Further details

Sorry - Parties or groups under the ages of 25 are not accepted.

Proprietors of "Gorse Cottage" are not liable for any damages, loss of valuables or personal injury.

The house has very good wheelchair access and bathroom equipment for disabled use. Please inform owner when booking if you'd like the disabled equipment to be left out.

Good quality bicycles can be rented from Doolin Village

Further details indoors

This is a contemporary home with an eye for traditional Irish style. With it's traditional cottage windows and white-washed finish it sits beautifully into the surrounding landscape .

The kitchen is large and traditional, but with a contemporary feel. It features solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a huge range-style cooker with gas hob, and a beautiful stone floor which runs through the hallways. Perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with some good Irish cook-books (provided). The kitchen also has west facing French Windows which open out onto the enclosed garden, limestone patio and picnic bench, with beautiful views of open countryside, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.

There is a living room adjoining the kitchen and another separate family room. Both of the living rooms contain an Irish Waterford/Stanley solid-fuel burner and floors of solid local wood (Larch). They both provide panoramic views of tranquil burren countryside and the Atlantic sea.

Further details outdoors

For much of the year two beautiful ponies are resident in the meadow just in font of the house, and the mixture of tree and gorse coverage to the west and north provide a wonderful sheltered habitat for an amazing variety of birds (including a couple of pheasant). Hares can usually be spotted in Spring and even the occasional Pine Marten.


There is a small enclosed garden and play area to the back and west side of the house. This area contains two picnic benches around the grounds, plus a lovely table and chairs for alfresco dining on the glass sheltered patio. This smaller garden is also bordered with traditional limestone walls and shrubbery for extra protection, and has stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher to the South West and the the Aran Islands and Galway Bay to the North West.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed Sofa beds
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Sea view
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Ted (ones father) lives just up the hill in the next house from ours. He keeps the keys and in is a great font of knowledge about the areas. He is very happy to help-out with any queries. We also have a house manager (Sandra) who runs the local B&B just half a mile from the house and is very happy to come help with any problems or queries. Alternatively our guests can call us if there are any problems. It's very important to us that our guests have a comfortable stay and we're very keen to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly so don't hesitate to call either Ted, Sandra or us if you need any assistance.
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Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
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Damage deposit: ($163.27) €150.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

At least one person in party needs to be over 27 years of age.

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About the owner

Tim/cindy M.
Average reply time:
2 hours 34 minutes

Calendar last updated:
11 Mar 2024

Years listed:
17

Languages spoken: English
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David B

Great cottage
Dec 2023

Lovely accommodation and fantastic communication from the host. My family and I had a fantastic holiday.

3 Jan 2024

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BajanGirl68
Houston, Texas

Highly recommend Gorse Cottage and West Clare!
Sep 2023

I was lucky enough to spend a month at Gorse Cottage from mid-September to mid-October. The cottage is pretty, spacious, and very comfortable with incredible views of the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Isl… More 

20 Oct 2023

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Response from the owner
Thank you for this lovely review of the house, and for taking the time to list the highlights of the area. I'm sure it's really helpful for others considering the area to see the large array of things to do and see. I'm really pleased that you got to do so much during your stay. It was an absolute pleasure having you and your lovely family, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again. Cindy and Tim.

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Mary E

Lovely relaxing stay at Gorse Cottage
Jun 2023

Our family of 7 adults and a toddler stayed for a week. The cottage was lovely. It’s very roomy. All the bedrooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. 1 towel per person is left ( might want … More 

1 Jul 2023

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Response from the owner
Thanks very much for your review. We're really glad that you enjoyed the house so much. Yes it is a really comfortable house, with plenty of relaxing space for family groups. Sorry to hear you found the WiFi reception to be a bit patchy. We carried out some speed tests as we haven't had that feedback before. Following the tests we have moved the WiFi unto to the upstairs landing area, which has improved speeds significantly to 5.33 Mbps (Download) and 7.39 Mbps (Upload). We are also on a wait list to upgrade to Satellite Broadband in early part of 2024 (which will be even faster and more reliable). Thanks.

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EilishMac
Derry, United Kingdom

Worth every penny
Sep 2022

Stayed here during a family road trip of Ireland. 5 adults & 2 kids under 12. Everything was available, from clean linen to all kitchen amenities. The views from here are just breathtaking and my … More 

26 Sep 2022

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much for that beautiful sentiment. I'm particularly glad that Grandma approved! That's really nice to hear. Hope you can all visit again some day.

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MetsNYC
New York City, New York

Outstanding views and most comfortable accommodations
May 2022

There were 3 of us so we each had our own rooms with comfortable standard size beds. 2 comfortable sitting rooms and a good size kitchen with dining table and chairs made for a cozy atmosphere. To vie… More 

8 Jun 2022

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Response from the owner
We're so glad you enjoyed your trip, and that you found the house comfortable. Your feedback gives us great inspiration ourselves to keep things nice for our guests, who we know sometimes travel a long way and make a big commitment to see Ireland. Thank you.

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