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Ballyvaughan, Ireland

Our holiday house in Ballyvaughan

Our holiday house in Ballyvaughan

Evening

Evening

Busy crows, springtime

Busy crows, springtime

The den

The den

The den

The den

Summer daisies, front garden

Summer daisies, front garden

Visitor to the garden

Visitor to the garden

Almost dark, August evening

Almost dark, August evening

View from Hall Window

View from Hall Window

Living room, January afternoon

Living room, January afternoon

Bedroom

Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchen

Bedroom

Bedroom

One of the bathrooms

One of the bathrooms

View from living room window

View from living room window

Front garden

Front garden

July sunset

July sunset

Evening at Ballyvaughan pier

Evening at Ballyvaughan pier

Visitors at Ballyvaughan pier!

Visitors at Ballyvaughan pier!

The Burren from behind our house

The Burren from behind our house

"Outside the pub" at Ballyvaughan pier

"Outside the pub" at Ballyvaughan pier

Burren wall

Burren wall

Neighbours on the lane to the beach

Neighbours on the lane to the beach

Other neighbours almost next door

Other neighbours almost next door

Sport on Fanore beach

Sport on Fanore beach

Birds of Prey, Ailwee Cave

Birds of Prey, Ailwee Cave

Ailwee Cave Experience

Ailwee Cave Experience

Poulnabrone Dolmen

Poulnabrone Dolmen

Part of Kilmacduagh monastic settlement

Part of Kilmacduagh monastic settlement

Martello Tower, Finnavara

Martello Tower, Finnavara

Burren limestone landscape

Burren limestone landscape

Spring gentians

Spring gentians

Burren limestone landscape

Burren limestone landscape

Evening at Bishops Quarter beach

Evening at Bishops Quarter beach

Local Burren lamb

Local Burren lamb

Enjoying the water at Fanore

Enjoying the water at Fanore

Burren orchid

Burren orchid

Bishops Quarter beach in March

Bishops Quarter beach in March

Bishops Quarter beach, evening view

Bishops Quarter beach, evening view

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Light-filled detached house and garden near beach with Atlantic views in the Burren region of County Clare, west of Ireland

Our holiday home, 500m from Bishops Quarter beach, Ballyvaughan,Co.Clare, is a detached, fully equipped, contemporary, three-bedroom, three- bathroom property to accommodate six guests. Each room provides spectacular views of the Atlantic ocean and the world-renowned Burren region. There is a spacious, open plan living/dining room with a traditional turf fireplace, and a fully fitted kitchen attached. There is also an additional sitting room/den with television. On-site facilities include an extensive garden area with BBQ and ample parking, as well as body boards for the beach! We are situated directly on the Wild Atlantic way, voted one of the 10 best road trips in the world by Condé Nast Traveller (www.wildatlanticway.com).
Ballyvaughan (1.2Kms) is one of the most vibrant villages in the Burren (https://discoverballyvaughan.com) with its supermarket and gift shop, coffee shops, hotel and restaurants. It is also a starting point on the the famous Burren Way (35 Kms of Green Road walking trail).

Enjoy a leisurely coffee/brunch in the village before you sample some of the wonderful experiences the area has to offer - pristine beaches, water sports of all kinds, nature walks, foraging expeditions, cave visits, horse-riding, birds of prey exhibitions, archaeological wonders, pet farms and many more. Visit the Cliffs of Moher - go early to avoid the crowds! (www.cliffsofmoher.ie) or take the Doolin ferry to spend the day on the Aran Islands. Enjoy dinner in one of the local restaurants - all tastes catered for, including Italian, but especially local produce including seafood and fresh farm produce.
We are 35 minutes from the motorway (M18), so are ideally located for you to explore this part of Ireland. Galway city is less than 1 hour away, Limerick city just over 1 hour, Connemara just over 2 hours and Cork 2.5 hours. We are 70Kms from Shannon Airport (70-80 minutes by car), 190 Kms from Cork Airport (2.5 hrs) and 237 Kms from Dublin Airport (2.75 hrs).
A car is recommended for full exploration of this lovely part of County Clare. We can do a car swap (manual drive).

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Our Family

  • 4 Adults
  • 0 Children
  • 2 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Organisational change consultant
  • Retired civil servant
  • Retired academics

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Environment: By the sea
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Sleeping Capacity: 6
  • Living Area: 1450 m2
  • Total Area: 1450 m2

In my house

  • Pets - Allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • France
  • Australia

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • Gaelic

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Shannon - 70 kms

Ballyvaughan is a vibrant seaside village located in the heart of the Burren, overlooking Galway Bay. It was recently voted No. 1 Irish holiday destination by Irish holidaymakers because of the variety of things to do, places to see, and experiences to enjoy. At the Saturday Farmers' Market, you can buy fresh local produce - from honey to Burren lamb and most things in between, have a coffee and cake, chat with the locals and enjoy the occasional Irish music session there. Try the legendary chowder for lunch at Monks Pub and Restaurant on the pier (www.monks.ie), or the homemade pasta at l'Arco in the main street (www.burrenrestaurant.ie). Shop for local vegetables supplied daily, as well as free-range eggs and other delicacies, at Annie’s Honesty Box near New Quay (15 minutes away). See “bean to bar” chocolate making at Hazel Mountain on the way (www.hazelmountainchocolate.com). Stock up on fresh shellfish from Martina’s nearby, or drop in to Linnane's Lobster Bar, recently featured in "John Torode's Ireland", for locally sourced lobster and other treats (www.linnanesbar.com).

If fine dining’s your style, Michelin-starred Gregan’s Castle Hotel (www.gregans.ie) and the Wild Honey Inn (www.wildhoneyinn.com) are less than 30 minutes away.

Ballyvaughan is directly located on the Wild Atlantic Way, a world-famous coastal route that includes the renowned Cliffs of Moher (http://www.wildatlanticway.com). Our house is 25 kms from Doolin, famous for its traditional Irish music, where you can also take the ferry to the Aran Islands, three of the most unspoiled islands in the Atlantic. Other interesting places to visit, less than an hour away, include the market town of Ennis, with its myriad lanes and local shops, or Ennistymon, with its renowned Cascade Falls and river walk,and Kilfenora with its collection of High Crosses dating back to the 12th century. Nearby Gort and Coole Park have long connections with the poet WB Yeats and other artists and writers associated with the Celtic Revival in the early 20th century.

For centuries, the Burren Region has been a centre for Celtic artists, poets and artisans. From traditional music to limestone caves to ocean kayaking, from golfing and fishing to prehistoric monuments and hill-trekking, Ireland's Burren Region has something for everyone. This plateau of North-West Clare is part of the UNESCO Burren Geosite, internationally famous for its beautiful limestone landscapes and the remarkable flora of the region as well as its rich archaeological heritage (www.burrengeopark.ie). Farmers in the Burren have been employing sustainable farming methods for centuries. The area also hosts 70 wedge-tombs, the most famous of them being Poulnabrone, ring forts, caves and castles.

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Occupation

  • Organisational change consultant
  • Retired civil servant
  • Retired academics

Children

  • We do not have children.

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

About Our Family

We are a middle-aged couple with a grown-up family who are living in different parts of the world. We live in Dublin for most of the year. We enjoy traveling generally, and visiting our family members. We often travel with our brothers and sisters and their partners. We're pretty active and enjoy getting to know places by exploring them on foot, stopping for a coffee or a glass of wine in the local bar/cafe, and getting to talk to local people. While we appreciate the sophistication and facilities that cities have to offer, we also love the relaxation and slower pace of rural locations. We've always lived near the sea, and like to be near it when on holiday, too. We're interested in music, literature, art, walking, swimming, exploring new places and getting to know the people living in them. We speak a little French and Spanish, and would love to speak more Italian!

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Lifestyle

We are both retired, and enjoying the good things of life! We are active members of the community, with a range of hobbies (walking, gardening, painting, local history) and some volunteer work too.

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