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Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road

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Exterior
Point of interest
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road

Hillside House is a real gem! Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road to Roundstone. Boasting fabulous mountain views and is only a mere 7-minute drive from the bustling town of Clifden, which has many restaurants, pubs, craft shops and a wonderful atmosphere. This bright and airy 2 bedroom cottage provides modern comfortable living with a ‘home from home’ feeling.

Layout:

Ground Floor

Large and airy hallway leading to :

Reception room: Wooden floors, stove fire, 2 windows overlooking the front of the property. 2 comfy couches, coffee table & TV

Open plan kitchen and dining area:

Kitchen: Fully fitted kitchen offering dishwasher, electric oven & hob, microwave. Large countertop with breakfast bar & 4 stools.

Dining area with table & chairs seating 4 guests. The dining area offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and hills with its panoramic window layout.

The door leads to a patio & large garden area.

Door leading:

Utility room housing ample storage space, separate washing machine & dryer. Great area for storing wet / fishing gear or kids' buggies.

Separate WC.

From the Hallway, there are 2 bedrooms:

Bedroom 1: Large, bright & airy double bedroom with 2 windows overlooking the front of the property and with views of the famous Ben Mountain range. Double bed, 2 bedside lockers with lamps, Dressing table with mirror and stool. Also a convenient open-plan wardrobe with shelving.

Ensuite shower room with WC & sink unit.

Bedroom 2: Large bright and airy double bedroom with 1 large window overlooking mountains & garden area. Free-standing wardrobe, mirror and bedside lockers with lamps. Both bedrooms come with the added bonus of black-out blinds.

Ensuite shower room with WC & sink unit

Upstairs leads to a perfect area for children/teenagers' den or where one can relax after a fun-filled day in Connemara and switch off from the world! There is a comfy chair & footstool, a selection of books and games.

Large bathroom comprising of a bath, shower above, WC & sink unit. Velux window.

Exterior:

Beautifully paved patio area with the BBQ and garden furniture. With access to large garden & washing line.

Ample parking at the front of the property.

Gates leading into the house. Fully enclosed.

Strictly no smoking, pets or parties.

FREE WIFI

Strictly no pets or smoking.

Linen & Towels are included in the rental rate.

During peak season changeover days are Saturdays

Check-in time is between 4 pm & 6 pm (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)

Check-out time is 10 am on the day of departure.

Property manager

Yvonne Flaherty - Connemara Lettings

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1098 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Hillside House Sleeps 4 Guests in 2 Bedrooms
Hillside House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage
Hillside House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Clifden
Hillside House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage Clifden
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About the neighborhood

Map
Clifden, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clifden Castle - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sky Road - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vaughan's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road located?

This family-friendly Clifden vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alcock and Brown Memorial, Alcock and Brown Landing Site, and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hillside House Set in a quiet & idyllic spot along the famous Bog Road Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Everything was well maintained in this pleasant property. A good location with easy access to Clifden and other near-by attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Grainne D.

Excellent Family holiday
We have just returned from a week's stay in Hillside House and it was fabulous. The house is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and is so well equipped with everything you could want during your stay. The location is perfect and with having two young kids with us, the big gated garden was ideal for them. It was our first visit to Clifden and we will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

angela p.

Beautiful property, peaceful location
Loved our stay here - beautiful property, spotless & well maintained, great location as a few minutes drive to Clifden & all the buzz of the town, to return to the cottage & tranquillity, nothing but the sound of the birds! Comfy beds, spacious & plenty of natural light in the cottage. Will return!
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10/10 Excellent

R d.

Nice house
Had a great stay at a very nice house. Where back after renting same last year aswell. Great house, fine location. Wifi bit weak.

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to navigate
Clean, equipped. Able to get to our outings easily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
What a beautiful, clean, spacious and well-equipped house. We enjoyed our stay very much and can highly recommend it. Would give 10 stars if that would be possible. Everything just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A hot week in Connemare
Fabulous building and facilities. Everything you could wish for. Owner is local and available by phone. Attentive to detail and requests for help / advice. —Spectacular views from rear of house fabulous views of the recent “super moon”. —Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for exploring Connemara
This house was a perfect base for 2 couples to explore Connemara Park and the scenic driving routes & sights on the Wild Atlantic Way. Spotlessly clean, plenty of room for all of us and a well-equipped kitchen. Especially enjoyed the neighbour’s friendly cows in the back field checking up on us at breakfast! You absolutely need a car to access & stay at this location, but once you find it using the GPS (Eircode) coordinates provided, it is a short drive to the lovely town of Clifden with some good restaurants, pubs & grocery stores. Wish we had been able to stay longer. Excellent value for the money compared to other properties where we stayed elsewhere in Ireland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Perfect in every way
Accommodation is to a very high standard. Communication between Connemara Lettings and our Host was effortless and contributed to a very relaxing break. Ease of arrival and departure instructions were great too. The setting for this home is beautiful with views you will never tire off but also very close to all necessary amenities. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Beautiful home
Beautiful cottage, our second stay here! Spacious, spotless, well equipped with views of the mountains and idyllic peace. So close by car into Clifden, but away from the hustle and bustle in minutes. Amazing!
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10/10 Excellent

Siriol J.

Fantastic Stay
This is our second time at Hillside House and it was just as good as we remembered. Warm, welcoming and spotlessly clean. Had a really great week. Beautiful walks right from the door, five minutes into Clifden. Just perfect for us. Loved it. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic cottage
The Hillside House has everything that you would want for your stay and is a short ride to Clifden center. Watching the cows graze at our backdoor every day was very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A summer vacation in beautiful connemara.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house has everything you need to make it feel like it is a home away from home. This is our second time to stay at Hillside and we hope to visit again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House in perfect location.
Such a beautiful house in a beautiful location. Stayed for a week and wished we had booked for a second one. Will definitely go back for another stay. The house is amazing and a lovely feeling when you walk in. Everything we needed for a great holiday was provided. Won’t be staying anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accommodations
Spacious, clean well equipped, comfortable, modern, well decorated. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

An attractive, large house in a nice position but lacking the finer details
A lot of thought has gone into building and equipping Hillside House but please could you provide softer pillows, chests of drawers in the bedrooms, more teaspoons, bedside lights that are bright enough to read by and a printed information paper not bits of paper stuck on the appliances. We never did work out the heating system.
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8/10 Good

Norbert H.

Holiday in Connemara
We arrived home safely again. We liked it very much at Hillside Haus. Cleanliness, location, equipment very good. I have two criticisms. The mattresses from the left bedroom were no longer the best. I also think it's better if the bedrooms were equipped with two single beds. The second point is that the toilets in the bathrooms, which somehow did not fit properly and were loose.
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10/10 Excellent

Siriol J.

Lovely house in great location
We had a great stay at Hillside House. Warm, comfortable, light, well-equipped and very clean. The owner, Martin was really helpful. It’s a lovely location really near to Clifden but also feels like you’re “out in the wilds” as well. A short drive to beautiful beaches and the mountains. We’d love to come back and were very sad to leave. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Fabulous in every way
We were so pleased with our stay in hillside house The house , facilities and location are fantastic. We look forward to to returning again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

What a house
Thanks for a wonderful week in your house. There was nothing about the house that we could complain or be dissappointed with. Although the house is a little bit outside of Clifden, It is still within cycling distance. if you are interested in social walking go to the discovery point at Derrigimlagh and follow the history trail around the old signal station. Or walk from the house up to Lough Fadda for a walk into the Wilderness of Connemara. Also visit Inishbofin & Diamond Hill. The house itself has everything you need,
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8/10 Good

Lovely house
A very lovely house inside and out very modern the beds however are not comfortable all the pillows which are very big and not sumptuous which was a shame and I would advise anyone to keep the windows closed in warm weather as we were eaten alive by a midget other than that a lovely house to stay in
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House and Location for a Summer Vacation
We fell in love with this house and its surroundings - Everything was perfect from start to finish! The house is immaculate and modern and suits our family of 4 perfectly. The kitchen/house has everything you need for a self-catering holiday and is very spacious. We spent most of our time sitting in there and out on the patio, looking out on the gorgeous views. It's also in a super location with Clifden only a few minutes away! It was our best family holiday to date, and even though we were out and about for most of the day, the house and its surroundings definitely added to the overall experience. Having somewhere so lovely and clean to go home to after a long day was the icing on the cake, and we can't wait to return next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Pleasant stay
Lovely house, very clean, great layout and everything needed provided. Great location between clifden and ballyconeely. So quiet on the Bog Road.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent House and great base for Connemara
Excellent house and good location to base yourself in. Very clean house which allowed us to relax. No concerns around hygiene. Will need a car but is a short drive to Clifden and Ballyconneely and Roundstone not too much further. Host was friendly and there were no issues on arrival or departure - in fact went out of his way to return items to use that we left behind. Would recommend particularly for family
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10/10 Excellent

Review
Wonderful stay, fabulous scenery from front and back of the house. Great location 2miles from lovely Cliften. Martin extremely helpful and great with ideas for places to eat and days out.