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Guinness House

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
  • Place, Connemara Championship Links
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Connemara National Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballyconneely

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Connemara Championship Links and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Mannin Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 6 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site sauna. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Ballyconneely holiday home include Alcock and Brown Memorial and Connemara Championship Golf Links.

What's nearby

  • Connemara Championship Links - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clifden Castle - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sky Road - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 34 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Connemara National Park - 35 min drive - 32.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mcgrath - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Guinness House

Guinness House is situated in an unrivalled location with a private beach surrounding gardens and dramatic scenery of great natural beauty which combines to make it the perfect place to refresh body and soul. All you have to do is arrive! Open all year round, Guinness House is on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, available to rent for self-catering holidays. Guests can stroll directly from the kitchen to the rocky shoreline of Guinness Beach.

Main house - Sleeps 13 guests - 1 main bathroom, 3 shower rooms

Studio - Sleeps 3 guests -1 shower room

You will enter Guinness House along a windy narrow road, to your left is the Atlantic Ocean!

Guinness House accommodates,

Left-hand wing:- Kitchen/dining area, 2 bedrooms utility room, shower room, main bathroom, door leading to patio area.

Upon entering the kitchen/dining room you are struck by the ambient of natural light beaming from floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors.  There is an island with breakfast bar and 3 stools, Samsung fridge freezer, small fridge also built into the island, microwave, belling double oven and grill, 5 ring hob with extractor fan, and dishwasher.  Large dining table seating approximately 12. TV and wooden floors.  Double doors lead to the garden on one side and double doors lead to a small hallway.

Bedroom 1 - Single day bed,  double bed with fitted wardrobes on either side, chest of drawers, wooden floors, steps leading to a separate bathroom with bath shower and toilet, heated towel rails

Bedroom 2 - Double bed with fitted wardrobe, dressing table, wooden floors, bathroom with shower overhead, sink unit and WC, window overlooking back garden

Small hallway leading to door to patio with a BBQ and seating area

Utility room with separate washer and drier, Iron, ironing board and clothes horse.  Window overlooking the back of the house.

Separate shower room with sink unit - WC, heated towel rail.

Right-hand wing:-

Sitting room 1 - 3 seater l-shaped couch, flat screen TV, free to air, door to the front of the house, leading directly onto the beach, 2 windows to front, high ceilings.  Desk

Sitting room 2 - stove, TV, lots of seating, double doors leading to the kitchen and a door which leads to the 2nd part of the house.

Bedroom 3 - Double bed, dressing table and lots of natural light

Bedroom 4 - Double bed with fitted wardrobe and window to the back of the house

Bedroom 5 - Double bed with chest of drawers, window to the back of the house

2 separate shower rooms with sink and WC

Bedroom 6 - Single room - twin beds, fitted wardrobe and bookshelf, chest of drawers, window to front

Chalet - 2 single beds, pull-out bed for the mezzanine area, sink unit 2 electric rings, microwave and fridge unit with top freezer.  Table with 4 chairs overlooking front of the house - window to the side.  Chest of drawers, shower, WC and sink unit, window to side.

Front of house - double gates leading to pathway to 2nd sitting room and kitchen area - grass area to the front, side gate leading to back, gate leading to steps onto the beach

Underfloor heating throughout, the chalet has a separate heating system.

Exterior:
The door from the kitchen, sitting room 2 and the left wing area has access to the front of the house where you can walk down a couple of steps directly onto the beach. There is a small garden area and a paved patio where there is seating to lounge and enjoy the vista.
The double doors in the kitchen lead out onto a paved patio and garden area. There is a path that leads to a BBQ area. Here you will find a large raised seating area with stunning sea views. This is a beautiful space to enjoy a BBQ, relax and unwind.

The beach house is close to Ballyconneely Village where you can enjoy a meal or a drink in Keoghs, there is a local shop & gas station, a playground and an astroturf pitch. Connemara Golf Links course and Roundstone Village is only a short drive. Kylemore Abbey & The Connemara National Park is a must visit along with a day trip to Inishbofin. There is so much to see and do in Connemara, Guinness House is your ideal base to enjoy all the area has to offer.

Enhance your experience at Guinness House with our latest addition—a stunning outdoor sauna, perfectly positioned for a rejuvenating pre- or post-swim session.

Linen and Towels are included in the rental rate.

Guinness House is happy to welcome your pet; however, we would ask that your pet not be permitted on the furniture or on beds. If additional cleaning is required, we may have to deduct it from your damage deposit

Check-in is between 5 pm and 7 pm

Check-out is at 10 am

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,605 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 17:00-00:00

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Guinness House?

The closest beach to Guinness House is Mannin Bay Beach (4.1 km).

Does Guinness House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Guinness House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Guinness House is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guinness House?

No, Guinness House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guinness House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Guinness House?

There isn't one on site, but Connemara Championship Links is a short 8-minute walk away.