“Katherine and John´s house is a great location to stay. We really enjoyed being there. The house is furnished in a modern style and is surrounded by flower meadows. The meadow leads directly to the beach where we took long walks on the beach. The beds are very comfortable and there is plenty of room for four people. The sea view is fantastic. Relaxing in the evening in the living area watching the sea with a cup of tea and reviewing the day was always the relaxing end of happy days. We really enjoyed the Burren, the Cliffs of Mohair, the ship cruises, Aillwee Cave, Fanore beach and the adjacent Bishop's quarter beach. So there are lots of things to do and explore. Katherine and John were very communicative and supportive. Everything went wonderfully. Thank you very much for the nice time we could spend in your house. We´d very much like to return. ”
Renovated cottage with modern twist
Renovated cottage with modern twist

Katharine
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- 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Sanctuary on The Wild Atlantic Way.
1 hr from Shannon Airport. I hr from Galway City and 2 hrs from Dublin.
Architecturally designed renovated traditional Irish cottage.
Located in Burren UNESCO National Park, 3 kilometres from Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.
Direct access to safe bathing beach from property.
View from house; Black Head, the Atlantic Ocean and Muckinish Hill.
Features
- Vacation Home
- Garden
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- No pets
“We arrived to expansive views of the rain clearing from the west and a spectacular sunset over Galway bay . John and Katherine’s home is Magical. It is beautifully and tastefully designed to capture the views of sea, sky and land facing west , and to the Burren landscaping facing east with Their lovely garden in between. Views can be enjoyed from a patio, daybed, the kitchen table or chairs by the stove. The bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable . It’s a short walk down the field to the shoreline and over to Bishops quarter beach.... Their home is located in the most beautiful and scientifically important landscape in Ireland with so much to explore. John is a friendly , generous and hospitable host , he made it easy for us with a quick reply and no fuss. Thanks you John and Kathryn for sharing your wonderful home from home. ”
“Katharine and John’s stunningly designed home has beautiful views across the meadows down to the shore and across Galway Bay. The modern living area is bright and comfy and we enjoyed relaxing there when not out exploring, eating several meals out on the patio in glorious sunshine! The beds are super comfortable and all facilities to the highest standard. We swam in the sea every day and immersed ourselves in the the local culture- the character of the rocky Burren, the cliffs of Moher, the Burren smoked salmon, the pubs and we loved the buzz of Galway during festival week.... A really fabulous home and location for a relaxing break away. Thank you so much for your generosity and helpful communication. We loved it all- especially the sunsets, rainbows and even a little bit of Irish rain!”
“Maison originale et moderne jouissant d'une vue exceptionnelle sur la Baie de Galway. Nous n'avons pas rencontré les propriétaires, Mais ils nous ont extrêmement bien reçus avec de nombreuses attentions, et ont fait en sorte que notre séjour soit le meilleur possible. Nous recommandons vivement cette maison ”
“John and Katharine are great hosts. they are discreet , friendly, intelligent and respectful. They came to the convent with their points, and i was on the spot at the same time as them.They left everything clean. Come back anytime you want :)))”
More about us
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Katharine is a Medical Doctor running her own General Practice and John is a Civil Engineer and MD of a Manufacturing Company in the Construction Industry.
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We Love Good Food and Wine.
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We Love Natural scenic beauty and historical sites.
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
The House is set back 100m from Road and just 3 Km for the famous village of Ballyvaughan which is located in the UNESCO heritage site of "The Burren". Co. Clare. We are within a half hour of "The Cliffs of Moher" which is another UNECSO site and a 1 hour drive to the Ancent city of Galway.
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