Title: Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way Cottage in Ballyvaughan with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100173800/100173708/582f14b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100173800/100173708/383abf2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100173800/100173708/8bfdeeb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100173800/100173708/d7909d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100173800/100173708/a16209e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the serene charm of Oranuisce, a rare old fully renovated Fisherman’s Thatched Cottage nestled into the Burren Mountain on the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy direct sea views over Galway Bay and explore nearby attractions like Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, and Kinvara. Take a leisurely walk to the beach or hike through country routes with breathtaking views just 300m away. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way A rare old fully renovated Fisherman’s Thatched Cottage nestled into the Burren Mountain on the Wild Atlantic Way close to the nostalgic village of Ballyvaughan Galway Bay. Having uninterrupted direct sea views over Galway and the Connemara Mountains beyond, with only a short walk of approximately 150m to the Beach. To the rear of the cottage direct country views of the Burren Mountain with walking/hiking access route within approximately 300m away. Nearby the famous Seafood Restaurants of Morans The Weir, Linane of Newquay, Monks of Ballyvaughan, Donohue’s of Fanore and Vaughan’s of Liscannor added to the perfect pint of Guinness with live traditional music 7 nights a week. Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Kinvara, Burren Nature Reserve, The Ancient Polnabrone and the Bird Sanctuary are only a short drive away up onto the Burren Mountain. Oranuisce also has a local bus that connects very close to the front door taking you to and from Ennis, Galway and connections onto Dublin. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Farming classes ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Farming classes - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,346 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521700/98521686/d58d99d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful orchard cabin near ballyvaughan in Clare. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.133408,-9.194383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BnicIzwbw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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6pr8Fj0IWKakguOA8SuppIb1rY8=) Ballyvaughan, Clare #### What's nearby - Galway Bay - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles - Newtown Castle - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Fanore Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 miles - Aillwee Cave - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles - Poulnabrone Dolmen - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles #### Getting around - Ardrahan Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪O'Donohue's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Larder - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way located? > Situated in Ballyvaughan, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Galway Bay and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Newtown Castle. Aillwee Cave and Fanore Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Old Thatch Cottage in the Burren views over Galway Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robynn T. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 17th Century Cottage Very cozy. Beautiful view to wake up to. ##### Robynn T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie S. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was so cute from the outside but too modest for my husband and I on the inside. We ended up leaving after one night. We had planned on cooking at the house but I underestimated how small the kitchen was from the picture. There were also no paper towels to clean anything. The owner has a ring camera by the door and must have overheard us complaining so his cleaning lady came by the next day to check on us which was a nice gesture but a heads up would have been appreciated. Finally the cottage was too close to the road for our liking. It could be a nice option for some but it just wasn't for us. ##### Natalie S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay! The cottage was very cozy! Wonderful location! Wish we could have stayed longer! Paul, the host, responded to our queries almost immediately! ##### Mary K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Astrid L. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### historisches liebevoll saniertes Cottage Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Das Cottage hat Charme und ist mit moderner Technik und hübschen Möbeln ausgestattet. Die Blumen blühen und die Wiese war schön grün. Bei besserem Wetter hätte man schön draußen sitzen können.Die Küche ist recht klein, da es die Räumlichkeiten nicht anders hergeben.Durch die alten Mauern und das irische Wetter ist die Luftfeuchtigkeit in den Räumen relativ hoch.Die kleine Wanderung, vom Gastgeber empfohlen, in die Burren ist toll. ##### Astrid L. 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