Title: The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. 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 # The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161700/102161629/459abbaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161700/102161629/1b8cb633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161700/102161629/6a99b1da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161700/102161629/4ec00bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161700/102161629/1749505c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Ballyvaughan, The Core Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with nearby sandy beaches and limestone mountains. Explore the village's charm with its supermarket, convenience store, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms or venture to the Aillwee Cave. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. The Core Lodge is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Ballyvaughan, in the heart of the Burren. Surrounded by limestone mountains on one side, and the sea on the other, Bishops Quarter sandy beach and our family farm are only 1km away. The village has a supermarket, convenience, store, restaurants, pubs, tea room, coffee shops, walking trails, and one of the oldest caves in Ireland, the Aillwee Cave. Family farm tours are available upon request. There is a rental property attached to the side of The Core Lodge (“The Core House”) which is a four bedroom house and is available to book on VRBO also. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703800/113703757/40deb040.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Waterside Retreat Ballyvaughan 3 Ballyvaughan - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=113703757&PinnedHotelID=113703757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33601600/33601569/24ab228c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Holiday Home with Wifi in the Heart of the Burren, Ballyvaughan. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Ballyvaughan is home to this holiday home. Clare Heritage Centre Museum and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Doolin Pitch & Putt and Gort Golf Club. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Burren Perfumery are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballyvaughan travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyvaughan.dx4993) [View more Holiday homes in Ballyvaughan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyvaughan-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4993-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.114002,-9.152114&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:suecItozv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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y_7xmfhYrD76fOlfhlGbgY0HguQ=) Ballyvaughan, Clare ### What's nearby - Newtown Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Galway Bay - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles - Aillwee Cave - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles - Quay Street - 51 min drive - 36.5 miles ### Getting around - Ardrahan Station - 26 min drive - Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬9 min drive - ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Larder - ‬1 min walk - ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. located? > Situated in Ballyvaughan, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Newtown Castle, Galway Bay and Aillwee Cave. Corcomcoe Abbey and Poulnabrone Dolmen 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 ## The Core Lodge - The perfect getaway in the heart of the Burren. Reviews 9.8 ### 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 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila B. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Core Lodge Perfect accommodations! ##### Sheila B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities We were thrilled with our stay. Tara was a wonderful host who made sure all of our questions were answered. Our surroundings were gorgeous and the sunsets were indescribable. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/09cf5a26-5f39-4727-b84d-000451b79078-1748975952201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lori Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cannot recommend enough!! Excellent! The Core Lodge far exceeded our expectations. It is in an ideal location and so clean with amazing views. Our family especially enjoyed the media room, large bathrooms and beautiful breakfast nook. ##### Katie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tim c. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 nights Loved it ##### tim c. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evelyn P. 20 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Loved this sweet, newly painted home! We enjoyed the corner kitchen table with its cushioned benches, wool blankets and lamps! It was an added touch to have fresh flowers and a personalized note of welcome! Quiet! Beautiful surroundings. ##### Evelyn P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christoph H. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Exploring western Ireland A good location to explore the Burren, the unavoidable Cliffs of Moher and around Gallway. Our place was clean and fully functional and had plenty of space for all ourbelongings. A minor drawback: To few dishes to cater for more than a breakfast for 4 people. Of course we wouldn't do full blown cooking, but doing some noodles and a salad got us to the limit of dishes and potts. ##### Christoph H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shea D. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage close to a lot to do!! My step father, mother, brother, and I all stayed at the core lodge. It was a sweet and cozy place. It was super helpful to have an upstairs living room and half bath on the second floor with 4 people. We fit nicely in the home. We left on excursions round Ireland every day so it was a perfect size to come back to sleep at and relax at the end of the day. Tara was very communicative during our entire stay and left us some maps for things to do in the area. Highly recommend rentjng a car and exploring south and east of the lodge. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Shea D. 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