Title: RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway 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 # RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/4ede44f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/41efff06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/92661a27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/e91ecb18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/21699611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming town of Clifden, County Galway, Rainbows End offers a warm retreat with an open fire and ample off-road parking. This cozy cottage also features a kitchen/diner, Smart TV, WiFi and patio furniture for six guests to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space £523 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept ## 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. ### RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway This detached single-storey cottage rests in Clifden, County Galway, and can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Rainbows End is a desirable single-storey cottage resting in Clifden, County Galway. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double with TV and a twin along with a bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is ample off-road parking and a patio with furniture. Rainbows End is a homely base for a trip to the Irish coast. Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 1.3 miles Region: Towering cliffs stand next to vast stretches of golden sand, whilst vast mountain ranges cradle cool, low-lying lakes. The Galway region epitomises the term ‘great outdoors’; with fantastic walking and cycling and exhilarating water sports. Town: The coastal town of Clifden is the largest town in the region of Connemara, and is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". The town is set on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay and is home to an array of bars, pubs, restaurants and independent shops as well as popular attractions such as The Station House Museum and Lavelle Art Gallery. 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 607403 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.48567,-10.000845&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ohneIfh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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wQzL9CSI7iawBgaf4qZ5R8pITpg=) Clifden, West #### What's nearby - Clifden Castle - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Sky Road - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Kylemore Abbey - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles - Connemara National Park - 24 min drive - 12.6 miles #### Getting around - Shannon (SNN) - 137 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Snappy Snappy Crab - ‬14 min drive - ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬3 min drive - ‪Castle Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway on 29 Sept 2025 start from £522.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clifden-Hotels-RAINBOWS-END.h99285458.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Station House Museum, Clifden Castle and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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