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White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road

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Dining
Living area
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Alcock and Brown Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road

This truly fabulous home is situated on Bog Road and crosses the famous Roundstone Bog conservation area.



This is a fisherman's haven, a family-friendly, golfers-perfect getaway.



This stunning home offers panoramic views of The Twelve Bens mountain range and is located 3 miles from Clifden 'the capital of Connemara'. It has been finished to a very high standard providing comfortable spacious living with all mod cons including a games room for those rainy days. Walkers and nature lovers alike are well catered for and a trip on the famous Sky Road is simply a must. With the beach within easy reach, and so much to do, you'll have trouble deciding what you want to see first!



This is the perfect choice for a family or even a group of friends to stay. With so much to do both on and off-site, you are sure to fall in love with this part of County Galway. Whether your preference is for walking, fishing or golfing, they are all within easy reach, with brown trout fishing on your doorstep and the Ballinahinch River which is famous for salmon fishing within a 15-minute drive away. If golf is your game then you could be teeing off within 20 minutes at the Connemara golf club.



There is a games room with a mini pool table, table soccer, air hockey, jukebox, TV, DVD and PlayStation 2.



Shop, Pub & Restaurant 3 miles away. Beach 5 miles.



Ground floor:



Large entrance hall



Bright, spacious and homely sitting room with comfy couches, large flat-screen tv, and spectacular mountain views.  Perfect room to relax in the evening after a fun-filled day touring Connemara



Bright and spacious fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, breakfast bar, dining area with dining table overlooking the 12 Ben mountains and garden area.



Utility room with separate washing machine and dryer.  Separate WC, door leading to the side of the house.



Large master bedroom with king and single beds, wardrobe, and window to the front and back of the property.  Dressing table.  Ensuite shower room.



Bedroom 2:  Double bedroom with window overlooking the front of the house.  Ensuite shower room.



Bedroom 3:  Double bedroom with windows overlooking the front of the house.



Separate bathroom with bath and shower overhead.



Stairs leading to the top floor:



Fantastic room for kids - they will just love this den.  Large TV with PlayStation 2, 2 comfy bean bag stools, mini pool table, table soccer/air hockey & jukebox.  Great place for kids on a rainy day.



Utilities, linen & towels are included in the rental rate.



Check-in time is from 5 pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)



During peak season changeover days are Saturdays



Strictly No Pets allowed as the owner is highly allergic and cannot accept for this reason.



Check-out time is at 10 am on the day of departure.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6515272
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

About the area

Clifden

Clifden is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Connemara National Park and Derryclare Nature Reserve, while Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights.
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Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clifden Castle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Station House Museum - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sky Road - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Station House Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Thorn House situated on the famous Bog Road located?

Situated in Clifden, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Alcock and Brown Memorial, Alcock and Brown Landing Site and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Wonderful quiet location in Cliften Area

Our family (2 adults and 2 children) felt very comfortable (especially the playroom). The location was ideal for touring and provided a quiet retreat for relaxation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Big, beautiful house, comfortable and clean in a wonderful location

We have place for everyone, and is an excellent place for starting to know the zone around Clifden including Connemara of course. Good stay
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Hi Jaime, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay at White Thorn. This truly is a great location as a base to explore all that Connemara has to offer. We hope we can welcome you back soon. Many thanks, Patricia
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sophie H.

A very clean house in a good location

A very well equipped house that is very clean, well laid out and spacious. Good location only a few minutes drive from Clifden
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Hi Sophie, Thank you for your lovely review we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards Samantha
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great holiday in Connemara

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in White Thorn House near Clifden. The landscape around the house is absolutely stunning and we could visit lots of fantastic places. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. We could definitely consider coming back and staying in White Thorn House again. Therefore we can absolutely recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Whitethorn house

Lovely property with beautiful scenery and garden. Bedrooms are very comfortable and very well placed for short drive to gorgeous beaches and clifden and roundstone.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

bridget T.

Clean, spacious and comfortable

We recently spent a week in White Thorn and found it to be very clean and with a very well equipped kitchen. The owner was very responsive to anything we needed help with. It is a great house for families with plenty of space - I would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great house to rent

Whitethorn was a very comfortable and well equipped house. Martin was an excellent host and his house was spotless. Loads of space Very happy with it and I would highly recommend it. Great location for cycling & walking and to explore Connemara. We will definitely return to Whithorn.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil getaway

We had a fabulous week in White Thorn House. Ideal if you want to getaway from it all. Very comfortable, clean and a great location if you want to explore Connemara.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Mags, thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind regards, Yvonne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Lovely property, very clean, warm and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
We are delighted that Gearldine and her guests enjoyed their stay at White Thorn House. We will pass the feedback onto the owner also and we hope to welcome them all back to Connemara soon again. Take care, Yvonne.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alice d.

Perfect!

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house in the Clifden area. We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children and had plenty of space to relax and enjoy our break away. House has every amenity you could think of and was absolutely spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend Whitethorn House and would love to stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Alice, thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind regards, Yvonne
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

A well appointed house

Nice house - unfortunately games room and bbq out of action due to COVID. Location fantastic - very rural but only 5 mns from clifden. Everything you need for a good holiday was there and Martin was very helpful If we needed anything
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Tricia, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at White Thorn House and we will pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We stayed for a week in this beautiful well Equipped house. It was very peaceful , close to Clifden and had everything we could need. The house itself I’ve very spacious and has all the normal household items a family could need. The place was spotless with great consideration given to safety measures around cv19. WIFI reception was also very good. Both Connemara Lettings and the house owner were very helpful at every step. We really enjoyed our stay visiting all the local beaches, lakes , sights. The local Information brochures and information folder in the house were very useful. We look forward to returning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

sejour en pleine nature dans le Connemara

Très belle maison, très bon environnement, maison spacieuse et bien équipée. Voiture indispensable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Florence, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at White Thorn House and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Green

Visit to Clifden to enjoy the Arts festival

The White Thorn House was easy to find on the Bog Road outside Clifden. The accommodation was excellent and it was very good having two ensuite shower rooms ! Martin had kindly left a starting supply of milk,tea and shortbread -- thanks !! We didn't have any children with us but we were all parents and agreed that the upstairs room would have been brilliant to keep children happy. It was fun watching the cows wandering around outside and had the weather been better we would have enjoyed the patio with table and chairs . We would definitely visit the White Thorn House again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Trevor, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois T.

Maison très sympa, très calme et idéalement placée. Très bon accueil

La maison est très calme sans être complètement isolée. Clifden n'est qu'à 5 mn en voiture. Idéal pour les enfants avec la salle de jeux et les principaux sites du Connemara à proximité (pas plus de 30mn en voiture). Martin nous a très bien accueilli.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Francois, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

Lovely House, Great Location

We had a wonderful two week stay in the White Thorn House (Four adults and one kid.) The house was spacious, very clean and had everything we needed. The games and books for kids were a great extra touch, really helped with the few times it rained. The house is totally quiet and peaceful, and in a beautiful location, close to Clifden and many local attractions. We didn't run out of things to do by any means. We also loved the neighbouring cows, and they tolerated us though we played a lot of football when they were trying to eat. We would definitely stay again! Thanks Martin!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Marla. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A good experience

We found Whitethorn excellent value...Ideal family location ..only 3 miles from Cliften...house in great condition..very clean...our host was very helpful and hands on if we needed anything...highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Anne. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at White Thorn House. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tadhg C.

Very happy with the week we spent at White Thorn. The house was very clean when we arrived, which is

Very happy with the week we spent at White Thorn. The house was very clean when we arrived, which was important for us, and it has great facilities - en suites, lovely kitchen, big TV, very spacious, games room for the kids. The only small issue was the DVD player upstairs was a bit hit and miss but in the big scheme of things, that was very minor.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Taghg. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at White Thorn House. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Fine

Good house, close to Clifden and close to the sea (10 minutes drive). Comfort, well-equipped. Friendy people. All and all: a very good choice !
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Mark. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a lovely stay at White Thorn House. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future. Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

A grand holiday

4 of is stayed last week and had a fantastic time, so much to see & do within a short drive. The accommodation itself is superb, very spacious & comfortable. Martin is a great host and available at short notice if required.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for this lovely review for White Thorn House. We are delighted to hear you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Archival

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Good accomodation

Fine house in a peaceful location but just 5 km from Clifden . House is comfortable and family friendly with a kids games room and with most modern amenities. I would return and recommend .
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are delighted to hear the entire family had a great time! It truly is a superb house! Hopefully we will see you all again in the future!
Archival

8/10 Good

Emer K.

Whitethorn house review

The house itself was lovely - clean and comfortable. We had a huge issue with the letting agent, they said that this house had WIFI and this was necessary for us, and was discussed with letting agent that it was included and available. When we arrived there was no Wifi. A Wifi dongle was eventually provided but with the provisio that ' I will not be paying for you to download movies'. We needed general Wifi access and we couldn't even get that. The property owner actually said they have never had Wifi access yet the letting agent advertises the house with this service, even now!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are delighted that you found Whitethorn house comfortable as indeed it is a beautiful holiday home. This holiday home provided wifi sometime ago however the signal was not sufficient for use. Connemara Lettings were notified on a Sunday evening that this home did not have wifi we sincerely apologised for this misunderstanding and within 2 hours we provided a wifi dongle along with €30 FREE credit and full instructions on how to top up the dongle. At this time it was explained that €30 is sufficent for surfing the net for the duration of the stay however we advised that it is expensive to streamline movies. Connemara Lettings responded to all phone calls and texts sent in a timely and professional manner. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. Thanks Yvonne

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