Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior

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Beautifully situated with views of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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Cleggan, Galway

Clifden Castle
‪11 min drive‬
Sky Road
‪12 min drive‬
Connemara National Park
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautifully situated Coastguard House overlooks the sea and mountains from every viewpoint. The little fishing village of Cleggan is just a 5 minute walk away, with its four pubs, restaurant, local shop and famous pier with trips to the idyllic island of Inishbofin.

A 10 minute walk past horses, donkeys and cows will take you to Selerna, one of many the sandy beaches that surrounds the Aughrus peninsula.

Having been recently renovated, the White House is open and modern with a Sonos system, WiFi, NEST heating system, wood burner and projector.

The house comfortably sleeps 6 people with a double bed in the master bedroom and 4 bunk beds in the second bedroom. There is also a large double sofa/bed in the parlour that pushes the maximum capacity up to 8 people.

The town of Clifden is a 10 minutes drive away, where you'll find supermarkets, a good range of restaurants and boutique shops as well as the excellent Mullarkeys music bar.

It’s a great little house, perfect for a couple or families, a quintessentially magical Irish Beach House on the most westerly point of Connemara.

For more information on Cleggan and the Aughrus Peninsula visit

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Mrs White House

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Ocean view

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Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cleggan

Located in Cleggan, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Renvyle House Golf Course and Connemara Championship Links. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Cleggan, Galway

What's nearby

Clifden Castle - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
Sky Road - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Kylemore Abbey - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
Connemara National Park - 23 min drive - 16.5 km

Restaurants

‪Mannion's Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪E.J. Kings - ‬11 min drive
‪Sweeny's Bar - ‬4 min drive
Murray's Inishbofin Doonmore Hotel
‪Castle Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach House with Warm, Cosy and Contemporary Interior located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Inishbofin Heritage Museum, Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre. Clifden Castle and Sky Road are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthias N.

23 April 2025

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

Lovely, Well-Located Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this lovely house. It was so well-equipped, we had everything we needed and more. The peaceful setting made for a truly relaxing break, and we really appreciated how clean everything was. The location was also ideal for discovering the beautiful island, stunning beaches, and the incredible Connemara National Park. We had some wonderful days out. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

23 January 2025

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

Great property in beautiful part of the country

The property was perfect for a getaway to the west coast. Great access to the wild Atlantic way and only a short drive to Clifden. You will need a car but it's a great quiet spot to access the beauty of West Galway

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

14 July 2024

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

Great place to stay!

Very well equiped kitchen. Comfortable house for 4. Great location. Very calm area

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

4 October 2024

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

Enchanting Place

The house and town of Cleggan were lovely and welcoming! Oliver's Bar had excellent food and everyone in town was nice:) Don't miss out on the trip to Inishbofin!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndi H.

29 September 2024

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

Peaceful remote location

Tiny quirky cottage in Cleggan with a history. Established in mid 1800’s as coastguard station house. Charming village with great local seafood. Ferry to Innishboffin walking distance. Easy drive into Clifden for supplies if necessary. We loved our short stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

5 April 2024

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

A lovely Easter break

This house was in a super position walking distance from Cleggan Pier and village. It was cosy and had all the things we needed as a family, including our dog which was a great bonus. We would definitely return again as it's a perfect base for exploring around spectacular Connemara.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen M.

26 September 2023

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

Cozy cottage

Interesting and cozy place. Personal touches make it homey. Great location. We walked to the pub for a couple of pints and some dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

12 July 2021

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

Connemara Get Away

The house was charming, warm and well equipped.The location is perfect,as it is walking distance to Cleggan village and its amenities. The setting is tranquil and would recommend a trip to Inisboffin.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eamon O.

25 August 2020

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

White House cleggan

Great location house had everything we needed only item we missed from kitchen was microwave, Enjoyed our stay stunning scenery

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

aideen w.

11 March 2023

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

Perfect location for a tour of beautiful Connemara

Beautiful house, extremely cosy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Ideal location to explore Connemara. I really enjoyed having a beautiful beach about 5 minutes walk for the house. I really enjoyed my Stay here and Niamh couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive. I would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

stuart g.

10 July 2023

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

Station House early July

We spent two nights in the Station House. The house was comfortable, warm and kept the wind out! The nearby beach - Selerna - is a little gem and great for swimming. Cleggan gives a sense of remoteness but is easily reached from Clifden or the road south from Westport. Recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

9 October 2022

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

Lived up to all my expectations!

I wanted a place that offered: - character - comfort - walking access to a swimmable beach - walking access to a store - walking access to a pub that served good food This house ticked all these boxes. In addition the owner was super helpful in her communication. There are a million small details when you are renting a holiday cottage. I think the owner thought of all of them! I would definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

7 July 2024

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

Fisherman's Cottage

My family of seven, two adults and five children, had a very enjoyable stay at this cottage on the hill. You can eat outside in the semi fenced courtyard complete with picnic table and rambling roses. There's no ocean view from the home, but there are lovely views of rolling hills and sheep. We even saw a rainbow! The town is a block or so down the road, no sidewalk. The town is very small, but everyone we met was friendly and they've everything you need. There's a small grocery and the best fish n chips at LITTLE FISH! You can catch the ferry to the island or drive through Connemara National Park. Some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. The lakes were mirrors to the mountains around them. We made some happy memories here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen Y.

6 December 2018

Quintessential West of Ireland Experience

The White House is ideally situated with views of the sea from the bedroom and the Twelve Bens in the distance, with pastures adjoining and a beach just a few minutes walk away. It's been modernized with nice features such as a Nest system, and having the Sonos to play my own tunes was also nice bonus. It serves as a good base to come home to each night if you plan to tour the Connemara region, or if you would like to get away from it all, cozy up at home and just soak up the surrounding nature. As others stated, the host is very responsive on the app should you have questions. Relax and enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

24 June 2017

Charming House and Wonderful Owner

Cozy semi-detached house in beautiful western Ireland. Well equipped and updated. Small washer and dryer are in an outbuilding next to the house. WiFi was great. Cleggan is a lovely and quiet small coastal village and was the perfect location for exploring the Connemara area. The home owner was very nice and communicative. She kindly left a welcome hamper with bread, etc. The house sits on a hill with a view of the countryside and the ocean in the distance. We stayed in 5 towns while on vacation in Ireland. The Cleggan/Clifden area for 4 nights was our favorite and we were sad to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

20 April 2017

Nice cottage in Cleggan

We arrived tired after a long drive to find a gift basket and a note on the table providing information and letting us know that the kitchen at Oliver's Pub just down the road would stay open late for us to get a bite to eat. Hazel at Oliver's welcomed us and made us feel at home. We were in constant contact with Niamh and she was very helpful. The cottage was very spacious and the amenities were very modern and if excellent shape. Everything you could need was there, including games for the family to play and kitchen supplies with spices, etc. Exploring the region was fantastic, from the desolation of Connemara (Bog Road) to the amazing views along the coast (Sky Loop Road, Dogs Beach, etc.). Kylemore Abbey was as amazing as advertised and the small towns in the area each had there own great pubs. Clifden is a short drive away with phenomenal restaurants and pubs with entertainment.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

9 September 2019

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

The perfect spot

This lovely modernized old station house was perfect for our stay in County Galway. The shop and few pubs (with live music) were only a 5 minute walk (though walk carefully on the narrow shoulder!) and the larger town of Clifden a short 15 minute drive. We were welcomed with bread, jam, biscuits and milk, a treat we have never had in all our many HomeAway rentals. Everything was as described and a great size for our family of 6 with the room with 2 bunks ideal for our 4 kids. We explored Omey (10 minute drive dig for clams!), the SkyDrive (10 minute drive), as well as Ashford Castle (1.25 hrs). We drove by Kylemore (30 minutes) and Connemara (Same distance). All to say it’s a lovely secluded home base for your time. We did a guided hike with Sean O’Farrell - booked on our own but look him up. He even told us where to find fresh mussels and our kids had a blast! We can’t say enough great things about this spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tecia P.

30 March 2023

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

Exceeded my expectations!

This property is outside of the lovely little town of Cleggan, where my mom is from. I spent my entire life enjoying summers at the house (living in NYC) that my grandparents built, which is a 10 min walk from here. There are gorgeous hikes, beaches, a sweet restaurant or two, pubs with music and a ferry to an island that is old and beautiful all walking from here., And a bus to Clifden. The house has a lovely historic feel with all the amenities one could want from a rental. (I was able to borrow a heavy rain jacket with a hood when I needed one.) We enjoyed the land and location, which are superb, but on the second week of our trip (family wedding in Westport) we all came down with Covid. The owner couldn't have been nicer, helping to juggle another booking so we could recover before leaving, and being mindful of proper cleaning protocols. She took care of us with the kindness and compassion of a friend. I think the place is great value and would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia O.

31 August 2016

Modern, sunlit property on the rugged, western Irish coast

My husband and I first visited Ireland 18 years ago on our honeymoon, but wanted to bring our seven and five-year-old sons to visit this magical place again. We stayed eight days and nights in Niamh's cottage, and had a wonderful time. A few of the delights that made this place so special: Niamh's quick and friendly communication; the welcome basket that Hazel left for us (highly appreciated after a long flight and drive!); the onsite washing machine and dryer; the scenic five-minute walk to downtown Cleggan and the Inishbofin ferry; and the clean, modern home with reliable wireless internet that allowed us to cook meals, check emails from family and friends, and listen to streamed music every day. Words cannot express how beautiful this part of Ireland is, and coming home to a stress-free house every day after spending long hours exploring the nearby sights made the experience even better. We really enjoyed how close we were to gorgeous places like Kylemore Abbey and Killarey Harbour/ Leehaun/ Westport, but even longer drives to Galway City and Sligo were relatively pain-free. We hope to return to this house again, and look forward to connecting with Niamh and her neighbors again soon!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin S.

2 September 2023

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

Toller Urlaub

Das Haus ist genau so, wie beschrieben. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt, es gab sogar einen Korb mit Lebensmitteln, als wir ankamen. Das Haus liegt etwas erhöht, man hat einen tollen Blick. Alles ist sauber und sehr schön eingerichtet. Die Küche ist gut ausgerüstet. In 10 min ist man zu Fuß im Dorf Cleggan mit einem kleinen Laden, zwei Restaurants, zwei Pubs und einem Schnellimbiss. Auch der nächste Strand ist nur einen schönen Spaziergang von 10 min entfernt und sehr schön! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jerome C.

26 May 2023

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

Adorable maison dans le Connemara

Maison très propre et super bien placer dans le Connemara avec pubs et superette à 5 min à pied. Idéal pour bien se reposer et profiter de la belle nature irlandaise !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

21 July 2022

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

Für uns perfekt!

Niamh ist eine super Gastgeberin. Uns haben ein paar nette Snacks empfangen. Das Haus ist genau nach unserem Geschmack eingerichtet. Das ehemalige Coastgard-Gebäude ist aus dem 19. Jahrhundert und hat richtig Charme. Ein Laden im Ort, Pubs oder selber Kochen. Gewürze, Kaffee und Tee ist alles da. Selbst Milch und Butter waren im Kühlschrank. Den nächsten Strand kann man zu Fuß erreichen. Wir haben es geliebt und fanden 2 Nächte echt zu kurz 🤩

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marieke v.

7 May 2022

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

Lovely cozy house in beautiful area

We had a great stay in this lovely house. It is very cozy and comfortable. Great kitchen, fireplace, nice views. We felt at home instantly and three days in the area was not enough. We'd love to come again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

23 July 2021

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

Relaxing break on the beautiful Aughrus peninsula

We had a brilliant stay in Cleggan. Niamh was very helpful, the house has a wonderful history and character and the surrounding landscape is simply magical!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice Q.

5 June 2021

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

Great stay

Comfortable stay, if only we had a great weather to have the total package. The wooden floor upstairs looks dirty but its only from the old white paint stained. Nonetheless the house was excellent. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs White House

I've visited Cleggan since I was very young, staying in a house at the end of this little row of Coastguard Houses, and I would walk pass this house thinking it was so lovely and it was the perfect home. After 3 years of looking for a holiday home in the area this house came up for sale and I could not believe my luck. Straight after the purchase I found myself pregnant (which was amazingly lucky), so we spent 6 months renovating with our fantastic builder to restore the house a few years of neglect. The result is better than I could imagine, a perfect getaway from our busy lives in London. The house has been a blessing which keeps on giving.

Why they chose this property

This property is perfect for a family, couple or a gang of friends who want to get away from their town/city and get some fresh air, go for walks with awesome surroundings, swim, kayak, explore, go riding (there is riding stables down the road) or just enjoy a nice pint or glass of chardonnay whilst watching the fisherman bring in their goods for the day.

What makes this property unique

Close to the village, so no need to drive when going to the pub or restaurant, outside fitted shower with hot tap, westerly aspect giving incredible views from every viewpoint.

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