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The Core House

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Exterior
Aerial view
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 9240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Galway Bay
    14 min walk
  • Newtown Castle
    4 min drive
  • Aillwee Cave
    9 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN)
    70 min drive

Room options

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 House

The Core House 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. Childminder and farm tours are available upon request.
There is a rental property attached to the side of The Core House ("The Core Lodge") which is a 2-bedroom house and is available to book on VRBO also.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Galway Bay. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • 14 minutes by foot from Galway Bay and a 4-minute drive from Newtown Castle
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tara Flanagan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2583 sq ft (240 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: House trained, well behaved pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
The Core Lodge Ballyvaughan
The Core Lodge Private vacation home
The Core Lodge Private vacation home Ballyvaughan

The Core House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip of a Lifetime
We spent the month of July at the Core House in Ballyvaughan. It was amazing. The home has everything you need for a comfortable home base for seeing the sights of the Wild Atlantic Way and Tara was responsive when we had questions/issues. We also found the small town to be charming and the Guinness to be cold. We especially enjoyed meeting Margaret, the bartender (probably grossly underselling her role) at O'laclainn pub - highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
The Core lodge is located at a beautiful spot. The views are breathtaking. Tara our host was so gracious she left use home made bread, milk and treats. I would highly recommend the Core Lodge for your vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B., Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family experience
This property is wonderful. The setting is beautiful! Tara and her family are great hosts. Grandkids enjoyed the cows, donkey and farm visit. Our three generation family loved Ireland and will be back. Thank you for a special memory.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean house
This is an excellent property, have nothing to complain about. Well equipped kitchen. Few minutes drive to Ballyvaughan village. We had 3 adult couples, 2 kids and one baby. 4 en suite bedrooms suited us perfectly. Large kitchen with washing machine and drier. Sitting room with ample seats. Large dining room with another sofa. Location perfect for exploring cliffs of moher; Ailwee caves and caherconnell fort. Also an hour from Bunratty which is worth doing. Fanore beach 20 mins away, lovely sandy beach. Few options for food in the village, Monks was amazing. Tara the host was responsive and very friendly. I’d highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

claire g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Family Get away
Despite the poor weather we had a great stay at The Core Lodge. Tara was a responsive host and her father is a true gentleman, our kids visit up to the family farm was one of the highlights of our time in Clare. The house is spacious and well stocked. There was no bother from the friendly dog and resident of the small attached abode. Recommend highly to eat in Linnanes Lobster Bar nearby!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation in Ballyvaughan
We had a wonderful staycation in Tara’s beautiful house. Plenty of space with 4 lovely en-suite bedrooms. Tara left us a welcome package of wine, scones, milk and home made jam. Very thoughtful of her. The children loved all the space and especially the front garden. Tara very kindly replaced our towels after our first week and we also enjoyed a lovely visit to her family farm. This is a beautiful house in a wonderful location and when the weather is very good, spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Burren und Strand
Tolles Haus mit schönem großen Garten.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022