The Old Cottage

Ballyrean, Doolin, Co Clare, V95 Y7T3, Doolin, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>73</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a house with a bunch of flowers in the snow at The Old Cottage in Doolin
a bedroom with a white bed and a window at The Old Cottage in Doolin
a bathroom with a sink and a shower at The Old Cottage in Doolin
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The Old Cottage

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
73 reviews

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The Old Cottage enjoys a location in Doolin, 7.5 miles from Cliffs of Moher and a 9-minute walk from Doolin Cave. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The property offers car rental and features a garden and picnic area. At the guest house, every unit comes with a private bathroom. Aillwee Cave is 14 miles from The Old Cottage. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 40 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
6.3
Low score for Doolin
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    “The room was cozy The bed comfortable It was so quiet”
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    “Quiet, comfortable and close to restaurants, bars etc.”
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    “Parking was fabulous. The bathroom and shower were spectacular, roomy and clean. The sink had no counter space and it would be better to have a sink with counter space or something next to the sink to put items. The small refrigerator was nice...”
  • Anastasia
    Australia Australia
    “The cottage was gorgeous! Our host was awesome at give us recommendations and things to do locally. The pub she recommended was mcganns and the food was great, the vibe was unreal and the trad music was sensational. We had a amazing stay”
  • Joanna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Elena was wonderful and so helpful. We will be back to visit again. This location has a great shower and amazing location to the Cliffs.”
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely property and the host was very nice. Great location as it is a short drive to the Main Street in Doolin.”
  • D
    Deanna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Elaine was an exceptional host. So kind and gracious and made us feel taken care of.”
  • Stephan
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everything was perfect and Elaine is such a good host we loved it just what we wanted”
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    “Elaine our host was fantastic, very friendly, and very helpful ….also gave us plenty information about the surrounding area and hot spots …”
  • Devvrat
    United States of America United States of America
    “Elaine was the best host! She gave us excellent recommendations not just for Doolin but also our next two stops. The room had everything we needed and the location was great.”

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  • do we have the old cottage to ourselves thank you

    Hi, do you have a booking with me? It's just that there's no name attached to this message. Regards Elaine
    Answered on 3 August 2021

Hosted by Elaine Farrell

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
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Elaine Farrell
My name is Elaine and I am a native of the city of Derry, but I've just relocated 5hrs south to a gorgeous traditional Irish cottage in Doolin, Co. Clare. My new home. A little about me. I started travelling when I was 18 years old, so I'm very aware of what I like when staying as a guest in a hotel, bed and breakfast, hostel; location and cleanliness feature high on the list. So far I have travelled to Thailand, Iceland, Nepal, Scandinavia, Africa, Tasmania, Hong Kong, China, Australia, many countries in mainland Europe, North America, and all over Ireland and Britain. Photography is my passion but I also love yoga, reading, cycling and hillwalking. I also love my country, the richness of our history, music, culture is unequalled anywhere I've ever been. I look forward to hosting you in my cottage.
Delightful double room ensuite in a traditional Irish cottage with good parking facilities. My cottage is a few minutes drive from the heart of Doolin village, set in quiet and peaceful surroundings yet easily accessible to Doolin's great dining, cafe, and traditional music scene. 15mins from Cliffs of Moher, 30mins by sea to the Aran Islands, 5 mins to The Burren , 90 minutes from Galway, 60 mins from Shannon. Your stay includes a light continental breakfast to kick start your day. It is essential to have a car to get around to the local sites.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Internet
Fast free Wifi 166 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Car rental
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Old Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Old Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about The Old Cottage

    • Check-in at The Old Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Old Cottage include:

      • Double

    • The Old Cottage is 1.8 miles from the center of Doolin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Old Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking