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Featuring a garden, The Old School House provides accommodations in Clifden. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 19th century, is 2.2 miles from Alcock & Brown Memorial and 13 miles from Kylemore Abbey. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Providing a patio and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. The vacation home also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors. Maam Cross is 22 miles from the vacation home. Ireland West Knock Airport is 75 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Clifden

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    the United States the United States
    Spacious accommodation and quiet, near the approach to Clifden Bay. We didn't have time to use the woodstove or the kitchen, but we would have been comfortable here for an extended stay. One of our party said as we approached, I hope this is it...
  • Brian
    Ireland Ireland
    Good location Spacious Good hosts with clear directions and easy access to keys Decent value for money
  • Joan
    Ireland Ireland
    It was a very cosy cottage with all that u need inside. Rita and Michael were very helpful and if you needed anything they were there. I would recommend this beautiful cottage to anyone. We will definitely be back.
  • Nikki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was only a few minutes by car to the town. Rita was there to greet us when we arrived. It was spacious and clean
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious old school, just outside of the town. Perfect for family or groups
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location. An easy 10 minute walk to cliften town. Very clean and comfortable. Hosts were helpful, friendly and non intrusive. We had a lovely stay.
  • Valle
    Spain Spain
    Excellent to visit Cliffden sourroundings, very nice stay with my family. Totally recommendable!
  • Vaillancourt
    Canada Canada
    Lovely home. Peaceful. Stayed 2 nights and felt like home.
  • Julia
    Canada Canada
    Rita greeted us at the door with a smile and was very welcoming- The cottage was even nicer than the photos- very clean and comfortable. A nice walkable distance from town- only a slight hill- and we loved the live music and food in Clifden
  • Carmel
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was great ..very convenient to the nearest town and near lovely beaches.

Hosted by Rita & Michael Sullivan

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Rita & Michael Sullivan
The Old School House Cottages was originally built in 1838 and is one of the oldest properties in Clifden. We have divided the house into two semi detached houses, we live on the left hand side and the guest house is on the right. We have a second guest house in the garden called The Potters Cottage, thus the garden is shared with us and guests staying in the Cottage. There is a wood burning stove in the living room and we supply a standard amount of wood to get you going, should you require more then this can be easily purchased from the near by supermarkets and petrol stations. We are situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Clifden town centre yet in the countryside with scenic views and scenic walks. It is 400m to Clifden and an 10-15 minute walk to the nearest pub. It's only a 5 minute walk to the Greenway, as well as 10 minute drive to Ballyconneely and Connemara's famous beaches. Great for scenic walks, beaches, golf, painting, fishing and running with direct access onto the cycle lanes.
I was born and bread in North London and moved to Brighton for university, my husband was born to Irish parents in Brighton with strong roots in Connemara. I studied Interior Architecture at University and worked in the Property Recruitment Industry for over 20 years in Central London, due to family commitments we relocated to Connemara in 2015. We have travelled extensively around the world and have stayed in some amazing places. Thus leading us to set up our own self catering Guest House's. The sky in Connemara is amazing, the rainbows are exceptional, the changing weather is a pleasure and not a hindrance, just be prepared for rain whatever time of year you visit us, we don't believe in umbrellas here as these often don't stand a chance against the Western Winds. For clean air living Connemara is perfect. We love cooking, walking, gardening, art, history, Husky's (we obviously have one !) and traditional Irish architecture and design. Our personal taste may be considered old fashioned, retro, vintage and to many homely and cosy. The Old School House is our family home and we are small family run business that takes pride in offering our guests old school traditional Irish accommodation. We had always dreamed of moving here and living a far simpler life, community is strong here in Clifden and the locals work hard to make everyone feel at home and welcomed.
A five minute walk to the Greenway, The Salt Lake and a couple of minutes walk to the Connemara All Blacks Rugby Club. Here, and in nearby Maam Valley are the setting for such films as The Guard, The Field and John Ford's classic, The Quiet Man. Must see Landmarks are: Clifden Castle, The Sky Road, Marconi Station, Alcock & Brown Landing Site & dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm, Connemara Heritage & History Center, Station House Museum, Ballynahinch Castle, Darcy Monument, Kylemore Abbey
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Semi-detached
  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Old School House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Old School House

  • Yes, The Old School House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Old School House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Old School House can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old School House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The Old School House is 2,950 feet from the center of Clifden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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