The Coach House

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes

Reviews

aggies123
July 2018

“Nice location and spotlessly clean...but one reservation...”

My husband and I stayed in the Ghillies cottage which is part of this complex. It is a semi detached property which is attached to the owner's house. The cottage is spotlessly clean and the furnishings are shabby chic which I quite liked. It is in a good location for visiting the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. The cottage is good value for money. If you are wanting to watch the television, it is very small and has a limited number of channels but there is so much more to County Clare than ...

My husband and I stayed in the Ghillies cottage which is part of this complex. It is a semi detached property which is attached to the owner's house. The cottage is spotlessly clean and the furnishings are shabby chic which I quite liked. It is in a good location for visiting the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. The cottage is good value for money. If you are wanting to watch the television, it is very small and has a limited number of channels but there is so much more to County Clare than watching television! ( Although because we are great sport fans we did have to go to a local pub to see the Wimbledon Men's and the World Cup final!) Martin will lend you DVDs if you want to watch a film. There is a dishwasher and washing machine. The shower room and toilet is downstairs (bedroom upstairs). My one reservation about the cottage was that one of the windows in the living room was frosted which meant there was no view out to the lovely green garden and the mountain in the distance. Similarily the kitchen window was also half frosted which meant no view again. I asked Martin, the owner, about this and he said it was about privacy both for us and for him. I would have preferred the view and for me it spoilt the cottage.
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Mrs Balcombe March 2018

“When searching for accommodation in this area I looked at a few reviews and all were very good for this property.”

Having stayed there and looking back I now realise these were all from 2 years+ ago. On arrival Natasha showed us in and did explain that they had had a very wet winter so there was some damp on one wall where sockets would not work, the wall was very damp and the one by it was also quite wet - to me it did raise the question - should this property have been rented at all until sorted out! For the first hour we sat with blankets wrapped around us as it was so cold - I think they would have done well to put the heating on for 24 hours to air the place as once the heating was on the place did warm up. The description of the Coach House was "A high quality Corofin cottage" and "decorated and furnished to a very high standard" having been "completely refurbished in 2010" - this may have applied in 2010 but 8 years down the line it is in need of another refurb.and an update. BTW, TV means small portable that will only play DVDs - they do have a substantial list that you can request. I have to say that the owners Martin and Natasha were very good and I believe would help you in any way they could but the property really is no longer at the standard advertised. I would give it a rating of 3 stars.
DoneDublin August 2014

“Shabby chic and wonderful.”

Ok, we rented the entire property( stables, coach house and Gilies), for 17 friends of ours. We wanted a little something different than the usual boring hotel rooms and with Craig Moher ( or their business name is Escape to the burren). The houses were originally built in 1856 and this place is simply charming. It has a beautiful lake to the front and an amazing court yard. Very rustic, very charming. The only words our friends could say was - wow. The best part of renting it had to be this beautiful dining area we could all sit. It is just brilliant to have a bit of food and drinks and not have to worry about splitting expensive restaurant bills. I am a tough reviewer- so this place won its 5 stars. There are some quirky things that I would point out. I don't think they will be a problem for some but were for me. We mentioned this to the owner and so I have no doubt as a business man he will response proactively to feedback but one thing I did not like was that there was only one key per house. The intention would be that you give the owner Martin the key when you leave and come back. Now I am the type of person that wants to get the keys and be left to our own devices and not have to ask for keys and what not. I like my privacy and so this is a personal bug bare. They were of course very friendly but if this is one thing they could change their approach on, that would make the place- 100% perfect. By day 5 I will admit to being very short with the owner being asked again who was staying and going- just far far far too intrusive for me and I think that they need to understand that when you rent a place to people you need to give up a little control and simple things like giving people a key to where they are staying is simply expected. We also noticed a habit that I would respectively suggest they stop doing. They have a habit of walking into the house.- for example, we had a photo shoot with girl friends in the house and the owner and his wife in the house stayed to watch! As typical Irish we said nothing but that was a bit intrusive for me. Would totally recommend the place but if you want to book probably best to cover off the areas above in advance with Martin before booking if this is something that is likely to annoy you. We will be back again.
ClaremcDublin May 2013

“Beautiful house”

I stayed last weekend in the Coach House at Cragmoher House. The location is lovely and we were very impressed with the Coach House in terms of space and decor. There were 7 of us so I had worried that we woudl be cramped but that certainly was not the case. Martin the owner is friendly, chatty and informative. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cragmoher to others and have even booked the small one-bedroomed Ghillies cottage onsite for our honeymoon! The only issue we had was the fact that the house, while having 2 shower rooms, has just one toilet - not fun when there's a large group staying!
R W July 2012

“Great stay in this beautiful place”

The place is beautifully decorated. Two living rooms, in fact one of them is a former terrace, but completely enclosed and covered with a glass / polycarbonate roof collecting every single bit of the Irish sun. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, including dishwasher and washing machine. Two showers (but only one toilet). We enjoyed very much staying here.
R W July 2012

“Great stay in this beautiful place”

The place is beautifully decorated. Two living rooms, in fact one of them is a former terrace, but completely enclosed and covered with a glass / polycarbonate roof collecting every single bit of the Irish sun. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, including dishwasher and washing machine. Two showers (but only one toilet). We enjoyed very much staying here. Easy booking directly via the owner (burrenescape.com).

Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Cragmoher Cottages

Corofin 1.5 miles. In the stunning Burren Region of County Clare, in the West of Ireland, sits Cragmoher House and Courtyard with its three self-catering holiday cottages. Located in a beautiful country setting on the southern edge of the Burren National Park, these three delightfully furnished Corofin cottages provide high quality accommodation for groups of up to 18 people. With one semi-detached cottage and two apartments (which are linked by an adjoining door), these Corofin cottages are perfect for discovering the local attractions. The Burren (from an Irish word "Boíreann" meaning a rocky place) is world renowned for its unique ecological environment, as it is an exposed Limestone Pavement, which is rich in herb and plant life and has some of the best wildflower meadows in all of Ireland. Set just 1.5 miles from the village of Corofin, with its local amenities, these Corofin cottages are also a perfect base for discovering the County Clare coastline. The seaside village of Lahinch is just 13 miles away from these Corofin cottages and has fine sandy beaches, an 18-hole championship golf course and numerous activities such as sea fishing, diving, surfing and sailing. From these Corofin cottages, you can also visit the Aran Islands or take a day trip to Spanish Point, named after the Spanish who died there in 1588, when many ships of the Spanish Armada were wrecked during the stormy weather. These are three superb Corofin cottages, which can be booked individually or as a group and provide welcoming accommodation, no matter what your reason is for visiting County Clare.

The property

A high quality Corofin cottage in a delightful courtyard setting, decorated and furnished to a very high standard with two bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom) and a sofa bed in the living area.

This property, completely refurbished in 2010, has open plan living accommodation with a modern kitchen, a sitting room, a fabulous exposed stone wall and a large picture window, which fills the former coach entrance.

This Corofin cottage is light and airy, can sleep seven people and benefits from a large summer room at the rear of the property.

This property adjoins Refs. 4608 and 4610, together they sleep 18.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting room with sofa bed. Summer room.

Amenities

Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, selection of books, DVDs, videos, children's toys, games and maps available
Electricity winter surcharge (bands A, B, X, NY) charged at €30 per week, electricity summer surcharge (bands C, D, E, F, G, H, I) charged at €20 per week
Winter oil surcharge (bands A, B, X, NY) charged at €30 per week
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Ample off road parking
Patio area with picnic table
One well-behaved small dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles in Corofin
Note: Local Burren walking tours and evening babysitting available from the owner by prior arrangement.

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About the location

COROFIN, COUNTY CLARE

Ennis 9 miles; Lahinch 13 miles; Doolin 17 miles; Shannon Airport 23 miles.

Described as the southern gateway to the Burren (one of Europe's most distinctive limestone landscapes), the pretty village of Corofin peacefully rests on the River Fergus and offers a good range of shops, pubs and eateries, whilst providing home to the Clare Heritage Centre in St. Catherine's Church. Famous for its music, with festivals occurring throughout the year, this charming village also provides easy access to the visitor centre at Dysert O' Dea castle, where the 15th century round tower and renovated castle accommodate a delightful museum and tea room. The surrounding area is great for hill walking and cycling, whilst the golf course at the seaside resort of Lahinch is worth a visit. With fishing on the River Fergus and in the twelve lakes scattered throughout the area, The Cliffs of Moher, trips to the Aran Islands, Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle all easily accessible, this lovely location has plenty to offer!

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Reviews

“Nice location and spotlessly clean...but one reservation...”

“When searching for accommodation in this area I looked at a few reviews and all were very good for this property.”

“Shabby chic and wonderful.”

“Beautiful house”

“Great stay in this beautiful place”