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About this property

Situated in Newtown, 5 minutes’ drive from Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay, The Waters Country House boasts over 40 acres of farmland at the foot of the Burren Hills. Ailwee Cave, also featuring an underground river and a waterfall, is only 3km from the property. Each room at The Waters features an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a desk. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and it is free of charge. Tea/coffee making facilities are complimentary and available in the dining area. Guests can also enjoy a TV lounge with an extensive library, a licenced bar, sun terrace, a dining room and a wine cellar. A hearty breakfast is served daily in the dining room. The Waters is nestled on a well originated from limestone caves below, once featured in Irish folklore. With free parking, this guest house offers easy access to the stunning Irish countryside. Corcomroe Abbey, an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery, is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
2 sofa beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ciara
    Ireland Ireland
    Amazing bath best breakfast ever amazing interior so cosy would be lovely at Christmas with fires. Cosy rooms throughout lovely staff. Very different great experience.
  • Dengary
    Australia Australia
    Maria and Wolfgang, as others have said, are warm and friendly hosts. The whole premises is beautifully crafted to look old using recycled materials but is, in fact, not old. Our little Granny Flat was cute and comfortable. The breakfast was good...
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Peaceful and serene surroundings. Wolfgang is a wonderful host who couldn't do enough for us. Beautiful property. Great nights sleep. Superb breakfast. We felt so refreshed after staying here
  • Indiya
    Australia Australia
    Favourite place I’ve stayed. The well is AMAZING!! Loved all the furniture, the library, the sitting room and all the beautiful trees around. Bathtubs were great. Could’ve stayed a week. The hosts were awesome too!
  • Laura
    Ireland Ireland
    The property has so much character and very comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and the owners very friendly and helpful and welcome to children.
  • Clara
    Spain Spain
    The enviroment, rooms and the people who attended us during our stay. Thank you!
  • Francis
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful house in the Irish countryside. The location is next to the lovely village of Ballyvaughan, at about 30 minutes of the famous cliffs of Moher. The beds are confortable and the breakfast is fantastic.
  • Justin
    Australia Australia
    Great experience. Staff were great Will be back for a longer stay next time
  • *nick
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautifully furnished with eclectic antique and classic items. Comfortable and peaceful indoors and out. Very good breakfast, residents areas, tea and coffee, bar, books everywhere, open fires in the evening, friendly and available hosts/owners....
  • Karine
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful location - really middle of nowhere! excellent breakfast - fresh eggs/bacon/mushrooms/tomatoes at simple request very helpful owners (helped us finding taxi when we had problems with our rental car)

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From 15:00 to 20:00
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From 08:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

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