Lakeside Holidays in the West of Ireland
Relax and unwind in this beautiful rural setting.
Get away from the stress and hustle of the city, and experience a slice of country life in County Clare.
A short walk to a lovely beach on Lough Derg; an idyllic spot for fishing, kayaking and swimming.
There are walking routes, great local restaurants, friendly pubs and a whole lot of relaxing.
Accommodation
“The Bird’s Nest” is a stone-built former cow barn dating from the 1700’s. The cottage has been renovated and has a modern first floor with a more traditional style downstairs.
Surrounded by fields and woodland with a private garden area and use of the vegetable garden, you will be sure to unwind if you want to stay local. Easy access to Galway, The Burren, Ennis and Limerick.
Fast WiFi
Scenic
Parking
Walking
Swimming
Fishing
BOOK YOUR STAY
BOOKING TERMS:
Minimum Stay 3 nights
Maximum Stay 30 nights (if you would like a longer stay please contact us directly at info@blackthornlane.ie)
*Please read Things to Know HERE before making your booking as certain restrictions apply
How to Book:
1, Choose your check-in date and your checkout date.
2. You will receive an acknowledgement email and then a further email confirming your booking. In your confirmation email, you will see a payment link.
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Rates:
Sun-Thurs : €120/night
Sat-Sun : €125/night
15% Discount if you book 7 days or over (up to 28 days)
30% Discount for 29+ days.
ALL BOOKINGS are subject to confirmation.
Once you submit your booking request, you will receive an email acknowledging your booking request. Once your booking has been approved, you will receive a further email with the full price and a payment link.
Your booking is NOT confirmed until full payment has been received.
The Space
The Bird’s Nest is a two-storey stand alone property, private from but adjacent to the main house, with free parking
Full kitchen – diner on the lower floor with gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge and well equipped cupboards
Wood fired cooking range – fuel is provided for a two night stay and the guest house will be fully heated on your arrival
Wall fitted electric heaters upstairs and downstairs for ease of use
Spacious bathroom with toilet, whb, heated towel rail and shower
Scandinavian style loft upstairs with a double bed and a relaxing sitting area
Windows look over the treetops to the left and the pretty yard to the right
Comforts provided include high speed wifi (fibre broadband connection), internet/fm radio and even puzzles and games for rainy days (but please bring your own laptop as although there is a TV screen, there are no satellite or terrestrial TV channels)
Private garden area for the exclusive use of guests complete with fire pit, sun parasol, and outdoor dining table and chairs. A charcoal barbecue can be provided on request
Most art works both interior and exterior are by the host and family. Some sculptural pieces are for sale.
A CCTV system is installed to overlook the yard, the back of the main house, and Blackthorn Lane behind the house. This is for personal security purposes only and deletion of all captured images of people coming and going on the property is available on request.
Location
We are situated 2 kilometers from the lovely village of Whitegate, which has two excellent grocery shops and an exceptional bar/restaurant. There are no taxi services locally but there is a local link TFI bus (route 344) between Whitegate and Ennis four times daily which can be hailed from near the top of the road (10-12 min walk). If wished and by prior arrangement, lifts to and from Whitegate and Mountshannon can be provided.
A 10 to 15 minute walk from the guest house on a quiet country road, you will arrive at the lake shore to the beautiful Meelick Bay (Whitegate beach), which is a safe swimming and picnic area, and a perfect spot to launch kayaks or paddle boards for a leisurely paddle around the multitude of inlets and islands close by. Be prepared though – the lake is capable of blowing up a storm at short notice and life-jackets are not provided here. Please bring your own if you are bringing boards or boats.
Many walking routes are easily accessed from here including the entire East Clare Way for serious walkers, and a number of pretty and accessible walking circuits close by. There is a beautiful 5 km circuit from the guest house which takes approximately 50 minutes, not much of which is on the main road. Route maps and advice available on request.
Meet Sadie
I live in the main cottage with one or both of my sons.
Our family also includes 1 dog, 5 hens, 6 cats (all of them are rescues and 4 are a little shy), and wild Irish honey bees in the roof.
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