Orchard Cottage
Ireland - Co Clare - Ballyvaughan
ID : IE00104885
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 30/Jul/2018
We are
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Family of 4 , but our son and daughter are in their twenties now and therefore we will be travelling most of the time on our own at this stage.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Pets,
Watersports,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Teacher/lawyer
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Orchard Cottage is a second home and is a holiday house in the beautiful village of Ballyvaughan, in the Burren, Co Clare. It comprises 3 bedrooms (1king bedroom with ensuite , 1 double bedroom and 1 single bedroom); Bathroom, Sitting room and kitchen/dining room opening onto patio garden with a view of the Burren. Private parking.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- TV
Extras
- Use of second home
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Ballyvaughan is a beautiful seaside village in the West of Ireland. It is in the Burren, close to the Cliffs of Moher, and is within an hours drive from Galway and Connemara. It is a three hour drive from Dublin airport and and hours drive from Shannon airport.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
It is a minutes walk to the village and all it's lovely eateries/pubs and shops. It is walking distance from the seafront and is close to nearby beaches . It is on the Wild Atlantic Way and is in the heart of the Burren and so is an ideal base for walkers/hikers. The Burren is famous for its flora and fauna and so it is a nature lovers paradise. It is a half hour drive to Cliffs of Moher and Lahinch (golf and surfing) It is an hours drive to Galway and Connemara.
Our favourite restaurants
- L'arco
- Monks Seafood
- Gregans Castle Hotel
Cafés & bars
- Wild Atlantic Lodge
- Ballyvaughan Tearooms
- Shirley's Deli
Special places to shop
- Quinn's Craftshop
- Linnanes Spar and Craftshop
- Russell Gallery
Leisure and cultural activities
- Ballyvaughan Art College
- Aillwee Cave
- Corkscrewhill Guided Walks
Interesting day trips
- Aran Islands
- Guided walks
- Tour of the Burren
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please leave our house as it was when you arrived . Also no pets are allowed.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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