The Old School House

County Galway The Old School House, Ardbear, Clifden, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>156</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
157 reviews
a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator at The Old School House in Clifden
a living room with a leather couch and a table at The Old School House in Clifden
a large white house in the middle of a field at The Old School House in Clifden
Gallery image of The Old School House in Clifden
+28 photos

The Old School House

Lock in a great price for The Old School House - rated 8.9 by recent guests.

to get started.

Lock in a great price for The Old School House - rated 8.9 by recent guests. to get started.
  • Entire home
  • 874 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
You're eligible for a Genius discount at The Old School House! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Offering a garden and garden view, The Old School House is located in Clifden, 3.5 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial and 20 km from Kylemore Abbey. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. The Old School House has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Maam Cross is 36 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 120 km from The Old School House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more
Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Saved to 376 lists

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.
Sign in, save money
Sign in, save money
You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in
Sign inCreate an account

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Clifden
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Rebecca
    Canada Canada
    “The house was beautiful and location close to Clifden. Great location for exploring the area.”
  • Jaqueline
    Ireland Ireland
    “We only met Rita and Michael for a brief period, but whenever help was needed they were available. We were having issues to get the fire going, and Michael promptly came to help, even though it was a Saturday night. The cottage is comfortable and...”
  • Annemarie
    Ireland Ireland
    “Spacious, clean quiet and walking distance to Clifden.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rita, Michael, Emilia-Teresa & Baby Mícheál

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Rita, Michael, Emilia-Teresa & Baby Mícheál
The Old School House Cottages was originally built in 1838 and is one of the oldest properties in Clifden. On the Wild Atlantic Way, close to the town center and set in the countryside we are in the heart of the most unspoiled scenery. 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. Great for scenic walks, beaches, golf, painting, fishing and running with direct access onto the cycle lanes.
I studied Interior Architecture at University, ran my own Property Recruitment Business for 15 years, have worked as a Consultant and Business Developer for many startups, as well as that I've worked in numerous retail outlets for the Interior Design Industry as both Merchandiser and Stylist. I have traveled extensively around the world and have stayed in some amazing places. Thus leading us to set up our own self catering Guest House. Close to the town center and set in the countryside, we are in the heart of the most unspoiled scenery which is breathtaking. The sky in Connemara is amazing, the rainbows are exceptional, the changing weather is a pleasure and not a hindrance, especially when you have a beautiful fireplace to sit by with your family and friends surrounding you. I love cooking, art and interior architecture. My family are my main priority and thus we moved to Clifden to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and commuting. I was born and bread in London and moved to Brighton for University, my husband on the other has strong roots in Connemara and he had always dreamed of moving back here and living a far simpler life, where the air and scenery are fresh.
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Lamplight Wine Bar & Restaurant, Market Street, Clifden, Connemara
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Old School House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating 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 terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old School House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old School House

  • The Old School House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Clifden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

  • The Old School House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • The Old School House has 1 restaurant:

    • The Lamplight Wine Bar & Restaurant, Market Street, Clifden, Connemara

  • The prices at The Old School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Pub crawls

  • Check-in at The Old School House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.