Old School House, Clifden
Entire home in Clifden, Ireland
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 4 bathrooms
Located in the heart of Clifden Town Centre with bars restaurants, cafes and all shops within walking distance
The former Church of Ireland School House was built by the founder of Clifden, John D’Arcy, in around 1815 and was the town’s first school.
As such this is one of Clifden’s listed buildings and many of the original features remain, including the large stone fireplace, the exposed stone walls, old pine floors, doors and the original pine staircase.
The former Church of Ireland School House was built by the founder of Clifden, John D’Arcy, in around 1815 and was the town’s first school.
As such this is one of Clifden’s listed buildings and many of the original features remain, including the large stone fireplace, the exposed stone walls, old pine floors, doors and the original pine staircase.
Clifden is a lively and friendly town with excellent restaurants, authentic pubs and nice shops. It's a 1-minute walk down to the high street.
This is an excellent base for touring the Connemara, a gorgeous and haunting area. There's much to see and do here. There's golf, of course. The beaches are beautiful, empty and clean. At every turn, you'll see glorious scenery. There are Irish craft shops, many ancient Celtic sites and opportunities to ramble in the Twelve Bens.
Layout
The ground floor's open plan allows one to take in the scope of the public rooms upon first crossing over the threshold. The atmosphere is very comfortable and casual.
In the sitting room, large stone arched palladium windows allow plenty of light and the fireplace adds visual and actual warmth. This is a perfect room for entertaining or just sitting quietly with a book. There is a Tv and Dvd player.
The galley kitchen is to the right of the entryway and although not huge, it is a cook's kitchen with everything close at hand and equipped with all you should need. The adjacent dining area seats 8 comfortably at an old refectory pine table. There is a small utility room that houses a clothes washing machine and a separate dryer.
All four bedrooms are en suite (with W. c. and with shower/shower-over-bath). Two of the bedrooms are on the main/ground floor. One is off the front entrance hall with a 4ft6”/1.37m double bed, very nice appointments and a cute little stone ensuite with shower. The other bedroom, which has a double bed with an ensuite shower-over-bath, is at the back of the house, beyond the living room.
There are two staircases, one on either side of the house.
The original pine staircase, near the dining area, leads up to the open balcony sitting area which overlooks the living room.
The spiral staircase, located just at the front entryway, leads directly to one of the upstairs bedrooms, a spacious room with stone walls a king-size bed (2m) and an extra double bed of 1.37m. This room is ensuite with a shower.
The other upstairs bedroom is on the opposite side of the balcony sitting area and accessed via the pine stairs. It has a 5ft/ 1.52m bed with a spacious ensuite with shower-over-bath and also has an extra double bed. All the bedrooms overlook a nice grassy area behind the house.
The back lawn area is not level and does not have a patio. You can eat casual meals in a designated area at the side or at the front of the house where there is a picnic table/bench and outdoor chairs. It's fun to look down onto the town from this perch.
Utilities are metered upon arrival & departure. €75 is included in the rental rate. If the utilities exceed this limit oil is charged at €20 per inch & electricity is €0.20c per unit. Payable upon departure.
Linen & Towels are included in the rental rate.
Free Wifi
Check-in time is from 4 pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)
Check-out time is at 10 am on the day of departure.
Please note that this holiday home is not suitable for toddlers. No pets, no power showers, creaky stairs, and old floorboards, Not a traditional house, but full of character & charm and a great location at the top of the town. Great for coming and going to bars and restaurants
- Parking
- Arrival out of schedule
- Internet Access
- Bed linen
- Heating
- Towels
Optional services
- Baby high chair:
Price: Included in the booking.
- Cancellation Insurance:
Price: % 5 of the booking price.
- Cot/Crib:
Price: Included in the booking.
The former Church of Ireland School House was built by the founder of Clifden, John D’Arcy, in around 1815 and was the town’s first school.
As such this is one of Clifden’s listed buildings and many of the original features remain, including the large stone fireplace, the exposed stone walls, old pine floors, doors and the original pine staircase.
The space
Located in the heart of Clifden Town Centre with bars restaurants, cafes and all shops within walking distanceThe former Church of Ireland School House was built by the founder of Clifden, John D’Arcy, in around 1815 and was the town’s first school.
As such this is one of Clifden’s listed buildings and many of the original features remain, including the large stone fireplace, the exposed stone walls, old pine floors, doors and the original pine staircase.
Clifden is a lively and friendly town with excellent restaurants, authentic pubs and nice shops. It's a 1-minute walk down to the high street.
This is an excellent base for touring the Connemara, a gorgeous and haunting area. There's much to see and do here. There's golf, of course. The beaches are beautiful, empty and clean. At every turn, you'll see glorious scenery. There are Irish craft shops, many ancient Celtic sites and opportunities to ramble in the Twelve Bens.
Layout
The ground floor's open plan allows one to take in the scope of the public rooms upon first crossing over the threshold. The atmosphere is very comfortable and casual.
In the sitting room, large stone arched palladium windows allow plenty of light and the fireplace adds visual and actual warmth. This is a perfect room for entertaining or just sitting quietly with a book. There is a Tv and Dvd player.
The galley kitchen is to the right of the entryway and although not huge, it is a cook's kitchen with everything close at hand and equipped with all you should need. The adjacent dining area seats 8 comfortably at an old refectory pine table. There is a small utility room that houses a clothes washing machine and a separate dryer.
All four bedrooms are en suite (with W. c. and with shower/shower-over-bath). Two of the bedrooms are on the main/ground floor. One is off the front entrance hall with a 4ft6”/1.37m double bed, very nice appointments and a cute little stone ensuite with shower. The other bedroom, which has a double bed with an ensuite shower-over-bath, is at the back of the house, beyond the living room.
There are two staircases, one on either side of the house.
The original pine staircase, near the dining area, leads up to the open balcony sitting area which overlooks the living room.
The spiral staircase, located just at the front entryway, leads directly to one of the upstairs bedrooms, a spacious room with stone walls a king-size bed (2m) and an extra double bed of 1.37m. This room is ensuite with a shower.
The other upstairs bedroom is on the opposite side of the balcony sitting area and accessed via the pine stairs. It has a 5ft/ 1.52m bed with a spacious ensuite with shower-over-bath and also has an extra double bed. All the bedrooms overlook a nice grassy area behind the house.
The back lawn area is not level and does not have a patio. You can eat casual meals in a designated area at the side or at the front of the house where there is a picnic table/bench and outdoor chairs. It's fun to look down onto the town from this perch.
Utilities are metered upon arrival & departure. €75 is included in the rental rate. If the utilities exceed this limit oil is charged at €20 per inch & electricity is €0.20c per unit. Payable upon departure.
Linen & Towels are included in the rental rate.
Free Wifi
Check-in time is from 4 pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)
Check-out time is at 10 am on the day of departure.
Please note that this holiday home is not suitable for toddlers. No pets, no power showers, creaky stairs, and old floorboards, Not a traditional house, but full of character & charm and a great location at the top of the town. Great for coming and going to bars and restaurants
Other things to note
Included services- Parking
- Arrival out of schedule
- Internet Access
- Bed linen
- Heating
- Towels
Optional services
- Baby high chair:
Price: Included in the booking.
- Cancellation Insurance:
Price: % 5 of the booking price.
- Cot/Crib:
Price: Included in the booking.
Select dates to see prices
Managed by
Yvonne F.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed, 1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Amenities
- Hairdryer
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Iron
- Essentials
- TV
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Free parking on premises
4.86 · 7 Reviews
1 year ago
We had a wonderful stay at the Old School House in Clifden. The kids loved exploring the space, and the garden and the wood-burning stove was super cosy in the evenings. Siobhan was very helpful and friendly, showing us some of the quirks in this impressive and well-preserved building.
Location
House Rules
- Check-in: 16:00 – 00:00
- Check out before 10:00
- Up to 8 overnight guests
- No pets
- No smoking
- No parties or events
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During the stay
🚫 No Parties or Events This property is for quiet holiday use only. Strictly no parties, gatherings, hen/stag weekends, or unauthorised events. 🚭 No Smoking Indoors Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the property. Please use outdoor areas and dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. 🧴 No Fake Tan or Hair Dye To avoid damage to linens and soft furnishings, please do not use fake tan, hair dye, or heavy makeup products during your stay. 🐾 No Pets Unless Approved Pets are only allowed in pre-approved, pet-friendly homes and must be arranged with us in advance. Unauthorised pets may result in the cancellation of your stay. 👶 Supervise Children Children are very welcome, but please supervise them at all times, especially around stairs, balconies, fireplaces, or outdoor features. 🛏️ Towels & Linens All towels and bedding are provided for your stay. Unless otherwise stated. 🔇 Quiet Hours Please respect neighbours (if applicable) and maintain quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. 🗑️ Waste & Recycling Please use the bins provided and follow the recycling guidelines. Collection days and disposal details are listed in this guidebook. 🔐 Check-Out You must depart at the agreed time stated in this guidebook (usually 10am) Lock up and return keys to the lockbox or the housemanager 🔧 Damage or Breakages If anything breaks or is damaged, please let us know as soon as possible. Honest reporting helps us manage repairs quickly and fairly. Unreported issues may result in a charge. -
Before checkout
Empty bins and dispose of rubbish in the bins provided, or if otherwise instructed, Wash any used dishes or load and start the dishwasher. Turn off lights, heating, and any appliances. Ensure windows and doors are securely closed (especially Velux windows). Please return all keys to the key lockbox located outside the property (using the same code as check-in)
Safety & Property
- Carbon monoxide alarm installed
- Smoke alarm installed
Property Manager Terms
- Cleaning fees are always refunded if the reservation is cancelled before check-in.
- Accommodation fees (the total nightly rate you’re charged) are refundable in certain circumstances as outlined below.
- A reservation is officially cancelled when the guest clicks the cancellation button on the cancellation confirmation page, which they can find in Dashboard > Your Trips > Change or Cancel.
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