Title: Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms Vacation home in Doolin with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms ![TV, fireplace - Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms (Doolin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110905300/110905223/0f95416c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms (Doolin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110905300/110905223/ba63f9a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![11 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms (Doolin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110905300/110905223/0df2ffb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms (Doolin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110905300/110905223/9d1fefff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms (Doolin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110905300/110905223/39123a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Cliffs of Moher, Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 11 bedrooms12 bathrooms11 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms Ballyvara House is a substantial luxury self-catering property boasting 11 en-suite bedrooms; the property can comfortably sleep up to 28 guests. The spacious house is an ideal group accommodation venue for a large family gathering, a Christmas or New Year's get together or a hen or bridal party. Once a 100+ year old thatched cottage Ballyvara House has been transformed into the perfect property for your group stay in Doolin. There is ample space within Ballyvara House that groups can stay and never feel crowded. Get the bar stocked and enjoy a drink in the lounge in front of a roaring fire or a welcoming glass of wine out on the patio in the courtyard garden. ​Ballyvara House features an expansive lobby, a large sitting room with open fire, a hand made stone bar and an off-kitchen dining room. The commercial kitchen has two ovens with 4-ring gas stove-top over each, a salamander grill and a large water boiler. Children will always be entertained with the pool table in side the games rooms with a tennis court and play village outside for them to enjoy. \*Please note that a Security deposit of 750.00Euro is payable with final balance - pending no incidents at the property, this will be refunded 2 days after departure\* ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 11 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 12 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98476200/98476130/a72053ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aran View Country House DOOLIN - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=98476130&PinnedHotelID=98476130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27120500/27120482/w1800h2390x0y10-bc9a9ba7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galway Victorian Gate Lodge Caherlistrane - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=27120482&PinnedHotelID=27120482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116115400/116115328/61cdb75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 4-bedroom house in Rosscahill, Connemara, Galway Galway - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=116115328&PinnedHotelID=116115328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115078400/115078396/4434aa8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Property 490 - Clifden - sleeps 25 guests in 10 bedrooms Clifden - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=115078396&PinnedHotelID=115078396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21997500/21997421/1f8cede5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guinness House Ballyconneely - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=21997421&PinnedHotelID=21997421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101620000/101614800/101614703/00098ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 8 bedroom luxury country mansion in Galway Galway - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=101614703&PinnedHotelID=101614703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492800/78492718/72230aa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 8 bedroomed house steeped in history Clarecastle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=78492718&PinnedHotelID=78492718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492800/78492716/19138f83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully restored soldier's barracks to sleep 10 people Clarecastle - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=78492716&PinnedHotelID=78492716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33960600/33960567/18c71ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6\. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 643978 ## About the area Located in Doolin, this vacation home is in a rural area. Doolin Pitch & Putt and Lahinch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave. Burren Stained Glass Art and Lahinch Seaworld are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Doolin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Doolin.dx6069899) [View more Vacation homes in Doolin](https://www.expedia.ca/Doolin-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6069899-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.01203%2C-9.36804&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9WlMMVZXHiqNPp52zzGFitBGGHM=) Doolin, County Clare ### What's nearby - ![Doolin Cave showing caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166314/815615ae-856b-4117-968f-434c47c4e1e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Doolin Cave 5 min drive \- 4.8 km - ![Cliffs of Moher which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090305/810d2e30-a671-4448-997d-2c1085d321cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cliffs of Moher 7 min drive \- 9.6 km - ![Miles and miles of dark narrow roads highlighted with blue views. Or green, yellow and grey if you're into that. In the top 10 drives of my life. #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601682/5eab5370-b4ab-432f-925e-6c243afc10c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galway Bay 20 min drive \- 26.2 km - ![Low angle view of a castle, Dromoland Castle, Shannon, Republic of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160529/1e4ece03-104f-4bda-8e0d-d01899d1152f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club 45 min drive \- 58.9 km - Doolin Garden and Nursery 5 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Shannon Airport (SNN) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Cliffs View Cafe 8 min drive - Frantic Chef 12 min drive - Gus O'Connor's 19 min walk - McGann's Pub & Restaurant 13 min walk - Fitzpatrick's 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms? ### Where is Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballyvara House - a two story that sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan & Garrett Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy A whole bed and breakfast all to yourself, the place was gorgeous and had plenty of space for our family and friends to get together and enjoy our trip! 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