Title: RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway Explore Ireland's great outdoors from this homely base in Clifden. Discover hidden gems on foot or by bike after unwinding by the open fire. ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/4ede44f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/41efff06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/21699611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/92661a27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285500/99285458/e91ecb18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming town of Clifden, County Galway, Rainbows End offers a warm retreat with an open fire and ample off-road parking. This cozy cottage also features a kitchen/diner, Smart TV, WiFi and patio furniture for six guests to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway This detached single-storey cottage rests in Clifden, County Galway, and can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Rainbows End is a desirable single-storey cottage resting in Clifden, County Galway. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double with TV and a twin along with a bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is ample off-road parking and a patio with furniture. Rainbows End is a homely base for a trip to the Irish coast. Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 1.3 miles Region: Towering cliffs stand next to vast stretches of golden sand, whilst vast mountain ranges cradle cool, low-lying lakes. The Galway region epitomises the term ‘great outdoors’; with fantastic walking and cycling and exhilarating water sports. Town: The coastal town of Clifden is the largest town in the region of Connemara, and is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". The town is set on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay and is home to an array of bars, pubs, restaurants and independent shops as well as popular attractions such as The Station House Museum and Lavelle Art Gallery. Clifden is the ideal base to explore the picturesque landscape of the region, whether it be on foot, in a car or on a bike. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Golfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104898300/104898241/83b3dfb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 466 - 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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 607403 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.48567,-10.000845&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ohneIfh%60%7C%40%3FY%3FY%3FY%40Y%3FY%40%5B%40Y%40Y%40YBY%40Y%40YBWBYBYBYBWDYBYDWDWBYDWDWFWDWFWFUDWFUFWFUFUHUFUHUFSHUHSHSHSHSHSJQHSJQJQJQHQJOJQLOJOJOJMLOJMLMLMLMJKLMLKLKLINKLILILILGNILGNGLGNENGLENELCNENCNCLANCNANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNDNDLBNDNFLDNFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLJLHLJLJLLLJLLJLLLLLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNJPJPJPHPJRHPHRHRJRHRHRFTHRFTHTFTFTHTFVFTDVFVDTFVDVDVDVDXDVBVDXBXBVBXBXBXBVBX%40X%40X%40XBX%3FX%40Z%40X%3FX%40X%3FX%3FX%3FZ%3FXAX%3FXAXAX%3FXCZAXAXAXCXCVCXCXCXCVCXEVCXEVEVEXEVEVGVETGVEVGTGVITGTGTITGRITGTIRIRKRIRIRIPKRIPKPKPKPKNKPKNKNKNMLKNMLMLKLMLMJMJMLMHMJMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFOFMDODODMDODOBODMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOEOCMEOCMEOGOEMGOGMGOIMGMIMIMIOKMKMIMKMMKKMMMMMMKMMOKMKOKOMOKQKOIQKQKQKQISKQISISISISISIUGSIUGUIUGUGUGWGUEWGWGUEWGWEWEYCWEWEYCWEYCWCYCYCYCWAYAYCYAYAYA%5BAY%3FYAY%3FY%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wQzL9CSI7iawBgaf4qZ5R8pITpg=) Clifden, West #### What's nearby - Clifden Castle - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Sky Road - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Kylemore Abbey - 24 min drive - 25.6 km - Connemara National Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 km #### Getting around - Shannon Airport (SNN) - 137 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Snappy Snappy Crab - ‬14 min drive - ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬3 min drive - ‪Castle Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > As of Sept 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $972.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Clifden-Hotels-RAINBOWS-END.h99285458.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Station House Museum, Clifden Castle, and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## RAINBOWS END, pet friendly, with open fire in Clifden, County Galway Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michel S., Nantes Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tres bon rapport qualite prix , propre et pratique La peche a la truite a ete exelente pour notre 35 eme visite dans le Connemara et cette maison est parfaite avec in bon parking ##### Michel S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadette H. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Logement cosy, bien situé, très confortable, facile d accès. Propriétaires sympas. À recommander. ##### Bernadette H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lola A. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnifique séjour Maison spacieuse, très bon emplacement, très propre, très bien équipée (quelques couteaux et fourchettes de plus serait idéal!). On s’y sent comme à la maison. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. ##### Lola A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. Oct 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### rainbows end comfortable well located, good wi fi ,great selection of tv channels. ##### Linda H. 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