[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm Vacation home in Clifden with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105763200/105763103/8525c1a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105763200/105763103/cc8d5db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105763200/105763103/3e415e63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105763200/105763103/e0de5ca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105763200/105763103/a04b1cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the unique charm of Clifden Town Centre at this historic holiday home, a former Church of Ireland School House built by John D’Arcy in 1815. With original features like exposed stone walls and large stone fireplace, this listed building offers a comfortable and casual atmosphere perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy free WiFi, a galley kitchen equipped with everything you need, and four en-suite bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81098 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm 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.LayoutThe 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 WifiCheck-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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,098 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21790900/21790864/b5b9ead5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment 144 - Clifden Clifden - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21790864&PinnedHotelID=21790864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91201200/91201115/39548217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 425 - Clifden - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms Clifden - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=91201115&PinnedHotelID=91201115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111810000/111806100/111806065/580e47c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sky Road Lodge- Beautiful Views Clifden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=111806065&PinnedHotelID=111806065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703200/32703161/ee0efccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Townhouse in Clifden with courtyard+ balcony overlooking Clifden Bay Clifden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=32703161&PinnedHotelID=32703161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32159000/32158946/49468d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious House in Renvyle - situated on the Wild Atlantic Way Connemara - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 161 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=32158946&PinnedHotelID=32158946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95290000/95285100/95285019/cd10e0f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment 447 - Ballynahinch - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Ballynahinch - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=95285019&PinnedHotelID=95285019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251400/33251392/c560e25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Connemara - modern home with spectacular views. 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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 488077 ## About the area ![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%7C53.48935%2C-10.02375&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KZLTm3ag4o4SOGrAA1J_bVhy5AM=) Clifden, County Galway #### What's nearby - Clifden Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Sky Road - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Alcock and Brown Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.6 km - Connemara National Park - 21 min drive - 18.1 km #### Getting around - Shannon Airport (SNN) - 147 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬2 min walk - ‪Snappy Snappy Crab - ‬12 min drive - ‪Castle Pub - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mitchell's - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old School House, Clifden - Full of Charm located? > Situated in Clifden, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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