Title: THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare - 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 apartment # THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare Apartment in Kilrush ## Photo gallery for THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare ![Living area - THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare (Kilrush)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283862/02ac5993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet - THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare (Kilrush)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283862/53c9f2ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare (Kilrush)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283862/561c21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare (Kilrush)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283862/df82593d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare (Kilrush)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283862/18e77021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Kilrush, County Clare at The Merchant's House. This historic two-storey cottage townhouse offers a cozy woodburner in the sitting room and a well-equipped kitchen with dining area. With its proximity to shops, pubs, and the beach, this cottage provides an excellent base all year round. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE, family friendly in Kilrush, County Clare This two-storey cottage townhouse dates back 200 years and is set in the town of Kilrush, County Clare and sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The Merchant's House dates back to 1811 and overlooks the Market Square in the popular town of Kilrush, County Clare. This cottage townhouse sleeps five people and has two bedrooms, consisting of two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with wonderful clawed leg cast iron bath. The cottage townhouse also has a fitted kitchen with dining area, sitting room with woodburner, and a sofa bed, plus the townhouse has a cloakroom/storage room. To the outside of this cottage there is roadside parking on a 1st come, 1st served basis with a public car park close by. Conveniently located close to shops, pubs andthe beach, The Merchant's House provides an excellent base all year round. Amenities: Electric storage heaters and electric panel heaters with woodburner in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio. Library of books and games. Electricity included in rent, €25 supplement payable direct to owner Oct - March inclusive, starter pack of fuel for woodburner included. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. WiFi. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Roadside parking on first come, first served basis. Additional parking in FOC public car park close by. Bicycles can be hired by arrangement with owner. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Please note the stairgate can only be fitted to a bedroom door due to width of the stairs. Region: County Clare has so much on offer; boat trips, quirky pubs, seaside resorts and a great tradition for Irish music, all set amidst spectacular scenery such as the towering Cliffs of Moher and the fascinating landscape of The Burren. Town: County Clare has so much on offer; boat trips, quirky pubs, seaside resorts and a great tradition for Irish music, all set amidst spectacular scenery such as the towering Cliffs of Moher and the fascinating landscape of The Burren. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40126700/40126692/03ebf543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cooraclare: ,8 km from Atlantic Coast.,42 km south of the Cliffs of Moher Cooraclare - 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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 535021 ## About the area Kilrush is home to this apartment. St. Senan's Church and Dough are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kilkee Golf Club and Doonbeg Golf Club. West Clare Railway and Doonbeg Shore Angling are also worth visiting. 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