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Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12262 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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County Galway, West of Ireland
  • Glengowla Mines
    3 min drive
  • Lough Corrib
    3 min drive
  • Brigit's Garden
    3 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    44 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara

Wellpark is a splendid Georgian (1730), large country house of great character and comfort with Wi-Fi, 6 bedrooms, (sleeps12) for holiday rental in West of Ireland's most beautiful region, Connemara. A superb fishing area. Wellpark is situated in the picturesque village of Oughterard, by the river Owenriff, near Lake Corrib. Oughterard boasts an 18 Hole Golf Course nearby. It lies only 20mins. drive from fascinating Galway, with Theatres, Shopping, Singing Pubs & restaurants. In one acre of lush garden, lawns and orchard, it has its own, separate, specially designed BBQ Garden, a delightful large farmhouse kitchen with open fire, French windows opening onto a Conservatory/SunRoom, aromatic turf fires and winding staircase. A large country house, it lends itself to family gatherings. Built in a more leisurely age, it provides a tranquil haven to refresh body & soul among Ireland's most beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, candid beaches, fuchsia lined hedgerows and ancient castles. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) 5 min, Dublin Airport 2h 30 mins. Shannon Airport 1hr 45 mins..


Welcome to Wellpark and Ireland: The house offers traditional dining and drawing rooms - 6 bedrooms -3 king size beds,1 queen size and two twins) Huge kitchen with fireplace, table seating 12, utility room, 3 bathrooms (2 showers, 2 tubs) & Italian tiles. Incoming phone - Satellite TV, VCR & stereo and wi-fi internet access. A specially designed barbeque garden, hand made in local stone, with garden table and seating set under the shade of an apple tree & surrounded by fuchsia hedges. Wellpark faces the Owenriff River and is only 5 minutes from Lough Corrib. The region is an anglers paradise, famous for its brown trout, pike and salmon fishing. Boats and local ghillies (guides) may be booked (fish freezer provided).
The area has a wealth of beautiful beaches to discover and children ( and adults) can run free and get a real taste of unspoiled nature. Children are very welcome. There is plenty to see and do locally including singing pubs, the Aran Isles, farm parks for children, pony trekking nearby, even dolphin watching, Angling school, Golf courses, castles or a visit to Galway City to visit the theatre, go to the races, or discover the excellent shops with fine porcelain, crystal and hand knit sweaters. Irish Cuisine is wholesome and fresh - try the freshly caught Galway Bay prawns, wild lake salmon or wild blackberry and apple pie & fresh cream.Irsih cheesecake with Baileys cream is a dream..

2011 News
With the Dublin - Galway Motorway now completed, clients will be pleased to learn that the drive now only takes one hour 50mins (Plus the 20min from Galway to Oughterard and Wellpark!)

CHANGEOVER DAY SATURDAY - SHORT STAYS (3-6 days) AVAILABLE ONLY IN LOW SEASON(1st October-23rd April)
short stays €450 per night x 3 nights.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR weeks are High Season.

€60 final cleaning fee.

EXTRA cleaning available @ €50 for 4 hours (paid onsite.) ARRIVAL after 4pm -DEPARTURE by 10.30 a.m.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT of 10% on bookings made up to 6 months before Holiday dates. 10% DISCOUNT on RETURNING Client bookings. - 10% DISCOUNT on second consecutive week booked (this is not applicable together with Early Booking discounts) .
WEEKLY SUPPLY of bed linen and towels included in rental. --EXTRA bed linen change available @ €100 (for 12 persons)

20% discount on 'Last Minute' bookings, taken within 14 days of the booking period.

You may also find videos of the house, rooms & gardens on Instagram #wellpark Houseireland
2022 Extracts From Wellpark Visitors Book2022;Hats off to Ireland"
2 Families from California & Michigan U.S.A."This wonderful house was perfect for a base to allow us to explore County Galway and the surrounding area..August 2022,
2 Families from SeattleYour beautiful home was perfect forr our family.
11 of us spenta fantastic sunny week here! Hiking to Mamean and up to the top ofBinn Chanaigh, Golfing at Connemara links, fishing at Ballynahinch, and enjoying or pints @ Powers the localThatch Pub. As amazing as those experiences were,they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce aunts, uncles, and cousins from Recess. We ll never forget this trip! Thankyou!
August " 2 Families,B and R
We had an amazing time Here. The house was fabulous and we loved the community.! We hope to come again soon,
Thank you!
(& a little drawing of a Heart!)


" Families K and K
"WE ENJOYED the CRAIC!!! To the fullest!
Family of Twelve have really enjoyed it! Small children can run around without banging into things!The village is beautiful! Hope to come back again!

C and S families U.S.A. Seattle U.K. and Panama
Your beautiful home was perfect for our familY.
11 of us spenta fantastic suny week here! Hiking to Mameanand up to the top of BinnChaonaigh, Golfing@ Connemara Links, fishing at Ballynahinch,and enjoying our pinta at Powers Pub. As Amazing as those experiences were, they barely compare to the hours we spent with our many Joyce Aunts, uncles and cousins from Recess. We,ll never forget this trip! Thank you!

C.K, T, R,K. New York U.S.
Excellent time here in..Oughterard visiting family and having fun! Beautiful day for Croagh PatricK and shopping!! We loved our stay! Your house is beautiful and so charming. Many wonderful memories made here this week
We will certainly be back! (& little drawing of a Shamrock!)





Thank you for your hospitality!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area. You'll find features such as an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and a few minutes from Glengowla Mines
Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Geraldine Hynes

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking more pleasant for all..outside!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,820 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House
Large Family Friendly Georgian Home Home Magical Connemara House

Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not meet our expectations
We planned for over a year for our family trip to Ireland, 9 of us (4 grandchildren) a special vacation, and we reserved the house for 5 nights. Upon arrival, the house exterior presents poorly; appears poorly maintained from the outside, lowering expectations for the inside. However, the entire grounds are impressively maintained and landscaped, the grandchildren enjoyed playing on the private well-protected grounds. Mary the housekeeper works hard to keep the house clean. She is a real asset to the house and the owner. The location is a short walk to the town for restaurants & pubs. It is well located for touring parts of western Ireland, especially Galway and Connemara. The bus stop is convenient to the house and an easy ride to Galway City. The house smells musty and moldy, especially in the living and dining rooms. We had issues with 2 of the 3 toilets. The house needs maintenance and reinvestment. Our stay did not meet our expectations and could have been better. Require coins to pay for the electricity. Very frustrating! One of the three bathrooms functions well. One had flushing issues, and one had a seat that would not stay up for men. The kitchen is well equipped; however, the coffee maker doesn’t work (kept overflowing). Overall, if you are handy and can adjust expectations, the house works OK for a large family with plenty of beds and bedrooms. However, we would not recommend it to anyone who has allergies or breathing issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wellpark review
This georgian house is impressive but in great need of some TLC. Mary the house keeper/property manager does a great job of keeping it clean and tidy but there are serious things that need addressing in order to maintain the house: the house has damp - stained peeling wallpaper shows this, as do the mushrooms growing out the beam by the front door. I'd urge the owner to get this under control before it takes hold of the property. A few features in the description are untrue: there is no games room - a disppointment for the 5 kids in our party; the TV does not work - it needs to be tuned; the playpark is not in the ground of the house but in the village. All of this aside, we had an amazing stay. The area is stunning, the people friendly and weather was kind to us. Would we stay at wellpark again? Probably not, but we'll certainly be back to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

BriannaRae H., Keswick, VA

Terrible, Stay Away
While the house had character, it was a disaster. The day we arrive there was no electricity to the house- no power, no water, no heat. The house manager, Mary, got an emergency electrician to come out. This restored only partial power to the house. Despite NUMEROUS attempts to contact Mary, Gerladine (the owner) and hours on the phone with VRBO customer support, the issues were never resolved. 1. The House: We never had working kitchen appliances, working laundry services, only 1 working bathroom and shower with warm water for 12 people, outlets that only worked on the first level in 2 of the 5 rooms and thus inability to charge electronics sufficiently, inadequate heat as there were space heaters in the bedrooms, but they didn't work as the outlets didn't work. No working kitchen appliances nor laundry. The electrician said the lines from the county to the house were in bad repair and were actually sparking against the house and may cause a house fire. 2. The host- The house manager, Mary, was never able to contact the host. VRBO was never able to contact the host. We were never able to contact the host. So that avenue for assistance was a dud. 3. VRBO- After spending numerous hours on the phone they finally escalated the case to rehoming. The rehoming team never contacted us, and we were never able to get new placement. Their customer service was horrendous and made us feel unsupported. We're seeking a refund at this time. Don't stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Absolutely beautiful property perfect for large groups. Close enough to Galway and other destinations with the charm of the local village. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
Fabulous property. There were 10 of us, three generations and all had a ball. Big extended family party catered by Patrick at Connemara caterers, was a big success. A lovely ginger cat was a frequent visitor during our stay adding a lovely extra dimension. Big thank you to Mary’s for going the extra mile to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the footballers! Visited Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, some beautiful beaches, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful memories for everyone who was part of this celebration. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marty M.

Week at Wellpark
Perfect location and size for our 10 adult group. We prepared an evening meal twice in Kitchen and grill area. Plenty of kitchen utilities and place settings. Visited Conermara National Park,Kylemore Abby played golf 2 days shoped in Oughterard and visited pubs all great fun. Roundstone was a great find. Bedding could be fresher
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming town with friendly residents
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Plenty of room in the house! It was an easy walk into town which we really took advantage of to catch bus to Galway or for dinner or AM coffees. Great food and pub life here. Highly recommend (would have loved to stay longer) Many thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The home was large and accomodating and the grounds are beautiful. We had a little hiccup checking in and the host could not have been nicer in trying to rectify the situation. It's a very quick walk to town with plenty of restaurants, pubs, grocery etc. All in all a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael C., Panama City, Panama

Disliked: Cleanliness
Oughterard Stay
Wonderful space and location. The house desperately needs some upgrading. Too many details to go into (everything from bedding to curtains to walls to ....) but what is required should be obvious to even a casual observer
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Katharine K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
An older home with some issues, but good location.
Mary was very helpful and accommodating during check-in, and the location just a 10 minute walk from town is great. However due to lots of older rugs, furniture, draperies, etc. in a damp climate, the house is dusty/musty, and I wouldn’t recommend it to those who have any breathing/allergy issues. My sister has asthma that has been well-controlled for many years, and she had an asthma attack on our first night in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Magical Memories
This big,old house was like"castle meets country" in atmosphere...But,most importantly,it fit the dozen of us quite comfortably with lovely outside grounds and terrific(walkable) access to nearby town!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class in every way
A wonderful weekend at Wellpark House. What a splendid home. Highly recommended. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christy O.

100% Irish quaintness
Our family of 10 came here for a long awaited trip to visit a castle named for our family. This house had room for all of us and a lovely yard. Had a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Family trip to Ireland
Very functional for family - grandparents parents children. Great location to town. Comfortable beds - kitchen well stocked with dishes- Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Historical House Conveniently Located Near Town
We were a group of 8 people, ranging in ages 10 - 70, that stayed in the house April 2022. The house was walking distance to everything in town, which was fantastic. It has a beautiful river right across the street. A wonderful back yard and sunroom. We had some confusion with how to calculate the heat usage but the owner and care taker were very responsive and helpful. Overall it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen D., Sonoma County, California, USA

Mary and Geraldine were great help and very nice.
We had a great stay. Only thing that can be improved in and I’m saying this from 40 years of renting vacation homes with my girlfriends is we had to buy more household necessity like paper towel & dish soap. We had a bit of dust and cobwebs but given Covid I’m sure it’s been awhile since anyone stayed there. The house is old but definitely grew on us. Great area and we had a blast with the locals. Powers pub (Fish & Chips)was delicious and enjoyed the music. Great time! Mary was a gem too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Relaxing House
We really enjoyed our stay at Wellpark House. There was plenty of room for 3 families of 4 and a well stocked kitchen to allow us to cook easily. Surrounded by beautiful places to visit, it was a great break away from Dublin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday 9 people
2 families, 4 adults and 5 children, week in July. Plenty of room in the house , lovely gardens and very private. 10 mins walk from Oughterard village . Village has good supermarket, hairdresser, gift shops, butcher, pharmacy, post office, everything you will need. Boat Inn good for food. Pizza takeaway also. Location was perfect, a short spin into Galway , and great for trips into the beautiful Connemara mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb stay
Beautiful home & location , toured most days returning for Leisurely dinners / bbqs , great location , house, garden -well equipped didn’t lack anything. All comforts available . Dined at boat inn , oughterard - lovely and lunched at Baidin in clifden beach - fab . Swam at beautiful Finny lakeside beach , walked in Cong forest, glenagowna mines , aughnure castle , great lunch and day at brigit’s gardens, zipped and climbed walls at wildlands , cycled greenway section mulranny to achill return . Loads to do and lovely house to return to
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Irish country estate
We had a superb stay at Wellpark House. The home is charming and historic, with beautiful grounds. It's a short easy walk into Oughterard, which has everything most people will need--multiple nice pubs and restaurants, a decent grocery store, a good butcher, several other nice little shops, and Catholic and Anglican churches. Mary, the caretaker for the house, is extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country House in Oughterard
Our family of 8 adults had a great stay in this house in Oughterard. The house was as advertised and the caretaker Mary was very helpful. The large sunroom and kitchen were our favorite hangouts! Easy 15 minute walk into town and a good base for exploring Connemara and the Burren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Georgian House
Lovely old world house , 6 bedrooms, log/turf burners. Not ruined by being 'modernised' to death. Fab large garden, 10 mins walk into the small town. VV good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

noreen m.

Delightful old house full of charm and character yet with all modern comforts
We were a large family group of parents young adults and children- 11 in all. The house was a comfortable fit for us and we all loved it. Very convenient too, being on the edge of the bustling village of Oughterard which we thoroughly enjoyed exploring. I particularly loved Loch Corrib- stunning scenery and wonderful wild swimming. We toured around quite a bit - loved Roundstone and the magnificent Dogs Bay Beach. Not so impressed by Ashford Castle - disappointing not to be allowed inside the castle itself and although the grounds are attractive, at €10 a head, they are quite expensive. However all in all we had a fantastic time. Mary couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joan H.

Great house. Large kitchen table for everyone to sit at. short walk into Oughterard.
We had a brilliant family reunion in Wellpark House which has great charm and plenty of space. The garden area is lovely, the conservatory and sitting room are comfy and very pleasant, and most importantly, the kitchen table fitted all of us and other family members comfortably. Oughterard was very close and easy to pop in and out of on foot - less than 10 mins. Good restaurants and lovely food shop, O'Sullivans in the town. Plenty of places to see and nice walks nearby. Many thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

ceil k.

Property is beautiful. House has issues because of its age.
Great place for a family stay, but we were four couples and the bathroom situation was not ideal. Kitchen was a great gathering place as well as the sun room. The fire in the fireplace was great to welcome us. Oughterard was a 5 minute walk which was great as we had no vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018