Price Range: E295 to E720 (EUR)
ACCOMMODATION (up to 5 people)
Rivervale is a lovely new development of eight holiday homes located just a five minute stroll from the Village of Doolin.These bright and airy houses can accommodate up to 5 people –in one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one single bedroom with a separate bathroom.
FACILITIES
The houses have been fitted out and equipped with high quality furniture and fittings catering to your every need.The open plan kitchen/dining area contains all modern conveniences including electric cooker, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster.
The lounge area has been tastefully decorated and is furnished beautifully with a cosy suite of furniture, colour television and a welcoming open fire.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Doolin is renowned for its traditional Irish Music and its Pubs. It also boasts the shortest ferry crossing to the Aran Islands anywhere along the coast.
This is a really fantastic destination for your family or group break.
Things to do:
- Dolphin Watching. The mouth of the River Shannon is home to Ireland's only resident community of bottlenose dolphins who thrive in this safe habitat.The estuary provides the dolphins with a rich source of food and a safe habitat for mothers and calves and is one of only six such breeding communities in Europe.The local dolphin watch tours boast a sighting rate of 98% during the months of May to August and operate from the towns of Kilrush and Carrigaholt.
- Golf. Doolin has its own excellent nine hole pitch ‘n' putt course and Lahinch's two golf Courses -the Old Course and the Castle Course are located just a 20 minute drive
away.
- Walking. Doolin is centrally located on the Burren Way Walking Route which is a 26 mile (42 km) signposted walking trail from the town of Liscannor, along by the Cliffs
of Moher, on to Doolin and into Ballyvaughan.
- Diving. With its network of sub-marine caves
Doolin offers some of the best diving sites on the west coast.
- Caving. The Doolin Cave System was first discovered
in 1953 and is over 10.5 km in length incorporating many active underground rivers flowing through the limestone. Guided trips can be arranged locally.
- Horse Riding. County Clare is an ideal region to discover
on horseback and there are many options available including beach trails.
- Traditional Music. Doolin is known as a centre for traditional
Irish Music and attracts visitors from all over the world. Its
pubs are famous for their spontaneous music "sessions" with local and visiting musicians.
- Beaches. Within a ten minute drive of Doolin there are two fabulous beaches: beautiful Lahinch beach which is popular
the world over with surfers and Fanore Blue Flag Beach with its fantastic sand dunes and shore fishing.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS include:
** The Cliffs of Moher - Just a five minute drive from Doolin Holiday Homes are the world renowned Cliffs of Moher. Defiantly standing as giant natural protection against the might of the great Atlantic Ocean the Cliffs rise to over 215m (700ft) and stretch for over 8km.
** Lahinch Seaworld and Leisure Centre -Seaworld offers a variety of facilities in two main sections namely the swimming complex and the Atlantic Aquarium.The swimming complex features a 25m deck level pool, kiddies pool, jacuzzi and sauna and the Aquarium features a fascinating array of
marine specimens including a lobster breeding station and a blow-hole wave explosion.
** The Burren -The northwestern corner of County Clare is home to over 100 square miles of bare pale limestone known as The Burren. What makes this magnificent landscape truly spectacular are the pockets of plants and flowers interspersed among the crevices in the rock.
** Aillwee Cave -Located 20 minutes drive from Doolin,Aillwee Cave is one of the west of Ireland's top tourist attractions with its stalactites, stalagmites, relics of bears
and Waterfall. Open daily from mid March - October.
** Aran Islands -The Aran Islands are one of the last outposts of Gaelic civilisation. They are stunningly beautiful and feature ancient relics of prehistoric civilisations. Doolin operates the shortest daily boat trips to all three of the "Aran Islands".
Aran Islands (by ferry) distance 30 min
Cliffs of Moher -a truly spectacular drive! distance 6 km
Property Features
Sleeps 5
Doublebeds 1
Twinbeds 1
Singlebeds 1
Bathrooms 1
Tv
Telephone 1
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Centralheating
Linenprovided
Traffic Low
Seaside 1
Activity 1
Pets
Openfire
Airport Shannon
Airportdistance 45 min
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Sailing 15 Minutes away
Swimming 1
Walking On site
Cycling 99 Minutes away
Horseriding 45 Minutes away
Golf 15 Minutes away
Garden
Property extras:
** Please note MINIMUM STAY 7 NIGHTS for July and August.
** Electricity for heating and lighting is an extra charge and is payable to our local agent before departure. Electricity is based on the individual meter readings @ 15 cent per unit.
** Cots & highchairs must be pre-booked & guests should bring along their own cot linen.
** A security deposit of €100.00 must be given to local agent on arrival. This will be returned to you provided that the terms and conditions of the rental have been complied with. Failure to leave the house in a clean and tidy condition may result in an extra cleaning charge. Costs of repairs to property as a result of damage or negligence will be deducted from the security deposit, with an additional charge where this is insufficient.