The Waters Country House

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Situated in Newtown, 5 minutes’ drive from Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay, The Waters Country House boasts over 40 acres of farmland at the foot of the Burren Hills. Ailwee Cave, also featuring an underground river and a waterfall, is only 3km from the property. Each room at The Waters features an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a desk. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and it is free of charge. Tea/coffee making facilities are complimentary and available in the dining area. Guests can also enjoy a TV lounge with an extensive library, a licenced bar, sun terrace, a dining room and a wine cellar. A hearty breakfast is served daily in the dining room. The Waters is nestled on a well originated from limestone caves below, once featured in Irish folklore. With free parking, this guest house offers easy access to the stunning Irish countryside. Corcomroe Abbey, an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery, is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful theatrical experience , spotlessly clean , loved the curation and comfort of the sitting rooms , the indoor fresh water spring adds to the mystery of this Fabulous hotel , will definitely be back .”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I LOVED this place and could happily have spent days here holed up in the cosy bar in front of the open fire. The decor. The use of colours and so much more. Fabulous breakfast too. And the hosts Wolfgang and Maria were so welcoming and friendly”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved this place. So quirky and atmospheric. It was hard to believe it was a new build. Hosts were welcoming. Breakfast was great. Enjoyed the honesty bar. The peace of the Waters pervaded everything.”
Ciara
Ireland Ireland
“Amazing bath best breakfast ever amazing interior so cosy would be lovely at Christmas with fires. Cosy rooms throughout lovely staff. Very different great experience.”
Dengary
Australia Australia
“Maria and Wolfgang, as others have said, are warm and friendly hosts. The whole premises is beautifully crafted to look old using recycled materials but is, in fact, not old. Our little Granny Flat was cute and comfortable. The breakfast was good...”
Jan
Australia Australia
“Peaceful and serene surroundings. Wolfgang is a wonderful host who couldn't do enough for us. Beautiful property. Great nights sleep. Superb breakfast. We felt so refreshed after staying here”
Indiya
Australia Australia
“Favourite place I’ve stayed. The well is AMAZING!! Loved all the furniture, the library, the sitting room and all the beautiful trees around. Bathtubs were great. Could’ve stayed a week. The hosts were awesome too!”
Laura
Ireland Ireland
“The property has so much character and very comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and the owners very friendly and helpful and welcome to children.”
Clara
Spain Spain
“The enviroment, rooms and the people who attended us during our stay. Thank you!”
Francis
Canada Canada
“Beautiful house in the Irish countryside. The location is next to the lovely village of Ballyvaughan, at about 30 minutes of the famous cliffs of Moher. The beds are confortable and the breakfast is fantastic.”

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From 15:00 to 20:00
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From 08:00 to 11:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

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