Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 262 m² |
| Property type | chateau / country house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
Large country holiday home, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps from 6 to 12
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!)
About Geraldine Hynes
The property has been in the family since 1730!! & Passed down through generations.
We have a large family, so Wellpark is very family friendly and consequently very well equipped to cater for large groups.
We all look forward to our annual get together to enjoy the comfort of Wellpark and our various Favourite Trips, the superb countryside, and include delightful Irish Pubs and delicious fresh food in our favourite Restaurants. We are happy to share this information with all our guests. Welcome to Wellpark and Ireland.
Geraldine Hynes purchased this chateau / country house in 1730
Why Geraldine Hynes chose Oughterard
Wellpark is unique.
Built in another age it is oth elegant and comfortable. It will cater for 12 guests comfortably. The dining room can be used for table games or for your wi-fi connection. The sitting room has digital TV with plenty of popular channels and will accommodate more guests. The sun room is a favourite for tea in the garden. There is a place for everyone and the garden is spectacular.
What makes this chateau / country house unique
Wellpark lies in an acre of mature, well kept gardens with a separate fuchsia hedged garden for barbecues.
The large barbecue is hand built in local stone and there is table and seating for all. Try the locally produced lamb chops from Finnerty's, the butcher and their super sausages. Finish off with apple pie & irish Cream, made with apples from the garden!
Guestbook comments from the manager
The family had a great Christmas at Wellpark. The house is old and beautiful. We really enjoyed the log fires in the evening, when we all sat down to play games.
Mary the caretaker was very helpful and kind. She guided us to the best shops etc.,
One night we had a thunder storm, which added to the excitement for the children but put out the wi-fi !
Overall it was an exciting, happy Christmas for us all!
Amenities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Oughterard, Ireland
- chateau / country house (detached)
- Guests provide their own meals
- 262 m²
- Max. occupancy: 12
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only ...
- Rural
- Village
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Farm Holidays
- Historic
- Romantic
- Rustic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Activities Guide
- Broadband Access
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- local restaurant guide
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 12 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom -
toilet
,
bath (no shower)
,
bidet
Bathroom - toilet , shower enclosure , bidet
Bathroom - toilet , bath with shower , shower enclosure , bidet , Large corner bath
- 1 large bathroom with grand corner bath, with hand shower, separate power jet shower enclosure -toilet -bidet and wash basin. All bathrooms are decorated with hand painted Italian tiles and touches of Sanderson. 1 smaller bathroom with bath, bidet, wash basin and toilet. 1 smaller downstairs shower room with shower, bidet -wash basin and toilet.
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
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Bedroom -
1 extra lg. double bed
,
Crib/cot
Bedroom - 1 extra lg. double bed , Travel crib/cot
Bedroom - 1 double bed
Bedroom - 1 double bed , 1 child bed , 1 cot , Family bedroom
Bedroom - 2 single bed
Bedroom - 2 single bed
- There are six comfortably furnished bedrooms in country style. 2 double bedrooms have king size beds, 1 double bedroom has a queen size bed, there are 2 twin bedrooms with 2 single beds in each, and a Family Bedroom with double bed, an extra child's bed (age from 2/5 years) and a cot/crib for babies. (English 'cots' = U.S. 'cribs') Sleeps 12 adults (and two small children)
- Audio Tape Player
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- video player
- Bicycles ...
- Boat ...
- Golf ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Veranda / Loggia ...
- Porch Furniture
- conservatory
- Tennis ...
- Yard
- 1 bicycles
- 12 garden chairs
- Groups
- Singles
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Sauna ...
- autumn foliage
- bay
- churches
- forests
- live theatre
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
- bird watching
- horse riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(15 traveller reviews)
Wonderful old house for a traditional Christmas family gathering, big rooms, log fires, & the tree.
The children aged 7mths, 3,5,6 and 8 years had a wonderful Christmas at Wellpark.
Wonderful Irish Cottage Getaway
This house was wonderful for the whole family. Plenty of bedrooms/ bathrooms and delightful backyard with traditional Irish Charm. We walked to town for a pint or two many days of the week and it was easily accessible to travel to Galway and the Aran Islands. What an unforgettable trip!
We had a grand holiday with family and friends!
9 of us enjoyed the house as a base for excursions into Connemara for golf, shooting, fishing and horse back riding. We were all comfortable, happy, and perfectly at home in this beautiful Manor House. This is not-to-be-missed treat!
A beautiful house and a wonderful stay!
We were lucky enough to stay at Wellpark back in May during a spell of beautiful sunny weather. We loved the house, the gardens and the village of Oughterard. The house is large and spacious and we enjoyed some great family meals around the large dining table with the turf fire burning away. The gardens are lovely and very well looked after and have a really good BBQ as well as an outside dining area. We loved walking up to the waterfall with our baby Aurelia and the bustling village of Oughterard is a nice stroll away with some great pubs and restaurants. Galway is about 30 minutes drive away and is a great place to spend a day and even more so an evening.
Wellpark is a superb place to stay for exploring the area, seeing the lovely coastline and the walking in the hills of Connemara. We also found it ideal for enjoying family time and we are looking forward to our next visit. Many thanks for letting us stay! Max
Beautiful property
There were 7 adults and 2 teenagers and we loved the place. The kitchen is huge, backyard is enormous and gorgeous. There is plenty of parking, and a beautiful park down the road. The house is within walking distance of town center with restaurants, grocery and pubs, you can take the river walk to the center of town. Stop in the Angler Pub and see Brian, they are so nice. We would rent this home again and want to go back soon. You do have put euros in for the electric but it cost was minimal. The home was clean and well maintained, the internet was spotty due to 9 IPads and cell phones all trying to get online at the same time.
Wonderful experience!
WellPark was exactly as advertised! Very roomy and inviting, with a family kitchen and sunroom, that my family of 7 enjoyed. Oughterard is a very easy walk, with a few small sops , pubs and restaurants. I would especially recommend the Greenway Cafe! We hope to be able to visit again.
Map
Wellpark House is situated alongside the River Owenriff, in the picturesque village of Oughterard in Co. Galway, West of Ireland. It is in the famous area of Connemara, renowned for its natural beauty and near to the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way
Dublin is 250 km, a 1h and 50 min. straight drive on the new M6 motorway to Galway (Galway Airport has an airport with flights from the U.K.). Galway is only 20 min. drive to the village of Oughterard and Wellpark House. Shannon Airport. 1hr 45mins.
Other Activities: Annual Connemarathon- Dolphin watching- Boat Trips to Lake Islands and Cong
Golf: Situated only 5 minutes drive away from Oughterard Golf Club, 18 hole parkland course with Club house and restaurant, non members welcome.
20 minutes away from Glenlo Abbey Golf Club (18 hole parkland). 15min from Bearna Golf Club (18 hole moorland).
30min from Galway Golf Club (18 hole parkland)and 45min from the spectacular Connemara Golf Club.
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Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
| Damage Deposit | AU$200.26 |
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. Extra nights @ €250 per night. CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR weeks are High Season.
€60 final cleaning fee. Heating by consumption at National combi-Calorgas rate €3.00 per unit.
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.
Weekends/ short breaks in Low Season: €700 Euro per 2 nights (min.2 nights), extra nights €150
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