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Large, family friendly, Georgian Home from Home, in magical Connemara
- country house / chateau262 m²
- Sleeps: 12
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Large country holiday home, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps from 6 to 12
Bedrooms
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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)
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- BathroomToilet, Bath with shower, Shower, BidetLarge corner bath
- BathroomToilet, Bath (no shower), Bidet
- BathroomToilet, Shower, Bidet
- 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.
Safety features
- First-aid kitOn shelf to LEFT of oven.
- Fire extinguisherKitchen wall entrance
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- village
General
- TelephoneLandline with incoming calls only.
- HeatingCental heating and radiators. Also some extra plug in radiators, 3 fireplaces (2 standing Wood/ Cental heating plus Peat/Coal Burners and 1 open fireplace.)
- Linens providedBed linen. (Pure cotton, good quality).
- Washing machineLaundry beside kitchen with washing machine, tumble dryer ironing board & iron- iron and stand. Washing line in garden.
- Clothes dryerUtility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron etc.. and double sink.
- FireplaceSitting room with central heating and firepace withwood/turf burners. Also in Dining room and open fire in kitchen.
- Parking availableUnlimited parking space. Large drive in front of Wellpark.
- InternetWi-Fi
- Towels availableTowels provided. 100% cotton.
- Wireless InternetWi-Fi Connection
- Wood stoveStoves- wood burners taking wood,coal and local sweet smelling local peat.(known as"turf")
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomTraditional Living room with Maxi screen digital TV. Armchairs , sofa, and 2 divans. Comfortable armchairs and settees seating 12, looking onto spacious front garden lawn, flowers and trees.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeLarge Samsung fridge,2 door with separate freezer. Also smaller fridge.
- Hob4 ring electric flat surface
- OvenDouble oven
- MicrowaveMicrowave oven
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerElectric
- ToasterLarge 6 slice toaster!
- Blender
- Pantry itemsLarge selection of saucepans, frying pans,good selection of cookery ware trays etc..Mixing bowls , 3 sets of crockery (breakfast, lunch and Special Occasion) Oven ware.
- Dishes & utensilsBreakfast set Dinner set and celebration dinner set of crockery and glasses.
- KitchenLarge airy kitchen with open fire, overlooking orchard and opening on to French windows to Sunroom on one side and and large window facing gardens and orchard on the other. Seating for 12 .
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 12 people
- Dining Room
- Childs highchair
- DiningTraditional dining room with antique furniture
Entertainment
- TelevisionSamsung Maxi screen digital.
- Satellite/Cable
- StereoSituated in the kitchen for morning news, music and fun.
- DVD player
- BooksVarious
- GamesBoard games.
Outside
- GardenOne acre of beautiful landscaped garden, with flowers, shrubs and ancient trees front and back. A joy! Hand built local stone Barbecue in Separate Barbecue garden for parties!Garden chairs& table.
- BicyclesLocalBike hire. Fantastic routes in spectacular countryside. Mountain Biking. Horseriding stables nearby, Local Lake Corrib also offers SuperbTrout & Salmon fishing.& Boat Hire.
- VerandaSuper relaxing SUNROOM to relax in the garden in all weathers.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfLocal 18 hole International Golf course 5 mins. drive from Wellpark. various other Golf courses east west and Beyond. All in spectacular countryside.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe winding staircase leading to the upper floor( tradtional winding staircase but would be inaccessible to a wheelchair. Therwise very family fiiendly with additional, cot/crib, and smaller bed for a young child.
Notes
- Special barbecue garden, set apart from main garden, with large, hand built barbecue in local stone and garden furniture for 12. The barbecue garden is set amongst apple trees and fuchsia hedges. The house is set in one acre of mature lawns, orchard and 1 acre of landscaped garden. (Perfect example of charming, traditional, Georgian house and gardens, built in 1730) New addition - sun room/ conservatory looking onto the lush, emerald green garden, with comfortable armchairs for seating. (Tea in the garden in all weathers) Plenty to do in countryside. local area, Silver mines, fishing, farm visits, music pubs, shopping in Galway etc., etc., Note: internet access 24 hour ADSL WiFi broadband. Telephone incoming calls only.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
Events allowed - Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and Obviously while taking great care of Wellpark and
Smoking allowed - Smoking more pleasant for all..outside!Smoking more pleasant for all..outside!
Max guests: 12
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- PLEASE KEEP GATES CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
- PLEASE WASH (stainless steel) BARBECUE GRILL AFTER USE. THANKYOU!
- ARRIVALS after 4p.m. to allow for general house cleaning. Departures before 11a.m.
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.
Hosted by Geraldine Hynes
Ask a questionAbout 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 country house / chateau 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 country house / chateau 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!
- Languages:
- english, french, italian