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.