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Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Clifden, Connemara Co Galway
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this chalet is within a 5-minute drive of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. .This chalet is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sky Road and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Connemara Heritage & History Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Clifden Castle - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Station House Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • beach near Kingstown Bay - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Station House Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views

Set between the Atlantic Ocean, 12 Ben Mountains and preserved boglands, lies the town of Clifden on the Coast of Connemara. Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views and is only 3 km from Clifden the Capital of Connemara.



There is a large open plan living area perfect for entertaining offering a fully fitted kitchen, dining & conservatory area, two separate sitting rooms with fires and 5 very spacious bedrooms.



Fully fitted kitchen, with island, electronic oven and hob, dishwasher, integrated microwave, fridge-freezer and coffee machine. Tile flooring leads into the dining area with seating for 8-10 guests, and a large window with panoramic sea views.



Conservatory with panoramic views over the bay.



Elegant, very cosy sitting room with large picture windows with sea views, comfy sofas and gas fire.



Second cosy sitting room with 2 x couches, TV and large picture windows again with stunning sea views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.



Separate utility room equipped with washing machine and dryer.



Additional WC



2 large double bedrooms downstairs, wooden flooring and finishings – 1 ensuite



Family bathroom with bath and separate shower



Stairs leading to the First Floor:



Large master bedroom and ensuite bathroom (bath with separate shower unit).



Further double bedroom with ensuite shower room, Velux window



Twin room with 2 Velux windows.



Wooden shed for bin storage



Tarmac and a Pebbled driveway surround the house. Ample parking spaces



Free wifi, and travel cot provided.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Seascape Clifden Connemara

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Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was large and ideally located. We enjoyed the magnificent views from every window. It was handsomely furnished.Had some issues with availability of hot water.Property manager responded and had plumber work on the problem. However the supply continued to be intermittent.The lighting switches and filtered water were oddly placed.I would stay there again and definitely recommend this home as a great vacation place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness

80th in Ireland

Magnificent. Wonderful property with views to die for. Equipped with everything you could want or need. Clean and comfortable within easy reach of Clifden by car. We have been friends for 54 years and have been to Ireland previously for breaks together but this surpasses them all
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Irish Cottage with modern amenities

Have you ever wanted to stay in an Irish Cottage on the Cliffs above the sea, but were afraid you'd not have modern amenities? Once Upon A Time is the place for you! Located right off Sky Road with sweeping views of the bay and Atlantic, this stone house has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, modern kitchen and three sitting rooms. It is so comfortable you will be happy to sit and enjoy the view rain or shine. Less than 15 minutes to the town of Clifden with its format restaurants, grocery stores, spa and shops. Klyemore Abbey, Killary Sheep Farm and Connemara National Park are less than an hour away. We had a party of six and were very comfortable. Highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Virginia, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Once Upon a Tide

Large well-equipped and furnished house with spectacular views. Clifden is good choice of a base for exploring the west coast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost there

Great location Nice house. Difficulty communicating with manager/housekeeping. Fans needed in upper bedrooms that have no ventilation. Great views. Need instructions for using stove/ heating. One shower would not operate until property manager came 4 days later to give directions. Lots of pots/ pans /silverware.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury + Views + Value!

This was the perfect "base camp" for our 7-day journey around the Wild Atlantic Way. The south views over Clifden Bay speak for themselves. The house was very well-appointed (although a couple more bath towels would have been nice; we got one per person). We saved thousands by not getting 4 hotel rooms and used the kitchen to cook meals for 8 a LOT. We would have preferred to have someone accompany us at check-in to learn about the nuances of the house (heating system, laundry, etc.), but good communication from the property managers helped in that regard. I can't wait to get back to the Clifden area again, and this property will be tops on my list!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Beautiful Stay!!

The scenery was amazing and the house was super nice! We stayed with 9 adults and everyone had room in a bed and plenty of bathroom space. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Jens K.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025