Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake
5.0
Outstanding(66 Reviews)House in County Clare
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Located 300m outside Whitegate Village, this self-catering property is situated on a large garden the shores of Cregg Lake, a small yet tranquil lake that is ideal for fishing or simply for watching the beautiful sunset each evening on the lake. The lake is home to swans and ducks, and sometimes early morning or evening a family of deer can be spotted by the waters edge. The village itself is 500m away where you will find shops and the local pub and restaurant.
Lough Derg, Irelands second largest lake is just 3 miles away and is popular for both fishing, sailing and cruisers. Boats can be rented to take out on the lake or you can avail of boat tours to places such as such as the Monastic settlement of Holy Island. There are two golf clubs in the area - Portumna Golf Club is 30 minutes away and East Clare Golf Club is 20 minutes away. Mountshannon, the adjoining village to Whitegate, is a picturesque village on the shores of Lough Derg with restaurants, pubs, and live music. There are walks on the Clare Walk Way close to the village and a lovely evenings walk is to walk through the village and down the countryside, around by Williamstown Harbor and back up to the village again - 7.5km
If you want to explore the southwest of Ireland further, the town of Killaloe is 30 minutes away while driving. Galway city is an hours drive. The market town of Ennis city is a 40 minute drive as is Limerick City. You can be back on the Wild Atlantic Way within one hour and drive through the Burren which is famous for its beautiful limestone landscapes. Located at the Southwestern edge of the Burren and running for 14km are the famous Cliffs of Moher. Hiking enthusiasts can do the Cliffs of Moher walk which starts in Fanore, stop off along the way at Cliffs of Moher visitor centre and finish up in Doolin where you can enjoy a lazy lunch and Irish traditional music.
The house itself is bright and airy and has views across the lake to the dense forest on the opposite side. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 kingside beds with en-suite. There is one double bedroom and one single. The third bathroom is located upstairs in the renovated attic
The kitchen comes fully equipped and there is a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are towels and linen available. There is unlimited WiFi and TV.
Lough Derg, Irelands second largest lake is just 3 miles away and is popular for both fishing, sailing and cruisers. Boats can be rented to take out on the lake or you can avail of boat tours to places such as such as the Monastic settlement of Holy Island. There are two golf clubs in the area - Portumna Golf Club is 30 minutes away and East Clare Golf Club is 20 minutes away. Mountshannon, the adjoining village to Whitegate, is a picturesque village on the shores of Lough Derg with restaurants, pubs, and live music. There are walks on the Clare Walk Way close to the village and a lovely evenings walk is to walk through the village and down the countryside, around by Williamstown Harbor and back up to the village again - 7.5km
If you want to explore the southwest of Ireland further, the town of Killaloe is 30 minutes away while driving. Galway city is an hours drive. The market town of Ennis city is a 40 minute drive as is Limerick City. You can be back on the Wild Atlantic Way within one hour and drive through the Burren which is famous for its beautiful limestone landscapes. Located at the Southwestern edge of the Burren and running for 14km are the famous Cliffs of Moher. Hiking enthusiasts can do the Cliffs of Moher walk which starts in Fanore, stop off along the way at Cliffs of Moher visitor centre and finish up in Doolin where you can enjoy a lazy lunch and Irish traditional music.
The house itself is bright and airy and has views across the lake to the dense forest on the opposite side. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 kingside beds with en-suite. There is one double bedroom and one single. The third bathroom is located upstairs in the renovated attic
The kitchen comes fully equipped and there is a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are towels and linen available. There is unlimited WiFi and TV.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of County Clare
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(66 Reviews)5.0
We had a wonderful 10 day stay at this beautiful location. It was a good starting point for many trips to the west coast. Also the lake view from the main room is absolutely marvellous. We would recommend this house.
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at this property. And the view of the lake from the living room was always very beautiful.
There is a great pub and two shops for all necessities in Whitegate near by.
The property is perfect if you want to explore the Lough Derg.
5.0
We all loved this property, beautiful, peaceful setting, incredibly comfortable and hosts were responsive to all communications. The photos do not do it justice. This is the first VRBO property that I have felt this way about. Most other property’s photos seem more spacious and sunnier. This one is better in person. It's an amazing place. Stayed with 4 other friends, all older, and we hated leaving. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
5.0
Great place to stay. The property is spacious with large garden going down to the lough. The main room is light and airy with comfortable chairs. The kitchen is well equipped and the bed was comfortable.
5.0
Rita was an incredible host, and we have no complaints about anything! It was an amazing location for our first trip to Ireland and we hope to be back again!
5.0
My family and I absolutely loved this rental, and are completely thankful and grateful. Such a beautiful location, and centrally located. The washer and dryer combination is the best I've ever had in my various stays in Europe for the last 20 years! Not kidding! Rita, the host, is so responsive and helpful. Very happy with our stay! Thank you, thank you, thank you! :-)
5.0
We greatly enjoyed the property and the local community of Whitegate, including the Half Barrel Pub.
5.0
Past all expectations, absolutely beautiful part of the country will deffo stay here again fabulous
5.0
Truly beautiful property and setting! Accommodations were great.
5.0
We had a amazing holiday, the house is the most well equiped we have ever stayed in, Rita has literally thought of everything you may need. The beds are wonderful and comfortable. I travelled with my 80 year old mum and my 11 and 8 year old children. They loved the space.
The position of the house is just beautiful, waking up to the panoramic lake view each morning and watching the sunsets was a highlight!
The house is ideally situated for sightseeing we visited the Cliffs of Moher. Lahinch, Spanish point, Killaloe, Kilrush, Kilkee and Adare to visit family.
Thank you for an unforgetable.holiday.
5.0
Two awesome weeks...Great people, friendly and full of suggestions. Great food, scenery, fun. Excellent location for touring the south of Ireland...ended too soon. House was better than we could have wished for.
5.0
This is our second time here. Family including 93 yr old dad.
Lovely location by Cregg Lake. Lovely views. We went canoeing and fishing!
Beds comfortable. Loads of kit for cooking etc.
Her family lives next door and cut lawns etc, and are also very helpful in an emergency!
Can’t recommend highly enough.
Rita, the owner iss also very helpful.
5.0
The property location is quiet and serene. It's a good location to enjoy the country, but not too far to drive to larger cities.
5.0
The house was perfect for our needs. Very comfortable and in a beautiful location
5.0
The place was beautiful. The lake was so relaxing after our days driving around Ireland. The house was clean and tranquil. Rita was very responsive with questions and Teresa was a big help with the local area. Highly recommended.
5.0
Our 1 week stay at whitegate was amazing. The location of the property is stunning.
The house itself had everything we needed, it was like home from home. The house was very clean and very well kept. County Clare and Galway are beautiful areas in ireland and this house is perfectly located to allow you to discover all that the west coast of Ireland has to offer.
5.0
Restful and peaceful.
5.0
My family and i enjoyed our stay!. The house was more than we expected!
5.0
Perfect location and home on the water. Wonderful village Pub just up the road!
5.0
Perfect location and home on the water. Wonderful village Pub just up the road!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay in this spacious house. It was a little bit difficult with the ensuite bathroom as we travelled with friends and family. A separate guest toilet on the ground floor would have been ideal. The kitchen was almost well equipped. Sufficient glasses for 6 people would have been helpful. However, that hasn't bothered us so much. Great would have been a possibility to rent a boat to discover the nice little lake at the house. Swimming in the lake was difficult as we had no boardwalk. Nevertheless we enjoyed the fantastic view and we would recommend it as a lovely place for vacation.
5.0
We loved our stay here. House was spacious and the big windows facing the lake were wonderful. When we were at the house we spent most of the time watching the swans and their cygnets. Rita was very responsive to any questions and her brother who came to help us with a few things was a gem. Plenty of space and all the amenities you'd need in the kitchen. Would stay here again.
5.0
Quiet and beautiful
We loved our stay here. House was spacious and the big windows facing the lake were wonderful. When we were at the house we spent most of the time watching the swans and their cygnets. Rita was very responsive to any questions and her brother who came to help us with a few things was a gem. Plenty of space and all the amenities you'd need in the kitchen. Would stay here again.
5.0
Very rela
Great to sit and watch the sun set over the lake
5.0
Perfect vacation spot!
House was perfect! It was centrally located for us to use as our home base for different daytrips. Rita is such a great host. Anything you could possibly need she helps with. Example: we traveled from the US and couldn’t find hairdryer at the house (our mistake we actually found it in a closet later in week). Sent a text asking about it and she had someone deliver a hairdryer to the front door about 20 minutes later! I’ve never worked with someone so accommodating! The lake view from the living room is incredible too. Sunsets were beautiful!
5.0
Lake view Whitegate
Great house, location and local pub called the Half Barrel with the best food from breakfast to dinner. Hard to beat it.
5.0
Idyllic perfect home on gorgeous lake in a friendly small town!
The house is beautiful and very large. More than enough room for our family of 6 adults. Located in a great small town and within driving distance to the cliffs and Galway and very close to a few castles. We loved our stay and would happily return. Thank you so much, our vacation was wonderful.
5.0
Delivers everything promised, a beautiful and spacious stay - great for relaxation or as a home base for adventure. Helpful and communicative hosts.
5.0
Idyllic lakeside getaway
Delivers everything promised, a beautiful and spacious stay - great for relaxation or as a home base for adventure. Helpful and communicative hosts.
5.0
House by the lake
Great house at a beautiful location
Lovely stroll into town
Would reccomend to others and would stay again
5.0
A wonderful stay
We spent the most beautiful week over Christmas at this house. The house is fabulous, even nicer than the pictures. Stocked with everything you could possibly need for your stay. A open fire to while away the hours overlooking a quiet calm lake. Can’t say enough about this house. A gem. We’d definitely go back.
5.0
Excellent location, amazing views and a very nice host and extended family
Travelled here for a getaway break. It was everything we hoped for, and so much more. Beautiful location, amazing host and lovely house to spend a week in. We will definitely re-book in 2022.
Thank You so very much Rita and to the people of Whitegate who looked after us so well. The half barrel an amazing pub, nice people and really good food .
Cath&Ray
5.0
Niesamowite cudowne magiczne miejsce
Domek przechodzi największe oczekiwania jest prześliczny duży położony w malowniczym miejscu nad samym jeziorem.idealny dla rodziny z dziećmi jak również na wypad z przyjaciółmi.kilka minut od domu super pub z przepysznym jedzeniem w bardzo dobrej cenie.wszyscy mieszkańcy bardzo przyjaźni pomocni i przyjacielscy.domek wyposażony we wszystko jak naprawdę dobry kilkugwiazdkowy hotel ,pościele nowa wyprasowana tak samo jak ręczniki.nie trzeba przywozić nic zupełnie jest tam wszystko.gospodarz domu Pani Rita jest mega miła ciepła osoba która jest dostepna 24/7 dla swoich wynajmujących bardzo pomocna i zaradna i sympatyczna.obiekt zasługuje z czystym sercem na najwyższa ocenę napewno godny polecenia.Jest to miejsce numer jeden na naszej liście domków nad jeziorem naprwno będziemy tam wracać często
5.0
A very classy property perfect for complete relaxation. Spent most of the time watching the swans on the lake or perusing the excellent book collection. Excellent wifi meant I could keep up with work. Village is extremely quiet with amazing ancient woodlands to explore.
5.0
Tranquil oasis of calm
A very classy property perfect for complete relaxation. Spent most of the time watching the swans on the lake or perusing the excellent book collection. Excellent wifi meant I could keep up with work. Village is extremely quiet with amazing ancient woodlands to explore.
5.0
House by the Lake
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting, had a fantastic week!
5.0
5*
5.0
Lovely house. Lovely location.
5*
5.0
Lovely house on the shore of small lake.
A place to chill with a good book and a binoculars to look at the swans and wild fauna. The village is very quiet at half an hour drive to Killaloe nice touristic town that offers aquatic activity and great walks. The clifts of Moher are just over an hour away
Great accomodation altogether.
5.0
Great accomodation
Lovely house on the shore of small lake.
A place to chill with a good book and a binoculars to look at the swans and wild fauna. The village is very quiet at half an hour drive to Killaloe nice touristic town that offers aquatic activity and great walks. The clifts of Moher are just over an hour away
Great accomodation altogether.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in County Clare?
The average price for a rental in County Clare is $186 per night. This rental is $17 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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