Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional features may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Ballyvaughan (Newtown), within a 5-minute drive of Galway Bay and Newtown Castle. It is approximately 30.8 miles from Quay Street and 4.7 miles from Poulnabrone Dolmen.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Cappabhaile House

What guests think

Across many reviews, Cappabhaile House stands out for warm, knowledgeable hosts, hearty made-to-order breakfasts, and a scenic rural setting near the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, creating a cozy base for exploring.

Bedrooms are frequently very large and comfortable, many with pleasant countryside views. A few guests note dated or compact bathrooms, occasional door or hallway noise, and that driving is needed for dining or activities in the area. Overall, expect a friendly, homey stay in a quiet, scenic location.

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Jeff

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location, comfortable beds, nice lounge, and great breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Emily

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location, incredibly clean and well maintained, thoughtful touches in the rooms and amenities for things to do in the common areas. Breakfast was fantastic with many choices. Hosts were very kind, friendly, and helpful.

10

Jacqueline

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cozy atmosphere, amazing views of the countryside. The room was perfect for 4 adults (my husband and I & our two adult children). The room had a queen bed & two twin beds. The beds had a flat sheet and comforter! The breakfast was perfect. The guys enjoyed the pool table too. Short drive to the Cliffs of Moher and there’s a lovely restaurant close by called Monks. I would definitely stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean and well maintained. A few mention minor issues such as paint odor, dated bathrooms, or some exterior tidiness.

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Stephen

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay here, staff were very nice. We had a bonus hour's worth of traditional Irish music performed in the living room, it was really good. Breakfast was fantastic! My only negative about the property was that it was very dated, especially the bathroom, other than that, enjoyable place to stay.

10

Emily

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location, incredibly clean and well maintained, thoughtful touches in the rooms and amenities for things to do in the common areas. Breakfast was fantastic with many choices. Hosts were very kind, friendly, and helpful.

10

elisa

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spotless clean and very spacious, staff nice and welcoming. Breakfast was abundant and simply delicious!!! I would definitely suggest this hotel

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Tony

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The interior of the place tidy and their breakfast was substantial and tasty — great porridge! They had recently painted and our initial room had a strong paint odor so we asked to move. The new room was nice and had tea and coffee, however the bathroom was lacking. There was no place to put our stuff, the toilet seat was broken and the shower was terrible — weak water pressure! The outside of the property could be tidied up.

10

Larry

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location…accommodations very clean and well appointed.Staff friendly and most helpful. Recommend highly.

10

Denise

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Beautiful, large clean room. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.

10

Janet

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful B&B, loved our view of the pasture and the cows. Owners were very nice and friendly. Comfortable beds and furnishings were lovely! Breakfast was great.

10

Amanda

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The cutest Bed and Breakfast ever. The staff was lovely!! The breakfast in the morning was amazing and fresh and the hosts gave the best recommendations from a "locals" perspective and were so enjoyable. Our room was kept stocked with tea, coffee and chocolates. The place was clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommended and stay again!

10

Ayyah

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and friendly - close to our attractions and the breakfast was 10/10

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Stacie

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautiful. Sheep out front, cows in the back. Staff is helpful. Breakfast very good. The doors need some WD-40. Late into the night our neighbors were opening, closing, slamming their door repeatedly. It creaked like a haunted house every time - really loud. Walls are very thin so I could hear every sound next door. I travel with ear plugs. Fixed me right up. Would definitely stay here again.

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Rooms

Guests praise very spacious, comfortable rooms with traditional decor and scenic views; Wi-Fi is noted as strong in at least one room. Some report noise from doors or thin walls and occasional bathroom limitations such as weak showers, limited storage, hard mattresses, or dated fixtures.

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Annette

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible views, thoughtful and attentive staff, and exceptional rooms.

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Mary

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our delicious breakfast. We felt like the mattress needed a pillow topper. The bed was extremely hard. Overall it was a nice stay.

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patricia

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

super nice hosts, Connor was very kind and shared a lot about the Burren, and Ferris in the kitchen, with a selection of warm breakfast each day you can chose from if you want to stay several days i had a double room with chairs and tons of space, very spacious, comfortable, clean with beautiful views of one of the Burren hills a car or bikes would be needed to get around as roads are narrow and dangerous to walk, lots to do around, perfect location to explore the area, plenty to do from there with a car, but not a bustling town situation I went to sheep dog demonstration under stormy conditions and had a wonderful time

10

Dianna

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow-what a stay! This B&B is located in the most beautiful area and made us feel right at home. The staff are fantastic and friendly, making everything from check in to check out easy. This was truly our favorite accommodation we have ever stayed in! They make you a delicious breakfast served in the nicest way. The family room was huge, clean, & so comfortable. The shower was meek but the wi-fi was strong. It was quiet, safe, & comforting. I cannot recommend Cappabhaile enough!

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Dawn

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Real old world experience. Love the antiques.

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Lynne

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The triple room was perfect for us and the view from its window outstanding! The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was generous and delicious.

10

Colleen

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff from our check in to our delicious full Irish breakfast. Beautiful decor and very comfortable bedroom.

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Jacqueline

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cozy atmosphere, amazing views of the countryside. The room was perfect for 4 adults (my husband and I & our two adult children). The room had a queen bed & two twin beds. The beds had a flat sheet and comforter! The breakfast was perfect. The guys enjoyed the pool table too. Short drive to the Cliffs of Moher and there’s a lovely restaurant close by called Monks. I would definitely stay here again.

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Beate

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Das Frühstück à la carte war vom Feinsten. Im Zimmer selbst war die Versorgung mit Steckdosen sehr mau und im Bad fehlte Ablagefläche. Die Vorhänge haben auch nicht verdunkelt. Ansonsten - vom Personal her: sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

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Stacie

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautiful. Sheep out front, cows in the back. Staff is helpful. Breakfast very good. The doors need some WD-40. Late into the night our neighbors were opening, closing, slamming their door repeatedly. It creaked like a haunted house every time - really loud. Walls are very thin so I could hear every sound next door. I travel with ear plugs. Fixed me right up. Would definitely stay here again.

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Service

Service is widely described as warm, friendly, and very helpful, with hosts offering local tips, accommodating requests, and personalized assistance. Several guests mention above-and-beyond help and smooth check-in.

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Tracy

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Connor (the owner) checked us in and he was delightful! Very friendly, showed us to our room and gave us info on the area. Our room was perfect and had tea & hot water kettle available. His wife made our amazing breakfast in the morning and we are still dreaming of the porridge. Would definitely recommend.

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patricia

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

super nice hosts, Connor was very kind and shared a lot about the Burren, and Ferris in the kitchen, with a selection of warm breakfast each day you can chose from if you want to stay several days i had a double room with chairs and tons of space, very spacious, comfortable, clean with beautiful views of one of the Burren hills a car or bikes would be needed to get around as roads are narrow and dangerous to walk, lots to do around, perfect location to explore the area, plenty to do from there with a car, but not a bustling town situation I went to sheep dog demonstration under stormy conditions and had a wonderful time

10

Kaitlyn

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great B and B in the Burren area! Would recommend to anyone, the owner was lovely

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Kevin

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Connor was amazing. I had a flat tire and he went above and beyond making sure I was sorted out! Def would go back!

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Heather

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hosts! Very helpful. Clean and cozy. Great fresh cooked breakfast. Had a wonderful experience. Would recommend 10 out of 10!

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Colleen

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff from our check in to our delicious full Irish breakfast. Beautiful decor and very comfortable bedroom.

10

Denise

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Beautiful, large clean room. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.

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Shaun

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conner, the receptionist, was not only friendly, but helpful and accommodating. The room was big, comfortable with many windows.

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Michele

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is nestled in a rural area close to Ballyvaughan. Conner was so gracious and directed us to town with a few directions for dinner! We slept so well and were presented with a 5 star breakfast served by the lovely Margaret. Everything is 5 star! We loved our stay and would recommend this place to anyone.cheersMucheke and Stwve

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Amber

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hosts were amazing. We were able to check in a little early. The gentleman knows so much about the area and directed us to some things not on our list. The room is huge and only place we’ve stayed that had a bathtub. Our window had a castle outside of it with beautiful green pastures around.The little town had a great pub and pier. One of our favorite places we stayed on this trip

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Location

Rural, scenic base near Ballyvaughan and the Burren, with convenient drives to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and Galway. Some note limited options nearby and that a car is advisable due to distances and narrow roads.

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William

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice B&B. A bit outside of Ballyvaughan center. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

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Nancy

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cappabhaile House is a perfect place to stay for access to the west coast of Ireland. You can get to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher within an hour each way. The ocean is a few miles away also. The view outside your room is stunning. Oh, and don’t forget to wave to the cows. Breakfast is delicious. Thanks to the staff, especially Connor, who must be the local historian. I’d stay here again when I return to Ireland!

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patricia

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

super nice hosts, Connor was very kind and shared a lot about the Burren, and Ferris in the kitchen, with a selection of warm breakfast each day you can chose from if you want to stay several days i had a double room with chairs and tons of space, very spacious, comfortable, clean with beautiful views of one of the Burren hills a car or bikes would be needed to get around as roads are narrow and dangerous to walk, lots to do around, perfect location to explore the area, plenty to do from there with a car, but not a bustling town situation I went to sheep dog demonstration under stormy conditions and had a wonderful time

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Gale

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Middle of nowhere but friendly staff very helpful….and half hour from Cliffs of Moher. Roads not for the faint of heart.

10

Joshua

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a really nice property just a couple of kms out of town, there’s a few good food options and plenty to do in the area. The breakfast choice is fantastic and the rooms are really nicely decorated and very spacious

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Karl

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a perfect spot and a beautiful drive after the Cliffs Moher.

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Denise

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Beautiful, large clean room. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.

10

Jacqueline

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cozy atmosphere, amazing views of the countryside. The room was perfect for 4 adults (my husband and I & our two adult children). The room had a queen bed & two twin beds. The beds had a flat sheet and comforter! The breakfast was perfect. The guys enjoyed the pool table too. Short drive to the Cliffs of Moher and there’s a lovely restaurant close by called Monks. I would definitely stay here again.

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Angela

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great location to visit Cliffs, Doolin and Galway. Beautiful views and drive to Doolin which has a ferry out to visit the Aran Islands. The breakfast was wonderful and comfortable beds and lovely owners and staff.

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Matthew

20 Jun 2023

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Cappabhaile House is the cutest little bed and breakfast. The staff were all wonderfully welcoming and kind. Our bedroom, which had a king and two twin beds, was large and comfortable. Breakfast was FANTASTIC and there was always way more food than one could eat. This is located in a picturesque countryside location, with a castle visible from the front yard. There is a cute little town about 3 minutes' drive with a couple restaurants, a small grocery store, and laundry facilities. There are several fun beach areas close by. The Cliffs of Moher was a breathtaking 30-minute drive. Do yourself a favor and take a sunset drive past the Black Head Lighthouse to Fanore Beach. You'll thank me later. The only suggestion I would have for the owners is to keep circulating fans on hand for the unusually hot days, like we experienced. Other than that, this B&B will not disappoint!

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Dining

Breakfast receives consistent, enthusiastic praise for quality, variety, and generous made-to-order portions; several call it the best of their trip. Overall food experiences are positive.

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Tracy

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Connor (the owner) checked us in and he was delightful! Very friendly, showed us to our room and gave us info on the area. Our room was perfect and had tea & hot water kettle available. His wife made our amazing breakfast in the morning and we are still dreaming of the porridge. Would definitely recommend.

10

Janice

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was great - staff were super

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Lois

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was amazing

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Debra

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Bed & Breakfast with old world charm….Excellent Irish Breakfast! Local pub with fantastic Irish music and delicious Fish & Chips!

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Joshua

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a really nice property just a couple of kms out of town, there’s a few good food options and plenty to do in the area. The breakfast choice is fantastic and the rooms are really nicely decorated and very spacious

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Kelly R

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the best place we’ve stayed anywhere. Conor and Margaret are wonderful. The views are fantastic. Huge homemade breakfast!

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Tony

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The interior of the place tidy and their breakfast was substantial and tasty — great porridge! They had recently painted and our initial room had a strong paint odor so we asked to move. The new room was nice and had tea and coffee, however the bathroom was lacking. There was no place to put our stuff, the toilet seat was broken and the shower was terrible — weak water pressure! The outside of the property could be tidied up.

10

Patricia

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location and the best breakfast! The people are very friendly and accommodating. Loved staying here.

10

Denise

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Beautiful, large clean room. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.

10

Ayyah

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and friendly - close to our attractions and the breakfast was 10/10

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Cappabhaile House

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Deluxe Double Room

Family Room

Superior Triple Room

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

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