Cottage 173 - Clifden

This place is in a great location within walking distance of downtown Clifden! However, it could use some love. The carpets are stained and it could use some paint touch ups. The pull lights above the sinks in the upstairs bathrooms weren’t working. Also, for those who are not from Ireland, the way the door locks work is a foreign concept so a small instructional sign near the door would’ve been helpful. These are small things that would make it more enjoyable. But, overall, our short stay was pleasant and met our needs.

We very very happy with the location and size of the property and parking available. There were just a few things I feel could be improved on. We were a group of 6 ... 3 adults and 3 children. There were only 5 chairs at the dining table as one was pushed aside broken which meant we had to take a small decorative type chair from the hall so we could eat together. Not enough seating in the living room...only enough for 5 people. Also the freezer was badly in need of defrosting. Also knives in kitchen badly needed to be sharpened for cooking. Hot water was not working so we had to use the immersion for the duration of our stay. I believe these could and should be sorted immediately

We arrived later than we thought we would and there was no outdoor lighting, nor was there any available. The house was very grubby, with dust and cobwebs everywhere. The kitchen in general was lacking cleanliness - sink accessories (brush, dishcloth etc) were disgusting! The handles and cupboard doors felt sticky, and made the whole place feel generally unclean. Outside the back door, where the bins are located was dirty, bin full of flies and rubbish. It was also quite dangerous as there is a lot of moss on the ground which was slippery from the rain. A large cabinet has a drawer front which isn't attached to anything, so could fall out very easily, especially dangerous if you have young children! There wasn't enough cutlery for the guests. The TV in the dining area has no signal and the wifi is almost non existent! The beds are very hard and uncomfortable. A window in one bedroom upstairs doesn't close properly so there is a lot of wind & moisture that comes through it, as well as the noise from the waterfall across the road. We did, however, enjoy our stay in Clifden and the surrounding area, which is stunning.

Great location for exploring the town, its many pubs, restaurants and shops. Comfy house with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Perfect site for day trips in every direction.

Very nice place - clean and well-located. Recommend highly.