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The Waters Country House

Property class: 3.5

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A view through a window with a decorative lantern on a wooden ledge.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf.
A cozy room with a patterned sofa, a small table with candles, and a red carpet.
A cozy room with a large window, a tea set, a book, and a vase with flowers.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $192
$169 nightly
$192 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

Explore the area

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Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
  • Place, Newtown Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Poulnabrone Dolmen
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a blue door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a blue door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

A cozy room with a four-poster bed, two armchairs, a round table, and a lamp.

Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the headboard, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a blue door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with lace curtains and two lanterns on the desk.

Traditional Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ballyvaughan

With a stay at The Waters Country House in Ballyvaughan (Newtown), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Newtown Castle and 5 minutes from Galway Bay. .This guesthouse is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Poulnabrone Dolmen and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Caherconnell Stone Fort.
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What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Doolin Cave - 24 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cliffs of Moher - 33 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 56 min drive - 40.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 42 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Óir House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Waters Country House

The Waters Country House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan

Waters Country House Guesthouse

Waters Country House Ballyvaughan

Waters Country House

The Waters Ballyvaughan

The Waters Country House Guesthouse

The Waters Country House Ballyvaughan

The Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan

The Waters Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 449 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a lovely area—felt like staying in a castle. The hosts (and breakfast) were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only place to stay in Ireland.💗
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful area in a quaint hotel and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do book! Great place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very different than the standard hotel but not in a bad way. It was gorgeous, cozy, welcoming and out of the ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so kind and friendly! The grounds were gorgeous. A perfect place to relax and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing! Quiet, peaceful and friendly. The Hosts were wonderful. Would highly recommend! Off the beaten path and very well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay - so charmed by this country house. The ambiance is unbeatable and so interesting to look at all the decor and style of the house. Breakfast was also included and was phenomenal. The bread was so good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you can let go of the need for everything to be pristine in your hotel room, you will love this quirky, shabby, out-of-the-way place! Host is lovely, bed was super comfortable, great breakfast, and just a comfy, funky place to hang out on the Burren.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How to describe The Waters... in the best possible sense, it felt like going back in time. The photos on their website are very accurate but they cannot capture the essence of the place which is cosy, quaint and like nothing we have experienced before. The views are stunning, the staff warm and welcoming. A perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere, fantastic hosts and very welcoming. Rustic charm with fantastic country landscape views and local castle to explore. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time! Welcoming owner with full stocked bar, ready room, delicious Irish breakfast and a fresh spring for drinking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host and hostess were one of the best we have experienced at any place. A warm welcome and big hug when leaving. The most elaborate breakfast at any B&B. So nice to know of your place. Best wishes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. We loved it and will absolutely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wolfgang was amazing! The property is as you would expect - it’s an original property so the floors creak, etc But the character is in the age. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remote location, book dinner in town if you’re going to want to eat. We arrived later after a late lunch and brought crackers and cheese etc for a light dinner. Wolfgang and Maria are wonderful. Great shared spaces to have a drink from the honesty bar and meet other travellers. Breakfast was fantastic! The Burren was a real treat to see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay. great ambience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay and such a quaint place with yummy Irish breakfast and great shower! Highly suggest it if you’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family stay

Very nice hotel for a family stay. Great rooms. Great breakfast. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hospitality making you feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming country bnb in a beautiful setting. Host and hostess were very friendly and welcoming, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property, such great hospitality, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jorgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful with fantastic breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024