Historic Luxury House, in the heart of County Clare. | House in Corofin
5 Bedroom House in Corofin
Railway View is an historic listed home in the heart of Clare. Built in 1888 as shop, butter merchants and public house serving the West Clare Railway. It played a central role in the War of Independence and Civil War, with the Minihan family very active in both conflicts. Described by Frank Barrett as "barracks, hospital and hotel", such historic figures as Eamon deValera, Countess Markievicz and Peadar O'Donnell have stayed here as guests of Staff Commandant John Minihan, a senior republican.
Railway View is in a tranquil location, 1.5 km from the Village of Corofin and 12 km from the county town of Ennis. It is a spacious house on its own extensive private grounds with plenty of parking. There are 5 bedrooms, of which one is ensuite, with two further bathrooms, one of which is downstairs.
On the ground floor there is a spacious living room with Sky TV and Netflix; study with reading material and work area/desk; ground floor bedroom; bathroom with overhead shower and free-standing bath (with shower unit); spacious kitchen with dining table seating ten together with large range and two ovens, dish washer and sink; utility room with two washing machines, dryer, and sink.
Upstairs there are two identical bedrooms with double beds; one bedroom with double bed and ensuite (overhead shower); large master bedroom with double bed; bathroom with overhead shower.
The storey and a half design of the house gives a charming look and feel to all upstairs rooms. The master bedroom is most unusual with two steps down into it and roof valleys in each of the 4 corners.
All windows are sash with shutters. All bathrooms are fully tiled in travertine. Walls both inside and out are completed with lime render; flooring is a combination of solid French oak, Victorian tiling and travertine. The house has a number of handcrafter fireplaces in various rooms. Heating is oil. There is full wifi access.
Guests have access to the entire property, including yard and raised garden/lawn area.
Railway View is in the heart of County Clare and within a short drive of the county town of Ennis, the world famous Burren National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Cave, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Lahinch Championship links golf course, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and many other historic and natural attractions. County Clare is globally renowned as the home of traditional Irish music with live music regularly available in public houses in Ennis and the famous costal village of Doolin. There are many excellent restaurants in Clare, including at Michelin stars level. Corofin itself has 13 lakes and is on the River Fergus and has an excellent reputation for freshwater angling.
Historic Luxury House, in the heart of County Clare is located in Corofin. Historic Luxury House, in the heart of County Clare provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Historic Luxury House, in the heart of County Clare has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Corofin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Corofin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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2+ bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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5 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Wood stove
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Oven
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Coffee/tea maker
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Electric kettle
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Stereo
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Books
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DVD player
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)
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English
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Children's books
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Highchair
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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