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The Waters Country House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ballyvaughan with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Traditional Twin Room
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building
Free daily buffet breakfast
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
  • Newtown Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Aillwee Cave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galway Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Twin Room

Traditional Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ballyvaughan

At The Waters Country House you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Newtown Castle and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Aillwee Cave. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Newtown guest house include Galway Bay and Poulnabrone Dolmen.
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What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aillwee Cave - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Galway Bay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 28 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Waters Country House

Guesthouse in Ballyvaughan with free breakfast and bar/lounge
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Waters Country House.

This 3.5-star Ballyvaughan guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Waters Country House offers 13 accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waters Country House?

The Waters Country House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waters Country House?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waters Country House on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$321.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Waters Country House?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Waters Country House?

The closest beach to The Waters Country House is Grattan Beach (19.1 km).

Does The Waters Country House serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waters Country House?

No, The Waters Country House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waters Country House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waters Country House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Waters Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 378 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bed and breakfast. Hosts were very kind and accommodating. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbagale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Waters County House! It was a lovely little place in the countryside with gorgeous views, lovely staff, and a delicious breakfast! I especially loved the beautiful fountain in the back of the property that let me settle down and sketch for the night! Thank you so much for the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Victoria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, wish I would have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with such kindness and loved every aspect of this accommodation. The breakfast was bountiful, delicious and there were displayed with much charm. Having breakfast on fine China was a treat. We had the pleasure of speaking with the owners who were quite delightful. Would definitely recommend and hope to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property and accommodation. The host was amazing and breakfast was fantastic. Would come back. The best accommodation my wife and I have stayed at during our 2 weeks in Ireland. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hosts, welcoming and well-appointed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waters is a delightful country house in the Burren. Maria and Wolfgang are impeccable hosts. The house has beautifully decorated sitting areas. We had a lovely evening in the sitting area - chatting with other guests. Breakfast was delicious - very fresh vegetables with hearty eggs. Highly recommend. Thanks Maria and Wolfgang for the lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

(New) Old-World Charm!

If you are looking for old-world charm, this is the place! You cannot beat the charm, or the lovely couple who own the property. There is even a fresh spring fountain that the property was built around. The most delicious and pure spring water ever! The property is beyond gorgeous, as are the views! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay at the Water's Country House. Our three children said this was by far their favorite place in Ireland! We all loved the country quiet, starry skies, and the occasional neighbor "moo!" We sat by the fire in the house drawing room and played cards at night. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic home, landscape and neighborhood are tranquil Owners are kind and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

CARL, Doral

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Sandia Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

Simply beautiful!

Beautiful property, the owner’s went above and beyond. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was without a doubt one of the best B&B's we have ever stayed at. Everything was very straight-forward with check-in and check-out. The room we stayed in was absolutely gorgeous, and the property was stunning. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the area. We wish that we could have stayed here longer than we did!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Hidden Gem

Lovely hotel - hidden in the foothills of the Burren - really interesting place with a cosy lounge & honesty bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful location. The owners/staff are friendly. Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Waters Country House. Beautiful place. Bed was comfortable. Our breakfast was delicious. Wished there were areas to sit outside on the property since it had a gorgeous view. Wolfgang was very welcoming - we enjoyed chatting with him. Location is great - near the small castle and town of Ballyvaughn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and the room were great. The only issues that I had was the water at the property and the mixup in room accommodations. The water on the property is from a natural spring in the house and it isn’t clear or obvious if the water is filtered for protozoa and bacteria. I didn’t drink it out of concern for getting sick less I boil it. The room was nice and clean, but it wasn’t what I paid for. I paid for a bigger room with an exta bed and was given a smaller room with a single bed. Again, the room was nice, but it wasn’t what I paid for. Still, id stay here again, but id bring a water filter ot some extra bottles of water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only regret is we were only at Waters one night. Lovely manor, Maria and Wolfgang are wonderful hosts. The breakfast was 5 stars. I want to come back for a week next time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Corvallis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place tucked out in the country. The owner, Wolfgang, greeted us on arrival and gave a good tour of the place and to our room. It is an old house so the wood is dark giving it and older look but everything is clean and well kept. Our room was small but adequate. The bed is firm and linens are soft. If you use a blow dryer you will need to bring your own as well as a plug converter. There is a plug strip on one side of the bed that accepts American plugs. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of options. The grounds around are beautiful as this is also a retreat center. Overall it was a very nice stay and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorgen

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

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024