MACMATHUNA, family friendly, with a garden in Kilrush, County Clare

Macmathuna in Kilrush, County Clare, sleeps six people in four bedrooms.

Macmathuna has a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and air fryer, along with a utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining room provides space to share meals, while a first-floor sitting room and a snug offer spots to relax with 2 TVs and WiFi. The bedrooms consist of a double with an en-suite basin and WC, a further double, and two singles. There is a ground-floor shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC, as well as another shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent, with a cot and highchair available on request. Outside, an enclosed rear yard with patio furniture offers an area to enjoy the fresh air, and there is parking available. The property sits in the heart of Kilrush, close to a shop and pub, and within reach of beaches, golf, the marina, the Shannon Estuary and ferry trips to Scattery Island, along with days out to Bunratty Castle, Loop Head Drive and the Cliffs of Moher. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Macmathuna is a straightforward choice for families or friends seeking a simple base in County Clare. Note: There are steps in the outside rear yard. Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 350 Euros

Amenities: Oil heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, air fryer. 2 x TVs, games, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Roadside parking. Enclosed rear yard with patio furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: There are steps in the outside rear yard so please bear this in mind when booking

Region: County Clare has so much on offer; boat trips, quirky pubs, seaside resorts and a great tradition for Irish music, all set amidst spectacular scenery such as the towering Cliffs of Moher and the fascinating landscape of The Burren.

Town: The coastal town of Kilrush is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the south-west of County Clare. An historic town, one of the listed Heritage Towns of Ireland, Kilrush was once an important Shannon port and is today home to a modern Marina and Heritage Centre. Take a boat trip from the marina and explore the lovely waters of the Shannon Estuary, with its many picturesque riverside towns and villages and resident population of bottle-nosed dolphins! Enjoy a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, the longest defined coastal touring route in the world, which goes through Kilrush. Alternatively, take a ferry to nearby Scattery Island, a 6th century monastic island featuring the ruins of several churches and a unique 10th century round tower. Kilrush offers supermarkets, traditional pubs, restaurants and an excellent 18 hole golf course, and golfers will also enjoy the Greg Norman designed golf links at the Trump international Golf Course, Doonbeg, which is within easy reach. Just 9 miles away is the seaside resort of Kilkee, which boasts a horse-shoe bay, 18-hole golf course, restaurants, pubs, cafes and good walking routes, and is the starting point for the Loop Head Drive along the rugged Atlantic coastline, offering wonderful coastal scenery. All the sights along the West Coast of Clare - Lahinch, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren region - as well as the town on Ennis, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and the numerous other attractions are all in easy driving distance. If you feel the need to travel further afield, Shannon Ferry is just minutes away enabling you to explore the neighbouring counties of Limerick and Kerry.