Located in Newtown, 5 minutes’ drive from Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay, The Waters Country House features over 40 acres of farmland at the foot of the Burren Hills. Ailwee Cave, also featuring an underground river and a waterfall, is only 1.9 mi from the property. Each room at The Waters features an private bathroom, a seating area and a desk. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and it is free of charge. Tea/coffee making facilities are complimentary and available in the dining area. Guests can also enjoy a TV lounge with an extensive library, a licensed bar, sun terrace, a dining room and a wine cellar. A hearty breakfast is served daily in the dining room. The Waters is nestled on a well originated from limestone caves below, once featured in Irish folklore. With free parking, this guest house offers easy access to the stunning Irish countryside. Corcomroe Abbey, an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery, is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Ballyvaughan
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    The House is absolutely charming and cozy and the scenery is beautiful. The owners were very gracious, welcoming and the gentleman actually built the house himself out of repurposed materials. We would definitely go there again!
  • D
    Donald
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location, excellent breakfast, hosts were very nice
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    Breathtaking location for this beautifully decorated country house. The family room was large, clean and comfortable to fit the five of us. The sitting room in the main house oozes with charm and comfort. Breakfast was exceptional (Full Irish) and...

Area info

Amenities of The Waters Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules
    The Waters Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 30 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about The Waters Country House

    • Check-in at The Waters Country House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Waters Country House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Horseback riding

    • The prices at The Waters Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Waters Country House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Waters Country House is 1.2 miles from the center of Ballyvaughan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.