• Entire apartment
  • 170 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Non-smoking rooms

Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is located in Kinvara, just 17 miles from Galway Greyhound Stadium and 18 miles from Eyre Square. This apartment provides accommodations with a patio. St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is 19 miles from the apartment and Cliffs of Moher is 30 miles away. With free Wifi, this 4-bedroom apartment features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kinvara, like fishing, hiking, and pub crawls. Galway Railway Station is 18 miles from Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat, while National University of Galway is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 37 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
High score for Kinvara
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  • Martin
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was amazing! Lily was a great host, cleanliness and location were perfect.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Perfect stay for gateway to the Burren. Everyone and everything was perfect for our stay. Lovely welcome pack, everything perfect for us and our dog. Cant wait to return.
  • Evelyn
    Ireland Ireland
    it had great caricature and it had everything we could need for our stay

Hosted by Lily

9.7
9.7
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Lily
Built in 1879 as a large pub, shop and guest house, Johnston's has a long and varied history in beautiful Kinvara. The large, second-story apartment is in the centre of the village and just a stone's throw away from the local shops, pubs, harbour, farmer's market and churches. There is a beach just a short drive away. Kinvara hails as the gateway to the Burren. We live next door, and come and go a lot.
I am the fifth generation to be living in this house, and wear that honor proudly. I was raised in Connecticut but spent each summer here with my parents running a hostel. I now manage all bookings for my parents and live next door to the rental full time. I'll always be just a phone call away if any issues arise or you need any advice on where to go or what to do.
The stunningly picturesque 16th century castle, Dunguaire Castle, is a gorgeous 1 km walk along the bay from the apartment and perhaps the most photographed castle in Ireland. Kinvara has numerous wonderful restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and pubs. This apartment is in the heart of the village, across from the famous Tully's Pub, so finding a place to eat, drink and walk is as easy as it gets! Kinvara Quay is a beautiful place to picnic, as there is a green park along the harbour with benches available for resting. The historically important, turf-hauling sailboats called "hookers"are often moored in the harbour. Kinvara sits at the gateway to the Burren, which is a landscape of bedrock incorporating a vast cracked pavement of glacial-era limestone, with cliffs and caves, fossils, rock formations and archaeological sites. It's a stunning area to explore! Kinvara is a small village, so strolling the streets is the best way to go. Otherwise, buses to Galway City stop in Kinvara several times each day en route to and from The Cliffs of Moher. So, you can easily get to the cliffs or to Galway City by bus if you choose to do so.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Pier Head
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat

  • Yes, Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • The Pier Head

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat on this page.

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is 150 feet from the center of Kinvara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls

  • The prices at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

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