Waterfall Lodge

Connemara


You'll need to round up a few friends to rent out this elegant, eight-bedroom historic home set in beautiful gardens beside a river and cascade. Wisteria garlands the front, antiques fill the rooms and a sweet red bridge crosses the water to a tiny island. It's 1km west of Oughterard.

There's a three-night minimum stay.


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