Sleep to the sound of the sea.
About this cottage rental
Nestled in County Clare, this charming cottage for $213 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Kilbaha cottage is uniquely perched on one end of Kilbaha Bay in Loop Head, with panoramic views over the Atlantic and the ships and fishing boats that pass it's door. Set in ten acres just off the Wild Atlantic Way, it has a rocky cove on the shore and endless scope for exploration, be it with bucket and spade or binoculars. Loop Head is still a well kept secret and visitors find it unspoilt and deserving of it's many awards. A recent one being the European Destination of Excellence. The house has recently had an extensive refit, which kept all that makes it special, but adding a wet room, wood burning stove and a new shower area near the sauna. The three bedrooms are double with the master suite having it's own bathroom. A separate loft room over the kitchen is a quiet space to read or watch a movie and usually a gathering place for the children. While there is a wonderful sense of remoteness in Loop Head you are never far from a great meal or a small harbour to pick up your lobster and crab for dinner. You can see the lobster pots being emptied outside the house by the local fishermen, and drive to the harbour to get the freshest catch imaginable. Please note our changeover day is Saturday.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of County Clare
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)
5.0
Of course you must be aware that the place is very remote. So no spontaneous walk to the next pub or restaurant. But if you like a relaxing vacation, this is just the right spot no matter what time of the year. We spent a very cosy Christmas time in the cottage.
After windy walks around the peninsula we enjoyed sitting in front of the fireplace with a cup of tea or a glas of wine. Would have enjoyed the sauna too (it was one of the reasons we booked this cottage) but unfortunately it was out of order. Nontheless we had an absolut wonderful time. The kitchen is very well equipped. Everything in the cottage is spotless clean. Would recommend the cottage anytime.
5.0
Beautiful ocean views. Perfect place to relax and disconnect
5.0
Our second visit here. A beautiful house that has everything. The most spectacular of views, peaceful seclusion, with a comfy and cozy interior.
5.0
It wasnt just any stay at any old holiday cottage. Kilbaha is and will always be an experience with that sense of adventute and wonderment.
5.0
Great place with wonderful views & feel of the power of the ocean. Will remember it fondly for many years. Provided by a wonderful person, Ciara. Thank you for sharing this cottage with us.
5.0
The cottage is beautiful, a real home. The view is fantastic and everything was described perfectly. There were no problems and i think everyone who stayed here wants to come back as soon as possible :-)
5.0
This house is an extraordinary place to spend your holidays. The view to the sea and the cliffs is spectacular. We even enjoyed the stormy times by watching the waves through the windows and by using the sauna. The house is spacious (even for 6 persons there is enough space to enjoy and relax). It's very tasteful and beautiful furnished and well equipped. We enioyed every minute of our stay there and can highly recommend it.
5.0
This property has everything. Initial impression as you walk in the door is great living area, lovely fireplace. It is also warm and cozy. Views from all the windows in the house are breath taking. That is a major highlight of the house, views are beautiful. Also, the house has great shower facilities and a sauna. It is well stocked with all the household necessities. Would book this house again. It is also very close to Kilkee and Kilrush. It makes it easy to live life as a local.
5.0
Kilbaha cottage was perfect. We wanted a holiday home that provided a relaxing getaway and it gave us that and so much more. Comfy beds, beautiful showers, cute sauna. A fully stocked kitchen with every utensil you could need. We even found an allen key when the saddle on one of the e-bikes fell down 😊 The cottage was so warm and welcoming we hardly wanted to leave. I loved to sit and eat my breakfast with the door open and see the sea. I felt like I was on the deck of a ship. It’s a very special place, thank you so much for sharing and making our stay so easy and pleasurable.
5.0
Kilbaha Cottage is incredible. The views cannot be described and photos do not begin to capture the beauty. We were lucky enough to experience beautiful sunny days and also a few rainy and blustery days to see the majesty of the Irish Atlantic. The cottage itself is well appointed, clean and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back.
5.0
WOW!! This property is amazing! Our first attempt at visiting this place was for May of 2020. Well we all know how that went. For the last three years we just kept our eyes on it trying to find the right time. I was totally grabbed by the photos and description of the place, and as beautiful as they are, don’t do it justice! The location is purely magical. Perched on a spit of land at the edge of the sea. Very private with views in all directions. If you’re looking for that city life vibe, this place ain’t it, but if you want to get outside and experience the beauty of the rural side of the Emerald Isle you are HOME! Great hikes and sites are just virtually out the front door. The people we met were warm and inviting. The Kilbaha Gallery is a must visit if for nothing more than the conversation! Keatings, a seaside Pub just a 5 minute drive. Everyone raves about the Cliffs of Mohr. Yes, we went but don’t miss the cliff walk at Kilkee! Just 20 minutes away vs an hour and a half. Truly stunning!
Now the house itself. Perfect! You can tell this isn’t just a rental. It’s their home. The personal touches, comfortable beds and furniture make this lovely place a true gem. Great showers! (Kinda my thing 🙂) plus a sauna! The open concept, well stocked, kitchen was great!
Ciara was a great host! Check in was a breeze. On our last day my wife and I looked at each other with the same thought. We weren’t ready to leave. So we already booked our return for next year!
5.0
Is an amazing location. Beautiful property. Lovely home. Fell in love with the area after staying in the hustle and bustle of Dublin. Left Kilbaha Cottage with a heavy heart. Wanted to stay forever.
5.0
5 STARS TO THE HOST AND THE Cottage.
We celebrated my 60th Birthday at the Kilbaha Cottage on St. Patricks Day and stayed for a week & what a week of memories we will have forever. We toured the villages by day and slept soundly and comfortably at the Cottage. The cottage was like our Home away from Home. Ciara is a superb host, kind, considerate, compassionate and very generous with her time, prior to our arrival till to our departure.
Blessings to you and your family
From PK & DK from Az. We will definitely be back very soon. 🥰
5.0
This is the most wonderful property! The views are breathtaking. Once you figure out driving on the roads (I’m American) it’s a piece of cake. We enjoyed the pub, 2.25 miles down the road. Our favorite part of our trip to Ireland was this piece of heaven. Could not recommend this cottage enough. Definitely worth the stay.
5.0
This property is in a spectacular location but also inside it is really well equipped and full of lovely features. The sea and the wind batter the cottage one minute and then out comes the sun and all is forgiven. It is very snug and beds very comfortable and warm. The owner even put up Christmas decorations and a tree for us. How good is that ?
5.0
The location of this cottage is phenomenal. Out on Kilcloher Head with cliffs and ocean in front and beside, and green farms behind, the beauty is unbelievable. The cottage itself is up to date, beautifully decorated, clean, and cozy. The week here went by much too quickly. Now we have to wait for next year!
5.0
Will definitely be coming back.
5.0
Beautiful home beside the ocean! Viewing crashing waves from the house is amazing!! Quiet area with farms nearby is so wonderful too. House is cozy and beautifully decorated.
Absolutely loved our stay here!
5.0
We could not have enjoyed our stay more and the home was absolutely perfect, equipped with anything a family would need. The house is remote on a gorgeous cliff so you are truly surrounded by the sea, but it is also close to good restaurants and all the glorious sites and people of West Clare. Some highlights - waking to the sound of the sea in the world’s most comfortable beds, coffee and toasted brown bread in the morning overlooking the waves, long walks through the country and along the shore, day trips to the lighthouse and surrounding towns, movies in the evening in the lovely upstairs loft, swimming in the cove below followed by a steamy sauna, and making friends and finding treasures at the gorgeous Kilbaha Gallery. Thank you Ciara and Helen for making our stay perfect. We will return!
5.0
A Western Ireland Treat
The house was well-equipped for reading, DVD and cooking and we did a lot of each.
The gorgeous oceanside location which has to be experienced to be believed, everyone enjoyed the area with daily walks.
Don’t miss nearby Keatings pub, Kilbaha gallery, Loop Head lighthouse and cliffs, and the oceanside drive to Kilkee.
Don’t miss the great seafood and service at the Long Dock in Carrigaholt to top off a great holiday home and experience.
5.0
Fantastic stay on the Wild Atlantic Way
The location is unbeatable, very quiet and peaceful, and everything about the booking interaction was smooth
5.0
Best rural Ireland experience!
We chose the Kilbaha Bay Cottage for 2 reasons; it is very remote but also somewhat close to many of the areas we wanted to visit on the west coast. The property sits high on Kilcloher Head in Kilbaha Bay and we got to experience the real Wild Atlantic Way!
When we arrived, the seas were relatively calm and by the end of the week we experienced 30 MPH winds for 2 days and waves were crashing with sea spray covering the house!
The cottage it very comfortable and well equipped. The beds are very comfortable and the house is quite silent at night. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals of all sorts. The living room and loft were great for reading and conversing. There is no Wi-Fi, which we actually loved as it was great to be unplugged for a week!
The bathrooms are all very clean and well stocked. The showers seem pretty newly tiled and were quite nice. The sauna is a really great bonus in this home! We would start many of our days with a quick sauna and a cold shower and be invigorated and ready for our day!
Although it feels that you are in the middle of nowhere, it took us only about 25 minutes to get to Kilkee. It is very helpful to have a GPS since there are several ways to get to the house.
Ciara is a great host! She is most responsive and helpful with general questions about the house and surrounding area. Damien met us at the house when we got there and showed us all through it. He got us settled in nicely, answered all our questions and was quite nice.
We will be back for another week of true rest and relaxation! Thank you!
5.0
Awesome is overused however not for this property! Modern yet timeless. We could not have had a better experience!
5.0
hi ciera - i wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your fantastical cottage. the most perfect rental ever - a beautiful little fortress, impervious to the water, wind and waves. a very, very special place.....glee and nicole
10.0
hi ciera - i wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your fantastical cottage. the most perfect rental ever - a beautiful little fortress, impervious to the water, wind and waves. a very, very special place.....glee and nicole
5.0
the most perfect irish rental
hi ciera - i wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your fantastical cottage. the most perfect rental ever - a beautiful little fortress, impervious to the water, wind and waves. a very, very special place.....glee and nicole
5.0
Took my two daughters and granddaughters on this trip to the country of my late husband's ancestors. We were even able to spend a couple of priceless days with extended family there. If there were to be one word for this location it would have to be "magical." The home is absolutely perfect with its mindful share of modern day comfort coupled with the quaintness that I desired when booking it. This is a very rural area and not for anyone who is seeking anything other than pure, peaceful and joyful solitude. I am in the hospitality business and surrounded by people more days than not. For me and my family this was a perfect location to escape all the madness of the last two years of life and the chance to reconnect with each other while searching for shells, rocks and whatever else we could find. We were fortunate with the weather and spent large amounts of time outdoors. We did go on a couple of tours that required some driving but, for the most part, we were content just being there. My only hope is that life will allow me to return to this magical place again and again to create even more memories in for myself and my family. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary home.
5.0
Awesome
Awesome is overused however not for this property! Modern yet timeless. We could not have had a better experience!
5.0
Girls family getaway
Took my two daughters and granddaughters on this trip to the country of my late husband's ancestors. We were even able to spend a couple of priceless days with extended family there. If there were to be one word for this location it would have to be "magical." The home is absolutely perfect with its mindful share of modern day comfort coupled with the quaintness that I desired when booking it. This is a very rural area and not for anyone who is seeking anything other than pure, peaceful and joyful solitude. I am in the hospitality business and surrounded by people more days than not. For me and my family this was a perfect location to escape all the madness of the last two years of life and the chance to reconnect with each other while searching for shells, rocks and whatever else we could find. We were fortunate with the weather and spent large amounts of time outdoors. We did go on a couple of tours that required some driving but, for the most part, we were content just being there. My only hope is that life will allow me to return to this magical place again and again to create even more memories in for myself and my family. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary home.
5.0
Enchanted cottage. Writer’s haven. Family retreat. Lover’s getaway. For some, maybe a place to heal.
Mesmerizing watching the waves come in from the Atlantic Ocean.
Private. Calming. A place to leave the world behind.
Everything is provided for. Just bring yourself, food and maybe a few bottles of wine.
Lovely, lovely local kind people.
A truly special place.
5.0
Mesmerizing
Enchanted cottage. Writer’s haven. Family retreat. Lover’s getaway. For some, maybe a place to heal.
Mesmerizing watching the waves come in from the Atlantic Ocean.
Private. Calming. A place to leave the world behind.
Everything is provided for. Just bring yourself, food and maybe a few bottles of wine.
Lovely, lovely local kind people.
A truly special place.
5.0
Both spectacular and cosy
Mesmerising views, every comfort thought of in this beautiful cottage. A real out-of-this-world experience. Cannot recommend highly enough.
5.0
We spent a week in January in this beautiful and unique Cottage.
The house is lovely, warm, welcoming and even bigger than we expected. The view is absolutely magical!
In the House you have everything what you need and the kitchen is fully- equipped.
Ciara was an amazing and helpful host.
The Kilbaha Cottage is the perfect place to stay even in the winter time.
5.0
Special Place
We spent a week in January in this beautiful and unique Cottage.
The house is lovely, warm, welcoming and even bigger than we expected. The view is absolutely magical!
In the House you have everything what you need and the kitchen is fully- equipped.
Ciara was an amazing and helpful host.
The Kilbaha Cottage is the perfect place to stay even in the winter time.
5.0
What a view!
A wonderful cottage, clean, maintained and beautifully decorated. But even more than that, the location is prime. Perched on the rocks above the sea, you could spend days simply enjoying the views. The hosts were great. Easy to communicate with. You really couldn’t ask for more for a holiday cottage.
5.0
Just perfect
First impressions were of absolute peace, magnificent scenery and indoors, pure luxury! This didn't change during our stay, we couldn't believe we were lucky enough to find this gem of a house.
We stayed in October but didn't have a drop of rain. We sat out in the evenings to watch the sun go down and then came the blanket of stars. The night sky is special to anyone who lives in a light-polluted area, like myself.
As a friend noted, this holiday was the perfect blend of luxury in the wilderness. Many thanks to Ciara and family for the loan of your beautiful house.
5.0
Ciara ,Helen and Damien
Looked after us extremely well in all respects and we had a great stay at this beautiful property in such wonderfully natural and unique surroundings .
The area is stunning and lots of incredible history and places to visit ..
We would love to comeback again .
Thanks again
5.0
Great getaway
Ciara ,Helen and Damien
Looked after us extremely well in all respects and we had a great stay at this beautiful property in such wonderfully natural and unique surroundings .
The area is stunning and lots of incredible history and places to visit ..
We would love to comeback again .
Thanks again
5.0
Everything one could want
This house has everything. Comfort, coziness and style inside. Glorious views, restorative sounds, and so many wonders of nature outside.
5.0
This holiday home is simply a dream!
Everything is just right here. The location is phenomenal and even brightens up days with bad weather.
We have never stayed in such a beautiful place.
Everything is available in the house and every corner is clean.
The communication with Ciara was friendly and helpful at all times.
The 7 days at Kilbaha Cottage were a blessing for us after the exhausting Corona time without travelling.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in County Clare?
The average price for a rental in County Clare is $133 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sleep to the sound of the sea.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sleep to the sound of the sea. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sleep to the sound of the sea.?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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