Sunnybank House

Luxurious historic estate house set in its own grounds overlooking Clifden town in Connemara

Heritage, Luxury & Comfort

Part of the historic fabric of Clifden, Sunnybank House and its grounds are located on the south-facing slopes overlooking the town and are available to rent on a self-catering basis.

Large enough to accommodate up to 24 guests for gatherings of family and friends, special occasions, reunions, celebrations, and team-building events.

Located within a two-minute walk of this unique and interesting heritage coastal town, where old and new meet to offer a combination of old-world charm with modern facilities.

From the 11 twin/double en suite bedrooms, excellent cooking/dining/ outdoor dining & BBQ facilities designed for either eating in around the large dining room table, or outside on the terrace, extensive living rooms, outdoor heated swimming pool, patio & sauna to high speed fibre broadband throughout. Sunnybank House is one of the few private houses in Ireland that can offer this standard of accommodation to large groups.

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  • Available to book with The Lodge at Sunnybank House, which offers accommodation for another 8 guests and the Townhouse, which sleeps 4/6 guests. When booked together, all guests are welcome to use the facilities of Sunnybank House.

 Sunnybank Gallery

Aerial view of a large house with an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court, surrounded by lush greenery.
Outdoor patio with dining table, chairs, and a sink, near a swimming pool and buildings with slate roofs.
Outdoor patio area with a swimming pool, wooden chairs, cushioned seating, dining table with chairs, and surrounding greenery.
Outdoor sink with gold faucet, surrounded by plants and outdoor furniture, under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor swimming pool with patio chairs and greenery in a modern backyard setting.
Top view of a wooden outdoor table with a bowl of lemons, two plant arrangements, and a candle. Black chairs are partially visible around the table.
Modern outdoor patio with gray walls, wooden chair and table, white cushions, and greenery under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor patio with wicker chairs, a table set with lemons, candles, and potted plants, and a lounge chair facing a wall and greenery under a clear blue sky.
An outdoor area with a wooden wall featuring a sauna entrance. A rain shower is installed under a wooden ceiling, adjacent to a swimming pool. The area is surrounded by greenery.
Outdoor patio with wooden chairs and table by a pool, surrounded by greenery and a chicken on a higher level with additional seating.
Elegant dining room setup with long wooden table, multiple chairs, wine glasses, cutlery, and floral centerpiece. Cream curtains frame a window in the background.
Elegant living room with a black marble fireplace, ornate tile design, and a golden-framed mirror above. Pink candles on the mantel, floral centerpiece on a marble coffee table, and a cozy fire burning. Wine bottle and glasses on the table; decorativ
A good fire, a good red and a good book in the living room
Coffee by the fire in the Television room
Bedroom interior with bed, green blanket, floral pillow, floral curtains, vintage chandelier, bedside table with lamp, and wall painting.
Bedroom with green pillows, white bedding, and a green plaid blanket. A framed painting of a still life with fruit is hung above the bed.
Room 3 - King bed ensuite ground floor
Room 4 - King size ensuite on first floor
Room 8, bathroom
Elegant bedroom interior with a bed featuring white pillows, a floral print cushion, a green blanket, a wooden and upholstered headboard, and a decorative wall mirror above.
Stone plaque with the words "Sunnybank House"
Hallway with marble bust statue, vase of pink flowers, and decorative mirror.
Sunnybank January 202....
The hallway
The door bell
The landing
Bedroom with a table lamp, pillows, and a headboard in warm light.
The living room at night
Delivery instructions inside the drawer of the old side board from 1959
Assortment of vintage cutlery on a countertop, including knives with cream-colored handles, and silver forks and spoons.
Hallway from the front door
Elegant fireplace with decorative black mantle, lit candles, ornate fire screen, and lit firewood, framed by a large mirror and a vintage lamp, creating a classic interior setting.
Evening cocktails in the living room
Voted one of the best houses in Ireland for groups
Stone church with steeple lit at night, surrounded by snowy village houses, under a dark blue sky.
Elegant hallway decor with large mirror, blooming branches in a glass vase, and colorful flowers in metallic vase on ornate wooden console table.
Modern kitchen with light cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. A central table features plates of vegetables, herbs in a jug, and cutlery. Kitchen tools hang on the wall, and a window provides natural light.
View through a window showing a vase with flowers in the foreground and an outdoor patio with metal furniture and an umbrella in the background.
Cozy bedroom with white sheets, wooden headboard, floral pillow, green blanket, bedside table with lamp and flowers, and wall art.
Interior hallway with an ornate mirror, mounted horns, and a classical bust sculpture on a ledge.
A mounted deer head with antlers above an arched doorway, featuring an oval mirror and a minimalist wooden table inside. The walls and ceiling are painted in a neutral color.
Classic bedroom interior with a wooden headboard, ornate side table with books and a glass vase with flowers, and a lamp with a patterned shade. Framed artwork on the wall.
Cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, white bedding, floral cushion, and a bedside table with a decorative lamp and flowers in a vase. A mirror hangs on the wall above the bed, and cream curtains are tied back.
Room corner with a wooden dresser topped by two books, a glass vase with flowers, and a lamp with a pleated shade. A large ornate mirror on the left and two small framed portraits on the wall. Floral curtains on the right.
Bedroom interior with bed, floral pillow, framed portrait, beige walls, and bedside tables with lamps and flowers.
A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed featuring white bedding, a purple pillow, and a blue plaid throw. The room is decorated with framed botanical artwork on the wall above the bed. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and natural light streams in t
Arranging flowers from the garden
Wildflowers and dried grasses in a foggy meadow
A cozy bedroom with a large bed featuring white sheets, a green accent pillow, and a green throw blanket. The room has light green walls, a framed painting, patterned curtains, and a chandelier overhead.
Table setting with a floral placemat, cutlery, napkin, and wine glasses on a wooden table.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and assorted vegetables on the table.
Decorative plate with silverware and colorful napkins
Kitchen countertop with wine bottles, flower vase, metal bread box, and a bowl of eggs; shelves above holding various glassware.
Cozy vintage room with an old-fashioned stove, an armchair with a blue pillow, a vintage carpet, a historical wall map, and a hanging tapestry.
Outdoor patio with a swimming pool, featuring two wooden chairs with light cushions and a small wooden coffee table with a potted plant.
A neatly made bed with a white embroidered bedspread and a red throw pillow placed at an angle. The bed has a dark wooden headboard, and there are two framed bird illustrations on the wall above the headboard. Two bedside tables have floral-patterned

Sunnybank Amenities

Located in private grounds within 2 minutes walk of the town square, Sunnybank is designed to cater for parties of approximately
20 people (up to max. 24) in 11 twin/double en suite bedrooms.

Facilities include:-

  • Outdoor heated pool, sauna + terrace

  • Large fully equipped kitchen with multiple fridges, dishwashers, storage, ice & coffee machines.

  • Extensive living rooms including a large drawing room, library, dining room + TV room

  • Outdoor BBQ kitchen with large Weber Genesis BBQ and grill

  • Private car park for 7/8 cars

  • Complimentary Wifi throughout

  • Complimentary EV charging point in the car park

  • House fully set up upon arrival

  • 2 open turf fires and starter packs

  • Voya bathroom products with 100% cotton white bed linen and towels

  • Options to have a private caterer cook dinner in house or prepare food for lunch and dinner

  • Option to pre order groceries/ prepared dishes to have on arrival or during your stay

  • Priority for group reservations in the snug in our Guys Bar Clifden

  • Welcome pack on arrival

  • Basic kitchen supplies

Eat in, or eat out with great dining options within minutes of the house, including our very own gastropub

 Guys Bar Clifden located on the Main Street.

 Floor Plans

First floor plan layout featuring a scale of 1:100, with rooms numbered 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Includes king size, double, single, and twin bed rooms. The layout shows bathrooms, stairs, and corridors.
Ground floor house plan showing rooms including a living room, library, kitchen, barbeque area, plant room, utility room, TV room, three bedrooms, WC, porch, and front entrance door, with a scale of 1:100.
Site plan of Sunnybank House and surroundings, including marked locations such as pool, sauna, Lodge, gardens, car park, and pedestrian paths.

Reviews

I cannot recommend this house enough. The hosts provided everything required to offer you a home from home experience to make your stay extra special. The house location is ideal as you are no more than 1 minute walk to the village, Guys Pub is a must visit, the food is exceptional! The pool was heated which kept all the children entertained for hours!!!

Leslie H - TripAdvisor

 Location

Church Hill, Clifden, Galway