SUNNYBANK HOUSE · CLIFDEN

A historic home for
unforgettable stays in Connemara

Private estate house with an outdoor heated pool, just a two-minute walk from the heart of Clifden.

SLEEPS UP TO 24 · 11 EN SUITE BEDROOMS

SUNNYBANK HOUSE

Heritage, luxury & comfort

Part of the heritage of Clifden, Sunnybank House sits on the south-facing slopes overlooking the town.

Located within a two-minute walk of this unique and interesting coastal town, Sunnybank House offers a rare combination of old-world charm and modern facilities. It’s an exceptional setting for family gatherings, special occasions, reunions and team-building events — and is available to rent on a self-catering basis all year round.

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Sunnybank House

SLEEPS UP TO 24 · 11 EN SUITE BEDROOMS

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Location In the heart of Clifden

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Aerial view of Sunnybank House, a large group holiday home with a private swimming pool in Clifden, Connemara.

A HOME FOR EVERY OCCASION

Spacious, relaxed and beautifully equipped

Sunnybank House sleeps up to 24 guests across 11 twin/double en suite bedrooms, making it ideal for gathering with family and friends.

The house features excellent cooking, dining and outdoor dining & BBQ facilities, designed for either eating in around the large dining room table or outside on the terrace. Guests can also enjoy extensive living rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool, patio and sauna, all complemented by 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 - open all year round. It can also be booked together with The Lodge at Sunnybank House, which accommodates 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.

SLEEPS UP TO 24

Ideal for groups
and special occasions

11 EN SUITE BEDROOMS

Comfort and privacy
for every guest

HEATED POOL & SAUNA

Relax throughout
the seasons

2 MINUTES TO CLIFDEN

A short walk to
the heart of town

Sunnybank Gallery

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 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.

Outdoor sink with gold faucet, surrounded by plants and outdoor furniture, under a clear blue sky.

Room 4 - King size ensuite on first floor

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.

Bedroom with a table lamp, pillows, and a headboard in warm light.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Decorative plate with silverware and colorful napkins

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
Welcome pack on arrival
Basic kitchen supplies

JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY

An evening at Guys Bar

Fancy dining out? Our own gastropub, Guys Bar, is on Main Street in the heart of Clifden — just a short walk from Sunnybank House.

A LITTLE EXTRA FOR SUNNYBANK GUESTS

Guests staying at Sunnybank House receive priority for group reservations in the snug at Guys Bar. Contact the bar team directly to arrange your visit.

EXPLORE GUYS BAR

Floor Plans

Floor plan of a house showing rooms and spaces including a porch, living room, dining room, TV room, master bedroom with super king size bed, bedroom 2, room 3 with a king size bed, kitchen, library, barbecque area, plant room, utility room, and WC.

First floor plan with various bedrooms, labeled as Room 4 to Room 11, different bed types including king size, double, single, and twin, bathrooms, and common areas.

Site plan of a property showing various features including a lodge, swimming pool, poolside lawn, back garden, herb garden, trees, parking areas, sauna, BBQ area, Sunnybank house, EV point, pond, front garden, tennis court, pathway, trees, and access

Location

Stay in the heart of Clifden

Sunnybank House is set on Church Hill, right in the heart of Clifden. The town’s cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops are just a short stroll away, while the house makes an ideal base for exploring Connemara, the Wild Atlantic Way and the spectacular landscapes of Ireland’s west coast.

Church Hill, Clifden, Galway

Guest Reviews

Google ★★★★★

Beautiful, very spacious house with bags of character. It is incredibly well equipped and immaculately clean. One of the best holiday accommodations we have ever stayed in. We had a ball!

Siobhan M.

Google Reviews

Airbnb ★★★★★

We stayed in Sunnybank for a weekend and the house and its all amenities were perfect for our group of 14! Every detail of the house was stunning and made our weekend of celebrations so special. We cooked both nights and the kitchen was perfectly equipped. The house is decadent and homely and the perfect space to share a celebration with a group!

Alison

Airbnb Reviews