Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat

Main Street, Kinvara, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>10</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a patio with a picnic table and a pool at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat in Kinvara
a kitchen and a living room with a table at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat in Kinvara
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Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat

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

Situated in Kinvara, 27 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium and 28 km from Eyre Square, Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Galway Railway Station. This apartment has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower. 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. At the property, there is an in-house traditional restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kinvara, like fishing, hiking and pub crawls. National University of Galway is 31 km from Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat, while St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
High score for Kinvara
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  • Andersson
    Sweden Sweden
    “Was absolutely fantastic! Incredibly cozy accommodation and you felt very welcome, both the reception, atmosphere in the accommodation and all the cute little instruction notes so that you would understand how things worked! Absolutely 10 🌟....”
  • 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”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lily

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

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

  • 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.

  • The prices at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls

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

    • 4 bedrooms

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

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • The Pier Head

  • Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is 50 yards from the centre of Kinvara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.