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The Waters Country House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house in Newtown

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Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
  • Newtown Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Aillwee Cave
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Galway Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

  • 602 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballyvaughan

Newtown stay.A stay at this Newtown guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Newtown Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Aillwee Cave. Galway Bay and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aillwee Cave - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Galway Bay - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Fanore Beach - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 42 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monks Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Soda Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waters Country House

3.5-star guest house in Newtown
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Waters Country House.

This 3.5-star Ballyvaughan guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Waters Country House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan
Waters Country House Guesthouse
Waters Country House Ballyvaughan
Waters Country House
The Waters Ballyvaughan
The Waters Country House Guesthouse
The Waters Country House Ballyvaughan
The Waters Country House Guesthouse Ballyvaughan

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waters Country House to the airport?

The Waters Country House is 38.8 mi (56-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waters Country House?

As of Jun 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waters Country House on Jun 18, 2025 start from $165.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Waters Country House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waters Country House.

How close is The Waters Country House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.8 mi (27-min drive) from Fanore Beach.

Does The Waters Country House offer free breakfast?

The Waters Country House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Waters Country House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Waters Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Waters Country House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Waters Country House have a pool?

The Waters Country House does not have a pool.

Does The Waters Country House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Waters Country House to downtown Ballyvaughan?

The Waters Country House is 1 mi away from Ballyvaughan.

The Waters Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 348 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

CARL, Doral

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Sandia Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply beautiful!

Beautiful property, the owner’s went above and beyond. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was without a doubt one of the best B&B's we have ever stayed at. Everything was very straight-forward with check-in and check-out. The room we stayed in was absolutely gorgeous, and the property was stunning. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the area. We wish that we could have stayed here longer than we did!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Lovely hotel - hidden in the foothills of the Burren - really interesting place with a cosy lounge & honesty bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Waters Country House. Beautiful place. Bed was comfortable. Our breakfast was delicious. Wished there were areas to sit outside on the property since it had a gorgeous view. Wolfgang was very welcoming - we enjoyed chatting with him. Location is great - near the small castle and town of Ballyvaughn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and the room were great. The only issues that I had was the water at the property and the mixup in room accommodations. The water on the property is from a natural spring in the house and it isn’t clear or obvious if the water is filtered for protozoa and bacteria. I didn’t drink it out of concern for getting sick less I boil it. The room was nice and clean, but it wasn’t what I paid for. I paid for a bigger room with an exta bed and was given a smaller room with a single bed. Again, the room was nice, but it wasn’t what I paid for. Still, id stay here again, but id bring a water filter ot some extra bottles of water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only regret is we were only at Waters one night. Lovely manor, Maria and Wolfgang are wonderful hosts. The breakfast was 5 stars. I want to come back for a week next time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Corvallis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place tucked out in the country. The owner, Wolfgang, greeted us on arrival and gave a good tour of the place and to our room. It is an old house so the wood is dark giving it and older look but everything is clean and well kept. Our room was small but adequate. The bed is firm and linens are soft. If you use a blow dryer you will need to bring your own as well as a plug converter. There is a plug strip on one side of the bed that accepts American plugs. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of options. The grounds around are beautiful as this is also a retreat center. Overall it was a very nice stay and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorgen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful with fantastic breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaSaundera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a cute little place tucked away in the remote area of The Burren. The owner Wolfgang was so friendly and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was one of a kind. The house was old, well kept, comfortable and just stunning. The owners were absolutely wonderful, kind and easy to talk to. The grounds were well kept and peaceful. It is the perfect place to relax and write or read a book. The natural springs were a nice surprise and the water was cold, clear and fresh tasting. We will be going back and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property. The host added to the overall experience. The breakfast were delicious. The fireplaces were lit in the evening making the sitting rooms more inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was a gem in the middle of the mountain. The owner was so friendly and the service was outstanding. It’s a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrina, Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I traveled to Ireland for our honeymoon and chose this inn for a few days of rest and relaxation. The establishment was clean, quiet & peaceful. The breakfast was delicious. Wolfgang was so kind to make us coffee in the morning while he was preparing breakfast for the guests. The inn was a good distance to Galway, Cliffs of Moher, the Atlantic coast. We ate dinner at Russell’s in Doolin, food was incredible. Reservations are suggested.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

We had an excellent stay the nights before and after our wedding ceremony on the cliffs of moher. The property is perfectly quaint and we will definitely stay again on a return trip to Ireland. The proprietors were beyond welcoming and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Staff is so kind and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A room with a view

We stayed three nights at the Waters. It is a lovely setting with many things to do nearby. The hosts are very friendly and obliging. A.very comfortable B & B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024