VISITOR INFO

We accept the following cards: Visa, Mastercard or Laser. We do not accept Amex.

Children and anyone who cannot swim must be closely supervised at all times, as we have rivers on the Estate.

Join tours from 21st June-31st August (excluding some private events. Please check Facebook for details), Monday to Saturday 11am to last tour at 3.00pm. All tours are guided. Clonalis gardens are private and can only be accessed when taking a tour or staying in the guest house.

Clonalis is hidden away in a secluded and tranquil estate surrounded by nature. We encourage guests to enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside and explore the estates rolling grounds, gardens and our woodland walks.

Please don’t forget it rains (apparently) in Ireland so we would advise you bring rain jackets and comfortable walking shoes. Please take care as the woodland walk can be uneven and sometimes slippery when wet.

The Estate is home not only to you, but to an array of wildlife: pheasant, foxes, mink, red squirrels, otters and hares. Please ensure to leave no trace of your visit while following the paths and also please do not bring dogs or bicycles through the woodland walks.

Dogs are permitted for resident guests only. Please read the dog policy in advance.

The courtyard at Clonalis is a peaceful setting and we would ask all our guests to be respectful of your neighbours, especially late at night.

There is also a working farm on Clonalis Estate. Pets are not allowed in Clonalis house but well behaved dogs are allowed in the cottages with an additional cleaning charge and must be kept on a lead at all times.

With a working farm on the Clonalis Estate, we accept no responsibility for any injury that the visitor could reasonably have avoided by following advice that appears on our website and signs around the estate.

FAQs

When is Clonalis House Open?

  • The main house is open for pre-booked guided tours from 21st June -31st August. These tours can be booked on our booking system once opened.

    The main house is also open for pre-booked large group tours from April 1st to Sept 30th. Large group tours can be booked by email.

    Bookings can be taken here or by all means contact us by using our contact page or telephone number.

  • The Clonalis House Self -Catering Cottages are open all year round and enquiries for availability can be made here.

Bookings and Arrivals

  • Cottage Check-in: between 4pm & 8pm.

    Early check-in is not available due to Clonalis House ensuring it has sufficient time to ensure accommodation is ready for your arrival. If you expect to arrive considerably late in the evening please let us know in advance so Clonalis House knows when to expect you.

  • Cottage: 10.00am. Late check out is not possible due to Clonalis House ensuring it has sufficient time to ensure accommodation is ready for guests.

  • Cottages: A 50% deposit is required upon booking which is payable by credit card and the balance is paid 8 weeks before arrival.

    The reservation is only confirmed when you have paid a deposit of 50% of the total cost.

    For booking made less than 8 weeks in advance, the total amount is payable on booking.

    An advance payment in full may be taken for large groups or long term stays.

  • Payments may be made by any of the following card payments: Visa, Mastercard or Laser.

    We do not accept American Express.

  • We have a 3 night minimum stay all year round that increases to 5 night minimum during the holidays. So regardless if you stay less nights it is the same price.

  • In the event that you cancel a booking, a cancellation charge may be payable. Full details are set out in our Conditions of Booking.

    Cottages:

    We hope you won’t have to but in the event that the booking is cancelled we ask for written notice of cancellation. If a deposit only has been paid, this is non-refundable unless we are able to re-let the property. All rents are to be paid 8 weeks in advance of arrival. If cancellation occurs after this date monies will only be returned if the property is re-let.

    An advance payment in full may be taken for large groups or long term stays and longer cancellation terms apply.

    Cancellations or alterations should be communicated to the Clonalis House team directly on
    +353 (0)94 9620014 or [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements subject to cancellation charges mentioned.

    Please check your travel insurance provides adequate cover.

Parking and Travel

  • House: On site car parking is available at Clonalis House for tour guests.

    Cottages: On site car parking is also available at the cottages.

  • Castlerea town has a regular train service from Dublin. You can get the Westport line from Dublin Heuston Station which is direct to Castlerea (2hrs 10mins) and prebook a taxi to collect you and drop you to your cottage (8 mins by car).

    A taxi service to and from the station can be easily arranged, please call Keenan’s Cabs 00353 86 8415523 to arrange this.

     

     

Catering

  • Self- Catering Cottages: All cottages are self-catered.

    For large group bookings in the cottages where all 4 cottages are taken the Forge can be booked during the summer months and catering can be provided in the Forge by local caterers.

Families & Children

  • We can provide cots & highchairs are provided with our compliments. Please ensure to notify us upon booking.

    Linen and bedding for travel cots are not provided.Please bring your own cot bedding.

Wifi, Electrical Adapters, Smoking Policy & Dogs

  • Wireless Internet is available free of charge in the cottages.

  • All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets except for the UK and Ireland which operate on their own unique 3 flat rectangle pronged outlets. If you are using electrical items from Europe or the US you will need a UK and Ireland power point adapter.

  • We have a strict no smoking policy in the cottages. Please read the terms and conditions of booking page.

  • House: Dogs are not allowed in the main house.

    Cottages: Well behaved dogs are allowed in our cottages and grounds for residents only.

    Please read full dog policy on website.

    Dogs have to be kept on a lead at all times when outside.

    As there is a working farm on the estate owners are responsible for their dog at all times.

    Dogs are not allowed on the furniture.

    We ask all owners to behave responsibly and clean up after their dog.

    A small cleaning charge of  €35 per dog which is payable upon booking.

Tours

Accessibility

  • The Garden and Orchard cottage both have a twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom on the ground floor, the Mews Cottage and Stewards House bedrooms are upstairs.

     

    Yes the Orchard cottage is wheelchair friendly and has a downstairs bedroom & bathroom.