The Waters Country House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ballyvaughan with free breakfast and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Traditional Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Waters Country House in Newtown offers a quiet getaway with a highly praised breakfast. Enjoy the terrace, browse the library, or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi keeps you connected in your room, and the attentive staff enhances your stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 214 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Grand Suite, Mountain View, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 602 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Newtown, a neighborhood in Ballyvaughan, The Waters Country House is in a rural area and in a national park. Newtown Castle and Poulnabrone Dolmen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burren National Park and Aillwee Cave. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Burren Perfumery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Ireland

What's nearby

  • Newtown Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aillwee Cave - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Galway Bay - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Cliffs of Moher - 28 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waters Country House

Guesthouse located in Newtown
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at The Waters Country House. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waters Country House include amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Waters Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waters Country House on Oct 6, 2025 start from $168.64, 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.

How much is parking at The Waters Country House?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waters Country House located?

Located in Newtown, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newtown Castle and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Aillwee Cave. Galway Bay and Poulnabrone Dolmen are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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