Ballyblood Lodge in Ballyblood

"This was one of the TOP 3 trips of a lifetime. The owner was FANTASTIC and the property was BEAUTIFUL. We had a lot of questions on what to do and where to go and Trish had the answer for every one of them. She even told us that she would have the local pub we wanted to visit come and pick us up and then bring us all home when we were ready. The locals were wonderful and we felt more like relatives then toiurists ! You can't ask for much more then we enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed by Thomas M on 31/12/2019

"Located in Tulla, Ireland, deep in the heartland of County Clare in a small village surrounded by tradition and sheer beauty Ballyblood Lodge is EXCELLENCE in EVERYTHING, from the accommodations that were spotless, to the wonderful people that run it. Only a short drive into Tulla for groceries or a meal and a few minutes away from PEPPERS PUB for traditional Irish Music on Wednesday and Sunday AND EVEN MORE AMAZING they pick you up and bring you home so you can thoroughly enjoy a meal, a drink or 3 and the entertainment. ."

Reviewed by Thomas M on 12/05/2019

"Lovely Barn Conversion both spacious & homely all at the same time. All home comfort facilities have been combined to give a welcoming & relaxing holiday lodge facility."

Reviewed by Villaman1983 on 18/03/2019

"The lodge is huge and a really nice place to stay. Everywhere was clean and comfortable. The owners left us some home made scones and some essentials in the fridge for when we arrived which was a really nice touch. The location is good,perfect for some peace and quiet but not too far from Ennis,Limerick, Cliffs of Moher etc. Would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed by TTT1_19 on 20/03/2018

"This little gem is very accessible . It is so peaceful luxurious and wam . Plenty of places to see in Clare . The decor is fabulous and great to visit any time of year . The lodge is great and the cottage is looking equally as tempting . Will be back , highly recommended ."

Reviewed by uellard on 28/12/2017

"My husband and I were vacationing in Ireland with another couple and decided to make this lovely place our home away from home. We were definitely not disappointed at all. The facility was immaculate. Very large and lots of room. The bathrooms had great showers and toilets. The kitchen was fully equipped and the washer and dryer worked great. The Murphy's were wonderful hosts and helped us with any questions we had. They had some kitties that would meet us at the front gate every day that were very cheeky. One of the friends that was with us has really severe allergies and had no problems with pet dander or smoke as it was pet and smoke free. We highly recommend this lodge. It was in a beautiful area of Ireland with lots of places to go to from there."

Reviewed by mary c on 10/09/2017

"We spent the last week at this amazing lodge, it is set up with everything you need to be a home away from home, excellent amenities such as washing machine, dishwasher, iron etc... The lodge was lovely and clean and each bedroom had its own wardrobe and plenty of space. The gorgeous garden was very spacious and had a hot tub which was very relaxing and ideal after sight seeing throughout the day! The lodge is situated in County Clare and is ideal for travelling to The Cliffs of Moher, Spanish Point, Father Teds house, and many more must see locations! We are the best Indian of our lives in a restaurant called Bonfire in Ennis approx 12 miles away! The owners are very friendly and on site if you need them, we could not fault our stay with them at all and would highly recommend to all."

Reviewed by Becky G on 30/07/2017

"Just back from ballyblood lodge, had a lovely week despite the weather. Located in a quiet rural area but perfect base to discover Clare limerick and Galway. The house itself is fairly impressive, plenty of room, light and everything you'll need, bikes wellies even a miniature hurling pitch!! The hot tub is a real treat. The house is perfect if you just want to chill, party, entertain the kids, it's an all rounder. Anything you want to know about Clare hurling- ask Kevin. Cheers for the memories "

Reviewed by Tommy L on 24/06/2017

"Just back from a lovely week at ballybood lodge. The accommodation was fantastic with a beautifully equipped lodge with lots of great space inside and out. The hot tub was perfect and used every day. Owners were really nice and we really can't fault anything. Bikes were provided which was great as they can be expensive to hire for a family. Gas BBQ was also used on the wonderful patio area. Lovely part of Ireland too close to limerick and Galway within an hour. Cliffs of maher 45 mins away with a lovely stretch of coastline. All in all a definite recommendation. Thanks for a lovely week. "

Reviewed by Jason B on 07/06/2017

"No seriously go book right now. This place is FANTABULOUS to say the least. Stayed a whole week. Mrs. Tricia emailed me a couple days before arrival to just touch base, arrived at lodge to find scones, jam and milk, how great is that. She went thru info on the house showed us around. So beautiful so quiet,hot tub is what the body needs as we were completely worn out each day, Mrs Tricia, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful lodge"

Reviewed by allananddebbie on 13/05/2017

"Outstanding. Only problem with this superb rental is that i didnt want to leave! Spotless welcoming and homely. The owners friendly cats were a lovely bonus for my girls . Tulla village has everything you could need grocery wise. But you wont need the essentials as Tricia the owner has thought of everything including scones and jam. Beautiful stove with turf and logs provided. An abundance of books and games for the children. Fabulous hot tub is a unique point and so relaxing. Perfect base to enjoy all family day outs co clare has to offer. I stayed in november and the house is super warm. House is not overlooked and is nice and private."

Reviewed by katrina271 on 07/11/2016

"Much more than we expected. The owner of Ballyblood Lodge was most kind and helpful and were quick to make us feel at home. The property was in an excellent location for touring Southwest Ireland. The cottage was beautifully furnished and very clean. The garden was better than some five star hotels. We would highly recommend this property to anyone. We have visited Ireland numerous times and Ballyblood was by far the best property we have enjoyed. Without reservation, we highly recommend this property. "

Reviewed by Mrs Close on 29/05/2016

"Throughout our entire stay, the owners were wonderful hosts. A converted barn, the property is massive inside with a large kitchen, huge living room on the first floor, an additional, very comfortable sitting room on the second floor adjacent to the deck and three well-appointed bedrooms. The bathrooms were both of a decent size and all of the utilities worked flawlessly. The hot tub is one of the highlights of the property and its location on the back deck of the house is highly secluded. Overall, we were incredibly happy with Ballyblood Lodge, and we will absolutely rent this property again! Highly recommended!"

Reviewed by Linkous on 13/05/2016

"We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful property. The owners had thought of everything! We cooked every evening and found all the equipment we needed and there was always plenty of hot water and heating and supplies for the lovely wood burner. "

Reviewed by Mrs Walker on 01/05/2016

"Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the owner and shown around the farmhouse. The house had everything a family (we have three boys 6,4 and a toddler) could need and basic pantry items were provided (and fresh scones with jam!). We spent most days taking a morning trip to visit all the great places nearby (Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Craggaunowen, Quin Abbey, Galway) and returning after lunch to relax in the very clean and well maintained hot tub. The kids loved the hot tub because they got to use it even when it was cold outside. There are also three friendly resident donkeys which the kids loved feeding apples to. We did our big grocery shop in Ennis which is also a lovely town; try the Poet's Corner there for a beer and some trad music. Would definitely recommend Ballyblood to any family looking to spend a relaxing week in the beautiful Irish countryside."

Reviewed by nlilly on 20/04/2016

"The house was amazing, it's stunning surroundings. We will certainly be back."

Reviewed by Miss Garvey on 27/09/2015

"The property had everything for a relaxing stay; it was wonderfully decorated, comfortable and in close proximity to many local attractions. The hot tub was a fantastic bonus. I have already recommended Sykes and this property to friends and work colleagues. "

Reviewed by Mr Taplin on 01/09/2015

"Just returned from a week at Ballyblood Lodge and have to say this is the most fabulous home from home. Very well equipped, comfortable, clean and peaceful. Hot tub is a great feature which is welcome after a long day out. Not far from Ennis which has everything that you need. I would recommend this lodge to anyone looking to visit this area of Ireland."

Reviewed by Stewart S on 28/06/2015

"We stayed here for our honeymoon in September. The owners were very welcoming and lovely. There was homemade scones, jam and a traditional honeymoon drink, Mead waiting for us on arrival. The house itself was spotless and spacious and the hot tub was a spectacular addition! Couldn't sing the praises more! Fantastic."

Reviewed by Melissa1992jam on 14/05/2015

"Myself and five others stayed in Ballyblood Lodge for three nights, I could not fault anything about the house and the owners are extremely nice, welcoming and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed by Miss Bligh on 05/05/2015

"Ballyblood Lodge was a lovely retreat in the heart of the countryside. The Lodge was very well appointed and the owners could not have been more welcoming and helpful. The weather was amazing which made the stay a truly memorable one."

Reviewed by Mrs Allen on 26/04/2015

"The property was perfect for what we were after. The owners were lovely and couldn't have been more helpful."

Reviewed by Mr Patterson on 05/04/2015

"My wife and two friends stayed at the Ballyblood Lodge from Sept 9-16 and had a terrific stay. The Murphy's were very helpful in the lead up to our trip, answering any questions we had in a very timely manner and while we stayed their they went out of their way to make our stay great. Even lending us the use of their printer in order to conduct some business back home. The lodge is huge and very clean with a bright and well equipped kitchen. The TV is small but frankly we never really watched it. Most of our time was spent on the huge deck or in the hot tub relaxing. There are laundry facilities and lots of friendly pets to keep you entertained. I would highly recommend a stay here."

Reviewed by Auralee on 06/12/2014

"The cottage is out of the way but close enough that you don't feel isolated. You can sit in the hot tub, gaze at the stars and feel like you're a million miles from anywhere - great. There is enough space that you can have a lot of people there but not feel on top of each other. The owners are lovely and really helpful."

Reviewed by Mrs Brown on 20/11/2014

"A beautiful house in lovely garden surroundings. The owners are two of the nicest people you could meet."

Reviewed by Miss Reid on 09/10/2014

"The owners were very helpful and the property was immaculate, comfortable, beautiful and the hot tub on the huge deck was a real treat."

Reviewed by Mrs Broughton on 08/10/2014

"This house was the best house we ever had. A wonderful building, wonderful grounds and caring hosts."

Reviewed by Mr Manthei on 07/08/2014

"On our recent trip to County Clare to revisit new friends and finish some heritage investigations we choose to stay at Ballyblood Lodge. What a wonderful decision. Firstly it was very convenient to Kilkishen where my Grandmother was born, but most particularly it looked superb -and it lived up to every expectation - plus it was self catering. We had a wonderful week at the lodge. We enjoyed and explored the local area and really felt part of the community. We cooked lots of local food and had a wonderful relaxing stay. Trisha & Kevin and family are wonderful hosts - they made us very welcome and were more than willing to help in any way they could. The property is very private, lovely to live in and we would both love to be able take it home with us....Highly recommended."

Reviewed by Teresa N on 16/06/2014

"The lodge is totally perfect, it is finished to such a high standard inside and out. The owners could not be more welcoming and helpful. I really would recommend the Lodge to anyone, we just love it and there is so much to do and see in the surrounding areas. Hopefully squeeze in another week before the end of the year."

Reviewed by Mr Cushnahan on 29/04/2014

"The owner was very friendly and so helpful. We loved the ethos of the property, and really appreciated the hot tub. "

Reviewed by Mrs Wood on 06/11/2013

"We loved everything! The house, the hot tub, the owners, the area. Nothing to complain about, it was just what we needed."

Reviewed by Miss Fair on 21/10/2013

"Everything was grade A. I would recommend to anyone looking for a brilliant cottage in a beautiful area with friendly owners. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and was genuinely sad to leave. If your idyllic holiday is a luxurious property in the countryside then you have found your place. "

Reviewed by Miss Magdzinski on 07/10/2013

"The area is lovely and the photos of the lodge do not do it justice. We stay in many lodges/cottages throughout the UK and Ireland and this is right up there with the best. Patricia, Kevin and Captain the dog were so friendly and welcoming it felt like home from day one. The lodge was spotless and had everything we needed and more, the kitchen is kitted out brilliantly. The hot tub is big and lovely and the rear garden area was huge with good seating area on decking. Our party was of 8 and the house was big enough to accommodate everyone without feeling at all claustrophobic. We were lucky to have good weather and Clare won the All Ireland hurling cup for the first time in 16 years so the weekend was full of celebrations. There are two taxi drivers in the area who were brilliant and took us into nearby Kilkishen and Tulla which were small towns but lovely quaint pubs and also into Ennis. Both taxis were reasonably priced. Seamus was our favourite though and we made a good friend in him by the end of the week. I genuinely would recommend this lodge to any one, you will not be disappointed believe me Can't wait to book for next year"

Reviewed by Magdzinski on 05/10/2013

"The lodge was the best part, along with the excellent hosts. "

Reviewed by Miss Thomas on 30/09/2013

"Ballyblood Lodge is simply amazing thanks to the standard the house is finished to and to the Murphys who own it. The Lodge has been so beautifully designed and decorated both inside and out. We travelled with our 9 & 6 year old kids and they would have been happy to spend every day at the lodge playing in the big gardens, soaking in the hot tub or playing the many board games available. The Lodge is equipped with everything you could need and more and there is any amount of tourist information, anything you can't find and the Murphys will only be too pleased to help. The photos of the Lodge don't even do it justice it is better in real life! We can't wait to go back and would not hesitate to recommend this holiday home to anyone."

Reviewed by jamcar77 on 29/08/2013

"The property is just amazing and finished to a very high standard, it has everything you need and more. The photos online do not even do it justice, it is even better in real life. Our children loved the house too, and would have been happy to spend 2 weeks there and not go anywhere else. We will definitely go back next year. It would be great if all holiday homes were to this standard. "

Reviewed by Cushnahan on 26/08/2013

"Friendly people, lovely barn, comfortable beds!"

Reviewed by Mrs Taylour on 22/08/2013

"The Irish people very friendly also the countryside was fantastic. Can't wait to come back. The home owners of this property were great."

Reviewed by Mrs Miller on 05/06/2013

"This property was a home-from-home and the owners could not be any more helpful. We will return next year."

Reviewed by Mr Parsons on 29/05/2013

"What a lovely place! The house was warm, bright, spacious, comfortable and we were made to feel so welcome by the owner. The outdoor hot-tub was a very special treat and we had everything we needed. There were plenty of sights within driving distance and we particularly enjoyed the traditional music session in a nearby pub. We will definitely be coming back!"

Reviewed by byrned17 on 02/04/2013

"It was simply amazing! Perfect location for all our travelling needs. We will definitely go back. The owners were amazing and friendly and thought of everything. It was like having our own castle in Ireland!"

Reviewed by Shepard on 01/10/2012

"Our granddaughter loved it that much she wants to return next year. We also enjoyed the break immensely."

Reviewed by Mrs Binks on 11/09/2012

"Nice location, private garden, friendly owners, real home from home. Clean and a lot of thought put into facilities and amenities."

Reviewed by Mrs Woodcock on 02/09/2012

"The holiday house made the whole holiday, it was beautiful. The hot tub and garden were a great added bonus."

Reviewed by Mrs Mc Guigan on 12/08/2012

"The cottage was spacious and beautiful! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well outfitted The location was convenient to Ennis, and Tulla was very friendly. The Murphys were wonderful, friendly and extremely helpful. Everything exceeded expectations"

Reviewed by Cyndy B on 23/07/2012

"The cottage was great, superb directions from the propreitor helped lots :D. The fire was all set up to go when we got there and you couldn't get us out of the amazing hot tub. Kitchen was a good size and the dining table made lunch/breakfast/dinner lovely. The 3 bedrooms are all good sizes and the sheets/pillows are so comfy we didn't want to get out. All in all I'd highly recommend the cottage, it's location makes it easy to see all of Co.Clare."

Reviewed by HarleTina on 12/07/2012