Clean air, Cliffs, Castles and Craic
Set in its own grounds of ten acres of forest and fields, this stylish and surprisingly spacious modern cottage regenerates sections of an eighteenth century walled garden with remarkable results.
Roxton Lodge is situated outside Corofin village on the edge of the unique landscape that is the Burren, amidst castles, cliffs and music that are the charms of County Clare. It is the perfect location for touring the Wild Atlantic way – minutes from the surf town of Lahinch, and just 40 minutes from the sheer Cliffs of Moher.
At a Glance
Up to 6 guests
Two double bedrooms each with WHB
One twin bedroom- shared shower and toilet.
Family bathroom with WC, shower, WHB, and bath
Shower Room with WC
Living room, dining room and kitchen and utility kitchen, 4 ring hob. Miele oven, Miele Steam Oven, washing machine, Miele dishwasher. Toaster, coffee grinder, microwave – sunroom lobby.
UIH clients are also welcome to avail of our kitchen garden with herbs and leaves in season.
Solar panels
Underfloor heating
Well water supply
Logs and turf
Steam oven
Internet
Pet friendly
Electric Vehicle Charging
Property Features
Airy, informal, inclusive and generous
The entrance, through an adjunct sunroom, prefaces a long dining area, exposed along its flank by glazed walls – merging interior and exterior.
Contemporary kitchen units and a solid wood work top, complete with sink and electric hob, line one wall of this living space, keeping everyone together. The fridge, steam oven and other cooking utilities are accessed separately in the adjacent kitchen.
The polished cast stone floor under-heated, but the focus here is a tall wood burning stove.
Using the ancient wall of the surrounding garden as a sloping frame, a corridor links the three bedrooms family bathroom and shower.
Outside
Roxton Lodge is at the end of a long private driveway, within a large rural garden which includes a developing broad leaf forest. This was the estate and prime residence of the historic Blood family dating from the 1700’s. There are magnificent views of the lunar looking, barren Mullaghmore Mountain, the Burren’s highest.
Facilities
The house is equipped with everything you would expect in a luxury home – including Wi-Fi, barbecue and microwave.
There is no channel TV due to poor reception in the area however we hope you enjoy the hundreds of movies available on the large Samsung flat screen TV.
Roxton Lodge was recently fitted with an Electric Vehicle Charging point, should it be required.
Water is fresh from Roxtons own well, and heating is solar paneled, underfloor and uses a heat pump.
The maturing walled garden is restful with birdsong and the ten acres of land on which the cottage sits will provides a unique and peaceful backdrop to your break.
If you have a particular requirement, please tell us.
Out and About
Castles, caves and cliffs. The Burren’s bleak yet unique landscape – not to mention the Wild Atlantic Way, and its rich array of sights and experiences , and of course the music. County Clare is rich with the finest heritage in Ireland.
Things to do
- Theatre and Drama in Ennis
- Foodie heaven on your doorstep in Ennistymon
- Trek a pony above Doolin
- Swallow a pint in O’Connors
- Properly explore the The Burren
- Go back to Surf School
The Locality
The Lodge is on the edge of the Burren National Park, a broken Karst limestone landscape characterized by underground rivers and caves. The area is rich in unique flora -alpine flowers and orchids – and fauna that survive in crevices (grykes) that permeate the region.Corofin is the nearest village for most provisions. There are a number of pubs and small restaurants, frequently with excellent traditional music, drama, or dancing. The annual Best Beard and Moustache championships are held here at the end of April.
A short drive away, there is 20km of excellent woodland walks at Dromore, with lakes, a castle and distinctive wildlife.
The vibrant coastal town of Doolin on the Wild Atlantic Way is less than half an hour west by car. It is widely regarded as the home of traditional Irish music, with nightly pub sessions the years round – sometimes four in the summer months.
The market town of Ennis is the county capital of Clare – the Banner County. It is twinned with Phoenix (Arizona), Clare (Michigan), Clare (South Australia) and Snt-Paul-de-Fenouillet (Eastern Pyrnees France).
There are frequent festivals to watch for across the county, including such gems as The Father Ted Festival in April/May. If you are familiar with the TV series, it was mostly filmed in North Clare.
Doolin is also the jump off point for ferries to the Aran Islands – there are three of them at the mouth of Galway Bay. The passage takes an hour and a half to the most distant one.
The legendary semi-circular, cliff edge stone fort of Dun Aengus on Inis Mor is thought to date from around 1,100 BC and is a truly unique spectacle. Bikes can be easily hired on the islands.
The rugged Cliffs of Moher, confronting the Atlantic’s salty onslaught for aeons, are probably Ireland’s most celebrated natural attraction, and not to be missed. At just over 200 metres high, the views are breath-taking.
It is less than half an hour by car to the seaside resort of Lahinch. The curved bay, with its 2 km of golden beach, cultivates Atlantic breakers that are a magnet for surfers and kite-surfers worldwide. It is also renowned for its championship golf links.
County Clare was particularly badly affected by emigration during the great potato famine in the mid 19th century. There is a genealogy centre in Corofin which assists with tracing family roots. If your name is O’Brien, this is where you hail from, originally…
How to get there (Car advised)
By Air: Flights to Dublin or Shannon airports.
Shannon Airport – approx 30 minutes from the house.
Dublin Airport – approx 3 hours from the house
Kerry Airport (Farrenfore) – approx. 2 hours from the house
By Sea: Ferry crossings
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is approx 3 hours from house
Rosslare Port is just under 4 hours from house (no direct route)
Pricing Options
| Duration of Stay | Per Week | Weekend | Midweek |
| June to August | €2,100 | Minimum Stay | – |
| May and September | €1,800 | Minimum Stay | – |
| October to April | €1,500 | €900 | €900 |
Please Note: The Heat pump gives an ambient temperature of 18C (68F) -if more warmth is needed there are supplementary heaters and a plentiful supply of firewood from Roxton’s own woodlands surrounding.
This Home is normally only let by the week, except as follows:
Mid-week bookings run from Monday PM till Friday AM – 4 nights
Weekend breaks run from Friday PM till Monday AM – 3 nights
Important – A Week’s booking runs from Saturday to Saturday
There is a refundable breakages deposit of €350 which will be refunded to you 7 days after your departure date, provided all is in order.
| 2023 Holiday Break | Dates | Price |
| Easter Weekend | Friday 7th April to Monday 1oth April | €2,100 |
| Halloween | Friday 27th October to Wednesday 1st November | €2,100 |
| Christmas Break | Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th December | €2,100 |
| New Year Break | Saturday 30th December to Tuesday 2nd January 2024 | €2,100 |
Price starts from
€1,500 per week
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“The house is incredibly comfortable, it certainly deserves its ‘unique’ status having been beautifully restored in the most imaginative way.”
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We arrived to Roxton Lodge to a burning fire, classical music playing and a gift basket of local produce. This really set the tone for the wet October week we spent with our 3 children (11-5yrs) and dog. The house is incredibly comfortable, it certainly deserves its ‘unique’ status having been beautifully restored in the most imaginative way, and it felt utterly luxurious insofar as self catering can. The garden is large and enclosed and the kids and dog could play freely outside.
The owners have gone to a lot of trouble putting together a guide to the area which clearly comes from years of knowing and exploring it. We did almost no google searches as the best walks, beaches, cafes and unique experiences were all set out to browse.
The owners were accessible and responsive, although we didn’t need for anything and found they checked in with us more than we contacted them. They had left firewood in abundance and it was a pleasure to return home after a cold walk to light a fire, cook dinner, play board games.
As we left, we were already wondering when we might be able to return. If only Irish self catering could be held to these standards… thank you Roxton Lodge.
Jane
October 2021
“We were extremely happy with Roxton Lodge and the unique homes facilitation of our booking.”
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When we originally went in search of a holiday home for our staycation, I was so surprised by the general low standard in what was available as such I was delighted when I found your website and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the website or roxton lodge in the future. It’s really great to know the property is just as good as the pictures.
As regards roxton lodge, it is a really beautiful property. We loved the style of the house and immaculate gardens and really enjoyed the welcome basket of treats which Michelle provided for us. The kitchen was decked out with everything you would need for a staycation and the pizza oven and guide to the house and locality were great also.
Aoife
September 2020
“Thank you Mark and to all at Unique Irish Homes.”
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We had the perfect holiday at Roxton Lodge. Michelle and Mark were excellent hosts. It was the ideal property for our dogs .They had the freedom of the very large secure garden to play and relax in. We look forward to our next holiday with Unique Irish Homes.
Camillo, Valerie and Claudia
June 2023
“Just wanted to let you that Roxton Lodge is everything and more than we could have imagined.”
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We very much appreciate the hospitality that Michelle and Myles extended upon our arrival. I am at this moment enjoying the Burren Atlantic smoked salmon with Michelle’s homemade bread. We have enjoyed smoked Pacific Salmon from Haida Gwaii and I must say this is every bit as good.
Jane is outside taking pictures of the cows….amazing and an exciting thing for her. That is a story for another time. I have a guess that we may not make as many day trips as I originally planned as we would rather enjoy Roxton Lodge.
Brian & Jane Lougheed
Canada, May 2018
“We had the most hospitable of hosts in Mark and Michelle who were attentive and accommodating in every way.”
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Our recent stay at Roxton Lodge was a very welcome introduction to the beauty of the Burren and surrounding areas. The house was comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a truly unique setting. We had the most hospitable of hosts in Mark and Michelle who were attentive and accommodating in every way.
We have written separately to them to thank them for their kindness and support and would highly recommend Roxton as a holiday home for those wishing to explore the outstanding natural beauty of this part of Ireland.
Anthony and Usha Byrne
August 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
- Please note all booking requests are subject to 24 hour approval.
- Once your provisional booking has been placed, the UIH team will verify it, answer any specific queries you may have, and request a deposit to lock in your dates.
- Please note if your provisional booking is not confirmed and the deposit paid within 3 days it will expire.
- If your preferred dates are not available, click here to review alternate options.
- For additional information please contact us on +353 85 860 0027
