The Sunnybank Estate situated on Church hill overlooking Clifden town surrounds the main house, a 19th century former convent, now a luxurious 11 bedroomed stately house, set in its own grounds with a Tennis court and outdoor heated pool, sauna, stone patio area,extensive gardens. The ground floor has plenty of living rooms, a library, Television room, Two large open turf fires, a very well equiped kitchen, utility area.

There are three ground floor bedrooms and eight first floor bedrooms. 
 
Sunnybank House: Country House Exclusive Rental

Accommodates 22 people in 11 Rooms - WiFi Broadband throughout, Satellite TV, IPOD dock, DVD player.

Sunnybank House is a nineteenth century Period House of immense character whose history is part of the history of Clifden Town itself. It is uniquely situated in its own mature gardens yet only 100 meters from Clifden town centre.

Situated nearby but in separate grounds are Sunnybank Lodge and Sunnybank Cottage

With this website we would like to open our doors to all intending visitors in the hope of showing you what Sunnybank House has to offer the discerning traveller and that one may get a feel for the "old world charm and atmosphere" which is the essence of our home.

Sunnybank offers the opportunity for guests to exclusively rent this country style house in its entirety on a self-catering basis.

Previous exclusive bookings include

• Small private family weddings
• Cookery courses
• Family reunions
• Film shoots
• Management weekends

Sunnbank lodge, a newly built period style house is situated to the west of the main house and the cottage an elegant renovation is set in its own gardens and borders the main estate. Our recently completed seaside cottage is an old irish cottage renovated into a luxurious large cottage is set on a spectacular site overlooking Streamstown bay.

Sunnybank Cottage is a completely renovated period house which has been restored to its former glory with amazing detail. Its simple elegance creates a relaxed informal atmosphere. It is uniquely situated 100 metres from the town centre yet is very private and quiet.

On the ground floor you have a large living room with timber floors, connemara tweed curtains, period furnishings and large open fireplace. This room is linked to the kitchen/dining room which is very much based on a traditional working kitchen with excellent equipment and open fireplace. French doors open from the dining area out onto the patio. One of the bedrooms and a showeroom is of the kitchen. There is another bedroom ensuite with a kingsize bed on this floor as you enter the front hallway.

Upstairs there is a large bedroom with a kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom boasting panoramic views of the garden

All of our properties have been finished to the highest standard aimed at discerning guests who are seeking unique properties which are warm and inviting with the best of modern facilities, in excellent locations.

Below are some of the things our guests have said about us over the years.


"Thank you, I had a lovely stay, your House is beautiful."
Chelsea Clinton, The White House, Washington D.C.

"This is an incredible place, I absolutely adored it."
Richard Hibbetts, 4227 Galaxy Drive, Raleigh, N.Y.

"It was even better this time, if that is possible than it was last time."
Paddy Walsh, 28 Lornington Gardens, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England

"Old world charm, warm hospitality, leaving so relaxed, lovely."
Carrie Wells, Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.A

"A beautiful and friendly house, made our first wedding anniversary very special."
Colm & Clare Currid, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

"A charming home, fantastic hospitality, and a beautiful country, rain or shine!"
Carol Gardener, San Diego, California

Local Cooking by Gillian Coyle: During your holiday in Connemara, let Gillian do the cooking for you.

"We all believe that we left Clifden without giving you ample applause for your wonderful efforts in the kitchen there. We so enjoyed the dinners you provided us. We still talk about them (particularly the stew and that most miraculous cabbage). They were a source of great fulfillment then, and of many happy memories now. 

Thank you Gillian for helping to make our visit to Ireland such a joy."   - Jim  

On Arrival

Gillian would be more than happy to have some ready prepared food in the Fridge for you on your arrival:

• Cheese and Leek Quiche with Salad
• Carrot and Ginger soup
• Shephards Pie
• Gillian's Coleslaw with Chicken

Dinner & Lunch Menu Suggestions

• Smoked Irish Salmon Salad
• Cream and blue Cheese roulade with walnuts and green leaves
• Smoked Mackerel Pate with Salad
• Chowder with Garlic and Chilli Mayonnaise on side
• Chicken Liver Pate in Puff Pastry with Redcurrant Sauce

• Baked Irish Organic Salmon with Hollandaise
• Roast Bacon, Cabbage, Honey and Mustard Sauce
• Free range Roast chicken Tarragon and Lemon Sauce
• Slow cooked Connemara Lamb with balsamic sauce

• Chocolate Roulade
• Lemon Curd Meringue
• Pear and Toffee Cake
• Cardamom infused Fruit Salad
• Brownies with Brandy Cream

Vegetables, Salads, Potatoes, or Rice served with the above main courses

Extra Special

• Lobster Risotto and Green Salad
• Whole Fillet of Beef, Béarnaise Sauce and Sauted Potatoes
• Connemara Bouillabaisse with Garlic and Chilli Rouille
  Served with French Bread
• Dessert of your Choice

 ~ 45 Euros per person

Euro Prices

Three Course:     ~ 35 Euros
Two Course:     ~ 28 Euros

(Per person; Applies to ten or more people)