Quaint & Cosy Cottage in the heart of Doolin Village.

Doolin, Clare
$473 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Half Door is a cosy cottage brimming with character in a fantastic location in the heart of Doolin, County Clare. It is set back off the main road in a tranquil setting, yet only a stones throw from all the action. The Half Door is featured in the Rick Steve's guide books and described as the coziest place around.

There are four double ensuite rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a large dining/living room & separate sitting room with stove and smart TV. Ample off road parking anda south facing garden to relax in. The newly refurbished sitting room has large exposed beams in the ceiling, a window seat beside the stove to curl up on and relax, a 50 smart TV and comfortable leather furniture to sink into. The open plan dining/living room is surrounded with windows and has a patio door that open onto the south facing garden, There is rattan furniture, a well stocked book shelf and a DVD player and selection of DVD's. The large dining table can accommodate eight people comfortably. There is also a mini wine bar and service counter beside the dining table.

The kitchen is off the dining/living room and has a galley kitchen with loads of cupboard space, a gas hob with electric oven, George Forman grill, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and all the kitchen utensils required. The kitchen leads out to an enclosed service yard.

All four bedrooms have their own private bathroom and seating area. One bedroom is on the ground floor and can be made up as either a super king double bed or two single beds. There are three bedrooms on the first floor. Two rooms have a double bed and the third room has two single beds. There is a large Velux window on the landing upstairs with a table and chairs under the window that provides an extra light filled that is ideal for a workspace.

The Half Door was run as a B&B starting in 2008 and began offering self catering in 2020. Our accomodations are aimed at families and seasoned travellers.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near The Sea On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Jacqueline

    Submitted Jul 29, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    We were close to everything we needed. Perfect home for family to gather.

  • Chris D.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    Great place to walk through Doolin and enjoy the music. A stones throw from McDermott's pub and a nice stroll to Fisher street. Would stay again!

  • Ken H.

    Submitted May 20, 2026

    Stayed May 18, 2026

    Great house in the perfect location

  • Paul D.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed May 9, 2026

    This is more of a hostel setting than a family home. The upstairs double beds are very uncomfortable. Supposedly the main floor one is okay. We ate out every night because the oven was dirty and the cutlery not so clean either. A dishwasher but no pods to wash the dishes. This was the most expensive stay per day in a month long trip around the island. Not our first choice if we pass this way again.

  • Mary F.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    I so enjoyed my stay here. I hope to return one day! I loved that each room had it's own bathroom and the common areas were spacious and cozy. The location was amazing with fantastic pubs in walking distance.

  • DOUGLAS G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Excellent property and value if you don’t care about breakfast being included. Very responsive to inquiries and very reasonable check out responsibilities.

  • Mia H.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    The house was roomy and comfortable; bathroom for each bedroom. Great location. Smooth check-in. As another reviewer commented, the situation with the water heater wasn't clear. The instruction sheet says the heater is on a preset timer, but doesn't tell you what time. The kitchen counters and dining table had a thin layer of dust, and the cookware was worn and scratched. Would prefer a regular coffee maker, but we saw from a previous reviewer that there's just a French press, so we did know about that.

  • Thomas L.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Spacious property across the street from a lovely pub Very close to the Cliffs of Mohr.

  • John M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    Great relaxing place to stay!

  • Jenny B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    No longer the same award winning property, the awards were for the original B&B before it went vrbo. Poorly kept, many maintenance issues including windows and doors that won't open or shut properly. Dead flies in the kitchen upon arrival amongst other cleanliness issues. Thermostat is locked and automated, no room to adjust water temp if more or less is needed. Do not provide general hospitality items such as laundry soap or shower toiletries despite having a washer/dryer. When we sent a very nice email to the host regarding these issues. Please see the photos attached.

  • Norah K.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Our family of 8 (4 couples) really enjoyed our stay in Doolin. The Cottage is in a great location and the property manager did communicate with us when we had a problem with cold showers (we didn't know what time that the water heater would be on). Doolin is very walkable and the cottage had a great game selection for our family. No real grocery store in town so pick up groceries before you arrive. We did miss an actual coffee maker, but the French press worked for a few cups.

  • Kathy D.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    The location, literally steps away from McDermott’s and McGann’s Pubs, was the main selling point for our party of 4 adults over 50. It was definitely larger than we needed so it was nice to have the space to spread out. Great location for seeing the Cliffs of Moher, taking the ferry to the Aran Islands, exploring the Burren and driving Slea Head Drive. The washer and dryer came in handy as this stop was just past the mid-point in our two week trip. The hosts were very responsive to questions. Only suggestion would be to provide a roll of paper towels or some napkins for meals. Overall a lovely home away from home!

  • Andy H.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    House is located near Doolin Cave and Cliff of Moher. The terrain and houses around us looked so peaceful and serene. It's like a postcard everywhere you look. The house was well equip. For each of the 4 bedrooms, there was a bathroom. House is walking distant to pub and restaurants nearby. House fit our 2 families well. Kids enjoyed their own room to play D&D.

  • Ken K.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    The little town of Doolin was a wonderful surprise, we hiked to the cliffs from here and heard the best Irish music of our trip. The house was very comfortable and spacious and walking distance to town. We had a bit of an issue with check in but the owner was very responsive and handled it quickly. I would recommend this house.

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Includes taxes and fees
$477+
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