Co. Roscommon CASTLEREA

Clonalis House

Clonalis House

Clonalis House is set amid peaceful parklands and stands on the land that has been the home of the O’Conors of Connacht for 1,500 years. The present house is a 45-roomed Victorian Italianate mansion and could seem a little daunting on arrival, but it’s a magic place  - and the hospitable owners, Pyers and Marguerite O’Conor-Nash, enjoy sharing the romantic history of their magnificent home with guests, who are welcome to browse through a fascinating archive of amazing heirlooms that include a copy of the last Brehon Law judgement (handed down about 1580) and also Carolan’s Harp.

Everything is on a huge scale: reception rooms are all very spacious, with lovely old furnishings and many interesting historic details, bedrooms have massive four poster and half tester beds and bathrooms to match

This wedding venues a wonderful place for a small, intimate wedding for parties of up to 20 - there is even a chapel in the grounds, and blessings are possible at the house too.

The dining room is particularly impressive, with a richly decorated table that is perfect for a special occasion; Marguerite will dress the room with flowers and, although a sit down meal would be usual at Clonalis, a buffet could be arranged if preferred. There are no restrictions except the seasonal closure, but the house is not suitable for children.

Guests staying on for a few days will find this a good base from which to explore counties Roscommon, Galway, Mayo and Sligo - a treat in store.  

The Courtyard at Clonalis

Standing on the land that has been the home of the O’Conors of Connacht for 1,500 years, this 45-room Victorian Italianate mansion may seem a little daunting on arrival, but it’s magic - and the hospitable owners, Pyers and Marguerite O’Conor-Nash, clearly relish sharing their rich and varied history with guests, who are welcome to browse through their fascinating archive. Amazing heirlooms include a copy of the last Brehon Law judgment (handed down about 1580) and also Carolan’s Harp.

The Courtyard at Clonalis has 4 self catering cottages which retain all the elegance of the Georgian period. These superb holiday homes are comfortable residences with all modern comforts.
The cottages at Clonalis enable our guests to enjoy a home from home experience in the peace and tranquility of Clonalis Estate disturbed only by birdsong and the hum of bees.

Overall they can accommodate 25 people in their Self Catering Cottages making Clonalis ideal for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together or to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

The Old Forge at Clonalis has been restored to provide a large self-contained room that offers groups, who book our cottages, the facility to dine together.

The Steward's House

This is the largest cottage and is situated in the courtyard. This holiday cottage can accomodate 8 people and comprises of 4 bedrooms: 2 doubles and 2 twins and 1 bathroom and 1 shower room.

There is an attractive sitting room and an additional dining room/sitting room with period fire place. The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher and a washing machine. There is also a clothes dryer on site. Each cottage has a hair dryer, dvd and cd player.

There is an outside patio and b.b.q. area, a hard tennis court and games room for guests' use.

Please enquire directly for Rates


The Mew's Cottage

This is our smallest holiday cottage and is full of charm and period pieces. The cottage has 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single and a twin room. It has an upstairs shower room and lavatory as well as downstairs facilities.

The beamed sitting room has an open fire place and is a comfortable cosy room. The kitchen/dining area is well equipped with a washing machine and there is a clothes dryer on site. The cottage has a hair dryer, cd and dvd player.

There is an outside patio and b.b.q. area, a hard tennis court and games room for guests' use.

The Mews, Holiday Rental Rates (Euro per week)

April €320
May €340
June €350
July €390
August €390
September €350
October €320
Rest of year on request
Electricity and Heating are additional but charged at cost


The Garden & Orchard cottages are situated in the walled garden of Clonalis facing due west ensuring maximum sun light. The Walled Garden has been replanted with native Irish apple trees and there is a large play area for children.

There is also a hard tennis court, b.b.q. area and games room available for guests' use.


The Garden Cottage

This self catering cottage sleeps up to six people and comprises of two twin bedrooms and one double room all having either a shower or bathroom ensuite. Downstairs has an open plan kitchen/dining area with open fireplace and a sunny comfortable sitting room with wonderful views into the Orchard. The Garden Cottage is equipped to the highest standards.

At Clonalis we have four self catering cottages including The Garden Cottage. Overall we can accommodate 25 people in all of our Self Catering Cottages making Clonalis ideal for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together or to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

The Garden Cottage Self Catering Rental Rates (Euro per week)

April €360
May €390
June €420
July €490
August €490
September €420
October €360
Rest of year on request
Electricity and Heating are additional but charged at cost
For further information on our holiday rentals please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Orchard Cottage

This cottage sleeps up to six people and comprises of two twin bedrooms and one double room all having either a shower or bathroom ensuite. Downstairs has an open plan kitchen/dining area with open fireplace and a sunny comfortable sitting room with wonderful views into the Orchard. The Orchard Cottage is equipped to the highest standards.

At Clonalis we have four self catering cottages including The Orchard Cottage. Overall we can accommodate 25 people in all of our Self Catering Cottages making Clonalis ideal for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together or to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

The Orchard Cottage Self Catering Rental Rates (Euro per week)

April €360
May €390
June €420
July €490
August €490
September €420
October €360
Rest of year on request
Electricity and Heating are additional but charged at cost


The Old Forge & The Potting Shed

The Old Forge at Clonalis has been restored to provide a large self-contained room that offers groups, who book our cottages, the facility to dine together. Guests can opt for a self catering basis or if preferred, a catering service can be provided. The Old Forge has seating for 25 and has been sensitively restored with a large welcoming fireplace and sloping timber ceiling.

The size and location of the Old Forge also makes it an ideal location for groups interested in workshop weekends, as a venue for courses or as an interesting alternative for business meetings/groups.

The Potting Shed has also been restored and is now available to guests as a games room with facilities for table tennis/billiards, etc - Good family fun!

We also have a hard tennis court for guests' use.

The Dairy has been made into a drying room for fishermen. Fishing guests can sort and store their tackle in The Dairy.


Overall we can accommodate 25 people in all of our Self Catering Cottages. A Holiday Rental at Clonalis, combined with the superb facilities provided in The Old Forge, The Potting Shed and the Dairy is ideal for groups of family or friends wanting to holiday together or to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, etc.


Rates are based on on one weeks self-catering letting (Saturday to Saturday)

We can arrange weekend breaks

A refundable deposit for breakages is required to be paid on arrival and will be returned on departure, if not required.

We are are offering a 10% discount for return guests.

On arrival guests will find a welcome pack with home-made treats.

The Old Stone House