Vacation Rental Description
Set in 1.3 Acres of grounds it is set on a plateau up and off the main road surrounded by mature trees and meadow. It faces south over looking the bay and there is private access to the shore. The original cottage structure has been retained, so all the original stone walls and three fireplaces are still intact. It has been tastefully modernised and offers all the comfort of a modern home without compromising the character of the house. There are two stone ruins on either side of the main house dating from the 1800’s.
A traditional style detached Irish cottage located approximately 3.5 miles from Clifden in County Galway. The property is close to the Atlantic Ocean and occupies an enviable position overlooking a tidal inlet, home to some of the finest oyster beds in Ireland. It has been renovated to an exacting standard to provide quality, functional accommodation whilst maintaining its old world character and charm, boasting a bespoke kitchen and beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. The town of Clifden is a popular tourist mecca with a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst the Connemara National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Perfect for a relaxing retreat or for touring the area, this cottage has it all!
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
VCR, Garden, Towels provided, Power Shower, Wood Stove, Cot & highchair on request, Fuel & power charged from meter reading, starter pack of fuel for open fire included in rent.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Biking
- Boating
- Playground
- Cinema
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theater
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
Connemara National Park, History museum, picnic, Kylemore Abbey, swimming, windsurfing, bungee jumping, archery, clay pigeon Shooting, scuba diving, Island Hopping, Spa and Beauty Salon.
Annual Events: Clifden Arts Week, september Jazz and Blues festival,June bank holiday Railway heritage week , April Connemara Pony Festival.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Knock Airport at 125 kilometers distance;
- Travel Info: Distances from...Shannon Airport - 160 Km, ca. 2.5 hrs by car; ;Dublin Airport - 300 Km, ca. 4 hrs by car ;Belfast - 365 Km, ca. 5.25 hrs by cars ;Cobh, Co. Cork - 295 Km, ca. 4.5 hrs by car ;Rosslare, Co. Wexford - 335 Km, ca. 5.5 hrs by car.
Situated just off the N59 from Clifden to Westport overlooking Streamstown Bay. It is seven minutes drive from Clifden and the same distance to the local village of Claddaghduff and Omey Strand.
