Experience a luxurious retreat at this secluded cottage in Connemara, perched on the seashore at Cashel Bay. With direct access to the sea and views of Cashel Hill, unwind in style with family or friends. Enjoy spacious living areas, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. Explore local attractions like Roundstone Village or Clifden town during the day and relax by the wood burning stove in evenings.
A spectacular and luxuriously finished cottage, in a secluded and peaceful location, perched on the seashore at Cashel Bay, Connemara, with direct access to the sea. The main house has 3 bedrooms – sleeping 6, and the separate one-bedroom annex, sleeping 2, allows a total of 8 guests to stay. Offering views of Cashel Hill to the front and Cashel Bay to the rear. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends who are looking for a luxurious and secluded rural retreat while still being located a short drive from nearby amenities, attractions, towns, and villages. Explore Connemara during the day and relax or entertain at the property in the evenings. The house is a perfect base for exploring the region, or indeed, just for rest and relaxation. Cashel Hill stands majestic at the top of the bay, and it is worth taking a trek up this hill to experience the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and breath-taking seascapes. Networks of lakes lie amid the bogs, ideal for trout fishing. The Twelve Bens and Maamturk Mountains are to the north and the sandy coves and blue waters of Bertraghboy Bay offer idyllic and tranquil scenery for all to enjoy. The nearest restaurant and bar are 2km away at Cashel House, and 3km to Johnny O Loughlin Bar at the Zetland. Ballynahinch Castle's Fishermans Bar and Owenmore Restaurant are just 8km from the property, a short drive of about 10 minutes. Enjoy the wonderful woodland walks and Connemara greenway at Ballynahinch, a perfect way of surrounding yourself in the Connemara landscape. Roundstone Village is 11km away and offers a grocery store, restaurants, cafes and bars, and just along the coast past Roundstone are the picturesque Dogs Bay and Gurteen beaches with their white sands and turquoise waters. Clifden town, the largest town in Connemara, is 19km away, or approximately a 20-minute drive and offers a wider range of supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants, cafés, and services. The heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht can be reached by car within 20 minutes. Local activities include fishing, shooting, hill walking, pony trekking, golf, boat trips and much more. Roundstone – 11km Recess – 12km Clifden – 19km
Facilities: 3 Bedrooms, plus separate annex, sleeps 6-8. The main house has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6. The separate annex sleeps 2 guests. The house is a renovated traditional cottage which was extended to the rear to offer wonderful views of the bay from the living room and lounge. Ground Floor: The entrance hall opens into the modern kitchen and dining room, which is well equipped with all necessary equipment, including dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine. A Quooker instant boiling water tap is also installed for your convenience. Through the dining area you will find a spacious TV lounge with comfortable furniture, large screen TV with multi channels, books, and board games. This room offers sea and countryside views. There is an additional lounge/living room with large wood burning stove, comfortable furniture, coffee table and large French doors which open onto the deck at the rear of the property. A shower room with WC and 2 well-appointed and well-furnished double bedrooms complete the ground floor accommodation. One of the bedrooms has views to the front of the house and the surrounding countryside, and the second double room offers sea views and outdoor access to the decked area. Upstairs: The upper floor of the property is home to a very large bedroom with seating area and a balcony, offering wonderful views of the bay and the surrounding countryside. Also on the upper floor is a very spacious and well finished bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. The annex, which sleeps 2, is over two levels. On the lower level is a small living room, and a bathroom with WC and shower, and on the upper floor is a loft bedroom with double bed. Outside the property is ample parking and a large wrap-around decked area and ample outdoor seating for those warmer days. The sea shore can be accessed directly from the rear of the property along the garden path; therefore, this property may not be suitable for very small children. A travel cot and highchair will be available for infants by request. Wi-Fi Available. The property is gas centrally heated throughout and has solid fuel/wood burning stove. Linen & Towels provided. Heating and electricity included. Wi-Fi available. Garden Furniture. Smoking is not allowed indoors. One pet is welcome. Parking is available for two cars. Short breaks are available. A security deposit of €250 is required for this property. Our reservations team will arrange this with guests prior to arrival. Pre-authorisation of a payment card will be required.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Cashel, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Glendollach Lough, while Roundstone Ceramics and Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre are cultural highlights. Visit our Cashel travel guide
Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre
18 min drive - 15.2 km
Gurteen Bay Beach
21 min drive - 18.8 km
Dog's Bay Beach
23 min drive - 20.5 km
Restaurants
Fisherman's Pub
10 min drive
O'Dowds
12 min drive
The Bogbean Café
12 min drive
Coffee Cottage
12 min drive
Joyce's Bar
12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage 424 - Cashel - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cottage 424 - Cashel - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage 424 - Cashel - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage 424 - Cashel - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Cottage 424 - Cashel - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Glendollach Lough, Gurteen Bay Beach and Loughbeg. Loch an Phiobaire and Loch na Gleannta Mora are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Beautiful setting
A Very special cottage
Really magical and comfortable
Thank you Joe for your warm welcome and looking after us
We will be back
Carol S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Dec 2025
Great stay at Cashel cottage 424.
Everything went smoothly. Joe was in touch with us before our arrival and was a gem throughout our stay.
Cottage well kitted out. Only thing missing was a small bluetooth speaker/boom box.
Location gorgeous.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Apr 2025
Beautiful spot away from it all
What a beautiful property, we loved our stay. Stunning views, comfy beds, well stocked kitchen & roaring fire. We had mixed weather over our stay and the rainy days were perfect with the fire & sunny days bliss with those views. Short drive to Ballynahinch Castle & Roundstone. We have beautiful memories of a beautiful stay
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 Sept 2023
Lovely location
Beautiful cottage with a great wraparound deck. Very well equipped kitchen. You can swim at the end of the garden at high tide.
Waterside cottage was one of the best places I have ever been. The house was clean well equipped. Loved the books. Everything has been secon to none.
Thanks
Teri
This property is unique. Providing wonderful accommodation in a beautiful setting.
If you are looking for escapism and getting close to nature this is ideal, with easy access to the wild Atlantic Way coastal drive and idyllic locations.
The property itself is a little tired in places and could do with some small investment to get it back to luxury. The shower in the master en-suite for example wasn’t working properly and one of the shower handles was broken.
The pots and pans were well used and the oven could do with a good clean.
Wi-Fi access points could be added to provide Wi-Fi in all bedrooms as this was slightly frustrating for some of the family.
The host Joe was available during our stay and very helpful and friendly.
Overall though this is a lovely homely property that we would recommend.
Beautiful house and location - perfect for a special occasion. Beautiful views and sunsets and perfect privacy.
Matthew K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2022
Wonderfull view
Amazing accommodation surrender by nature
Fully equipped kitchen and house
Quiet and comfort assured
Our best stay in Ireland
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Sept 2022
Most Amazing Stay!
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Cashel. It is peaceful and in such a stunning location. The outdoor area was out of this world. We sat outside at night and enjoyed the ocean, stars, and quiet. The caretakers were right there if you needed anything and the house was spotless. Definitely worth renting again and will be recommending it to friends looking for a place to stay in Connemara.
Great stay. Few niggles to iron out in Bathrooms and toilets. But overall a great place
Brian O.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Nov 2022
A place to return to
My friends and I love this "cottage"
For sure I recommend this place. Right on the water. Very scenic
Nice vibe, comfortable house. Super cosy fire with wood and turf provided.
If you decide to spend time at home cooking the kitchen is very well equipped with any tools you may need.
This modern well built house very comfortably housed four of us, easily could have been six. It is spotless and well equipped, situated right on beautiful bay with excellent view of mountains, lovely patio with swing. Furnishings are excellent, filled with books, modern appliances, bath and shower. It had good privacy but very convenient to local sights, shopping, national park, a one hour scenic drive to Galway. Look forward to coming back.
Jack H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2023
Gorgeous waterfront home with beautiful views
This house was perfect for us. Comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 large main bedrooms. To be honest, we never even looked in the adjacent apartment. The views were breathtaking. Two living areas with great furnishings. Large kitchen.
Fantastic and responsive caretaker/property manager. Would definitely recommend.