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Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara

Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara

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Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms
Living area

Overview of Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Check out the area

Spiddal, Galway
  • Popular LocationTigh Hughes3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoluisce Seafood Restaurant3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpiddal Pier6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalway Station31 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 4
1 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 single bed

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara

The Cottage:

500 metres from the Atlantic at Galway Bay, amidst a landscape, of tiny stonewalled fields and wild bogs is the thatched cottage known to the generations who lived there as An Sean Teach (the old house). This is a real hidden gem of a cottage. Seven generations of a local family were born here. It was the small home of a Gaelic speaking family, farmers and fishermen, knitters, turf cutters who lived in special harmony with the wild nature of their place. The culture of this community was one of the few places where traditional Gaelic culture survived and today you can still hear the Irish language spoken in the local shops and bars. Situated on the outskirts of the village, it is just ten miles west of the bustling city of Galway but still only 3 minutes walk from great restaurants, pubs and the workshops of some of Ireland’s finest crafts people.

This property sits in it’s own field and garden amidst a hinterland of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife. It is a place of incredible peace and tranquility. Also, there is great golf links and incredible walking or biking amidst Connemara and the Aran Islands, all within easy commuting range.

Lovingly and patiently restored to the finest detail with modern conveniences added discreetly. Its owners are a family steeped in the rich heritage of this place. Their home will provide you with a vacation you will never forget! This is the ideal romantic getaway, creative nest, a step back from it all or a great location to discover Galway City & Connemara.

Inside:

This authentic thatched cottage consists of 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed and is ensuite with shower. The two single attic bedrooms have access to a toilet upstairs. The main bathroom is downstairs and it has a bath.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern conveniences including washer/dryer, cooker, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The beautifully restored sitting room has a TV and an original fireplace with a turf/wood burning stove. There is a garden to the front and the rear small patio with basic seating plus a built-in grill that can be used to barbeque.

Welcome pack for week or longer stays
Dogs allowed
Shed for storing bikes etc
Daily buses from Galway City
Free turf to use for fire
BBQ area with outdoor furniture
Grass area to play in
Private entrance

Property manager

Connemara Coastal Cottages

Languages

English

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

General

  • Unit size: 10.8 sq ft (1 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara Spiddal
565968

About the area

Spiddal

This holiday home is located in Spiddal. Galway City Museum and Music for Galway Limited are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Spiddal Craft Centre and Leisureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Spiddal Pier - 6 min walk
  • Spiddal Beach - 11 min walk
  • Quay Street - 20 min drive
  • Eyre Square - 21 min drive
  • University of Galway - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Padraicin's - 6 min drive
  • An Nead :) - 4 min walk
  • An Crúiscín Lán - 4 min walk
  • Pizza Fiordigrano - 7 min walk
  • Tigh Mholly - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great location for exploring Galway City & Connemara located?

Situated in Spiddal, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Spiddal Pier and Spiddal Craft Centre. Spiddal Beach is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Irish Cottage
Beautiful place. Loved the wildness of the Atlantic coast! Was a short day trip from many famous places in Ireland.The refrigerator was malfunctioning, but the owner was aware and had a new one coming-just not while we were there to take advantage of it. Spoke with the owner several times-he was very nice and more than happy to recommend things to do and places to eat. Would stay there again if I returned to that area. Over all it was a perfect choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trad, history, beauty
A beautifully maintained traditional thatched cottage, with three bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 5 mins walk from Spiddal , in the peace of the countryside. A wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Holiday!
This cottage definitely gives The Holiday with Cameron Diaz vibes! It is adorable! I stayed there one week with my family with two teens and one week with my friends and it was fabulous! If you want to stay in a small Irish town but have bus access to Galway in 30 minutes then this place is fabulous. The coffee shop behind the craft stores has the best coffee and there is a path to walk on with views of Galway bay. We felt so welcome at the cottage with tea and coffee and treats waiting for us! It honestly doesn’t get much more authentic then this with still having the comforts we are used to! Thanks to Steve and Eden for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Cottage Home
This house is exactly as described, a two hundred year old cottage. With all the charm, ambiance, and living experience we were looking for. Very comfortable for the two of us and just what we were hoping it would be. The communication was excellent and the hosts were welcoming and helpful. The cottage was a great home base for exploring the Connemara, Galway, and the Aran Islands. We will definitely stay again if we ever get the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character property.
Good directions, ease of access,great facilities.,quiet and peaceful setting,short stroll to the town and beach promenade. Friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sinead M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation and location
Loved our stay at ‘an Sean teach’. Plenty of space with three bedrooms and ample space outside also. So handy to beach and village all within walking distance. Would love to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus
Es war ein traumhafter Urlaub. Eine super Unterkunft und ein sehr angenehmer Empfang. Sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

bernard g.

Liked: Cleanliness
cuisine
plaques cuisson & four electrique pas facile d'emploie, ancienne génération
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022