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Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Room options

Beach

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (168)
Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara
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About the area

Map
Clifden, Galway (county)

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive
  • Station House Museum - 4 min drive
  • Sky Road - 5 min drive
  • Kylemore Abbey - 14 min drive
  • Connemara National Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sweeny's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

Connemara is one of Ireland's most iconic destinations, an area of unmatched natural beauty. Glenbrickeen Lodge is situated between the 12 Bens mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The possibilities are endless in this wonderful area. A drive along the Sky Road or a visit to Kylemore Abbey. This captivating region offers many beautiful walks in the Connemara National Park or cycling along the scenic Atlantic coast roads. Rest a while listening to Irish Music in Clifden. Take your time playing a game of golf on the world famous Ballyconneely Golf Course.

Charming, quite location with access and view of lake. A cottage on 16 acre of ground. There are 5 rooms including two ensuite bedrooms. The kitchen is fully furnished. After a long day relax in the sitting room, over looking the lake, and surrounding Connemara country side. Free wifi in the cottage.

Property manager

Mary O'Donnell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for children under 4 years old

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lake Side Cottage in the Heart of Connemara Cottage
Beautiful Lake Side Cottage in the Heart of Connemara Clifden

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara located?

This family-friendly Clifden cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clifden Castle, Station House Museum and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Photos do not lie
My family very much enjoyed this rental. We searched all of Ireland and parts of England and looked at basically every rental that met our criteria. The house is off a main road that has neighbors, but it is very private and none of the neighbors are near by. The house is well designed for two couples or a family of 4-5, and without much clutter. The kitchen has all the gear you would want, including fry pans that are still non stick. The location of the house is not too far from Clifden and not too far from Connemara. The internet was extreme strong and had no issue with 4 devices running. The only potential negative is we thought we could walk to the lake, but the field is tiered and there is no lake access directly from the house. Overall, this is one of our top 4 vacation rentals, we had a very relaxing time, and we would definitely stay here again. 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 days in Connemara
Absolutely lovely house, spotlessly clean, and with fabulous views. The location was perfect, very peaceful, but also close to Cliften, within easy access to stunning beaches, walks and restaurants. Mary was great - very quick to respond to messages and keen to make sure we had everything we needed. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views over loch and countryside
Perfectly located in a quiet rural sitting 10 minutes drive from Clifden. Very clean, comfortable and spacious house. We had everything we needed for our 3-night stay. Cannot fault the property and would definitely stay again if in the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What the doctor ordered
Stay was what the doctor ordered. House set in hills about a mile up a side road from the main road. Peace and quiet in abundance with hares in garden in morning and deer in fields around house on a couple of evenings. House was spotless and cosy with comfy bed and great shower. Everything was as listed on website with good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it the views from the house were wonderful. The house so roomy and everything seemed new.
Fantastic, not far from Clifton or Connemara. Couldn’t fault it. Thankyou for letting us have this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Great place in a quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting close to town
My husband and I spent a lovely week in Marys house it is very clean and comfortable the surrounding area is beautiful and Clifden is a very pretty town with a good choice of restaurants and bars. Its about a 10 minute drive but could not walk to it as road is busy and windy. The weather was not great for us but the house was warm and cosy when we came back from our days out. Mary was very helpful and responded very quickly to any questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location
Beautiful location by a lake with very few other houses around but easy to reach from the main road. A short drive from Clifden which has several supermarkets. Property is modern and well equipped. It felt very spacious for four adults and a baby. Mary the host was very responsive and helpful regarding a few items we needed for the baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Family Break
beautiful scenery, peaceful area. Lovely spot for a family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great stay, house was just perfect ! The only letdown is Vrbo handling of payments which was very poor. So if you can, book this place from another platform.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful Ireland
Beautiful spot, connemara ponies are your neighbors. Close to vibrant vacation village. Choose to wild Atlantic way. Perfect to unwind in quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We had a lovely stay at this property. Watching the sunset with the white horses on we called “their unicorn landing” because they look that magical was a dream. The house was so very clean and kitchen well stocked. We saw a hare too. We fed the horses apples and carrots. I couldn’t get over the view. The pictures don’t do it justice. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Nice and quiet
Everything was lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really special
Remote and beautiful location. The house is roomy and comfortable. So charmed by the wild life and surroundings, would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location for a great house.
The house was in a glorious setting -views from every window. There was so much to do near bye-walking,boat trips, sight seeing and eating out. The house was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural stay
House is as advertised and provides all the basics. Lovely quiet location and close to key places to visit such as Connemara National Park and clifden. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thanks Mary
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann C., Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Fabulous stay in the most wonderful location. Mary was a fantastic host. Would recommend if visiting Connemara.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xavier P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than good
The cottage was a dream and Mary was helpful and very accommodating along the way. My family and I were so lucky to have stayed in this cottage. The views from the rooms to the backyard were filled with horses and stars. I would absolutely come back again. Thank you so much Mary. My family visited for the first time and you helped make it extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage in beautiful location
We were so happy with this rental property. We were there for Storm Franklin. The weather was terrible but we were so snug in the cottage in front of the fire! The cottage is really spacious. The location is great both out in the middle of nowhere and really close to Clifden. We saw an Irish hare in the garden a few times too. Would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to go back (but in the summer next time 🤣)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Real quiet and peaceful. Great place to relax. Throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

anita f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unreal Place
Beautiful Place. Couldn't get enough of all the views. Will be back there again. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We had a wonderful time, weather was beautiful, House just great. It was clean and bright with lovely view over the lough. Daily visit from hare and her leveret. Regular sighting of deer. House has 2 really lovely bright spacious bedrooms both en-suite. Well equipped kitchen and pleasant living room. We spent most of our time outdoors on the lawn. Could not fault the house, would definitely return. We are keen cyclists so the long hilly lane in was a wee bit of a challenge but we soon got used to it. Area is wonderful, about 4 km from clifden. Overall we had a fantastic stay. Sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful tranquil location
Just a lovely quiet relaxing place to stay yet only three kilometres from clifden . There is a gorgeous mountain track to walk on into Connemara national park behind the house although the drive down into the house itself is quite steep. House was spotless and very bright. Lovely owners who were there to help with anything. Very very peaceful. Great internet.

10/10 Excellent

Maeve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright and comfortable cottage with lovely view to the lake
A very comfortable cottage with lovely views to the lake. Bright kitchen and relaxing spaces to sit and read or just watch the deer and animals wandering by the lake. If the weather is good there is great outside private spaces to enjoy. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Clifden and the many lovely beaches of the area. Mary is a really helpful host and sorted out wifi issues and gave us great walking tips. A lovely cottage in a great area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

dickson e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Mary was a fantastic host. House was beautiful, spacious, comfortable and clean. 10 min drive into Clifden. Some brilliant beaches nearby. We saw rabbits, hares, ponies, deer and a pinemartin came right up to the patio doors. The lake seems to be teaming with fish , couldn't get to the shore though with young kids and not wanting to damage fences. All in all we had a great time. Thanks Hugh and Mary.