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Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

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privat Holiday Cottage on the shores of Lake Corrib
View from the East
Lady of the lake
Living room with fireplace
Living- cum diningroom

Overview of Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Oughterard, Co. Galway
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Galway21 min drive
  • Popular LocationEyre Square25 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuay Street25 min drive
  • AirportShannon (SNN)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

“Anam-Samh” (= “tranquil soul” in Irish) is a modern, comfortable and tastefully furnished 5-bedroomed family cottage with a conservatory and a living area of 200 square meters, idyllically situated on a secluded 2.5 acre site directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, surrounded by a very large Garden and its own woods at rear. As its name implies the house is an ideal place to get away from it all. With panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara mountains in the distance, the setting is breathtaking, peaceful and surrounded by nature. Relax and read in front of a cosy log fire; take a stroll through the surrounding countryside go fishing, hill-walking or biking through scenic Connemara or enjoy cinemas, theatre, traditional Irish music etc. It's all on your doorstep.


Out of the Guest Book: What a wonderful week we had! We enjoyed your beautiful house, beautiful country and very kind & helpful people. What a magical place! We will miss the birds, bunnies and other wild life around your lovely home, but we take home many new memories. 21. – 28. July 2007, the McMurry Family, Los Alamos USA *****
How lucky we feel to have chanced upon your lovely home on the internet and to have managed to book it for the week of the wedding of our nephew. It’s in such a beautiful location and we were lucky with the weather. That all in all made our stay really wonderful. 14. – 21. July 2007, Kathy Booth., London, UK
*****
Tranquil, peaceful and above all the calming scenery: Enough to recharge the batteries and more. The weather was very wet while we were here, but your house and the magnificent view gave us rest and made up for it, ten times over. Will definitely be back hail, rain or snow, but hopefully sun shine. 30. June – 7. July 207, the Jonston Family, Downpatrick Ireland

Galway: Galway City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors and students contribute a lot to the life of the City and are welcomed by the Galwegians for doing so. Galway and its surroundings are famous for many festivals from the Film festival (end June), 'Galway Arts Festival' (mid-July), 'Galway Races' (end July) culminating in the famous 'Galway and Clarinbridge Oster Festival' (in September). A free newspaper which contains details of what's happening in the City 'The Galway Advertiser' is published every Thursday and it is worth checking the internet or picking up a copy (available in any newsagent's, if you are quick).

Tourist attractions: The house is ideally situated for trips to the wonderful scenic area of Connemara and Co. Clare. Connemara is a superb fishing and golfing area. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) is only ten minutes away. You may also go on beautiful walks (Connemara Way) and there is wildlife for the keen photographer. Visit Co. Clare e.g. the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren with its spectacular views and the Aran Islands by boat from Rossavael (45 minutes drive from the house).

Property manager

Michael Bächlin-Cunningham

Languages

English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carrowmoreknock

Located in Carrowmoreknock, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oughterard Golf Club and Moycullen Riding Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Quay Street and Galway Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Brigit's Garden and Millennium Children's Park and Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Oughterard, Co. Galway

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 21 min drive
  • University Hospital Galway - 23 min drive
  • Eyre Square - 25 min drive
  • Quay Street - 25 min drive
  • Galway Race Course - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Forge - 12 min drive
  • Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • My Little Flower - 13 min drive
  • The Angler's Rest - 46 min drive
  • Connemara Greenway Café - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Brigit's Garden, Lough Corrib and Oughterard Golf Club. Aughnanure Castle and Connemara Marble Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
We had a brilliant time in a really comfortable lakeside house which had everything we needed. The location is great if you enjoy kayaking or paddle boards, but is only 30 mins from Galway and well place for Connemara, and the Aran islands all of which we enjoyed. We couldn't book great Irish weather every day but it didn't matter and we wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth W., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway place
on the shores of the lake surrounded by beautiful countryside and views over the lake. We swam and paddle boarded on the lake, and managed to get over to the other side from Knockferry. Plenty of room in the house for teenagers, although it was slightly restricted to walk anywhere. We found it very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location
Absolutely stunning location. Was great sitting in sun room every night looking out at loch corrib. Plenty of space for our group of 8 and 2 dogs. Could do with a bit of an update inside. Outside maintenance needing done. Windows very dirty. Road into property very overgrown and hard to find. No welcome pack. Dogs loved running about large garden. Overall positive experience but could have been better given price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Lovely setting right on the lake in comfortable, large house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding & Stunning Property!
My family have just returned from staying in this stunning property, it is even better than it looks on the website! Extremely relaxing, and the window in the lounge overlooking the Lough can not be beaten, especially if you enjoy curling up and reading. Excellent location, and plenty of very nice restaurants in close proximity, would highly recommend The Pullman Restaurant at Glenlo Abbey Hotel (food is good, but the experience is excellent), O'Grady's on the Pier in Barna is excellent. The house has absolutely everything you could want in it, the kitchen is extremely well equipped with all the pots, pans, spices, oils etc that you would need. The people looking after the house were extremely helpful, and yet very unobtrusive. We can not recommend this property highly enough, and will definitely be back again.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bächlin-Cunningham

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I am an energy engineer. We live in Switzerland, but my wife is from Galway. mThat is why we built our family home in 2002 in Conemarra.

What makes this property unique

Outstanding location and house built with comfort in mind

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Indonesian
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