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Great location to explore Connemara

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3 bedrooms
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Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

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About this property

Entire place

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

Great location to explore Connemara

Oak Lodge is a contemporary bungalow overlooking Ballinakill Lake which lies between Cleggan and Letterfrack in the town-land of Moyard. Just around the corner is the beautiful Ardkyle Beach, or Ross Beach as the locals like to call it. A great area for walking there are some lovely loop-walks from the doorstep, and your own mountain (hill) to climb at the back of the house. The view from the top is amazing.

There is history in abundance here! Ballinakill grave yard is the resting place of Oliver St John Gogarty the famous poet and writer. The house itself was once rented by Garrett Fitzgerald who was Taoiseach from 1981-1987.
The house has been recently renovated and presents a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere nothing more relaxing than sitting watching the ever changing colours over the lake or taking the binoculars and seeing the otters playing and the fish jumping. If you like to fish for brown trout of an evening look no further. For those of you who enjoy food this is the best place to source good fish and then cook it in the well equipped kitchen! Or you might want to spend the day collecting shell fish or playing in the rock pools on any of the many beaches close by such as Cleggan Beach or Omey Strand. An ideal location for Hikers, and artists will find the colours and light in the area fascinating. Once have visited Oak Lodge you will want to come back again and again. This property is suitable for rental all year around.

Inside there is a large open plan kitchen diner and sitting-room area which is bright and Airy, Separate utility area with side door. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine, a five ring gas hob and two fan ovens. There are lots of cooking utensils and the kitchen is well thought out. Leading from the dining area into a hall there is shower room, a twin bedroom and a small cosy sitting room cassette style solid fuel fire. Upstairs two bright and airy king size bedrooms and a bathroom with bath which services both bedrooms.

BBQ and Garden Furniture
Pets Welcome
Electricity, oil, linen included
Minimum 3 nights
Clifden town 10km
Cleggan and Inish Bofin ferry 5km
Letterfrack and national park 5km
Nearest Beach 1.6km
Starter pack of fuel included
Cot and high chair

Property manager

Connemara Coastal Cottages

Languages

English

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

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Policies

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

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Connemara, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 11 min drive
  • Kylemore Abbey - 12 min drive
  • Sky Road - 12 min drive
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 12 min drive
  • Connemara National Park - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location to explore Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great location to explore Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location to explore Connemara?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

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Great location to explore Connemara Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay
Amazing place to stay near of beach's, restaurants, kylamore abbey. We could not be more happy. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
This house had everything you could wish for to provide great food and a comfortable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

All good apart from a proper shower
Great place 2 stay for touring connamara..very handy too letterfrack and cliften..lovely house has everything u need..enjoy folks
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10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

357 Oak Lodge - A very comfortable place
Oak Lodge is a comfortable base for exploring the area. The house is well equipped, has fast wifi and comfortable beds. It’s in a quiet location good for star gazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Wedding in Connemara .
We stayed at Oak Lodge while attending our son’s wedding . Everything was excellent. So comfortable n clean . Hope to return again sometime to enjoy the comfort of such a lovely house . Breathe taking scenery and we had lovely weather. Florence .
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8/10 Good

Lovely stay
Lovely house in a lovely location. One minus, the waterpressure from the shower is far to low. Upgrading it will give an excellent review for this cottage in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect location
Four words: perfect house, perfect holidays! We had a wonderful time there. Bright, nicely furnished house, great kitchen, lots of crockery and accessories, comfortable beds. Beautiful views. Quiet. With a car about 10 min to pubs, restaurants, beaches. Just one small blemish: the low water pressure in the shower and bathroom should be improved.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in a great location and pet-friendly too!
We stayed in Oak Lodge for a week in March 2024 and it is a lovely home to stay in. Everythign was clean and the instructions for operating everythign were clear. There was only two of us, plus our border collie so the house was big for our needs. Being dog-friendly, together with location is one of the reasons we chose Oak Lodge. It's a great base for a holiday in Connemara. There are so many things to do that are not far away, lots of great beaches and forest trails. Waking up to the stunning countryside is somethign I will never get used to. Highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Laureen M.

Felt immediately at home
I liked the house and felt immediately at home in it. It's comfortable, welcoming, beautifully located, and warm when the outdoors isn't. My stay included a visit by Storm Ashley to the entire west coast and when the power went out for six hours, along with most of the internet, and followed eventually by the rest of the internet and the phone, the owners' attentiveness meant everything. I had a lovely week and highly recommend Oak Lodge. (And just a note: There are reviews here complaining about the water pressure. It's ordinary rural water pressure, perfectly adequate, much like mine in my own Canadian village. Maybe people who want city amenities and endless WiFi would be happier on an urban vacation?)

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un temps suspendu au Connemara
Magnifique maison dans un endroit fabuleux
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Séverine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cottage
Nous avons passé un très bon sejour dans le Connemara. La cottage est très bien situé pour visiter la région. La vue est magnifique sur le lac, montagne et les moutons. Il est très bien équipé pour les vacances en famille. Le contact avec l'agence de location etait parfaite. Nous recommandons cette location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

excellent
simple brilliant facilities and superb location. Centrally located between Letterfrack and Clifden very easy to deal with and a really great price for my stay. Recommended
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8/10 Good

Johan B.

Comfortable, cosy cottage.
Great cottage. Cosy. Stunning views at lake and mountains. Very good place to visit a main part of Connamare.
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8/10 Good

Johan B.

Comfortable, cosy cottage.
Great cottage. Cosy. Stunning views at lake and mountains. Very good place to visit a main part of Connamare.
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6/10 Okay

A property with a view
We enjoyed the peaceful location of this property with its wonderful views across the lake and mountains beyond. However, although the property was generally comfortable we did have some niggles. The low water pressure meant that showers were more of a mission than a pleasurable experience. The bathrooms and the kitchen were clean but there was a lot of dust and dead insects that hadn’t been dealt with. There is clearly a great deal to see in the area and so we were a little disappointed that there was very limited information on hand in the property. Hopefully, this can be addressed for the benefit of future gifts.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is light and airy, well-insulated and thoughtfully furnished and well-equipped. The situation and outlook were delightful. We felt very lucky to have chosen it and would love to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

One week closed to Cleggan
Very nice quiet place, closed to cities, in perfect conditions & all you can need to have a good stay !!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent moyard stay
We had a lovely stay in moyard. The house is well located, comfortable and very well equipped. We are already planning our next trip !
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home
Bright, cozy cottage in a great location. A very short drive from the town of Clifden and all of the attractions of North West Connemara. The cottage was immaculately clean, warm and the kitchen had every utensil and appliance you could possibly need. I really couldn't fault a single aspect of this property and it was excellent value for money. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant
Lovely cottage in the right place for visiting the areas which where nearby with stunning views and beautiful beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Clodagh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Peaceful location, nice house, very well equipped and cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

A very chill out stay
We spent a lovely Christmas & New Year here. It was spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Our only disappointment was that the stove in the kitchen/dining was out of use, as this was the room we spent all of our day-time hours in. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location and gorgeous house with plenty of room for families.
Great location and very near cleggan Town and beach. Great facilities at the house. Wonderful stay for families with plenty of room
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10/10 Excellent

Oak Lodge stay
We had a really lovely relaxing stay in Oak Lodge, the house was in a picturesque peaceful, quiet location but still within easy each of Clifden and Letterfrack. This house had everything you could possibly need for a break away and we are already thinking about rebooking for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicoline G.

Fabulous stay in a lovely house
This was our second time in Oak Lodge and we loved it again. It is such a comfortable house, well equipped and every window has a view that looks like a postcard! We enjoyed going to nearby Ross Beach and beaches near Cleggan.