FOREST HOUSE, romantic, with open fire in Tuam, County Galway

Forest House near Tuam, County Galway, sleeps two in one bedroom.

Forest House is an annex attached to the owners home, complete with an open-plan living space. Appliances include a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and three Smart TVs. There is a double bedroom serviced by a shower room. Outside there is a lawned garden and a shared patio with decking and furniture, along with off-road parking for two cars. Within 5.9 miles there is a shop and 2.7 miles a pub, and please note pets are not welcome and sorry, there is no smoking. WiFi, fuel, starter pack for woodburner, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Forest House is a lovely escape for two, whatever time of year. Note: Adults only

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer. TV with Freeview and WiFi. Fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Lawned garden and shared patio with decking and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.9 miles, pub 2.7 miles. Note: Adults only

Region: Towering cliffs stand next to vast stretches of golden sand, whilst vast mountain ranges cradle cool, low-lying lakes. The Galway region epitomises the term ‘great outdoors’; with fantastic walking and cycling and exhilarating water sports.

Town: The village of Abbey is situated 7 miles west of Portumna and 11 miles from Loughrea, south east of Galway city on the northern shore of Lough Rea. County Galway’s winner, for three years running, of Ireland’s Tidy Towns competition, the village of Abbey offers two pubs and a supermarket, and a monastery dating back to the 11th Century, from which the village takes its name. Portumna is nearby, offering good fishing and watersports, while the medieval town of Loughrea is host to several shops and pubs, two 4 star hotels, an 18 hole golf course and a lake, renowned for its fishing. Gort, is a medium sized market town on the Galway-to-Ennis Road, situated in a gap between the Slieve Aughty Mountains and the Burren to the south. There is a strong tradition of Irish music in the locality and many pubs stage sessions at night. With the cosmopolitan delights of Galway city and the popular beach at Salthill also within driving distance, this is an ideal touring base.