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Connemara - modern home with spectacular views

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Sun loungers, beach towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Connemara - modern home with spectacular views

The house is a short drive away from Clifden, Cleggan and from Letterfrack and the Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. This is a spacious stone-faced house with spectacular views of the Twelve Pins mountain range, Ballinakill Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from a large deck at the rear of the house offering the ideal viewing spot. The house has a big entrance hall with a large sitting room with a stone-face fireplace which is adjoined by the dining room. The kitchen combines modernity with the traditional and has a Stanley range and an island with a 5-hob cooker with oven and grill. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave and dishwasher. There is a utility room off the kitchen with fridge, small freezer, washing machine and drier. Adjoining the kitchen is a small sitting room/snug - ideal spot for the children to play or a quiet space to read. The house has Wifi access., TV and stereo, there is also plenty of books to read from fiction to local history. All of the bedrooms are en suite and the master bedroom leads onto the deck.

Property manager

Janet MacMahon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Moyard, Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Sky Road - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Connemara National Park - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Connemara - modern home with spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Connemara - modern home with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Connemara - modern home with spectacular views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Connemara - modern home with spectacular views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Clifden Castle, Connemara National Park, and Station House Museum. Connemara Heritage & History Centre and Inishbofin Heritage Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Connemara - modern home with spectacular views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week in Connemara
The house was really clean and felt very big. We enjoyed using th peat fire and Aedan was always on hand to help us out if needed. The price is fantastic for such a big house, in a great location with amazing views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House, Fantastic Area
The house is perfect for large families or groups, cosy, full of games and books and with stunning views. Lots to do from walking to swimming and horseriding. Somewhat negative aspect, but unavoidable in Connemara: you need the car atball times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour dans le Connemara
Maison très spacieuse et agréable, bien équipée et à proximité d'environnements magnifiques à découvrir. Aedan a été d'un conseil très appréciable durant notre séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison spacieuse et très bien équipée
Un très bon spot pour visiter la région. La maison est très spacieuse et lumineuse, la cuisine est super équipée, le salon est confortable avec plusieurs canapés cosy. Aedan nous a bien conseillé (ne pas louper le marchand de fruits de mer du vendredi sur le marché de Clifden : crabes, huîtres, langoustes !).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home
What a fantastic home away from home. Very well maintained with everything you could need. Aedan the owner was very welcoming and looked after us so well. The 2 family’s loved the week in this house and hope to come back. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean m., Antrim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and host
We were met by Aedan on arrival and he showed us round. The house is by far the best we have stayed in in Ireland. The photos do not do it justice. 4 bedrooms, all en suite with the master being very big with patio doors to the terrace. Picnic table and patio chairs made for some relaxing afternoons/evenings. We had use of the barbecue and given the good weather this was great. Large kitchen with loads of dishes, pots and pans with gas cooker and electric ovens. The kids had great fun in the large garden. Short drive to Clifden with plenty of shops and restaurants. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing break!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location
Very friendly host and the property suited all 7 adults. The ensuites were very useful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtige plek!
Fijne, ruime woning op een mooie centrale plek! Heerlijke eigen badkamers en een ruime woonkamer en keuken. We hebben genoten Makkelijk contact met de eigenaar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Fergus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation Summer 2020
Great house, very comfortable and in a very good location between Clifden and Letterfrack
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photographers paradise
A group of 5 photographers used this property as a base for exploring Connermara. We found the accommodation was very good for catering for the groups needs and providing a great base to explore and socialise at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the Wild West
This was our first visit to Ireland and we loved it! Amazing scenery, lovely people, some great food and drink and none of the crowds that you would find in similarly beautiful parts of the UK. The house was extremely comfortable and well equipped with plenty to do in the local area. Aedan was around to offer help and advice when needed. There is plenty of information in the house and loads to read - a veritable library! We will be back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing summer holiday
We had a two weeks stay with two families in July and enjoyed this beautiful place. The house was clean, well equipped and it was enough space for 8 adult persons. Although the weather at Irelands Atlantic coast is always a little unsteady, we had lots of oppoprtunities for sightseeing, trekking and enjoying the beautiful nature.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property nestled within paradise
I have stayed in lots of rental properties over the years and I have never had a bad experience in any Home Away holiday property. This was no exception, you could not honestly fault anything if you tried. Things that make or break rental properties in my opinion are generally the little things. Linen, do not under estimate the power of good linen. A well equipped kitchen, even if you only cook occasionally you need a good kitchen, it has an amazing kitchen. The relaxing areas just felt like home, enough seating in dining areas, the garden and a general homely feel. This place ticked all the boxes and more, I and our party all noted how easy it was to live here. Then to top it all off, it is located in arguably one of the most beautiful, unspoilt parts of the world I have had the pleasure of visiting. Mountains, lakes, glacial valleys, huge open spaces where at times you can see no evidence of human existence as far as the eye can see. We were sorry to leave, and would love to return someday. Thank you for making our holiday in Ireland one to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia S., New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House with Great Views
We stayed at the house for 10 days and loved it. Connemara is stunning and we were able to easily get to all the great sights. Aidan gave us some fresh seafood from his business and otherwise we barely knew they were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Well equipped house in good location
5 of us shared this house for a cycling walking holiday. it is located about 5 miles from Clifden so a car is required but there is no end of beautiful locations to explore. The kitchen was very well equipped. There is an excellent store of books to read and browse and Aeden was a helpful host. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Ian M.

Comment from the Yorkies
We booked Crocnaraw Cottage not having visited or know much about the area other than it was situated within one of the most picturesque areas of Ireland - the Connemara National Park. We have to say that the cottage was outstanding with the views being just as illustrated and took our breath away - the shrubs have now established themselves . The cottage was adequately furnished and we were fortunate to enjoy relaxing on the patio - the views are amazing and Aedan was very helpful on our arrival and throughout - Janet having even made us some sourdough bread which was enjoyed by us all. We have enjoyed a number of self-catering cottages over the years and we can say that Crocnaraw Cottage is superbly situated for visiting this area of such beauty - we would certainly recommend it to anyone reading this review and are sure you would not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Denis B.

jolie Maison
La maison à beaucoup de charme, toute fois le mobilier et l'électroménager auraient besoin d'être renouveler. la consommation d'électricité est énorme. Nous avons été surpris par le montant de la facture.... cette maison est parfaite pour une famille chaque chambre possède sa salle de bain. le paysage est magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Lovely spacious property in a beautiful part of Ireland.
It was a lovely property. Very spacious and the kids loved it as much as they did the beach. The beaches were beautiful with white sands and quite deserted. Go to Omey Strand as the beach there is very safe with plenty of rock pools for the children to enjoy. To eat go to the Seafarer in Letterfrack where the food is delicious. We’ve never had scampi like that before.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Lovely huge house, close to beaches and lovely towns
I hadn't realised that the owners lived below. It was not a problem however as we hardly saw them. The house was clean and tidy and perfect for the 4 adults and 5 children staying. Our small dog was also welcome. There was a small problem managing hot water but after speaking with Ayden (owner) I changed the timing a little and then there was no problem. The kids loved having the space to play and their own bathrooms! I went daily into the garden, which is huge but there is a pond which we werent aware of. The ground is very wet in this area so we couldnt enjoy the garden itself (the grass was very often too wet) but there is a beautiful large terrace tp enjoy instead. The views from the house are breath-taking. Luckily we had brought 2 extra chairs with us to enjoy the terrace- a few more chairs on the terrace might be a good idea for those larger groups. The kitchen has everything you need, plenty of cups, plates and glasses for large groups. Water pressure is low but you cant expect more so high in the mountains. All in all an unforgetable holiday was had in this beautiful, family friendly house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Great holiday home
We loved our stay in this beautiful house. The views were amazing and the house had everything we needed. The decking area accessed from the lovely master bedroom and utility room was lovely for sitting and enjoying the views and weather. Close to Kylemore, Clifden, Rosses beach and the National Park. We really appreciated Janet and Aidan's welcome and enjoyed the turf for an open fire and lovely homemade wheaten and jam they left for us. They live in the separate basement apartment of the property so are on hand if you need anything but you would hardly know they were there. Thank you so much for a lovely relaxing break.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric P.

Great place to be... and to come back
Janet et Aedan, nos hôtes logeant en rez-de-jardin, nous ont accueillis très chaleureusement : ils ont su être disponibles lors de nos demandes tout en restant très discrets pendant notre séjour : nous étions chez nous ! Aedan aime sa région et sait faire partager sa passion et prodiguant conseils et astuces. La maison de plein-pied est spacieuse et très bien équipée avec une cuisine digne d'un Grand Chef, un salon chaleureux, une bibliothèque fournie et des chambres qui ont toutes leur propre salle de bains. La maison est idéalement située et bénéficie d'une vue panoramique sur les couleurs changeantes de la mer et des montagnes du Connemara. Nous avons même pu voir des lapins et un cerf depuis la cuisine. Cet hébergement situé entre Clifden et Letterfrack permet de jouir des plaisirs de ces deux villes (pubs, restaurants, magasins, animations saisonnières). C'est aussi un camp de base idéal pour rayonner dans tout le Connemara (Cong, Innishbofin, Killemore Abbey, Twelve Bens, Roundstone, Killary, etc ...). C'est une adresse à retenir pour revenir en famille, ou même entre amis. Thanks to Aedan and Janet's hospitality, our all family had greatly enjoyed staying in Connemara.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Simplement merveilleux
Une très grande maison particulièrement confortable, spacieuse et étonnamment bien équipée. Il ne manque rien et s'il manque quelque chose, demandez à Aidan ou Janet, les propriétaires aussi prévenants que sympathiques et chaleureux. Ce séjour dans ce superbe logement est rendu plus agréable encore par la proximité de ceux ci. Ils nous ont comblés. Petit détail, je suis en fauteuil roulant et toutes les pièces sont bien adaptées en particulier la merveilleuse cuisine... Si on y ajoute la superbe vue par de larges et nombreuses baies, que souhaiter de plus? Janet et Aidan, encore merci aussi pour les huitres et le saumon généreusement proposés. Si nous pouvions revenir...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan I.

Schönes Haus mit toller Aussicht
Wir waren mit 2 Famiiien (jeweils 2 Kinder Alter 4-10) unterwegs. Das Haus war dafür optimal geeignet. Insgesammt viel Platz im Haus, eine große Terasse mit spektakulärem Blick und genug Platz um Haus (z.B. für Fußball) bedeutet für uns Alle eine tolle Urlaubswoche. In der näherer Umgebung gibt es viele Ausflugsziele, deren Besuch lohnenswert ist und auch für die ganze Familie sehr viel Spaß bringt. Einzig fehlt die Fußläufigkeit. Man muß unbedingt mobil sein. Wir sind zwar einmal zum Starnd gelaufen, aber das war doch sehr weit und meißt über die normalen Straßen. Dafür hat uns der Vermieter aber herzlichst empfangen, hat uns viel Tips gegeben und war immer um unser Wohl besorgt (wohnt im Untergeschoß). THANK YOU Aedan!!!! Wir können das Haus und die Gegend um Clifden nur weiter empfehlen!!! So soll Uraub sein!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ray Y.

Fantastic House
A group of friends and I have rented this house a number of times over the past years . The house is a modern and very well equipped property with the added bonus that it is quite large. The kitchen is particularly well equipped so if any of your party want to cook using the beautiful local meats and fish then all the facilities you need are available. The house is located about 15 mins from the local market town of Clifden where there is a selection of good shops and Bars. There is also a very good supermarket in the local village of Letterfrack which is 10 mins away. We have brought a boat with us on our holidays and there is plenty of space along the side of the house to park it . You are within easy reach of all of the major amenities that Connemara has to offer, you are in the heart of Connemara. Finally , the owners of the property are incredibly helpful and have extensive local knowledge of the area should you need any help or information.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie M.

Magnifique
La région autant que ce gite sont un enchantement. La vue du gite est superbe, les ouvertures sont larges et nombreuses pour ne rien perdre de cet environnement. Nous avons apprécié l’espace de cette belle maison, sa cuisine agréable à vivre avec mini chaine et CD, sa cheminée où Janet dépose des morceaux de tourbe pour un feu le soir, les bougies à disposition pour l’ambiance des soirées et une belle collection de livres. Impossible de s’y ennuyer et de ne pas apprécier. On pourrait y vivre.