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ID: S1029121
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8 reviews
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1 Bathroom
Guests say
Guests have consistently praised the cottage, highlighting its exceptional furnishings, decor, and well-equipped kitchen. The stunning views and ideal location for exploring Connemara are frequently mentioned, along with the cosy and modern comforts of the home. The warm welcome by the caretaker, including local treats, adds a thoughtful touch to the experience.
Cleanliness
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
Location
The location is described as brilliant and ideal for touring Connemara, with spectacular views and interesting places to visit nearby, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
Comfort
The cottage is consistently referred to as cosy, with modern comforts like underfloor heating and a lovely constant temperature, suggesting a high level of comfort.
Facilities
Facilities are highly regarded, with a superbly equipped kitchen and quality 'white' goods. However, a suggestion for more TV channels and Wi-Fi indicates room for improvement.
Thoughtfulness
The warm welcome with local soda bread, butter, and cheese, as well as the presence of flowers, shows thoughtfulness. While such gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
This charming, detached stone cottage offers mountain views and beautiful surroundings in a scenic remote valley at the heart of Joyce country
This beautiful detached stone cottage is charming, packed with traditional features with exposed roof timbers and stone walls. The location is pretty amazing too. Set in 18 acres in the foothills of Maumturk Mountain (2307 ft) with fine views of the Maam Valley to Lough Corrib.
Interiors have been sympathetically restored to retain character and charm with a lovely open living space complete with wood burning stove, a lovely farmhouse style kitchen and French doors onto the garden.
Get out and about and explore this beautiful landscape. This charming holiday home is in a remote valley just 4 miles from Lough Corrib, between Leenane and Cornamona in the heart of Joyce country. Maam is the place to pick up daily provisions with its shop, restaurant and pub. And there’s a lovely sandy beach at Lough Nafooeis, perfect for a picnic.
This area is ideal for walking, climbing or touring with many activities available including the Delphi Adventure Centre for boating and canoeing. Salmon and trout fishing on nearby Lough Corrib and Mask. The village of Leenane is situated in spectacular scenery at the head of Killary Harbour. A good place for stocking up on provisions and stopping off for lunch at the pub or one of the restaurants. Get out and about and explore this scenic coastline and visit Killary Harbour and Kylemore Abbey. This is a great base for discovering the spectacular scenery of Connemara with its many lakes, mountains and interesting and varied coastline and dark night skies.
There’s plenty of adventure on the doorstep too, hire a boat, go sailing, climbing or take to the saddle and explore this beautiful landscape horseback.
Local attractions nearby include:
Sandy beach at Lough Nafooey (9 miles)
Ideal base for touring or walking
Cornamona is 10 miles for your nearest shop, pub and post office
Maam 2½ miles
Leenane 7 miles for shops, pub and restaurants
Lough Nafooey 6 miles for a sandy beach
Oughterard 15 miles for restaurants
Maam Cross 5 miles for restaurants
Salmon and trout fishing on nearby Lough Corrib and Mask. And on the Erriff and Delphi fisheries
Rooms
Kitchen/dining room, sitting room: Wood burning stove. Airfryer.
Bathroom: Bath, separate shower and WC
Bedroom 1: 5' Double bed
Bedroom 2: Double bed
Overview
Size: Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Beds: 1 x 5’ Double bed and 1 x Double bed
Kitchen & utilities: Washing machine/dryer. Fridge/freezer. Microwave
Entertainment: TV
Outside: Garden furniture
Parking: Available at the property
General: Electric radiators. Duvets. Linen, Towels
Pets: Two pets welcome.
Accidental Damage Deposit: You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment
Notes: Young children should be supervised at all times due to the proximity of lakes
Fees
A fully refundable security deposit may apply to this property to cover potential damages.
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