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

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out 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

Space details

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 6
200 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 3
    Shower
Bathroom 4
    Shower

Room options

About the area

Carrowmoreknock

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Brigit's Garden and Aughnanure Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Oughterard Golf Club and Connemara Marble Visitor Centre.

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

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

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Ausnahmen werden ggf. gestattet.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyril O., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury, calm and pleasure at Anam Sámh, Galway.
If you look for a quiet and beautiful place with a breathtaking view, this is the place to be. Very nice house full equipped for cooking. The perfect location for visiting Connemara or just fishing and angling.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

elizabeth k.

Not what we expected
The view is fabulous. The bathroom tiles are really nice. The sheets are left on the beds for you to make. The water was not even warm for evening showers, where as morning was better. No hot water for dishes.All sheets need to be replaced. Bees in upstairs room, broken light in master bath, very complex house systems to figure out. Home has well water. Location is somewhat remote but beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

John K., Dalton, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Quiet Yet Easy Access to Galway and Connemara
Our family of four had a vacation booked in the area exactly two years ago at another property, and then COVID intervened in our plans. Fortunately, when travel opened up this property was available. As other reviews indicate, a great location and views, easy check-in and check-out, comfortable, and more than enough room to stretch out. We didn't have trouble finding the house, and the only negative was wondering if we had figured out the Irish recycling requirements!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noirin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
week's getaway
I enjoyed my week down at Carrowmoreknock. I live in Dublin and have family in another part of Galway and was great to get to see them. I have two young dogs and it was great for them to have the freedom around the grounds and the Lough. It was also great to have family over.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
A beautiful house with direct access to Loch Corrib, a paradise for water lovers and the perfect house for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a stunning area
What a beautiful home, really enjoyed our stay, and very much looking forward to returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property
The property has excellent facilties and a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding area. It has a great heating system also in case of chilly days. Its extremely homely and the simplest check in/check out system I've seen. Support is on hand whenever needed. I would absolutely stay here again. Perfect accommodation.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020