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Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Clifden

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A single-story house with a gabled roof, situated next to a body of water, surrounded by dry, grassy terrain.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a black leather sofa with red cushions, and a staircase leading to another room.
A closet with multiple shelves and hanging space, wooden flooring, and a white door.
A view of a grassy field with a body of water and hills in the distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway (county)
  • Place, Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Clifden

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Clifden cottage, you'll find Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Also, Connemara Heritage & History Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Inishbofin Heritage Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Clifden Castle - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Station House Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬4 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.

Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

Connemara is one of Ireland's most iconic destinations, an area of unmatched natural beauty. Glenbrickeen Lodge is situated between the 12 Bens mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The possibilities are endless in this wonderful area. A drive along the Sky Road or a visit to Kylemore Abbey. This captivating region offers many beautiful walks in the Connemara National Park or cycling along the scenic Atlantic coast roads. Rest a while listening to Irish Music in Clifden. Take your time playing a game of golf on the world famous Ballyconneely Golf Course.

Charming, quite location with access and view of lake. A cottage on 16 acre of ground. There are 5 rooms including two ensuite bedrooms. The kitchen is fully furnished. After a long day relax in the sitting room, over looking the lake, and surrounding Connemara country side. Free wifi in the cottage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 4 years old

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lake Side Cottage in the Heart of Connemara Cottage
Beautiful Lake Side Cottage in the Heart of Connemara Clifden

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara to the airport?

This cottage is 108.5 mi (152-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara to the beach?

This cottage is 10.1 mi (30-min drive) from Mannin Bay Beach and 10.9 mi (24-min drive) from Renvyle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara to downtown Clifden?

This cottage is 1.9 mi away from Clifden.

Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely incredible property with everything you need and more. Stunning views and a peaceful location. Mary was an excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Great place in a quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay and beautiful setting

We had an excellent time on Connemara, and this house was a comfortable, beautiful home base. Beds, showers, kitchen amenities, view, and everything were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view from the house, which was warm and comfortable. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and was quite cozy. We spent most of our evenings in this room. The house is down a 1.5 km tiny road, but we only saw 2 other cars during the 4 days we were there. We saw sheep, deer, hares, and there is a friendly horse in a paddock next to the house. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. Don’t bother with the clothes dryer. The drying room is awesome. I wish we had these in the US. The location makes it a good base to explore Connemara.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, spacious home in a private quiet spot on a hill overlooking a lake. I feel we were very lucky to be able to stay here for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Break

beautiful scenery, peaceful area. Lovely spot for a family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

Beautiful and cozy place. Perfect for a few days off!:)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring visit

The property was beautiful and clean. I gave the location 5 stars but we enjoy being outside of town. Loved the horses and the herd of deer near the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jaap h.

Beautiful house

Beautiful house in beautiful area! We enjoyed our stay in Conamara very much. We ve made long walks on the hills and nice trips to the emerald coasts of the Atlantic!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Just 10 minutes from Clifden, this cottages is a haven of peace and tranquility. With wild deers, hares and ponies in the fields next door.Very comfortable bed and just about everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jerome m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holidays in Clifden

Everything was perfect ! We enjoyed a lot our holidays. The house was really great and the proprietor was very nice and helpful. We recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Volker H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great house, perfect location to explore the coast and the hills of Connemara, very quiet, as it should be
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location for a great house.

The house was in a glorious setting -views from every window. There was so much to do near bye-walking,boat trips, sight seeing and eating out. The house was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views over loch and countryside

Perfectly located in a quiet rural sitting 10 minutes drive from Clifden. Very clean, comfortable and spacious house. We had everything we needed for our 3-night stay. Cannot fault the property and would definitely stay again if in the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it the views from the house were wonderful. The house so roomy and everything seemed new.

Fantastic, not far from Clifton or Connemara. Couldn’t fault it. Thankyou for letting us have this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house not far from Clifden. Perfect for our trip in the Connemara region! Mary was great to work with. Would definitely stay here again. There is a drying press upstairs, this thing was great! Told Mary I want one in my house!!!!!Never used the dryer, only the drying press!!! Home was very clean. Plenty of sheep to see right outside of your door and horses too. The lake is beautiful!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 days in Connemara

Absolutely lovely house, spotlessly clean, and with fabulous views. The location was perfect, very peaceful, but also close to Cliften, within easy access to stunning beaches, walks and restaurants. Mary was great - very quick to respond to messages and keen to make sure we had everything we needed. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely spacious home. Huge kitchen that had all the necessary items to cook everyday. We stayed in the property for 2 weeks and cooked almost all meals there. Beds were very comfortable and excellent wi-fi service. The property location is stunning. Overlooking a lake and woods. Very peaceful and quiet. Just what we needed! There are daily visits from horses and sheep from the adjacent properties which was fabulous. We also saw herds of red deer. Overall, a superb peaceful holiday with lots of nature.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willem & Lenneke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a nice place and good opportunities to walk

A spacious house with all you need. Very good: a room/cupboard to dry everything that became wet during the walks, we made. Aside: there were also days with sunny moments!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had a fantastic week and everything was wonderful! Communication with Mary was very good. Our son (2 y) liked the house very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Beautiful location by a lake with very few other houses around but easy to reach from the main road. A short drive from Clifden which has several supermarkets. Property is modern and well equipped. It felt very spacious for four adults and a baby. Mary the host was very responsive and helpful regarding a few items we needed for the baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed holiday stay near Connemara National Park

During our Ireland tour, we and our two adult children really enjoyed our three-day stay in the holiday home near Clifden. There is a fantastic view of the nearby lake and the landscape. Deer and horses could be seen at the lake. The house is spacious, in top condition and very quiet (5 minutes by car from Clifden, where there are many shops). The furnishings and sophisticated design of the interior, cleanliness, contact with the landlord - everything was perfect. We would go back anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting close to town

My husband and I spent a lovely week in Marys house it is very clean and comfortable the surrounding area is beautiful and Clifden is a very pretty town with a good choice of restaurants and bars. Its about a 10 minute drive but could not walk to it as road is busy and windy. The weather was not great for us but the house was warm and cosy when we came back from our days out. Mary was very helpful and responded very quickly to any questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

N M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It truly was a gem for us. The home was bright, airy, and spotless. The kitchen was so well-organized that we never had to wonder where anything was. We spent most of our indoor time in the kitchen and dining area — the large table was perfect for meals, games, and activities.Mary was exceptionally responsive and quickly sorted out the minor issues we faced upon arrival (we came during Storm Amy, so there were a few temporary electricity and water disruptions). The beds and linens were clean and comfortable, ensuring a good night’s rest.The location is beautifully secluded, with dark skies at night — perfect for stargazing. The surroundings were truly picturesque; we only wished the weather had allowed us to enjoy dinner outdoors facing the lake.We’d definitely love to return if we visit the country again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What the doctor ordered

Stay was what the doctor ordered. House set in hills about a mile up a side road from the main road. Peace and quiet in abundance with hares in garden in morning and deer in fields around house on a couple of evenings. House was spotless and cosy with comfy bed and great shower. Everything was as listed on website with good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023