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Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

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Eco friendly house with majestic views of the sea and mountains of Connemara
25/11/13 evening light
Kitchen
West bedroom
Dining-room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Glinsk, Galway
  • Kylemore Abbey
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Dog's Bay Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Connemara National Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Inishmore (IOR)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

South & West bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

South bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Teach Greine is a Eco-friendly dormer bungalow (2700sq feet) on its own grounds. Heated by solar power, a heat recovery system and excellent insulation makes it a warm and comfortable house. Organic paints and natural oils were used through out the interior. The main entrance door leads into a sun porch with a wooden spiral stair leading to the upstairs. The sun porch leads into the kitchen/dining area which has fitted wooden units, beech worktop and a work island. The kitchen has a Rayburn range, four gas hob rings, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, with a ample supply of crockery and utensils. The dining room has a table and six chairs and a sideboard. This leads into the sitting room which has magnificent views of the sea, rocky shoreline and mountains. It has a sofa and four large comfortable chairs, TV , piano, large coffee table and a cut-stone fireplace. In keeping with the Eco friendly ethos, Bamboo flooring is used in the kitchen/dining and sitting room areas. Off the sun-porch is a cloak room for hanging coats which leads into the downstairs shower/toilet and wash-hand basin room. The utility room off the sun-porch has a large sink, washing machine, fridge/freezer, ironing board and iron. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a pull out hot press. There is a landing area which has a table and chair where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and mountains. The west bedroom with a view of the sea has a double and single bed with a walk in wardrobe. The south bedroom has a double and a small single bed and open shelves for the wardrobe. The north bedroom has adult bunk beds with a view of the sea through the velux windows and open shelves for the wardrobes. All bedrooms have bedside lockers and bedside lamps. Wooden floors are in all the bedrooms, bathroom and landing. The bathroom has a small whirlpool bath, toilet and wash hand basin.
The house is surrounded by gravel with ample space to park and turn a car. It has a picnic table. The acre site includes an abundance of wild flowers and plants aided only by organic methods.

Property manager

Eileen Noonan Connolly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the house tidy.

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Letterard

Located in Letterard, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Lough Truskeena. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Glinsk, Galway

What's nearby

  • Sky Road - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 40 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 45 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 47 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Connemara National Park - 47 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vaughan's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's pub - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tigh Mheaic Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Truskeena, Lough Numbrackkeagh and Black Lough South. Lough Keeraim and Lough Clooshgirrea are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 168 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
If stunning views, trail walking and a peaceful paradise are what you are looking for this it. Excellent place to breathe deep and decompress while still visiting whatever sites you may want too. We lacked for nothing during our stay, extremely well equipped and Eileen provided great details to make our stay even better than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Safir W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus in toller Ungebung
Wir waren im Herbst hier und es war ein fantastischer Aufenthalt. Eileen hat sich toll um uns gekümmert und wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hilda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super !
La propriétaire, Eileen, est très accueillante, simple, serviable...séjour super dépaysant, reposant. La maison est très bien située, confortable avec tout le nécessaire. Tous les coins emblématiques du Connemara sont accessibles facilement, même si il faut faire un peu de route, les paysages sont tellement beaux que cela n'est pas un problème. N'hésitez pas, futurs voyageurs, à louer chez Eileen !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice holiday days in Connemara
We spent a few nights as a family in Eileen's cosy holiday home. Eileen was very easy to reach and welcomed us warmly. The cottage is richly equipped with everything you need. The location is great for various excursions in Connemara and County Galway. We would book the holiday home again at any time if we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to relax and enjoy the west coast of Ireland
After our pervious week in 2022, we were delighted to return to Eileen's rental house. We were warmly welcomed, and then left to settle in. We appreciated Eileen contacting her "fish man" who came by and we purchased fresh scallops, hake and a fish new to us. We enjoyed the remoteness and the comfort of the house, settling in the big chairs to read and watch the changing views of the bay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views of the bay
Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal
This was our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. We love everything about this location and Eileen is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandiose Lage
Die Lage direkt an einer Bucht des Atlantik könnte gar nicht besser sein. Vom Wohnzimmer aus konnten wir den Blick auch bei typisch irischen Regenwetter genießen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Connemara
The house is located in a beautiful surrounding, offering gorgeous views of the sea and the Twelve Bens. The house offers everything you need, especially the kitchen is well equipped with spices, pasta, rice.. Don't miss a walk astarting at the Moyrus Cemetrery. It is absolutely amazing. Nearby there is an "honesty box", offering muffins, home made jam, bread, scones. Your bakery for the stay! We can definitely recommend Eilleen's house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Western hideaway
Views to die for! They bring me back year after year. There is space and comfort in this house. I like the isolation but you need to know that you have to drive to a shop or restaurant. I do miss the access to the garden and sea, now a bit overgrown.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great again! 3rd time highly recommended
This was our 3rd stay in the house. Lucky that the time was free sadly only 1 week. Everything was great and fully equipped. We could relax and enjoy the great view. Eileen is a great host. Will try to come again if there is a free spot in the calendar.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus direkt am Wasser
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit - tolles Haus mit atemberaubendem Blick aufs Wasser!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holidays in Connemara!
We spent around 10 days in Aileens House und discovered Connemara and the west coast of Ireland. We can recommend trips to the sky road, galway, Clifden, the cliffs of moher, kylemore abbey or Diamond hill. On the other hand a day relaxing in the House is just beautiful. Theres everything in the House you Need, especially in the Kitchen. The View from almost every room is breathtaking. Its the perfect Place for a Holiday in Ireland. Aileen as a Host was very lovely and welcomed us at arrival und said goodbye, when we Drove back to the Airport. Sehr answered all our questions and helped us as she could. The cards and flyers in the House were very useful too. All in all: Everything was Perfect, thank you for the Nice Holiday!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus in ruhiger Lage
Schönes abgelegenes Haus in ruhiger Lage mit tollem Meerblick - leider kein Zugang zum Meer möglich. Das Haus beinhaltet aber alles was man braucht . Von hier aus haben wir unsere Ausflugsziele alle in ca. 30-40 Minuten gut erreichen können, daher perfekt zentral gelegen. Viele sehr schöne Strände in der Umgebung. Die Vermieterin ist manchmal etwas verwirrt, es hat aber trotzdem alles super funktioniert. Leider kein WIFI, das Netz ist aber gut genug um mit seinen Daten online gehen zu können. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Letterard cottage
Entre mer, montagne et landes, nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans ce cottage spacieux, joliment décoré avec les tableaux de notre hôtesse. Un endroit serein, apaisant et une maison d’une grande propreté. Nous avons de plus bénéficié d’un grand soleil tout au long de notre séjour. Eillen, nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbares Haus in toller Umgebung
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in einem wunderbar gemütlichen und wirklich großartig gelegenen Haus direkt an der Meeresbucht. Die Einrichtung war tip-top, die Besitzerin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gibt mehr als genug Platz, weil das Cottage sehr geräumig ist. Die Einrichtung und Ausstattung lässt nichts zu wünschen übrig. Der Blick über die Bucht und auf die Berge ist einfach großartig! Es gibt im Haus auch einige Wanderführer, und Eileen berät auch gerne bei Touren. Wir können dieses Cottage wirklich nur empfehlen!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Lovely house in a beautiful peaceful setting with fantastic views.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country side bliss
A wonderful Holiday! We found the location to be perfect Great Ireland experience Host very helpful Holiday house and view is breath taking!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildromantische Idylle mit allem Komfort
Supernette Vermieterin, sehr gute Kommunikation über die Fewo-App, tolle Lage, Ruhe und viele Brombeeren
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus
Das schönste Ferienhaus in dem wir je unsere Ferien verbracht haben. Es ist einfach traumhaft im Wohnzimmer im Sessel zu sitzen und aufs Meer und die Berge zu schauen. Manchmal hat man einen Regenbogen direkt über dem Meer. Und die Landschaft in Connnemara ist auch traumhaft. Mit all den bunten Blumen überall. Wer Natur, Ruhe und Einsamkeit sucht ist hier genau richtig. Man kann viele schöne Ausflüge machen, braucht dazu aber ein Auto. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect revisit
I love this warm, airy house. The great views and space mean that even days with rain are attractive. Despite changeable weather we got outbto swim and walk every day. Divine part of the world for people who like the wild.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pleace in CONNEMARA
Sehr schönes, geräumiges Cottage mit weit überdurchschnittlicher Ausstattung und Komfort. Vermieterin ist freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Einziges Manko- kein WIFI. Dafür umso schöner direkt am Meer gelegen mit herrlicher Aussicht aus dem Wohnzimmer. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus bei Letterard/Galway
Wir haben sehr schöne Ferientage erlebt. Das Haus steht direkt am Wasser, ist geräumig und sehr sauber. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Zum nächsten Ort mit Apotheke und kleiner Einkafsmöglichkeit Eileen ist eine hilfsbereite und tolle Vermieterin. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Lucerne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation in a perfect house
We visited this house in May 2023 and had a great time. The house is very spacious and has everything you need. The views are just fantastic and if you are looking for a peaceful and calm retreat, this one is for you. We were a bit struggling with the "No Wifi", but actually it helped us relax even more. Just something you just keep in mind when booking this house. We would recommend this house to everyone looking for relaxing time in the great Connemara region.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eileen Noonan Connolly

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My name is Eileen Noonan Connolly a widow and I live with my two cats in Letterard, Cashel, beside Teach Greine the holiday home. I am an aspiring artist but previously worked for 30 years as a Laboratory Technician in the Shellfish Research Laboratory Carna four miles from here. I was reared in Tubbecurry Co Sligo. I enjoy gardening,walking and hill walking.

Why they chose this property

I designed this house 15 years ago with a Eco concept with the help of my beloved husband Josie who died in 2004 and I have slowly worked on the house till it's completion this July 2013.

What makes this property unique

It is a dream house beside the sea where you can experience the solitude and beauty of Connemara.

Languages:

English

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