This peaceful and tranquil place nestled high up in the Connemara mountains is a perfect 'get away from it all' retreat. The house is 8 miles up the mountain along a narrow and winding mountain road with spectacular views.

Snuggle into this beautiful and remote landscape in comfort with an open fire and a hot stew. This cosy cottage is spacious for a couple or small family wanting a few days of quiet time in the mountains.

If you also want to book the barn conversion (listed separately here) it is also suited to a larger family or small group holiday.

The place is great for a walking or cycling break but also a the perfect base to explore the wonders of Connemara by car. A place to relax, to breathe fresh mountain air, and warm up by the fire after a day out.

The house is situated on the very top of the mountain on the edge of a forest and is surrounded by a landscape of natural beauty. The picturesque village of Oughterard is on the bank of Loch Corrib and is eight miles in one direction and access to the Irish speaking coastal Aran Islands are ten miles in the other. The city of Galway is a mere forty five minute drive away but the place feels like it is out on the edge of the world.

The property consists of a 1940's turf cutters cottage with two bedrooms, a study, conservatory, a bathroom and a country kitchen with modern utilities.

The cottage has a central living/dining room opening onto a conservatory. This property is carpeted throughout and heated by solid fuel stoves which feed the central heating system. It also has a small study with its own solid fuel stove.

The small print...

Please bring what you need with you in terms of food and drink, and plan to shop when out for the day. The nearest shops are 8 miles down a winding single-lane mountain road.

There is no TV but a good internet service.

Water supply is direct from the mountain stream and filtered through the natural wild peat bog and has a brown tint like the local lakes and streams. It is beautifully soft to shower in. Locals tend to boil the water for tea and coffee and use bottled water for drinking. Please bring 5 litres of bottled drinking water with you when you come.

We can have the fire lit for you on arrival. Solid fuel for the fires is supplied.

Cooking is by bottled gas and will sometimes need replacing. Water filters also need attention from time to time. The neighbours Martina and Jack are available to help if you run into any problems.

I am delighted to welcome you all to this magical space where you can, if you wish, forget the troubles of the world outside for the duration of your stay.