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Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

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Overview Free WiFI
Bedroom
Walk in Wardrobe
Bathroom
Bedroom 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway (county)
  • Clifden Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sky Road
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Connemara National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Mary O'Donnell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under 4 years old
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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

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this cottage is on the waterfront. Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
Map
Clifden, Galway (county)

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Connemara National Park - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sweeny's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara located?

This family-friendly Clifden cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clifden Castle, Station House Museum and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural stay
House is as advertised and provides all the basics. Lovely quiet location and close to key places to visit such as Connemara National Park and clifden. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thanks Mary
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Werner D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte und ruhige Lage
Ein wunderschönes Haus, liebevoll eingerichtet in sehr ruhiger Lage. Nach einen langen Tag lädt die Terrasse mit Blick auf dem Teich zum Entspannen ein, am Abend kann man den Sternenhimmel beobachten sofern es das Wetter es zulässt. Die Stadt Clifden ist ca. 5 Km entfernt dort kann man sich mit allen notwendigen wie z.B. Lebensmitteln versorgen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Céline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendide maison bien située pour visiter la région des lacs
Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cette superbe maison. Localisation (parfaite pour visister la région des lacs), propreté, équipements, contacts avec les prioritaires, informations données, etc. Tout était parfait ! Un gros plus : la litterie de très bonne qualité. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEROME F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un havre de paix au cœur du Connemara
Une maison idéale pour passer quelques jours dans une merveilleuse région du Connemara Proche de Clifden avec une magnifique vue sur le lac, la maison offre tout le confort pour passer un très agréable séjour entre amis ou en famille
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos do not lie
My family very much enjoyed this rental. We searched all of Ireland and parts of England and looked at basically every rental that met our criteria. The house is off a main road that has neighbors, but it is very private and none of the neighbors are near by. The house is well designed for two couples or a family of 4-5, and without much clutter. The kitchen has all the gear you would want, including fry pans that are still non stick. The location of the house is not too far from Clifden and not too far from Connemara. The internet was extreme strong and had no issue with 4 devices running. The only potential negative is we thought we could walk to the lake, but the field is tiered and there is no lake access directly from the house. Overall, this is one of our top 4 vacation rentals, we had a very relaxing time, and we would definitely stay here again. 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait!
Jolie maison très bien équipée. Une vue imprenable sur le lac, un joli poste d’observation pour apprécier les animaux sauvages et le passage de la tempête tout en étant bien au chaud dans le salon ! Une localisation GPS de la maison (latitude longitude) serait rassurant, on doit faire environ 1km et demi sur un chemin étroit après avoir quitté la route principale.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyril R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau gite, très bien placé
Séjour très agréable dans un gite grand et confortable, très bien situé (quelques minutes de Clifden, mais néanmoins en pleine campagne). Literie très confortable. Un seul point d'amélioration déjà évoqué dans certains commentaires: il faudrait plus d'assiettes, verres, couverts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beau logement, bien situé
vue exceptionnelle. logement tout confort idéal pour découvrir la région
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Tolle Lage
Das Haus ist sehr schön und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Der Ausblich auf die Landschaft ist einmalig und beeindruckend. Es liegt abseits von aller Geschäftigkeit in alleiniger Lage. Ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen und zur Ruhe zu finden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Sehr schönes Haus, aber Lage sehr "remote"
Das Haus ist sehr neu, groß und super ausgestattet. Die Lage ist allerdings sehr abseits. Man kann von hier aus nirgendwo hinlaufen sondern muss immer mit dem Auto fahren
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

fabienne p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Génial
Voilà bien l'une de nos meilleures locations ! Une maison magnifique, un cadre enchanteur où l'on peut voir biches, renards, lapins, lièvres,faisans..... La vue est splendide et la maison extrêmement confortable. La literie est excellente, les pièces sont vastes et lumineuses et décorées avec goût, le calme absolu tout en étant près de Clifden, bref tout nous a plu!!! Les échanges par mail avec Mary sont rapides et efficaces.... A recommander les yeux fermés
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Mary O'Donnell

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