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Cottage 424
A spectacular and luxuriously finished cottage, in a secluded and peaceful location, perched on the seashore at Cashel Bay, Connemara, with direct access to the sea. The main house has 3 bedrooms – sleeping 6, and the separate one-bedroom annex, sleeping 2, allows a total of 8 guests to stay. Offering views of Cashel Hill to the front and Cashel Bay to the rear. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends who are looking for a luxurious and secluded rural retreat while still being located a short drive from nearby amenities, attractions, towns, and villages. Explore Connemara during the day and relax or entertain at the property in the evenings. The house is a perfect base for exploring the region, or indeed, just for rest and relaxation. Cashel Hill stands majestic at the top of the bay, and it is worth taking a trek up this hill to experience the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and breath-taking seascapes. Networks of lakes lie amid the bogs, ideal for trout fishing. The Twelve Bens and Maamturk Mountains are to the north and the sandy coves and blue waters of Bertraghboy Bay offer idyllic and tranquil scenery for all to enjoy. The nearest restaurant and bar are 2km away at Cashel House, and 3km to Johnny O Loughlin Bar at the Zetland. Ballynahinch Castle's Fishermans Bar and Owenmore Restaurant are just 8km from the property, a short drive of about 10 minutes. Enjoy the wonderful woodland walks and Connemara greenway at Ballynahinch, a perfect way of surrounding yourself in the Connemara landscape. Roundstone Village is 11km away and offers a grocery store, restaurants, cafes and bars, and just along the coast past Roundstone are the picturesque Dogs Bay and Gurteen beaches with their white sands and turquoise waters. Clifden town, the largest town in Connemara, is 19km away, or approximately a 20-minute drive and offers a wider range of supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants, cafés, and services. The heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht can be reached by car within 20 minutes. Local activities include fishing, shooting, hill walking, pony trekking, golf, boat trips and much more.
Roundstone – 11km
Recess – 12km
Clifden – 19km
Facilities:
3 Bedrooms, plus separate annex, sleeps 6-8. The main house has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6. The separate annex sleeps 2 guests. The house is a renovated traditional cottage which was extended to the rear to offer wonderful views of the bay from the living room and lounge.
Ground Floor: The entrance hall opens into the modern kitchen and dining room, which is well equipped with all necessary equipment, including dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine. A Quooker instant boiling water tap is also installed for your convenience. Through the dining area you will find a spacious TV lounge with comfortable furniture, large screen TV with multi channels, books, and board games. This room offers sea and countryside views. There is an additional lounge/living room with large wood burning stove, comfortable furniture, coffee table and large French doors which open onto the deck at the rear of the property. A shower room with WC and 2 well-appointed and well-furnished double bedrooms complete the ground floor accommodation. One of the bedrooms has views to the front of the house and the surrounding countryside, and the second double room offers sea views and outdoor access to the decked area.
Upstairs: The upper floor of the property is home to a very large bedroom with seating area and a balcony, offering wonderful views of the bay and the surrounding countryside. Also on the upper floor is a very spacious and well finished bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
The annex, which sleeps 2, is over two levels. On the lower level is a small living room, and a bathroom with WC and shower, and on the upper floor is a loft bedroom with double bed. Outside the property is ample parking and a large wrap-around decked area and ample outdoor seating for those warmer days.
The sea shore can be accessed directly from the rear of the property along the garden path; therefore, this property may not be suitable for very small children. A travel cot and highchair will be available for infants by request.
Wi-Fi Available. The property is gas centrally heated throughout and has solid fuel/wood burning stove. Linen & Towels provided. Heating and electricity included. Wi-Fi available. Garden Furniture. Smoking is not allowed indoors. One pet is welcome. Parking is available for two cars. Short breaks are available.
A security deposit of €250 is required for this property. Our reservations team will arrange this with guests prior to arrival. Pre-authorisation of a payment card will be required.
