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Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord

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Stoneacre, cut into the stone mountain with a lush garden
The view over the Killary is ever-changing
Sunset over the Killary from Stoneacre
A friend near Glassilaun says its like being on a cruise ship on the Fjord
the living room and dining area with amazing Killary views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Leenaun, County Galway
  • Killary Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sheep And Wool Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Killary Adventure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Ensuite

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Yellow room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pantry washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord

The Wild Atlantic Way on your doorstep, Stoneacre is built on an elevated site with 180 degree views of Killary Harbour-- the only fjiord in Ireland and the only place in Ireland mentioned in the BBC book '100 Places To See Before You Die'. Killary Harbour is also one of the major views of the Wild Atlantic Way. The house has panoramic views from all major rooms, terraces, and garden. Stoneacre is a three minute walk from the village of Leenane with its 2 pubs, 1 gourmet restaurant, 2 cafes, and 2 gift shops featuring lovely Irish items. The Leenane hotel has a pub that serves food with live music two nights a week in the summer. The one-story house is furnished to a high standard with comfort in mind and is well equipped for ease of self catering. The house has large terraced gardens over looking Killary Harbour. Garden furniture is supplied.

Property manager

Liz McCloskey

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes but be careful on the road.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Possible exceptions for service dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the house. thank you!
Saturday to Saturday bookings only from March to October.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Leenane

Located in Leenane, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Killary Adventure Centre is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Connemara National Park and Derryclare Nature Reserve. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Leenaun, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Killary Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheep And Wool Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Killary Adventure Centre - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Connemara National Park - 21 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sheep And Wool Centre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gaynor's Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Misunderstood Heron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Blackberry Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Killary Harbour and Sheep And Wool Centre. Killary Adventure Centre and Derrintin Lough are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magnificent view on Killary Bay

Connor welcomed us perfectly. The house is ideal for a large family (4 rooms and 2 living rooms) and very well equiped. The view on Killary Bay is magnificent (with seals appearing from time to time). And the village is so close that you can join the two pubs by foot A perfect stay in a perfect house
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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What a wonderful place

We really enjoyed our week at Stoneacre. The house has the most incredible view over the Killary Fjord. It's spacious and homely. The Connemara region was stunning. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armelle T.

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retreat facing the fjord

a British cottage nestled in the Killary fjord where you contemplate the four seasons unfolding by the hour from the property.the AGA oven is ready for your cooking skills and the village offers great traditional pub grub.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

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Wonderful Ireland

The spectacular views and cosy home made our wonderful trip so memorable. Rain did not stop play, and the hosts were friendly and welcoming. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmet D.

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Wonderful

Beautiful property in a delightful town!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olly O.

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NY in Leenaun

A lovely, large place to base ourselves for a week around Connemara. Views were astounding, and the winter reading room was perfect for a slow evening once the sun had gone down. Thanks for a lovely stay! Leenaun was a lovely village to spend NYE in too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Northern Ireland

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A wonderful week at Stoneacre.

We had a great week at a lovely property, the views are fantastic and the facilities provided were spot on. Conor the owner at Purple Door Cafe was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. House is ideallt sited within walking distance of a couple of pubs and Leenane Hotel, its a fantastic area to visit , we will definitely return. Thanks for your hospitality Liz.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britta S.

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Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. We love and miss this amazing few. We could watch the whole day out the window and it wouldn't be never ever boring. It's a little bit sad, that we spent so many time in the car to visit the western of Ireland. :-)
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J., Joplin, MO

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Spectacular View

What a wonderful property! We stayed a week and enjoyed touring around the area. A cruise on Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Cultural Center, Connemara Heritage Center, a ferry to Inishmore to see Dun Aonghasa, Knockbrack Tomb near Cleggan, Aughnanure Castle, the Quiet Man Bridge and eating muscles at Hamiton's. Beautiful sunsets and evenings that were ever changing! Thanks for the great accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ida F.

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Perfect location

Gererally the property was spacious with fantastic views and very comfortable. However the kitchen needed seriously updating with little space for shopping and an aga which we couldn't use and a very old electric cooker which was just about adequate. The TV had only basic channels and there was a DVD player which was sometimes temperamental. Overall in spite of these drawbacks we would return as the location, and the superbe views more than made up for the other deficiencies.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg Z.

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Extra special place with amazing views

Liz’s home is the perfect place for a quiet respite in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. It was wonderful to begin and end our days with the stunning view directly from the front porch. Liz is a great hostess- she communicated regularly and responded quickly to any questions, as well as offering helpful suggestions for our time in the area. We highly recommend her home to anyone wanting a beautiful space of their own for their time in Connemara. Meg Zahner
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent O.

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Stoneacre

A wonderful property with outstanding views. We felt right at home from day one and as for the views, well breath taking is the only way to describe the ever changing vista as the Fjord changes through the day. Apart from that its well situated for excellent pubs and restaurants which are 500ms away and just a short stroll. Its also a great base to explore Connemara and is close to the national park and 30mins from Westport. Conor the property manager was more than helpful and showed us how everything worked.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice K., Hamburg, Germany

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A special house in a perfect location... unforgettable views!

We had a fantastic stay at Stoneacre. Communication with Liz was excellent. Our entire family truly enjoyed the week we spent in Leenane. The house itself is fantastic, immaculate and just as described. Surprisingly spacious, open and roomy. Everything you might need on a day-to-day basis is available. It is a comfortable home in a very quiet neighborhood. The views from the house are simply exceptional and you never tire of admiring the ever-changing moods and colors of the fjord and the mountains. The property is situated in a very convenient location, close to all local amenities and places to visit. Perfect for day trips in Connemara and South Mayo. Our special thanks go to Conor for his warm welcome and helpful advice and guidance. We particularly liked the Purple Door Café in Leenane. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D., California, United States

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Beautiful property in an idyllic setting

We so enjoyed our Christmas at Stoneacre in Leenane. Everything suited us. The situation is spectacular, it’s hard to imagine a better view, we so enjoyed sitting and watching the weather change, seeing the sun set and the moon rise. It was perfect for my elderly mother who enjoyed looking out and was delighted to be staying next to the village church. Having two sitting rooms also ensured there was plenty of space for everyone. The house was warm but it was fun to make a fire too. This isn’t an anonymous rental furnished with IKEA which suited us. The house has character and comfort and we thought it was well equipped and generously provisioned. It was like staying in a tasteful friend’s home. Overall highly recommended. Liz was easy to contact and Conor who deals with the property in person couldn’t have been more helpful. The only caveat for some might be getting used to using the Aga(traditional stove) but we used it with no difficulties at all. Great stay and thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ruud V.

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Summer 2023

We rented Stoneacre with a group of four to six for a two-week period in july-august 2023, the wettest July in many years apparently. The big selling point for this house is the view of Killary Harbour as mentioned in the description, and it is spectacular indeed. The location just outside of Leenane is attractive and very quiet. Leenane offers more than the basics you would expect from a tiny village like this, probably because it's some kind of a tourist hub during the season: pub, shop, restaurant and a decent breakfast/coffee place (run by the property manager). Ireland is a beautiful country and this is a good starting point for discovering it, with the Atlantic coast not far away. Communication with both owner and property manager was prompt and to-the-point. The house itself is comfortable and spacious and the description is quite adequate. For a property in this price range some aspects require attention and renovation though, better sooner than later. The shower cabin in the main bathroom had a major leak, the other one is tiny which makes it hard to move around. The kitchen equipment is a bit out-dated and there's just too much of it, taking up space and not getting any cleaner because probably nobody uses it a lot. Especially when these issue are addressed we can highly recommend staying in Stoneacre!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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Perfect spot for west Ireland

Lots of room for 4-6 people, just a kilometer from all basic needs in a small, lovely town amidst spectacular scenery. Comfortable and well stocked, phenomenal view of Ireland's only fjord, near boat rides and convenient to reach all of Connemara and western Irish towns. Best of all, nearby manager, Connor, to advise and assist, excellent experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

KL K.

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Spectacular views

We really enjoyed our stay at Stoneacre, DESPITE a week of Connemara's grayest, rainiest weather all spring (according to locals). The main gathering space has huge windows that overlook the east end of Killary Fjord. Watching the clouds and light play over the water and surrounding mountains is mesmerizing and relaxing. Better than any screen time! The house is large and well-kept and comfy. We loved cooking on the Aga (not necessary for any trepidacious American cooks) once it was up and running. Instant hot water showers take a bit of fussing with to get to the perfect shower volume and temperature. The garden is lovely, and so are the local trails. Go, relax, enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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A brilliant spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Leenane! The location is stunning, the rooms were spacious and comfortable and the house had everything we needed to host 8 adults comfortably!

8/10 Good

rita c.

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Excellent location

Wonderful location, superb view of Killary. Very spacious house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette O.

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Family holiday

Excellent location for hill walking and sea activities for family holiday. House extremely comfortable and spacious. I would recommend as holiday destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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one of the best views in Ireland

House is old world meeting new world and the location is great, having stayed in some great properties in Ireland the location and view from stoneacre is amazing, located just a short walk to leenaun village with a couple of bars, cafe, restaurant and hotel, i would highly recommend this property, sitting on the terrace sipping cocktails you will never tire of the view from outside our inside the house, spacious with everthing you need catered for a great stay. the local scenary is breathtaking with clifton and westport 30 mins drive in either direction and numerous beaches a short drive away this is a great base to stay in connermara
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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Fab house with amazing view

The experience was a pleasure - start to finish. Location is super for touring Galway/Mayo and the village of Lennane is lovely with a couple of good options for eating out. The view from the house is amazing - even better than what we expected from the pictures and the house itself has loads of space and is really well equipped. We have already put it on the list of places to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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