In the heart of Connemara, 7kms from OUGHTERARD, Leam East, towards CLIFFDEN, very pretty country house "cottage", located at the top of a small valley accessible by a bridge "the quiet man bridge" where was turned " the quiet man "with John Wayne. This cottage of about 100m², on a fenced plot of 9 acres, without any opposite, with 2 bedrooms, a living room, 1 kitchen with dining room and adjoining bar. Possible use living room fireplace (peat, wood, no coal). Around the cottage, lush greenery with horses and sheep grazes all year. A property bounded only by stone walls, wide open spaces as far as the eye can see, while respecting the environment and nature. Sublime panoramic view with the lake Boffin "Lough Boffin" in the foreground and in the depths of the water, to the east, view on the Corrib lake "Lough Corrib" majestic lake with its 250 islands (best lake in ireland) for fishing with large ferrox trout, big pike and salmon). In the west, the Connemara mountains with twelves pines in the background, twelve peaks
Property manager
Roche
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oughterard
Located in Oughterard, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Oughterard Golf Club and Shanbally Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brigit's Garden and Cong Mini Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Oughterard, Code Galway
What's nearby
Quiet Man Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Glengowla Mines - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Lough Corrib - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Oughterard Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Ashford Castle - 48 min drive - 40.3 km
Restaurants
Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
Conneely's Cafe - 9 min drive
Faherty's - 10 min drive
Sullivan's Country Grocer - 10 min drive
Connemara Greenway Café - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY located?
Located in the heart of Oughterard, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Quiet Man Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Glengowla Mines and Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area. Lorgan Lough and Lough Corrib are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We spent one week in the cottage and really enjoyed it. Every morning we made cup of coffee and just enjoyed the view counting the animals we saw. You really get to relax there and you have everything you need.
We can warmly recommend the cottage.
Lovely location and comfortable house. Kitchen utensils and china needs an update though.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Niklas H.
5 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Very nice with a few surprises and hiccups
great with several worthwhile destinations within an hour's drive. "ocean view" in the listing obviously mistranslated obvious though, if you look at the map. No Wi-fi but a small portion of the kitchen has mobile data coverage. Bring a wifi router. Host only speaks frech. Lovely neighbourhood though. Very nice place if you're up for a moderate amount of adventure regarding the house.
Niklas H.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Jos v., Didam, Nederland
5 August 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Remote but authentic
Nice place, very quiet, not very clean unfortunately, nice area
Fantastic time at cottage in beautiful surroundings
We had a fantastic week at the cottage. There was so much space and plenty of facilities. The location is spectacular views from every window. My son particularly enjoyed the friendly donkey who delighted us with his visits. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage and would love to stay again one day x
We had a love stay on the outskirts of Oughterard! The property was quiet and remote and very enjoyable! Only thing I would say is we were a little confused on how to access the property at first because the address given stops at the cottages. I would also have liked the property manager to be more responsive, but the local contact was very helpful! Over all, this stay was great and will be incredibly memorable for a long time!
Really nice cottage in the remote are of the Irish West
A really nice little cottage where you can either relax or use it as a base to explore Galway county, spend time at the atlantic ocean, walk the surrounding mountains or visit nice cities or towns such as Galway or Clifden. The cottage is equipped with everything you need and has a really nice both traditional and modern style. We couldn´t ask for more :-)
We had a great stay in Oughterard/Leam. The house was very comfortable, well equipped and spacious. Christian, the owner, provided answers to our queries in a very timely manner.
The location was great to explore the Connemara region as well as Galway. We highly recommend this house.
Thank you Christian for sharing your house with us!
Cottage is nicely decorated and spacious. Kitchen was well equipped. Very quiet, private location. The nearby village of Oughterard is lovely, with beautiful walks. The location is a good hub for adventures in the area. We really enjoyed our stay.
* Although the cottage is located on 9 acres, the cottage itself is fenced in tightly and the property is not accessible (and heavily populated with livestock).
Très bien situé pour visiter le Connemara En pleine nature, perdu au bout d'un chemin , pour seuls voisins des moutons, des chevaux, des lapins et un âne! C'était fantastique.
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt in Connemara. Das Haus liegt ruhig und abgelegen mitten in wunderschöner Natur und durch das schöne große Fenster konnte man auch gern mal eine Weile den Wolken, Regen und Wind zuschauen und dem Hasen, der täglich vorbeikam...Leider muss ich ein paar Abzüge machen: es gibt im Haus kein Trinkwasser, was schön gewesen wäre vorher zu wissen und es gab nur Unterlagen zum Haus auf französisch. Auch WLAN war nicht vorhanden obwohl es im Inserat steht ( was uns Erwachsene nicht so sehr gestört hat, aber unsere Tochter nicht so toll fand) und auch bei der Sauberkeit musste ich leider einen Stern weniger geben ( habe zum Beispiel erstmal das tolle große Fenster in Sitzhöhe putzen müssen, weil es noch Abdrücke von Kleinkindern hatte).
Trotzdem, tolles Haus und schöne Umgebung!
Un super séjour dans ce charmant cottage, tout équipé, en plein milieu des collines du Connemara.
Malgré l'emplacement au coeur des prairies réservées aux animaux, tous les lieux touristiques de la région sont accessibles assez rapidement.
Ein schöner Ort mitten in den Bergen mit Blick auf den See. Falls ihr spät abends anreist: lasst Euch den Weg genau beschreiben. Sonst findet ihr das Haus nicht!
dommage, le temps était vraiment moche, bien qu' en Irlande, il aurait été souhaitable que nous puissions disposer d'une cafetière électrique, de plus, une notice explicative aurait été utile, la confiance du propriétaire est indéniable mais peut-être trop modeste, sinon, le site est parfait. Gite très intéressant, voisins sympas.
Super séjour dans ce cottage avec une vue sur la nature sublime du Connemara.
L'emplacement est idéal.
Le cottage est spacieux, bien équipé. Il est proche du village de Oughterard, où on retrouve de quoi faire les corses et se restaurer.
Wij hadden een geweldige vakantie. Het huisje is leuk en heeft een goede ligging om de buurt te verkennen.
Voor ons stadsmensen ook een leuke ervaring zijn alle dieren in de omgeving en het openen/ sluiten van de hekken om schapen binnen en/of buiten te houden.
Wij hebben genoten van deze buren en het prachtige uitzicht.
Tout est réuni pour passer un magnifique séjour en famille, la vue, le calme, et un logement très bien équipé.
La localisation est idéale pour visiter le Connemara, Galway ainsi que les îles d'Aran.
Je recommande.
Cottage très charmant avec une belle baie vitrée. Se situe dans un environnement très agréable avec plein de bêtes autour. Dans l'équipement il y a plusieurs choses qui sont à remplacer. L'appareil pour l'eau chaude de la douche a été rapidement remplacé, mais le lave-vaisselle et le lave-linge n'était pas en état de fonctionnement. On garde toutefois un bon souvenir du cottage.
Tout était parfait, ce cottage est un petit paradis sur terre, à l’écart dans la nature, super confortable et parfaitement équipé, avec pour voisins des moutons, poneys, vaches, renards, lièvres..
Nous avons passé un moment merveilleux!!
La propriété de Christian est située idéalement. Très jolie maison au calme et en parfaite communion avec Dame Nature, les chevaux, les moutons sont les seuls voisins .
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.
Emplacement idéal,
Nous avons ete adopté par les moutons et leurs agneaux, proche de poneys, un ru entourant la maison. Une maison magnifique avec une fenêtre ou pan de mur donnant directement sur la pleine nature du connemara.
La communication avec le propriétaire au top. Les locaux sont tres bienveillants
Le cottage situé au milieu des moutons, des lacs et des collines du Connemara est des plus ressourçants! La vue depuis la cuisine est superbe. Le cottage est agréable, au calme, très confortable.