Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea
The cottage: An idyllically situated seafront cottage with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding mountains. You can swim and fish from the bottom of the large front garden and explore the seashore for miles. Seals and otters are frequent visitors. A short coastal drive leads to picturesque and lively Roundstone and its stunning beaches. Further varied activities and restaurants are available in Clifden, about 20 minutes away. Wonderful cuisine and fishing are offered nearby at Ballynahinch Castle, Cashel House and The Zetland. Johnny O’Loughlin’s Bar provides food and drinks in a casual atmosphere as well as music nights.
Inside: Central heating throughout. Sitting room with solid fuel stove, country style furniture, DVD player and flatscreen tv. Four bedrooms with 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 single. Separate country style kitchen/diner with character and French doors opening out to sea. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and gas cooker. Bathroom with shower/wet room, toilet and basin and further bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and basin. Separate utility area with washer/dryer. Tiled floors throughout. Two independent entrance porches with coat hanging and boot space.
Linen & towels included Electricity & heating included Garden chairs Sea views Pets welcome, to a maximum of two dogs.
The apartment features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea Cashel
Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea Apartment
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Frequently asked questions
Is there parking available at Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea?
No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.
Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
Is Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some apartments, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea?
No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this apartment provide breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.
Are there connecting rooms at Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea?
No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea?
No, there aren't any apartments at Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea that offer a balcony.
Beautiful house with garden that runs down to the sea Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valerie E.
Apr 21, 2026
Perfect stay
Everything was perfect: the cottage, the View, the place. We had a wonderful time in this beautiful cottage. Thank you !
Valerie E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2024
A great stay in a great location and cottage
The cottage was great and clean. Its location offers fantastic views of Connemara. It is quiet and restful.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sjoerd K.
Aug 26, 2023
Nice authentic Irish cotttage !
Nice location, in a beautiful part of Connemara. Very quiet with spendid bay view. Luxurious cottage with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Sjoerd K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
kim w.
Jun 26, 2024
Charming cottage with spectacular view
We loved our week in this beautiful, remote cottage with a view of the water. Situated in a gorgeous spot, it was easy to visit many of Connemara villages and sites. It has a well equipped kitchen and beds are comfortable. Very memorable and charming house.
kim w.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
parfait
Great location and great house. Plenty to do around, including cashel hill and its fantastic views.
Barbara and Jennifer are lovely and very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Thomas
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 11, 2024
Great Rosroe/ Cashel bay rental
Loved the place, great bedrooms and bathrooms and views. I know Rosroe well so it all worked for us. Only improvement would be some low lighting in sitting room.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aug 1, 2023
Incredible views.
You can really disconnect from all over the daily stress. Your body and your mind will be thankful for it.
The scenery of the landscape is like going to te museum everyday.
I will miss it.
Bright comfortable cottage in a tranquil picturesque location. The following comments are for the owner only: The online photos of the house left this beautiful property's unique selling points as a surprise and for that reason, I gave it a three. I would suggest a picture of the house with the mountains in the background and a view of the kitchen looking out to the sea and additional photos of the main bathroom and bedrooms.
Emily B.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Arlene M.
Aug 23, 2023
Access to water? Really?
Booked this cottage for easy access to the sea which was at the end of the “garden” ( per the description). Disappointingly, the “garden” was a field cattle use ( with the requisite droppings). No clear path to shore. Brambles. An incline with lots of dips and boggy wet hollows. Ruined shoes on day one.The water is seaweed covered big boulders and slippy rocks. After the first day we didn’t bother trying again, choosing instead to drive half an hour each time we wanted to raft or swim. The view was lovely and neighbouring dogs friendly. So we’re the gnats, but I believe they were extra abundant this year.
Arlene M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 10, 2024
Lovely cottage in great location
We chose this cottage because of the waterfront location and it certainly delivered. We had a great time enjoying the seashore and views when the weather allowed, plus local walks along the nearby lanes. The garden is rough and ready for sure but this was outlined in the description and we had no issue getting down to the sea whenever we wanted. I note some negative comments from others about access to the sea and the weather - I would point out this is rural Galway, so what do you expect?! It was a great base for us to explore Connemara more widely.
The cottage itself is inviting and the heating works well. It is very clean and the housekeeper clearly does her job well. The shower room is modern and comfortable; the bathroom older and less good but it was still fine for us. The cottage does have a feel of being someone's home rather than a dedicated holiday cottage, and from what I was told this is actually the case.
We have stayed in various Irish cottages and certainly do not expect a 5 star hotel... The cottage stacked up well against other places we have stayed. With this in mind a couple of suggestions for improvement. The sofas are truly a relic of the past and were not comfortable at all. The kitchen is basic - which was fine by us - but a new set of pans would really help.
For us it was a great place to stay and we really enjoyed our time there.
Excellent logement idéalement situé dans le Connemara ! Une vue mer magnifique, du calme (aucun bruit autre que la nature environnante). Idéal pour une semaine de vacances et beaucoup de sortie à faire autour.
la maison est située au bord de l'eau avec un beau terrain sauvage, au bout d'une impasse. Calme, tranquillité, vue magnifique. Les 4 chambres sont agréables, avec 2 chambres vue sur l'eau. Cuisine bien équipée.
Si vous souhaitez au coeur d'un village avec des soirées en pub, ce n'est pas le bon endroit.
Bertrand V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bridget M.
Oct 23, 2022
Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings
We thoroughly enjoyed our few days at the cottage in Cashel. It was surrounded by magnificent scenery and Mrs Flagherty, the Housekeeper, was wonderfully helpful. We would certainly go there again.
Our only issue was not very powerful shower and bath towels were too small.
Bridget M.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Antje L.
Aug 5, 2022
A grey house in the grey part of Ireland
Don't expect sunshine when you go to Connemara. Gray weather is the norm here. However, when the weather, sea and landscape are gray, you don't need another gray house: the living room is furnished with old furniture that hasn't only become uncomfortable after all the people who have sat on it. The kitchen transports you back to the time when you were studying, when nothing fitted together and everything was old and used. A shaky, tiny bench is available outside for the few hours that the sun actually shines. You can just about put a cup or a glass in the window frame behind. Unfortunately, you can only enjoy the nice view if you are sitting at the table in the kitchen. Conclusion: even the modern bathroom (one of two) cannot make up for the loveless impression, especially since there is no coziness in the evenings either, since the wood-burning stove can only be fired by an expert and the lighting is more reminiscent of public buildings.
Antje L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
Jun 22, 2022
Wonderful time on the Connemara coast!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Cottage. The home is super comfortable, plenty of space for us three women. The kitchen is easy to use and the bathrooms are nicely renovated. I loved the handmade quilts!
The view is spectacular from the cottage, and the drive down the coast is lovely. It is not near anything, which was just fine for us. About 20 minutes to get into Roundstone for a pub, coffee, and shops.
Amy P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
Jun 21, 2022
Wonderful time on the Connemara coast!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Cottage. The home is super comfortable, plenty of space for us three women. The kitchen is easy to use and the bathrooms are nicely renovated. I loved the handmade quilts!
The view is spectacular from the cottage, and the drive down the coast is lovely. It is not near anything, which was just fine for us. About 20 minutes to get into Roundstone for a pub, coffee, and shops.
Amy P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
Jun 20, 2022
Wonderful time on the Connemara coast!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Cottage. The home is super comfortable, plenty of space for us three women. The kitchen is easy to use and the bathrooms are nicely renovated. I loved the handmade quilts!
The view is spectacular from the cottage, and the drive down the coast is lovely. It is not near anything, which was just fine for us. About 20 minutes to get into Roundstone for a pub, coffee, and shops.
Amy P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Feb 25, 2022
Preston's for peace....
My second stay here in 2 months,it is perfectly positioned for a peaceful stay and ideally located for forays into the surrounding mountains and beaches. Really 10 out of 10.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lars A.
Aug 16, 2021
Nice house in a great location
Preston's cottage is a great house providing much more space than you would think from looking at its front side. Very well appointed and meticulously clean, we felt immediately at home. Great location for exploring Connemara and a great view over bertraghboy boy from the property. Siobhán and Barbara were a pleasure to deal with and everything went avsolutely moothly despite the Covid pandemic and its effect on baically every aspect of travel. Only small downside: some of the matttresses could do with a replacement. All in all, highly recommended.
Lars A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2020
Rural hideaway, stunning views
Comfortable, coastal cottage with well sized bedrooms and good facilities. Stunning location and great base to explore the area - Roundstone, Clifton,
and many attractions. Swimming from end of garden at high tide.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 10, 2020
Beautiful location, unforgettable
From the web-listing we were excited to have found our perfect hideaway for a week with the kids but the photos actually don't do this place justice. It's the perfect combination of location, charm and modern convenience. We were simply blown away by the location and the house itself. The location was perfect for an exploration of the area and the house was both comfortable and provided perfect vistas of the surrounding coast and mountains, and also facilitated swimming/kayaking right at the bottom of the garden. Could not recommend highly enough. Would 100% come back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 10, 2019
Off the beaten path
This cottage is at the end of the road. There is no traffic noise, no sounds at all other than nature. The perfect getaway spot or family time away from all distractions.
Lovely comfortable feel the place and has everything you would need to cook or relax and play games or read a book.
The caretaker was a lovely woman who was accessable when needed.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 21, 2018
Prestons cottage
I'd just like to say we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in preston cottage .It has a much loved old world feel to it with modern heating and washing facilities,the sea washing up at the end of the garden overlooked from the kitchen table.The very clever extension at the back of the cottage with two extra bedrooms and utility meant there was loads of room for all 7 of us.The only thing we missed was a tumble dryer .thanks Jude
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2018
Breathtaking
The pictures of the cottage do not begin to give the place justice. It's much larger and homier than I anticipated. Everything about our trip to Ireland was magical including the cottage. The stunning views cannot be described, everywhere you looked was beautiful. To sit at the kitchen table with the French doors open in the morning was a little piece of heaven. The cottage was well equipped with everything needed to sit back and relax and enjoy the wondrous beauty and peace. My recommendation would be to tell incoming renters to bring all your food and drink needed for your stay and never leave except to take walks.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 5, 2018
A magical place
I spent at the cottage only two nights and I had a wonderful stay. The agency provided us with very clear directions to get there and once arrived the caretaker welcomed us. The cottage was amazing, very clean, traditional but with all comforts.
The nature around was just breathtaking.
We really enjoyed and we highly recommend this cottage.