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Lakeside tranquillity near Galway.
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9.8 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 55 sq m
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Galway, Galway
- Place, Lough Corrib
- Place, Shanbally Marina6 min drive
- Place, Ashford Castle30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Lakeside tranquillity near Galway.
Idyllic, very quiet, lakeside, rural setting outside Headford. The house is 35 minutes from Galway city, a major tourist destination in the West of Ireland. House is right beside Lough Corrib and has a private pier, and offers fishing, and walks near the lake. The house has recently been significantly upgraded and is in immaculate condition, sleeps 4 comfortably, with a pull out sofa for a 5th person if needed. There are 3 bedrooms, a kitchen and a dining room / sitting room, bathroom and front porch. The house is on a quiet road, which is a cul de sac, so plenty of peace!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
IMPORTANT: Lake is 3 meters from the house.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Headford
Located in Headford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ashford Castle and Ballymagibbon Cairn are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lough Hacket and Lough Lee. Cong Mini Golf Club and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galway, Galway
What's nearby
- Shanbally Marina - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Ashford Castle - 30 min drive - 21.5 km
- Eyre Square - 40 min drive - 40.8 km
- Quay Street - 40 min drive - 42.2 km
- University of Galway - 44 min drive - 43.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - 57 min drive
- Campbells Tavern - 15 min drive
- My Little Flower - 57 min drive
- Sullivan’s Country Grocer - 57 min drive
- The Angler's Rest - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by seamus

Professional working in Education.
Why they chose this property
This house offers the best of both worlds, a cosy house in a very quiet, rural setting, yet close to a lovely city and close to Connemara and other tourist attractions.
If you want a quiet retreat, yet near a busy cosmopolitan city, this is the property for you. It is a great base to explore Galway city and Connemara. It is close to Cong, Ashford Castle, and many tourist destinations. Lost of lovely walks by the lake, access to great fishing and many more activities. We have a private pier beside the house - about 20 metres from the front door, and we can provide details for boat rental etc.
If you want quietness in a peaceful setting, this is it! The road the house is on has very few houses, and is a cul de sac. The closeness to the lake offers a tranquility that is seldom found these days.
It is close to Galway city and Connemara, both great tourist destinations with a myriad of things to do. Also nearby is Ross Errilly Friary - the best preserved Monastic ruin from the 14th century, and the quaint village of Cong and Ashford Castle are also close by. Galway is a major attraction in Ireland and a great travel destination. Do a web search for 'Galway tourism' - there is a huge amount to do in Galway city and the environs.
The house has panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara mountains. The location of the house offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful, quiet setting, and very close to Galway city and Connemara.
If you want a quiet retreat, yet near a busy cosmopolitan city, this is the property for you. It is a great base to explore Galway city and Connemara. It is close to Cong, Ashford Castle, and many tourist destinations. Lost of lovely walks by the lake, access to great fishing and many more activities. We have a private pier beside the house - about 20 metres from the front door, and we can provide details for boat rental etc.
If you want quietness in a peaceful setting, this is it! The road the house is on has very few houses, and is a cul de sac. The closeness to the lake offers a tranquility that is seldom found these days.
It is close to Galway city and Connemara, both great tourist destinations with a myriad of things to do. Also nearby is Ross Errilly Friary - the best preserved Monastic ruin from the 14th century, and the quaint village of Cong and Ashford Castle are also close by. Galway is a major attraction in Ireland and a great travel destination. Do a web search for 'Galway tourism' - there is a huge amount to do in Galway city and the environs.
The house has panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara mountains. The location of the house offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful, quiet setting, and very close to Galway city and Connemara.
What makes this property unique
Food & Wine Review of Connemara -
Connemara is often described as ‘the heart of Ireland’ in tourism terms. Barely a dozen kilometres westward of Galway City, ..... where the land rises slowly among fish-filled rivers and lakes until suddenly the terrain soars to become that most elegant mountain range. The ever-changing beauty of Connemara has a unique effect on the human soul, as witnessed by the many artists, writers and musicians for whom this place is their muse.
New York Times review of Galway city:
Galway might be Ireland’s most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch. Cozy, old-fashioned pubs showcase the city’s ever-growing selection of craft beers, chefs serve up west-of-Ireland ingredients in creative new ways, and almost every building housing a modern cafe or new atelier has a centuries-old story behind it.
Guardian review of Galway city:
Have no fear … Galway is regarded as one of the safest and most-relaxed cities in Ireland. The "capital" of the ancient Irish western province of Connaught is also something of a cosmopolitan spot, with a fifth of its population falling into the non-Galwegian category ... Galway is known in Ireland as the "city of festivals", with a season that climaxes in the arts festival. .... whenever you arrive, you will probably find a festival, literary event or cultural shingdig going on.
Connemara is often described as ‘the heart of Ireland’ in tourism terms. Barely a dozen kilometres westward of Galway City, ..... where the land rises slowly among fish-filled rivers and lakes until suddenly the terrain soars to become that most elegant mountain range. The ever-changing beauty of Connemara has a unique effect on the human soul, as witnessed by the many artists, writers and musicians for whom this place is their muse.
New York Times review of Galway city:
Galway might be Ireland’s most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch. Cozy, old-fashioned pubs showcase the city’s ever-growing selection of craft beers, chefs serve up west-of-Ireland ingredients in creative new ways, and almost every building housing a modern cafe or new atelier has a centuries-old story behind it.
Guardian review of Galway city:
Have no fear … Galway is regarded as one of the safest and most-relaxed cities in Ireland. The "capital" of the ancient Irish western province of Connaught is also something of a cosmopolitan spot, with a fifth of its population falling into the non-Galwegian category ... Galway is known in Ireland as the "city of festivals", with a season that climaxes in the arts festival. .... whenever you arrive, you will probably find a festival, literary event or cultural shingdig going on.
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