Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront

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view of house and sea with Jerry the fisherman bringing back daily fresh fish

front garden with private parking bay beside main gate at top of photo

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Location
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Flaggy Shore, Newquay, The Burren, Co. Clare

Galway Bay7 min walk
Eyre Square35 min drive
Quay Street38 min drive
Galway (GWY)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Swallow Cottage is luxurious 3 bedroom seafront stone/wood house with fantastic sea views from every room. The house is 15 metres from the sea with views of Galway, Connemara and the Aran Islands.
It is situated on the spectacularly beautiful Flaggy Shore, a national heritage site and one of the loveliest parts of the 'Wild Atlantic Way'. The spacious open living area has underfloor heating throughout the kitchen, dining room, the two bathrooms and lounge which also has a wood burning stove.

Our beautiful home has large french window/glass doors in every room with stunning sea views that open out into the garden just metres away from the ocean. Perfect to watch seals and dolphins in the bay and spectacular sunsets of Galway Bay with your BBQ.

Step outside the garden gate and a lovely sandy beach faces you. There are several family friendly sandy beaches in the area. A short walk along the coast is the highly rated seafront Linnanes Lobster Bar/Restaurant which serves deliciously fresh locally caught seafood and a great pint of Guinness. The local fisherman's wife sells fresh fish on the harbour just outside Linnanes.

General information. Swallow Cottage is located in the spectacular area of Ireland known as the Burren (irish meaning Great Rock) which is one of the finest examples of glacio limestone landscapes in the world. Formed 350 million years ago, the region is rich with historical and archeological sites. There are more than 90 megalithic tombs, dolmens older than 5600 years and ring forts including the exceptionally well preserved Caherconnell Stone Fort. It is also renowned world-wide for its remarkable diversity of plants and animals.

The Cliffs of Moher is one of the most popular attractions of the area as are the Aillwee Caves, the most famous of the many thousands of ancient caves beneath the limestone mountains.

The Burren also has a long history of traditional Irish music which is played in many of the pubs throughout the area particularly in Doolin.

Swallow Cottage is midway (15 minutes drive) between the lovely coastal villages of Kinvarra, Co. Galway and Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Both offer a great choice in shops, restaurants, pubs and farmers markets selling locally produced produce.

The area has several excellent golf courses including the world famous Lahinch links course.

Property manager

Robert MacIver

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Burren

Located in Burren, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Burren National Park and Coole Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burren Perfumery and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Flaggy Shore, Newquay, The Burren, Co. Clare

What's nearby

Galway Bay - 7 min walk
Eyre Square - 35 min drive
Quay Street - 38 min drive
University of Galway - 39 min drive
Caesar's Palace - 41 min drive

Getting around

Ardrahan Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Monks Pub & Restaurant - 13 min drive
Linnane's Lobster Bar - 17 min walk
Wild Atlantic Lodge - 13 min drive
The Soda Parlour - 13 min drive
The Larder - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront located?

This Burren holiday home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Galway Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Corcomcoe Abbey and Dunguaire Castle. Aillwee Cave and Newtown Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

12 April 2024

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

Flaggy Shores

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful home. Everything about our experience was just perfect. Looking forward to coming back again. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick James S., Des Moines, Iowa, USA

11 October 2023

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

Excellent Host and House

Host anticipated every need and provided top notch amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Leann M.

14 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Flagg Shore

Loved our quiet and off the beaten path stay near the village of New Quay. House has beautiful grounds and views but is in need of upgrades to the furnishings, bed linens and towels.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

28 August 2023

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

Wonderful house for family trip

Robert’s house was perfect for our weeklong stay! This was our first time in Ireland, so wanted to see some sights but also have down time with the family. A day trip to Aran Islands (ferry from Doolin) was a highlight, bit

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

14 August 2023

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

Excellent

Great location excellent house wverythin fine

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert MacIver

My wife is an artist from the area and loved the unique location and wanted to live there since she was a child. We finally built our home in 2004. We decided to rent to holiday visitors because we felt it was a waste to have such a beautiful home empty for most of the year.

Why they chose this property

Our house is a traditional stone cottage but is architecturally designed to have all the mod cons including underfloor heating as well as a wood burning stove. It has a top quality kitchen and furnishings. It is on the seafront with a safe walled garden and very short walk to a sandy beach, an art gallery and renowned seafood restaurant/pub.

What makes this property unique

The stunning location overlooking Galway Bay. The house is near some fantastic coastal walks, beaches, prehistoric sites, castles and some of the world's finest golf courses.

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