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Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

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Overview Free WiFI
Bedroom
Walk in Wardrobe
Bathroom
Bedroom 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway (county)
  • Sky Road
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clifden Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Connemara National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara

Connemara is one of Ireland's most iconic destinations, an area of unmatched natural beauty. Glenbrickeen Lodge is situated between the 12 Bens mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The possibilities are endless in this wonderful area. A drive along the Sky Road or a visit to Kylemore Abbey. This captivating region offers many beautiful walks in the Connemara National Park or cycling along the scenic Atlantic coast roads. Rest a while listening to Irish Music in Clifden. Take your time playing a game of golf on the world famous Ballyconneely Golf Course.

Charming, quite location with access and view of lake. A cottage on 16 acre of ground. There are 5 rooms including two ensuite bedrooms. The kitchen is fully furnished. After a long day relax in the sitting room, over looking the lake, and surrounding Connemara country side. Free wifi in the cottage.

Property manager

Mary O'Donnell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under 4 years old
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this cottage is on the waterfront. Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Clifden, Galway (county)

What's nearby

  • Sky Road - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Connemara National Park - 17 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweeny's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake side cottage in the heart of Connemara located?

This family-friendly Clifden cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clifden Castle, Station House Museum and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Lovely stay and beautiful setting

We had an excellent time on Connemara, and this house was a comfortable, beautiful home base. Beds, showers, kitchen amenities, view, and everything were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Spring visit

The property was beautiful and clean. I gave the location 5 stars but we enjoy being outside of town. Loved the horses and the herd of deer near the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Great place to stay!

Great place in a quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property, stunning views and the pictures really don’t do it justice. Not one but two en-suites - great when you have teenage kids! Mary has thought of everything, there are even comfy chairs by the windows so you can just relax and take in the lovely views. There are fixed tables and benches outside - perfect for watching the sun set with a glass of wine. I can’t remember when I last felt so relaxed.Bedrooms are huge and beds are so comfy. My kids said it was the best sleep they had ever had! Fully equipped kitchen with everything you could possibly need and brilliant to have a washing machine and dishwasher. There are Connemara ponies that come up to say hello when they see you and one day we even had a herd of 4 wild deer by the driveway!!Clifden is only a short drive away, and there you will find everything you need for eating out, shopping etc. Plus some beautiful beaches and Connemara National Park all close by. Mary was always brilliant at getting back to us if we had any questions, not only ahead of our arrival but also whilst we were there. Superb communication.This place really is a slice of Heaven and we can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

Lovely Family Break

beautiful scenery, peaceful area. Lovely spot for a family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerome m.

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

Holidays in Clifden

Everything was perfect ! We enjoyed a lot our holidays. The house was really great and the proprietor was very nice and helpful. We recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jaap h.

Beautiful house

Beautiful house in beautiful area! We enjoyed our stay in Conamara very much. We ve made long walks on the hills and nice trips to the emerald coasts of the Atlantic!

10/10 Excellent

Volker H.

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

Perfect

Great house, perfect location to explore the coast and the hills of Connemara, very quiet, as it should be
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrin L.

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

Fantastic

We had a fantastic week and everything was wonderful! Communication with Mary was very good. Our son (2 y) liked the house very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

We loved it the views from the house were wonderful. The house so roomy and everything seemed new.

Fantastic, not far from Clifton or Connemara. Couldn’t fault it. Thankyou for letting us have this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Sheffield

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

Stunning location for a great house.

The house was in a glorious setting -views from every window. There was so much to do near bye-walking,boat trips, sight seeing and eating out. The house was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willem & Lenneke B.

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

a nice place and good opportunities to walk

A spacious house with all you need. Very good: a room/cupboard to dry everything that became wet during the walks, we made. Aside: there were also days with sunny moments!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Beautiful location by a lake with very few other houses around but easy to reach from the main road. A short drive from Clifden which has several supermarkets. Property is modern and well equipped. It felt very spacious for four adults and a baby. Mary the host was very responsive and helpful regarding a few items we needed for the baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

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

Peaceful setting close to town

My husband and I spent a lovely week in Marys house it is very clean and comfortable the surrounding area is beautiful and Clifden is a very pretty town with a good choice of restaurants and bars. Its about a 10 minute drive but could not walk to it as road is busy and windy. The weather was not great for us but the house was warm and cosy when we came back from our days out. Mary was very helpful and responded very quickly to any questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Spoiled while we visited Ireland!

Beautiful cabin! Very clean with comfy beds. The rooms are spacious and the kitchen had all required for cooking at home. Loved the farm life surrounding the home. Ponies are next door so we fed them carrots. Clifden is just up the road. Mary O'Donnell, the property manager, was so kind and welcoming. We had a small issue with the WiFi and satellite because of a storm before we arrived and she and her husband came right out to fix it. I would certainly recommend this rental as it will stay on my favorite list. Thank you Mrs. O'Donnell!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Photos do not lie

My family very much enjoyed this rental. We searched all of Ireland and parts of England and looked at basically every rental that met our criteria. The house is off a main road that has neighbors, but it is very private and none of the neighbors are near by. The house is well designed for two couples or a family of 4-5, and without much clutter. The kitchen has all the gear you would want, including fry pans that are still non stick. The location of the house is not too far from Clifden and not too far from Connemara. The internet was extreme strong and had no issue with 4 devices running. The only potential negative is we thought we could walk to the lake, but the field is tiered and there is no lake access directly from the house. Overall, this is one of our top 4 vacation rentals, we had a very relaxing time, and we would definitely stay here again. 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr großes und geräumiges Haus, absolut ruhige Lage am Ende einer kleinen Seitenstraße, nur Hirsche und Hasen zur Gesellschaft, zentral gelegen, zur Erkundung von Connemara
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Peaceful

Just 10 minutes from Clifden, this cottages is a haven of peace and tranquility. With wild deers, hares and ponies in the fields next door.Very comfortable bed and just about everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Geweldige accomodatie op prachtige locatie

We hebben erg genoten van de ruimte in en om het huis. Erg rustig, mooi uitzicht en goede voorzieningen in het huis. De droog ruimte was perfect daar we doornat aankwamen. Houd er rekening mee dat als je op de fiets komt het een aardige klim is richting de entree van het perceel plus een steile afdaling naar het huisje toe. Maar het geheel is de rit meer dan waard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra G.

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

Tolle Lage

Wir wären sehr gerne länger geblieben...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G.

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

Beautiful Place

Beautiful and cozy place. Perfect for a few days off!:)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner D.

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

Traumhafte und ruhige Lage

Ein wunderschönes Haus, liebevoll eingerichtet in sehr ruhiger Lage. Nach einen langen Tag lädt die Terrasse mit Blick auf dem Teich zum Entspannen ein, am Abend kann man den Sternenhimmel beobachten sofern es das Wetter es zulässt. Die Stadt Clifden ist ca. 5 Km entfernt dort kann man sich mit allen notwendigen wie z.B. Lebensmitteln versorgen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Céline L.

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

Splendide maison bien située pour visiter la région des lacs

Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cette superbe maison. Localisation (parfaite pour visister la région des lacs), propreté, équipements, contacts avec les prioritaires, informations données, etc. Tout était parfait ! Un gros plus : la litterie de très bonne qualité. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEROME F.

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

Un havre de paix au cœur du Connemara

Une maison idéale pour passer quelques jours dans une merveilleuse région du Connemara Proche de Clifden avec une magnifique vue sur le lac, la maison offre tout le confort pour passer un très agréable séjour entre amis ou en famille
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

10 days in Connemara

Absolutely lovely house, spotlessly clean, and with fabulous views. The location was perfect, very peaceful, but also close to Cliften, within easy access to stunning beaches, walks and restaurants. Mary was great - very quick to respond to messages and keen to make sure we had everything we needed. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

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