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Charming Irish Country Cottage

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Dining area
Living area
Upstairs ensuite bedroom
Ensuite
Downstairs bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galway, Ireland
  • Galway Race Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Galway (GWY)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Irish Country Cottage

A private, bright and spacious Cottage - perfect for a relaxing break and ideally located for exploring the surrounding areas.
Ideal base for touring: the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Aran Islands, The Burren, Co Clare, Cong, Galway City.
Situated in a rural area, just 10/15 minutes drive from Galway City centre.
3 minutes drive to restaurants, pubs and shops in local village.
Galway City Centre (Eyre Square) is 5 miles (8km) away.
Galway Race Course (Ballybrit) is 3 miles (5km) away.

Spacious, peaceful, cosy, self contained Charming Irish Country Cottage. There is a large and comfortable open-plan living / dining / kitchen area with all modern appliances.

Amenities: Oil central heating with stone fireplace and multi- fuel stove.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire, bed linen, towels, and WiFi.
Two USB sockets to charge phone in Livingroom.

Kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, fridge, dishwasher and hob.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, microwave, iron and ironing-board.

A welcome pack is provided.

Two bedrooms: one on ground floor with a comfortable 5ft kingsize bed, (US queen) and upstairs another kingsize 5ft bed (US queen) with ensuite bathroom. It sleeps four people comfortably.
Main bathroom downstairs with walk in shower, wash hand basin and toilet.

There is a garden to the side of the cottage with garden furniture.
The Cottage is surrounded by a hedge and enclosed with a gate as well as off road parking.

The property can sleep 4 pax maximum.

NO pets allowed and NO smoking in the Cottage.

NOT suitable for young children as bedrooms are not located on the same floor.
There are no facilities for infants/young children at the Cottage.

We live close by and are available to assist you, if required, during your stay.

There is a side walk/footpath to the local village which is 1 mile (2km) away.
It has a pub, two hotels, two cafés, two supermarkets, a Church, a post office and a number of shops.
As the Cottage is situated in a rural area, a car is recommended for getting around.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
The bedrooms are located on different floors.
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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
Not suitable for very young children, as bedrooms are located on different floors.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galway

Located in Galway, this cottage is in a rural area. Town Hall Theatre and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Claregalway Castle and Oranmore Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Race Course or Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Map
Galway, Ireland

What's nearby

  • Claregalway Castle - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Galway Race Course - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 18 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eddie’s Takeaway & Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Neighbourhood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Summerfield - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Irish Country Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Irish Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Irish Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Irish Country Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Claregalway Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Galway Race Course and Cooper's Hill Livery. Royal Tara China Visitor Center and Atlantic Technological University Galway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Giles Cottage

The Giles Cottage in Claregalway is wonderful. Everything was perfect. We stayed a month and did not have one problem. The location is great and having a rental car the whole time made the day trips easy. Cathy and Martin are so nice and helpful. The town of Claregalway has everything you need. And the City of Galway is lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Sandra L.

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

Splendid Country Cottage

We were impressed with this ideal home away from home. Quiet, easily accessible and we highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ K.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

A wonderful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Fantastic

Was great and very welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Short break

Stunning cottage, perfect location for our walking holiday, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Very nice

Very nice. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Christmas Galway

The Stay @ Giles Cottage met our expectations, and more. The space is quiet and peaceful, which is very welcomed after a day in the city. Walking distance of the regular bus to Galway, and walking to Claregalway is very possible….No issue recommending this location and what it offers….Thanks Cathy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

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

Top

Perfect place and interior
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Perfect stay at a wonderful cottage

We were working at our Galway office and this was an ideal base. After a long fight from New Zealand we arrived to a beautifully presented cottage, complete with a welcome basket. Close to Claregalway and Galway we couldn't have asked for more. Cathy was a great host, and nothing was a problem. We will be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura L.

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

Stunning cottage

The cottage is absolutely beautiful. Right out of a magazine. Our stay was comfortable and the location was perfect for rides to City and to the surrounding areas that we toured.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Galway cottage

Very clean and well appointed. The owners even supplied things like coffee, milk, bread, orange juice, etc. which was very convenient. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Comfortable & Cozy Cottage In Galway

When looking for a quiet, cozy location just on the outskirts of Galway Center, look no further than booking this cottage.During some downtime, I had the luxury of reading through the Cottages Guest Book. The Giles Cottage has had guests from all over the world... from Australia to Kenya (and places in between). In just about all cases, each Guest wrote about the hominess of the cottage, as well as all of the love Cathy and her husband have put into this place.Cathy is the consummate host with impeccable communication and even going as far as personally meeting me to assist in reducing and disposing of the ashes in the fireplace. If looking for a place just outside of Galway City Center, this gem should be on the top of your list!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter K.

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

Super cottage near Gallway

A very nice, clean and well equipped cottage. With a lovely host.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Giles Cottage

The Giles Cottage is everything you’d want in a stay to Ireland. Quaint, cozy and authentic. Cathy has made the cottage so comfortable it’s hard to leave. We definately give the cottage 5 stars!!!! Tony and Donna
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Great place

We loved the property! So quiet and really spacious. There was no tv which we actually loved. Equipping the place with some food was a nice touch especially when we arrived very late.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

2 Aussies in Galway

Spotless, roomy, incredibly beautiful and welcoming, felt so at home. Wonderful friendly hosts too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Perfect Location

Beautifully maintained cottage, exactly as pictured. It has everything you could need during your stay. Perfect location for exploring the West coast and Galway. Close to the racecourse, and plenty of shops and places to eat. Friendly and helpful owners , to make it a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Orangevale

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

Great location!

This home was very welcoming and provided a wonderful home base to explore Galway and Connemara! Cathy was a wonderful host and provided all that we needed for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend a visit to the town of Cong - it's a lovely area by Cong river.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

A very comfortable cottage

We enjoyed our stay and we found the cottage very comfortable and extremely well equipped. Everything we needed was provided. Cathy is a warm and friendly host and we appreciated the generous provisions she left for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B., Rive-Sud de Montréal

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

Great cottage for Galway area and Connemara

We loved our stay at this cottage. Well decorated, comfortable, quiet after days of exploring. Exceptional communication with the owners and extremely responsive. Clean as well. We appreciated all the attention given to us to make us feel wecolme. Nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen M.

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

Fantastic

We loved this property. Cozy, warm, charming. It was a perfect location for us. Quiet area but so close to the city center. Cathy was wonderful. So kind and accommodating but not intrusive. We could not have asked for anything better. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane R.

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

Perfect

All good 15min from Galway (by car) Very kind host. A very nice cottage well decorated. Thank you Cathy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Absolutely Wonderful Stay

We stayed here while touring Galway, Adare and the Ring of Kerry by rental car. Cathy’s cottage is a gem - quiet, spotlessly clean, very comfortable, and close enough to be central without being in the traffic. We loved staying here. Cathy also equips the cottage with thoughtful amenities like coffee, fresh milk and orange juice, fresh bread and butter, and snacks - meaning you don’t need to go out and find those things on arrival. Thank you, Cathy and Martin, for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great Accommodation for Galway Area

We really enjoyed this cottage and the location. It's location between Galway and Claregalway makes it handy to tour the city, yet Claregalway was convenient for groceries etc. Also the location allowed easy day trips northward to Westport and Kylemore Abby. The cottage is clean, well maintained and had everything we needed including a washer and dryer. We found it exactly as advertised and communication and access arrangements with the owner were fantastic. Really enjoyed our stay ! Dave & Diana Canada
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

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

Adorable Cottage for a nice escape from city

It's exactly as described. It's in the country but not too far from Galway by taxi. We were easily able to walk a mile to a decent restaurant. Hostess replied immediately to any inquiries. If you don't have a car like us, it's still doable. Taxis are 10 min away. House is spotless and very nicely decorated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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