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A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib

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The front of the house from the garden
The front garden
The front garden and looking out to the lake
The driveway
Winter view from the verandah

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galway, Galway (county)
  • Place, Cong Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Quiet Man Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed, 2 Child Beds and 1 Single Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - En-suite to bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - En-suite to Bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4 - Next to bedroom 4 and Close to Bedroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib

The property is a single storey country house in 9 acres of garden and woodland. It stands at the foot of Mount Gable looking south over the beautiful Lough Corrib, with its own foreshore. A mountain stream flows at either side of the gardens. The house has recently been renovated, and has two large bedrooms with King size beds, each with an ensuite shower room, one double bedroom, one twin room and a ‘bunk’ room each with a refitted bathroom nearby. There is also a play room which doubles as a childrens bedroom with several beds. The house has a new and substantial kitchen with a large dining area and a table to seat up to 12 people. There is also a large sun room/conservatory, a play room (which also has fold out beds) and a sitting room. It is a large comfortable holiday house with real character and some history and is ideal for a large family or even two families to enjoy at any time of the year. It is ideally situated for fishing, and is an excellent base for those who wish to enjoy the beautiful lakes mountains and coastline of the West of Ireland. At the same time the grounds are fantastic for adventurous children who want to explore, build dens and make campfires.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cornamona

Located in Cornamona, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cow Island and Wood Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cong Mini Golf Club and Joyce Country Sheepdogs. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Galway, Galway (county)

What's nearby

  • Cong Abbey - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Quiet Man Museum - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ashford Castle - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Quay Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crowe's Nest Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib on 18 June 2026 start from NZ$440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautifully situated Country House overlooking and with access to Lough Corrib located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cong Mini Golf Club, Quiet Man Museum and Cong Abbey. Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Great for a family gathering

Had a great stay perfect for a family gathering thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you very much for your comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Good spot for exploring Connemara

Beautiful area, house was situated on the shore of Lough Corrib. Great central location for exploring this part of Ireland. There were 8 of us and there was plenty of room to enjoy each other’s company and our own!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Delighted you enjoyed the house and the area for your family gathering. Thank you very much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Amazing, magical place! My family enjoyed this home base and was able to tour the West of Ireland!

Comfortable, clean and beautiful location and home! Every amenity you can think of! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you so much for your review. I'm so pleased you all enjoyed Carrick and the West of Ireland and hope to welcome you back in the future. Nial
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

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

Beautiful property

Very comfortable family home with plenty of room for 11 of us. Located not far from several villages. Plenty to visit nearby as well as further afield. Beautiful countryside, walks with stunning views over the Lough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2023
Thank you very much for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Phenomenal property

This place was absolutely amazing. The pictures and description don’t do it justice. Stayed with my adult children, and would absolutely have another reunion here. It’s a bit far out, but the peace and quiet are well worth the drive to other attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2022
Thank you so much for your review and delighted you enjoyed Carrick for your family reunion - it's a perfect house for a get together as we as a family have also enjoyed over many years. Thank you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Maurice V.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Carrick House

Overall good score, house was dirty enough to be cozy… the photo’s were misleading as it was not lakeside but at the other side of the street and the acces to the lake was not possible as mentioned
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. The house is of course cleaned before every stay and I'm sorry that it wasnt up to your expectations. I will follow up on this. The house has direct access to the lake via its own path to the lake across the road from the house. The description on the website correctly reflects this but again i'm sorry if you felt the photos were misleading. I will check to make sure the path is clear of vegetation. Thank you again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monica Fanning

Carrick Hse. Review

We stayed in Carrick Hse in August 2014 and had a truly wonderful holiday. The house has a special character and has a feeling of a home rather than a holiday rental. The facilities in Carrick Hse are excellent, the kitchen a chef's dream. Breakfast on the veranda with a magical view of Lough Corrib, or watch the sun set from the beautifully designed sunroom. Our children enjoyed rowing on the lake, (very reasonable rental rates close to the house) Lovely house for an active holiday or simply to relax in the house or at the lake shore across the road.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear Monica, Thank you very much for your feedback which wonderfully reflects how we also think of the house. Nial Dunne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Ireland 2023

The pictures of Carrick House do not do it justice! It is so beautiful. The house is long and the rooms are spread out. This works nicely when you have early sleepers and late sleepers. We weren’t disturbed by others at all. If you’re looking for modern features, this is not your house. It is a quaint country home in a beautiful setting! Carrick House did not disappoint and we would love to return here. Thank you to Brid and the Dunne family for a wonderful stay!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Dear Jennifer, Thank you very much for your review. I'm so glad that it suited your holiday gathering and that you enjoyed the character of Carrick. We must do a better job with photos ! You would be very welcome to return Thank you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Küche mit dem großen Tisch ist besonders toll
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thank you very much for your review. I'm delighted you were comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean hubert P.

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

Séjour entre amis dans le Connemara ...top !

Excellent séjour irlandais. Paysages magnifiques, randonnées sportives (Crough Padrig, Mount Gable,...) et agréables. Emplacement du gite intéressant pour circuler autour de Cornamona sans faire trop de kilomètres. Bon équipement du logement pour 12 personnes. Accueil par les Irlandais sympathique, pubs (Clonbur par ex.), musique, ... tout y était. Sans compter les magasins qui permettent d'acheter des souvenirs. Bref, que du bon. A renouveler. Remarque : pas de contact avec le gérant.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

maria c.

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

Bon sejour

Lieu exeelent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele P.

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

Super séjour !

Tres grande maison bien située sur les bords du lac Corrib. Parfaite pour une semaine en famille Le salon avec la cheminée achève parfaitement le tableau ! À faire et à refaire !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beaucoup d'espace dans la maison pour famille nombreuse

Manque de rangement dans certaines chambres , indispensable box wifi a prévoir, moderniser l'intérieur ( parti chambres) Joli vue sur le lac
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires.
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine K.

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

Wunderschöne Lage!

Ein altes, aber wunderschönes Haus. Wohnbereich super! Auch Bäder sind toll. Zimmer (Wir waren eine Gruppe mit 5 Paaren) älter und könnten ein wenig erneuert werden. Ich denke, Corona geschuldet, merkt man, dass es in letzter Zeit wenig bewohnt wurde. Leichter Geruch. Allerdings entschädigt, die tolle Küche! Es liegt direkt am See. Wir würden wieder dort hingehen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Very nice kids enjoy games in the gardens.

We all had a very lovely time . Sitting out in the garden and relaxing ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise Airey A.

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

Clarification required

Is this review going to be published? If I can review without it being published I would be very happy to do so
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Hello Denise - I think your name appears but not any contact details (at least that is what I can ascertain from checking previous reviews etc). Hope that helps but please don't worry if you are concerned. Nial
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique S.

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

Séjour très agréable

Séjour très agréable en famille ; la maison s’y prêtait parfaitement
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis. Je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié la maison
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Home away from home

We were a group of 13 people (6 adults and 7 teenagers). The house is so comfortable and extensive that everyone could hang out together or withdraw to their own quiet corner. The kitchen is amazing with space for all to sit down together. Everything stated online was available and so much more. The grounds of the house are idyllic with a view of the beautiful Lough Corrib. It was the perfect location for day trips all around Galway and neighbouring counties / from the Cliffs of Moher to Westport. I can recommend this holiday home without any doubt to people interested in a home away from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your review and delighted you enjoyed Carrick and the West of Ireland. Nial
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephan M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house

We had a very good stay. We were there for one week. It is a very accommodation from where a lot of trips can be made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liz Ryburn

Absolutely superb house with everything possible provided.

This would have to be the best house we have stayed in over the years - nine of us ages 19 - 94! Lounge/sun room/kitchen so spacious and comfortable. Kitchen has everything you could want and more for cooking for a big group. Heating when needed (mid September) worked instantly and hot water supply excellent. Bedrooms worked well with plenty of extra bedding possible. The house has lots of character and the location is great for access to superb countryside. Local walks and villages for the less active and strenuous ones in the Twelve Bens and Maumturks for the more energetic. Nial's instructions and communications were prompt and extremely helpful. Highly recommended and hope to be back one day. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and very positive review - I'm delighted you all enjoyed our lovely 'family house' and the area (it sounds like you discovered many of the delights of the West of Ireland). Thank you again, Best Wishes and of course delighted to welcome you back one day. Nial Dunne
Archival

8/10 Good

Rose O.

Great location for visiting Connemara

It's a good spot. There were only three of us so lots of room. A great kitchen, lots of spots to sit and read and easy drives to Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, Ashford Castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear Rose, Many thanks for your review and I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Carrick House. Thank you again Nial Dunne
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house

The house was just as advertised - only better. It was extremely well fitted - everything we needed was there, and more. The kitchen was a dream and has a long table which seats 12 . The garden was ideal for the younger members of the family to play in and the wood with a stream running through it, at the back of the house gave great enjoyment. The outlook over the lake was lovely and we all had a wonderful holiday
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback. Your words wonderfully reflect how we think of the house..... and as young children we remembered the house. We have tried to upgrade it but to still keep the character of the property. The garden as you say is an adventure playground for children. Thank you again and so pleased that you had a lovely week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christophe m.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nial Dunne

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The house has been with the same family since the 1930s. The 5 Brothers who share the ownership have spent many family holidays at the house and decided to keep the house on because of its unique character and location. Now they and their families and friends often take holidays at the house and they have many friends locally. The house has recently been refurbished and modernised but retains its warmth and character so whether it is family football on the front lawn, catching trout in the small stream, building dens and campfires in the woodland at the back, exploring the lake and islands or touring the beauty of Connemara and the beaches, this is a wonderful place to stay.

Why they chose this property

This is a family house and has been with the same family since the 1930's. It was bought originally as a fishing lodge. There is also some history to the houses that were previously on the same site. While the area is fairly remote and beautiful, it is less than an hour to the dynamic city of Galway and about an hour from Knock airport. So the beauty and remoteness of the area are now within easy reach.

What makes this property unique

The property is set in a wonderful location looking over Lough Corrib, with its own lake foreshore and surrounded by acres of woodland and garden and with mountain streams running through the garden and down to the lake. There is a mountain at the back and an old road with fabulous walks and views looking to the mountains in the West. It is however conveniently located with villages about 2 miles away in either direction. Cornamona has a grocery shop and a pub. Clonbur has a mini supermarket (with an ATM), and several pubs and restaurants. The city of Galway offers a great deal and is less than an hour away. Going West from the house you are immediately into the wild and beautiful lakes and mountains scenery, and fabulous beaches of Connemara and the West of Ireland.

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