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Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.

Holiday home in Recess with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Twelve Bens Mountain Range
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
  • Place, Connemara National Park

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.

This wonderful self catering cottage is perfectly located sitting proud on an elevated site enjoying magnificent mountain and lake views along the Wild Atlantic Way. Lake View House is beautifully presented, has been newly refurbished throughout offering luxurious accommodation benefiting from large picture windows oozing natural light throughout. This is a perfect comfortable base to view Connemara’s breathtaking scenery, attractive towns and fishing villages, lively activities, excellent cuisine and enjoy a pint of Guinness in the local bars which play traditional Irish music. If you are seeking an active or relaxing getaway then Lake View House is perfect for you. There is hill walking on your doorstep (Mamean, part of the Maum Turk Mountains and the Twelve Bens), fishing, horse riding, surfing on the local white sandy beaches, island hoping, scuba diving, local adventure centres offering water and land sports to name but a few things to do. Or if you are seeking peace and tranquility what better place to relax and get away from it all. Strictly No Dogs.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Recess

Located in Recess, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Quiet Man Bridge and Kylemore Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Connemara National Park. Killary Adventure Centre and Joyce Country Sheepdogs are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Co.Galway, Cahir, Recess

What's nearby

  • Kylemore Abbey - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Sheep And Wool Centre - 24 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Connemara National Park - 29 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Ashford Castle - 38 min drive - 48.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joyce's Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Park Lough, Glendollach Lough and Illion Lough. Loch ó Dheas and Lough Natullybeg are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ertop

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

A real nice olace for family holidays

Comfortable and well equipped house for a family (5+ people). The presence of donkeys and cows is a plus for thecm real feeling to be in the countrysize. So quiet and the lake view and mountains in the morning are so impressive. We really enjoy our week spent here ! Erwann
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Antonio V.

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

Good

Great location. Spacious. Clean. However, technical equipment (TV, dishwasher) is old, does not work properly and should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin W.

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

Beautiful Holiday Home

We had the immense pleasure of spending two weeks in this charming holiday home, and it was absolutely fantastic! The location is idyllic – surrounded by nature, with sheep grazing nearby and a breathtaking view of the countryside. The house is tastefully decorated and offers every comfort you could possibly need for a truly relaxing holiday. The rooms are spacious, bright, and airy. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring we had a restful night's sleep throughout our stay. The hosts were exceptionally friendly, always helpful, and readily available whenever needed, making our stay even more enjoyable. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and we wholeheartedly recommend this holiday home to anyone seeking a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduard K.

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

Friendly Lake View House

We had a good stay in the Lake View House and the surrounding region. The support of the owner was friendly and great. The only problem we used to have was FeWo‘s Rule of Censorship, not allowing to exchange phone and email contacts. That may result in certain moments into problematic situations. FeWo wake-up and give these ways free as other Agencies do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grande maison, très bien placée et idéale pour visiter le Connemara. Les chambres sont spacieuses.Les vues dans chaque pieces sont époustouflantes ! Nous avons tous été sous le charme. Les seuls points négatifs furent que le lave-vaisselle était en panne à notre arrivée alors que nous étions 9 personnes... il na pas été réparé durant notre séjour. Lors de notre recherche de logement, ce point de lave-vaisselle était un point déterminant. Et l'autre chose compliquée fût la batterie de cuisine. Les poêles sont très abîmées et devraient être changées. Il n'y a pas non plus de gros saladiers pour 9 personnes. En revanche, les échanges avec notre hôte furent très faciles. Très à l'écoute. Nous sommes arrivés plus tard que prévu, et notre arrivée à la maison a ete très simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with plenty of amenities. Check in process was very clear. Property owner responded very efficiently to any queries we had. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Amazing Stay!

We had an amazing stay at the Lake View House. The house was very clean and comfortable. The views were amazing. The location is very convenient. We felt at home and were really able to enjoy our time in Recess and Connemara. Amanda was a great host! We would highly recommend staying at the Lake View House. We will definitely book for a future visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Beautiful home and beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay , will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Lovely clean, spacious house.

Large child friendly enclosed garden. Helpful and welcoming host. Beautiful lake view. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela L.

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

Good

This property is an ideal place to explore county Galway with excellent views from property. Please be aware there is an extra charge for oil and electricity which VRBO tell you about with arrival instructions.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clemens B.

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

Beautifully spacious, clean and perfectly equipped house in a lovely area - highly recommended!

In July 2023 we stayed for a week (two families, 7 persons) and truly loved this house and the surrounding. Perfectly equipped, clean, calm, pure nature, just next to the main road N59 Galway - Cliften, nearby walks, great views... ..and: very nice, acommodating hosts! Thank you very much indeed! Choose this location for your visit of Connemara - You won't regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Loïc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

confortable et paisible.

Logement bien confortable, bien spacieux , avec de jolies vues , dans un endroit calme et paisible au coeur du Connemara. Vaisselle limite en quantité quand on est 9. La propriétaire nous avait parlé d'un canapé pour la 9 ème personne, on le pensait convertible mais ce n'était pas le cas, heureusement il s'agissait d'un ado qui a pu dormir par terre. Il y avait 4 douches mais 2 n'étaient pas fonctionnelles. De très bons souvenirs en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Family meet up

The property was just right for us, a party of 6 adults. We had a spare bedroom and the house was large, clean and comfortable. The views from all the windows ere fantastic. I was set in central Connemara allowing us to get to many of the places we wanted to visit easily. Amanda and her mum were friendly and helpful. We had a fantastic week and would highly recommend it to others. Thank you, Angela
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

YANNICK M.

Parfait

Point de départ idéal pour faire une boucle en passant par la wild atlantic way,sky roadkilemore et retour par inagh valley...Les lacs du conemara!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Franck C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

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