House in Clifden, Connemara, Co.Galway

Traditional Failte Ireland 2025 Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing.

Traditional Failte Ireland 2025 Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing.

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Sitting Room. Traditional Multifuel Stove, Turf Creel & Swiss Cow Bell. Cosy !!
 Cuach Cottage H71 NX48
Entrance to Cuach Cottage.
Front trad elevation Cuach Cottage.
Rear cottage elevation.

Overview of Traditional Failte Ireland 2025 Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Clifden, Connemara, Co.Galway
  • Popular LocationAlcock and Brown Landing Site6 min drive
  • Popular LocationClifden Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSky Road7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Failte Ireland 2025 Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing.

We are proud to offer our visitors an essential "Quality Assurance Guarantee" . You will not be disappointed. Our stunning 1500 sq. ft. ECO friendly cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 4/5 in comfort, 2 doubles and one single. The new Studio Room offers 30 sq. mtr. of spacious living with amazing views !!. This new area offers the visitor something very special indeed, with it's 180 degree sweep of the most sought after and uninterrupted scenery in Connemara. We are located right alongside the Wild Atlantic Way where beautiful sandy beaches abound. Please note families and visiting couples welcome. "Familles françaises viennent juste de nous cette année comme d'habitude, vous serez assuré d'un accueil très spécial" The main bed is 4 ft. 6 ins, second 4 ft. and third 3 ft. Bed linen is the finest Egyptian brushed cotton. The sitting room is very spacious with traditional vaulted ceiling and log burning stove. This room is just so " COSY " The new dining table seats a family of 6 / 8 in comfort. Dining has been relocated to the Studio Room for 2016. Velux Roof windows fjitted in Cathedral Style roofs make for a very bright airy relaxing space. The kitchen is also restructured & is completely fitted out with all modern facilities, whilst the entrance porch is large & accommodating with antique Singer Sewing Machine !!. The bathroom is complete with WC, power shower/bath etc.
The Utility Room now adjoins the existing bathroom and includes sink, washing machine, dishwasher, cloakroom, airing cupboard +++

We have made some exciting alterations for 2024, do please enjoy.

The interior has a French touch without losing any of it's local character. All original cottage windows have interior three sectioned hand crafted wooden shutters with Linen and Lace curtaining.
Interior, exposed timber flooring, fully insulated, traditionally nailed, with scatter hand crafted rugs complete the picture. This is the real deal, special in every way.

The home is maintained in spotless condition.The heating system is oil fired boiler to radiators, zoned, with total control over heating & hot water.

Continued: 2024.

ECO ' Cuach Cottage ' Truly an outstanding traditional family owned Connemara Cottage. Dwelling is a delight to vacation in. Lovingly restored and looked after by Liam and Marian.

Away from it all, yet within easy access / walking distance to the finest eating establishments. Superior shopping is available in Clifden, the capital of Connemara.

The cottage has interesting internal items & build details, ie, 3 ft thick walls vernacular 100 yrs old.

Set on 4 acres of gardens, [16,000 sq. mtrs.] and fenced paddocks is approached by way of a 100 mtr. driveway sets the scene, all natural terrain of course.

See details on Clifden: http://www.clifdenchamber.ie/

Close to Connemara National Park: http://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/activities.html

Kylemore Abbey: http://www.kylemoreabbey.com/


Enjoy !!! Liam & Marian.

Knock Airport. Knock is approx 120 mins. drive to Cuach Cottage.

Interesting 'Cuach Cottage': Constructed from local stone using local skills and dry bedding technique. Some internal walls are 3 ft. wide whilst others are 2 ft.

It has a conventional pitched slated roof which is now highly insulated.

To the rear, their remains the shell of a stone constructed sheep's pen. Livestock would have been housed close to the dwelling back in the day.

Al Fresco Dining: To the rear of the cottage is an elevated 8 seater outdoor dining set. Set upon a traditional pebbled and fenced patio area. BBQ here on a summer's day and you are in heaven, beautiful fresh water river running alongside, 12 Ben Mountain range so close you feel you could touch them, natural lake land and Connemara terrain right in front of you. Your outstanding views are not obstructed !! To the front of the cottage we have located a 6 seater dining bench. This offers the visitor a choice of 2 outdoor dining locations. Best of both worlds, as the sun moves from East to West. Located in the garden and beside the fresh water river is a 3 seater hand made bench where one can while away some hours, reading, sketching or indeed just taking in the scenery.

Inside the traditional fireplace is 'inglenook' type, however, this has been converted to suit a wood burning stove. In days gone by all family meals were cooked over this hearth.

Local harvested turf was the common source of fuel . The fire would sit directly on the floor in traditional manner using all the skills necessary to maintain it, lighting 24 hours per day. Most homesteads had their own plot of bog land. Plots till exist to this day alongside.

We have installed a hand crafted entrance door, 1/2 by 1/2 last year made by a local craftsman, thanks Pat.

Interior fixtures, some from Count De Vesci's estate in Laois are present in 'Cuach Cottage'

Property manager

Liam or Marian Young

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Children are always most welcome at Cuach Cottage.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Please ask.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on outide permitted.
Please respect others and refrain from smoking inside the cottage, thank you in advance.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Kylemore Abbey and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Connemara National Park and Mannin Bay Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 6 min drive
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 6 min drive
  • Clifden Castle - 6 min drive
  • Sky Road - 7 min drive
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mannion's Bar - 5 min drive
  • E.J. Kings - 6 min drive
  • Lowry's Bar - 5 min drive
  • Off The Square Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Station House Pub - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!
What a beautiful cottage and an amazingly beautiful location! We were very comfortable there. The kitchen and sitting area is wonderful since it is all windows and you are looking out over the river and the meadows. We wish we had booked more time. Also, our hosts were very informative and helpful with recommendations for places to go. Thank you and we hope to come back.!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L., Richmond va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
We were looking for a break from our whirlwind iriish schedule and this cottage was ideal. We ate a few home cooked meals and ate at 3 lovely Clifden restaurants- We loved stumbling on to the yacht side restaurant with increfible views. Cozy clean and sunny-even when it rained. Which it will!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Cottage
Wir waren zum Fischen in Connemara und haben den Aufenthalt in dem sehr schönen und gemütlichen Cottage genossen. Wunderbar gelegen und stilvoll eingerichtet. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt.

10/10 Excellent

Olwen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful traditional cottage
We arrived on a blowy wet evening after a magnificent drive through the dramatic landscape of Connemara . Completely tired in a good way . When we found our cottage, opened the gate and saw what we had hoped for. Just opening the front door to a fire that just had to be lit and seeing how lovely and warm the cottage was rejuvenated us. The bedrooms are light and cosy and lovely - beds were very comfortable . But now to the most magnificent view from back kitchen room with three wrap around windows with views of the 12 bens . The dining room and kitchen completely new and modern and a comfortable sitting area at the other end . I didn’t want to leave and it was a wonderful experience . Thank you to Liam and Marian . From Olwen and Cian

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Lovely place with picture perfect view of the stream, sheep and hills. Close to town as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Liam or Marian Young

Host profile image
Pic. taken March 2014 Gurteen Beach, near Roundstone. Liam & Marian from Dublin and now residing in Co. Wexford, on the East Coast of Ireland purchased this beautiful vernacular cottage in 2009. We have holidayed in Connemara since we were little children, many moons ago! Marian actually did the Donkey Derby, year on year in Roundstone, a nearby village of great natural beauty.This is our away from home piece of heaven, which we cherish and now love to share with visitors.
Marian operates a retail business on the East Coast in Gorey, Co. Wexford. Liam is a Commercial Building Service's Engineer and Passive House Consultant. Visiting this site will reveal a lot about our ethos. Marian's eye for detail is everywhere to be seen.

Why they chose this property

'Les Lacs du Connemara' Michel Sardou !! Cuach cottage has loads of history and had an original thatched roof !!. It stands on 4 acres of Connemara terrain, has a beautiful fresh water river running alongside, which is full of Trout / Salmon in season. Its also situated on The Wild Atlantic Way. From our rustic garden seat you can view the Otter, Mink, Badger, Cuckoo, [ April - June ] and all the while the majestic 12 Ben Mountain Range forming the backdrop. All these views now available 24/7 from the majestic interior of the cottage. Mornings and evenings are just spectacular when viewed from here. We are in an idyllic location, right on The Wild Atlantic Way and beside some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, yet right in the heart of Connemara. Children can play on the safest and cleanest sandy beaches found anywhere and right on the doorstep !!
If you want to get away from it all this is positively it !
Paul Henry and sister Grace Henry painted some of their most famous works literally from our front garden !!!
Its been our pleasure to having hosted many dignitaries, Lords & Ladies, literary figures and family guests over the years, literally travelling from all corners of the world, They have found 'Cuach Cottage' to be an absolute delight, simple, yet all embracing ! Please read reviews.
Why not try it yourself ? You will not be disappointed !!

What makes this property unique

We have our own fresh water well, essential in Connemara !! Our cottage stands on 4 acres, [16,000 sq. mtrs.] of Connemara Terrain which has been designated an area of special beauty. The garden areas are fenced off into many paddocks. Four acres of beautiful gardens form part of the domaine. Connemara ponies and sheep graze close by.
Turning left out of our cottage gate you will find some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Nothing but beautiful Connemara terrain for 13 Kilometers, just amazing moor lands and lake district and then Ballynahinch Castle for that must have luncheon !! Enjoy, Liam & Marian.
The cottage is away from everything yet close to the Capital Town of Clifden, 4 Kilometers to Supermarkets, Fine Dining, Theatre, indeed everything you could wish for.
Cuach Cottage is quiet and peaceful, yet if you need assistance it is within easy reach.

Languages:

English
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