Clonbur holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat

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2 Radharc na Sleibhte (cottage)

Home description

Radharc na Sleibhte (Irish for "Mountain View") is located in the pretty village of Clonbur on the Galway/Mayo border, two minutes from Lough Corrib to the south and Lough Mask to the north. This is our own holiday home, newly built in 2007. It is a modern, comfortable, three bedroom cottage with two large balconies to the rear overloooking magnificent Mount Gable. No better place to enjoy your morning coffee and paper, set up your easel, or simply read your book and relax.

On the doorstep there are shops, pubs and restaurants in this relaxed yet busy little village. Woods, rural walking paths, country lanes, and scenic views are all within walking distance.

Alternatively, the cottage is ideally located for exploring the Connemara countryside, the lakes and mountains of Joyce's Country, and the surrounding woods and towns of Mayo and Galway.

With two double rooms and one set of bunk beds, the apartment is ideal for a group of four adults and two children.

View from sitting room terrace to Mount Gable	Sitting Room
Double bedroom	Modern kitchen

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The Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Connemara is a wild and rugged expanse of mountain and bogland between Killary Harbour and Kilkieran Bay. From the Twelve Bens mountain range to the lakes of Roundstone Bog and the beaches of the Atlantic coast, the terrain is natural and unspoilt, offering the visitor a wealth of sights, experiences, adventure and activities.

You can enjoy this part of Ireland at any time of year, walking, cycling, painting, fishing or golfing. Clonbur is ideally located to tour Galway and Mayo. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on your way to locations such as:

• Clifden - a colourful and vibrant town with a range of restaurants and attractive beaches.
• Westport - a beautiful historic town near Croagh Patrick mountain. The town offers leisure activities for all the family and interesting shop and cafes.
• Leenane - this village lies at the head of dramatic Killary Fjord - Ireland's only fjord - and was the scene of the film "The Field". The waterfall as Assleagh is nearby.
• Galway City - Galway city with its bustling university, cultural and commercial centre and festivals (horse racing, arts) is only 30 miles away.

When you return to Clonbur you can forget about the car keys and relax in one of the welcoming pubs.....no need to worry about how to get home!

Clonbur area

Clonbur (Irish - An Fhairche) is in part of the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking region of North Connemara.
Snugly located between Loughs Corrib and Mask, the village of Clonbur is endowed with lakes, streams, mountains and woodlands.

Lough Corrib and Lough Mask have earned worldwide recognition from anglers and fishermen and Clonbur is centrally located for both lakes. Explore the lakeshores, take a cruise, visit the numerous islands on Lough Corrib - "there is one for every day of the year". If you're feeling adventurous, Petersburgh Activity Centre on Lough Mask offers sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and caving.

You can see Mount Gable from our cottage. It dominates the area around Clonbur and has some of the most splendid views in the region. The starting point for the climb (about 50 mins to the top) is 2km from the village of Clonbur. The views from the top of Mount Gable of Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and little Lough Coolin are breathtaking.

Hillwalkers of all ability will enjoy the trails of the Partry Mountains and Connemara. Or if you just want a stroll, the charming country lanes around Clonbur are at your doorstep. Cyclists can skirt the lakes or tackle the quiet routes through the hills. (Bicycle Hire available in the village)

The village of Cong is 3 miles away. Cong has a great butcher, art gallery, cafe and craft shop, and a choice of welcoming pubs for lunch. Cong is also an excellent centre for fishing, horseriding and bicycle hire. Ashford Castle, a magnificent former residence of the Guinness family, is now a luxury hotel. Its extensive grounds on the shores of Lough Corrib offer a huge variety of walks and paths open to the public and house an equestrian centre, shooting range and falconry. The ruins of an Augustinian abbey stand close to Ashford castle.

The lakeshore beaches of Loughs Corrib and Mask provide opportunities for swimming and boating, as do the islands dotted around the lake. Seaside beaches are within 45 minutes drive south at Carna (Galway Bay) or west near Leenane (Glashilaun). Killary Harbour, which is Ireland's only "fjord", extends ten miles inland and with the mountains rising steeply on either side provides some truly beautiful scenery - you can take a cruise on a glass bottom boat.

For the golfer, there is a range of courses on your doorstep.

How to get there

Knock International Airport, catering for scheduled daily flights to and from many destinations(London*3, Manchester, Bristol, East Midlands, Birmingham, Glasgow), is only 40 miles away, while Galway Airport is approx 35 miles.

It is 155 miles from Dublin (Airport, or ferry to Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire). The drive time is approximately 3.5 hours. The route is simple with motorway driving until the midlands, then national route until Galway city, and heading north via Headford and Cong to Clonbur.

• To Cong - approx 4 miles (6km) R345.
• To Knock Airport - approx 43 miles (69km) R345 to Ballinrobe then R331, N17 to Knock and R376.
• To Galway - approx 30 miles (48km) R345, R334 then N84.
• To Clifden - approx 38 miles (61km) R345 to Maam then R336 and N59.

Activities near Clonbur

Facilities

Further details indoors:
• A bright and modern cottage, with a fully fitted and equipped kitchen overlooking the village.
• The cottage is "upside down", ie, the open plan living space is upstairs for maximum enjoyment of the wonderful views, and the three bedrooms are downstairs.
• The living room has a wood burning stove and large windows opening on to the balcony. There is a large dining table.
• Two of the bedrooms are doubles, one with an en suite bathroom; the third bedroom has bunk beds for two children. Two of the bedrooms open directly on to the lower terrace.
• We provide a travel cot, a high chair, a bed rail, and a children's rocking horse.
• Some board games/ puzzles are provided.

Feel free to contact us if you need other facilities.

Further details outdoors:
• Front door opens straight into the village square.
• Two balconies to the rear, one on the upper level with access from the living room; the other larger balcony is on the lower level with access from two of the bedrooms.
• Patio furniture with sun umbrella provided.
• Secure parking to the rear of the property.
WiFi available in local pubs (free)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Apr-Sept	1 Apr 08	1 Oct 08	450£ 409	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct-Dec	1 Oct 08	1 Jan 09	400£ 364	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan-Mar	1 Jan 09	1 Apr 09	350£ 318	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr-Sept	1 Apr 09	1 Oct 09	500£ 455	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct-Dec	1 Oct 09	1 Jan 10	450£ 409	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan-Mar	1 Jan 10	1 Apr 10	350£ 318	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr-Sep	1 Apr 10	3 Oct 10	500£ 455	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Booking deposit of €100 per rental week required on booking.

Balance is payable no later than 6 weeks prior to arrival.

Security deposit of €150 required with final balance payment, refunded within two weeks of departure.

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