Kitty's Cottage
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About the home
The spacious interior of this carefully designed country home has been tastefully furnished to perfectly combine modern convenience with old Irish style. Each bedroom has modern en-suite facilities as well as orthopaedic beds. The lounge has a relaxed ambiance with its wood/turf burning stove, oak floors, doors & antique furniture.
The large sunny dining room with exposed stone walls, overlooks the large landscaped garden with patio area, water fall, organic vegetable garden, free range hens & ducks, stone walls and distant views of rolling fields and hills. Free Wi-fi
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Kitty's Cottage is situated adjacent to the owners home. There is an organic vegetable garden and free range hens and ducks. Electricity, heating and basket of turf is included in rate. Linen and towels are also provided . There is also 2 HIFi systems, a collection of board games, books and DVD.s for that rainy day!
Child cot and highchair available. Twin bedroom can be made up as double bedroom.
Further details outdoors:
Plenty of off road parking
Further details
Change over day is normally Saturday.
The County Galway / County Clare / County Galway region
Connemara with the scenic Twelve Bens mountain range in the north, the picturesque, golden beaches reaching out into the vast Atlantic Ocean and the many lakes and bogs are all within an easy drive.
Take in the breathtaking and unique Connemara countryside with its gentle hills, boglands, numerous lakes and golden, sandy beaches which are ideal for safe swimming. An artist’s paradise, with its special light, the Connemara countryside boasts different colours and moods every day with its wild Fuchsia, Rhododendrons, Heather and many wild flowers. One can spend the day walking, cycling, golfing, painting, horse riding, shooting or fishing. In any weather, the Connemara countryside and atmosphere is awe inspiring and magical.
Galway, City Of The Tribes and described by W.B.Yeates as the Venice of the West is a 25 minute drive from Oughterard. Free spirited artistic and bohemian, it has an ambiance all of its own and is regarded as Irelands cultural capital. The city has many relics of its medieval past and is worth taking time to explore.
Other Attractions within an Hours Drive
Aran Islands, Kylemore Abbey. Clifden, Roundstone, Kinvara and the Burren. Cruise on Irelands only Fjord in Killary harbour at Leenane
The Connemara / Oughterard area
Oughterard, situated between the cosmopolitan City of Galway and the wilds of Connemara is a perfect base to explore all the diverse activities, sights and experiences the West has to offer. The village and surrounding areas are steeped in history that dates back to 3000-4000 B.C. Early Christianity left its mark as many monastic ruins remain, the oldest being on the Island of Inchagoill on Lough Corrib which can be reached during the summer months by a daily ferry service which continues on to Cong.
Lough Corrib is also famous for its brown trout, salmon, pike and perch fishing and Oughterard is internationally known for its brown trout fishery. It is considered to be the trout anglers paradise.
Go fishing or take a cruise on the famous Lough Corrib, boat hire arranged.
Visit 15th Century Auganure Castle 3km, Glengowla Mines 3km, Brigits Garden 6km. Oughterard Golf Course 3km. Horse riding 2km. Try the Demoura Mountain Bike Trail or take one of the many scenic walks. Bike hire available.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Galway: 30 km |
| Railway: | Galway: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Dublin: 220 km |
Fly to Dublin 2 & 1/2 hour drive. Shannon 1&1/2 hour drive Knock 1&1/2 hour drive or Galway 1/2 hour drive
Ferry to Dublin Port or Rosslare
Activities near Connemara
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 31 Mar 2012 |
We had a wonderful week here, the cottage was spotless, spacious, well equipped, and in a lovely and peaceful garden setting with wonderful views. The very friendly welcome included a log fire and a bunch of flowers! Centrally located for touring this wonderful area, and a pleasant walk to the village for all the amenities, it suited us down to the ground. Would love to go again sometime! |
21 Aug 2011 |
We are a family of four with two young boys and had a delightful week at Kathleen's cottage where she also runs a B & B in the main house. The welcome was warm and friendly and we found a... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 6 Jan 13 | 31 Mar 13 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 13 | 30 Jun 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 13 | 30 Sep 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Sep 13 | 23 Dec 13 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Deposit by cheque or paypal.
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