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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Roundstone in Connemara

From £313 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The Wooden House is situated behind the picturesque village of Roundstone overlooking Errisbeg mountain yet only 5 minutes walk to the village with all the pubs, restaurants and amenities. Beautiful local beaches of Gurteen and Dog's Bay nearby. Easy access to golf, cycling, fishing, walking and horse riding.

The house is in a lovely, secluded spot and has a very comfortable livingroom with a Wood burning stove, well equipped kitchen/diner and all mod cons. Outdoor furniture and a gas BBQ in a south facing garden to enjoy al fresco dining. With 3 bedrooms (sleeps 8), including one family room with a double bed and a bunk-bed and 2 bathrooms, this is ideal for families. There is also Wireless Internet access available for those who wish to bring their own laptops.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Master bedroom with a Kingsize bed and is En-suite
2nd Bedroom with a Double bed
3rd Bedroom with a Double bed, a Bunk-bed and a foldable Travel Cot
All bedrooms have a walk-in-wardrobe with plenty of shelves and hanging space
Bathroom has a bath with a shower
The dining table is extendable to accommodate up to 8 people

Further details outdoors:
There is a wooden pic-nic table and a gas BBQ at the back.
Further garden folding chairs are available for use.
Parking for up to 4 cars.

Further details

Bed linen and Towels provided.
Gas included.
Electrictity is metered with readings taken at the start and finish of your stay.

Conditions

Please bring your own Beach Towels.
Strictly no smoking inside the house.
Sorry no pets allowed.

Cancellations
29 to 56 days before arrival date - 50% of rental refunded
15 to 28 days before arrival date - 25% of rental refunded
0 to 14 days before arrival date - Nothing refunded

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South facing rear of house

 

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Dog's Bay

 

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Living room

 

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Kitchen

The County Galway / County Clare / County Galway region

Roundstone is situated in the heart of Connemara on the West coast of Ireland.

From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you're in Connemara by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the landscape.

If you're coming for the walking, swimming, fishing, riding, golfing or just relaxing, Roundstone certainly is the perfect spot.

The Twelve Pins (or Bens) are a group of small mountains that are the dominant feature of the Connemara countryside and are easily accessible. While they are not particularly high, 730 metres is the highest peak, they provide excellent walking and climbing opportunities for the outdoor enthuasiast. They are very safe and you do not have to be an experienced climber to enjoy the wonderful scenery that you will be rewarded with.

The Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic countryside in the foothills of the Twelve Bens. There is an information centre in the park where Exhibitions, Nature Trails and Audio Visual Shows on the Flora, Fauna and history of Connemara take place.

The whole coastal road from Roundstone to Clifden, which is a busy market town and well worth a visit, offers beautiful scenary and stunning beaches along the way.

Connemara Golf course lies near Ballyconnelly with breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches. In this area you can also hire the famous Connemara Ponies for short or long treks.

The Connemara / Roundstone area

The harbour village of Roundstone lies on the western arm of Bertraghboy bay in Connemara, Co. Galway, north-west of Galway city. The village is beautifully set on one of the most spectacular coastal drives in Europe overlooking the Atlantic at the foot of Errisbeg Mountain.

In Roundstone you will find a busy harbour where local fishermen prepare and return with the day’s catch. The town itself boasts a good selection of Pubs and Seafood Restaurants crammed full of locally caught seafood, like in O'Dowd's and Vaughan's. Strolling through the town you will discover some fantastic craft shops and cafés.

It has a traditional craft centre and local activities include Pottery, Jewellery and Instrument making, the village also has a couple of grocery stores, post office, cash machine, petrol pump, internet cafe, library and a health centre.

Bicycle hire and sea fishing tours are available.

The local mountain of Errisbeg is a fantastic climb to make with great views, which starts just a short stroll from the house.

2km from Roundstone, on the road to Ballyconneely, are located two of the finest beaches in Ireland. Gurteen Beach and Dog’s Bay lie back to back on a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean.

Gurteen Beach is the larger of the two and the closer to Roundstone. The water is crystal clear and it is very safe for swimming and other water based activities. It is naturally protected by the headland which it faces to the south and it is a popular destination for holiday makers in the summertime.

Dog's Bay faces due west. It is famous for its Foraminiferal Sands which are made of millions of microscopic shells. It is a stunning beach with its bright white sands and crystal blue water.

How to get there

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Fly to Galway, Knock, Shannon or Dublin Airports.
Aerlingus/Aer Arann/Flybe/BMIBaby/Ryanair all fly to the West of Ireland.
Most other major airlines fly into Dublin and Shannon.

Car hire available from www.argusrentals.com

Distance from Airports to Roundstone:
Galway Airport 76 km
Knock Airport 110 km
Shannon Airport 160 km
Dublin Airport 290 km

By car from Galway:
Take the Clifden road (N59) for 60km, turn left onto R341 for 14km which will bring you to Roundstone Village.

Ferry ports into Dublin, Dun Laoghaire (South Dublin), Cork, Rosslare and Larne.

Detailed directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking.

Activities near Connemara

Reviews

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10 Aug 2011

“Great house within walking distance of beautiful harbour and good pubs” Nice house, great kitchen with everything you need, not much going on in the garden but good views up to Errisbeg mountain. But the best thing is the location. 10 minutes walk to Roundstone which has plenty of good pubs and places to eat. The house is literally right at the bottom of Errisbeg mountain which is one of the smaller ones in the area but is an amazing climb because of the view at the top. Nearest beach probably walkable in about half an hour, but we drove it just a few minutes.

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Guestbook for The Wooden House

Dog's Bay was like a beach that one would find in the Caribbean with the water so clear and warm (well, sort of warm!). I will recommend your house to any friends/family in the future. ~ L.C. Sept -10

Thank you so much for sharing The Wooden House with us! We had a thoroughly enjoyable week. The house provides a nice blend of privacy, natural beauty, cleanliness and accessibility to the town. We would love to come back at some future time. ~ G.C. July -10

Once again had a fantastic time in Roundstone! ~ D.G. July -10

Many thanks. We really enjoyed our stay at The Wooden House. The house was great - really relaxing and loads to do and see in the area. ~ P.M. May -09

Thank you for the use of your beautiful house. We had a fabulous time and really enjoyed the area. The weather was as you would expect for March in Ireland, but did not stop our plans. ~ S&V March -08

Just to let you know we had a fabulous week in Roundstone.
It was far more than we had expected - spacious, very clean and tidy, new and very well equipped.
We enjoyed the walking, fishing, riding and the children swam in the sea every day. The beaches are just amazing! We had a brilliant holiday so thank you very much. ~ S.D. Aug -07

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
New Years	31 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan, Feb, March	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	31 Mar 12	15 Apr 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
April	15 Apr 12	5 May 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
May	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
June	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
July, August	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	695€ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	495€ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
October	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Halloween	27 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
November, December	4 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Years	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rentals are Saturday to Saturday during July/August.

Electricity is metered with readings taken at the start and finish of your stay.

Deposit of Euro 200 is required to secure the booking.

Refundable Security Deposit of Euro 200 required with final balance payment, to be refunded within 14 days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

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4 years listed You are contacting Betina Egertz Landline +44 020 74367456 Mobile +44 07749 976757 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.