Roundstone holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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The Wooden House (house)

Home description

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.

South facing rear of house	Dog's Bay
Living room	Kitchen

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The 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.

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

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 Roundstone

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 - 10% of rental refunded

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan-Mar	3 Jan 09	4 Apr 09	475£ 406	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	600£ 513	0-	0-	Flexible
April	18 Apr 09	2 May 09	475£ 406	0-	0-	Flexible
May	2 May 09	30 May 09	550£ 470	0-	0-	Flexible
June	30 May 09	27 Jun 09	650£ 556	0-	0-	Flexible
July, August	27 Jun 09	29 Aug 09	800£ 684	0-	0-	1 Week
September	29 Aug 09	3 Oct 09	550£ 470	0-	0-	Flexible
October	3 Oct 09	24 Oct 09	475£ 406	0-	0-	Flexible
Halloween	24 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	550£ 470	0-	0-	Flexible
Nov, Dec	1 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	475£ 406	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas	19 Dec 09	27 Dec 09	575£ 491	0-	0-	Flexible
New Year	27 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	650£ 556	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rentals are Saturday to Saturday during July/August.

Deposit of Euro 200 is required to secure the booking.

Refundable Breakage Deposit of Euro 200 required with final balance payment, to be refunded within 10 days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Availability

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Contact details for home 26179 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Betina Egertz
Tel:	+44 (0)20 86705174
Mobile:	+44 (0)7749 976757
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Advertiser joined: Apr 2007 This Property added: Apr 2007