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Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Oughterard, Co. Galway
  • Place, Brigit's Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Aughnanure Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Oughterard Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

“Anam-Samh” (= “tranquil soul” in Irish) is a modern, comfortable and tastefully furnished 5-bedroomed family cottage with a conservatory and a living area of 200 square meters, idyllically situated on a secluded 2.5 acre site directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, surrounded by a very large Garden and its own woods at rear. As its name implies the house is an ideal place to get away from it all. With panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara mountains in the distance, the setting is breathtaking, peaceful and surrounded by nature. Relax and read in front of a cosy log fire; take a stroll through the surrounding countryside go fishing, hill-walking or biking through scenic Connemara or enjoy cinemas, theatre, traditional Irish music etc. It's all on your doorstep.


Out of the Guest Book: What a wonderful week we had! We enjoyed your beautiful house, beautiful country and very kind & helpful people. What a magical place! We will miss the birds, bunnies and other wild life around your lovely home, but we take home many new memories. 21. – 28. July 2007, the McMurry Family, Los Alamos USA *****
How lucky we feel to have chanced upon your lovely home on the internet and to have managed to book it for the week of the wedding of our nephew. It’s in such a beautiful location and we were lucky with the weather. That all in all made our stay really wonderful. 14. – 21. July 2007, Kathy Booth., London, UK
*****
Tranquil, peaceful and above all the calming scenery: Enough to recharge the batteries and more. The weather was very wet while we were here, but your house and the magnificent view gave us rest and made up for it, ten times over. Will definitely be back hail, rain or snow, but hopefully sun shine. 30. June – 7. July 207, the Jonston Family, Downpatrick Ireland

Galway: Galway City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors and students contribute a lot to the life of the City and are welcomed by the Galwegians for doing so. Galway and its surroundings are famous for many festivals from the Film festival (end June), 'Galway Arts Festival' (mid-July), 'Galway Races' (end July) culminating in the famous 'Galway and Clarinbridge Oster Festival' (in September). A free newspaper which contains details of what's happening in the City 'The Galway Advertiser' is published every Thursday and it is worth checking the internet or picking up a copy (available in any newsagent's, if you are quick).

Tourist attractions: The house is ideally situated for trips to the wonderful scenic area of Connemara and Co. Clare. Connemara is a superb fishing and golfing area. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) is only ten minutes away. You may also go on beautiful walks (Connemara Way) and there is wildlife for the keen photographer. Visit Co. Clare e.g. the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren with its spectacular views and the Aran Islands by boat from Rossavael (45 minutes drive from the house).
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Brigit's Garden. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Brigit's Garden and 10 minutes from Aughnanure Castle
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevan John H.

Lovely peaceful location with views over the lake. The house itself was perfect for us with all the required amenities and the host was helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location and large spacious house. Well equipped kitchen !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a stunning area

What a beautiful home, really enjoyed our stay, and very much looking forward to returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyril O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury, calm and pleasure at Anam Sámh, Galway.

If you look for a quiet and beautiful place with a breathtaking view, this is the place to be. Very nice house full equipped for cooking. The perfect location for visiting Connemara or just fishing and angling.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

We loved it! We had plenty of room with 6 people and lovely views of the lake. It was an adventure getting to the house, but once we arrived we loved it! It was very cozy and we felt like we were at home. I would highly recommend it to friends and would stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, secluded, roomy, and comfortable.

This property was perfect for me and my extended family. Both granddaughters were over the moon at having a room with a balcony overlooking the lake. All four adults found the bedrooms, community areas and kitchen to be a great value with enough space for everyone to find seclusion when needed, and ample room for group meals and other activities. We loved the area and quickly found our way throughout the region and many of the area attractions. This house is a pure gem and we will remember our stay for decades to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Quiet Yet Easy Access to Galway and Connemara

Our family of four had a vacation booked in the area exactly two years ago at another property, and then COVID intervened in our plans. Fortunately, when travel opened up this property was available. As other reviews indicate, a great location and views, easy check-in and check-out, comfortable, and more than enough room to stretch out. We didn't have trouble finding the house, and the only negative was wondering if we had figured out the Irish recycling requirements!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ideal base for our Connemara adventure. We had a great time exploring the region. Last there as a child I had no recollection of the stunning scenery either along the coast or amongst the mountain passes. We had some lovely days and I even managed a swim in sea near Roundstone. This home on the shores of Lough Corrib was the ideal base, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Nearby Oughterard is an attractive little town having all we needed in terms of provisions. Galway has grown enormously since I was a child and is to be avoided as the traffic is a nightmare. There are quite a few attractions in Galway City so definitely worth visiting avoid peak times and prepared for delays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Absolutely stunning location. Was great sitting in sun room every night looking out at loch corrib. Plenty of space for our group of 8 and 2 dogs. Could do with a bit of an update inside. Outside maintenance needing done. Windows very dirty. Road into property very overgrown and hard to find. No welcome pack. Dogs loved running about large garden. Overall positive experience but could have been better given price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

jean françois H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
literie chambres doubles à changerpetites chambresplomberie anciennebel équipement de cuisine
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Lage am See

Sehr ruhig und schön gelegen. Perfekt zum Erholen. Sehr geräumiges Haus mit vielen Ecken zum Entspannen. Alles was man für einen Urlaub braucht ist vorhanden. Die Sauberkeit könnte aber deutlich besser sein. Außerdem ist an vielen Stellen Renovierungsbedarf, z.B. dringend das kleine Bad im Erdgeschoss. Einiges ist auch defekt. Schön wäre auch ein gemähter Rasen, z.B. zum Ballspielen. Am See gibt es eine Möglichkeit zum Baden. Jedoch liegen am und im Wasser mehrere alte Reifen. Insgesamt macht die schöne Lage aber Vieles wett. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luc R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Omschrijving

Mooie ruime woning; interieur iets gedateerd; te weinig activiteiten in onmiddellijke omgeving; gebruik wagen is noodzakelijk. Rustig gelegen, mooi uitzicht.Niet erg proper; zeker niet de kasten in de keuken ; alsook niet het te gebruikere eetgerief. Aanrekening van 150 euro voor onderhoud is duidelijk teveel.Poetsdame was nog vollop bezig toen we arriveerden; is nog blijven werken tot 1³8u30.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grischa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Traumhafte Lage, großes, sehr gut ausgestattetes Haus

Wir konnten uns prima entspannen. Das Haus ist großzügig gestaltet und mit vielen schönen Ecken gut durchdacht. Die Ausstattung ist exzellent, es hat wirklich an gar nichts gefehlt. Die direkte See lage garantiert Erholung. In Punkto Sauberkeit darf man allerdings nicht kritisch sein, hier ist Luft nach oben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ira K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Und am Ende der Straße steht ein Haus am See...

Wir reisten mit 4 Personen und 4 Generationen. Die Lage des Hauses war traumhaft schön, die Küchenausstattung hervorragend (wir konnten alles inkl der Gewürze benutzen), die Einkaufsmöglichkeit (ca 15 Minuten mit dem Auto) ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber klappte nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten (das lag aber sehr wahrscheinlich an dem Postfach von fewo) sehr gut und unsere Gastgeber waren für uns ansprechbar. Wie wir im umgekehrten Fall für sie auch. Wir haben die Ruhe und den Blick auf den See sehr genossen und bedanken uns für die Möglichkeit unseren Urlaub dort beginnen zu können.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Ferienhaus

Unser Urlaub in dem Ferienhaus hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Johannes G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr Schön

Sehr Schöner Ort zum Entspannen,für Naturliebhaber perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

elizabeth k.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The view is fabulous. The bathroom tiles are really nice. The sheets are left on the beds for you to make. The water was not even warm for evening showers, where as morning was better. No hot water for dishes.All sheets need to be replaced. Bees in upstairs room, broken light in master bath, very complex house systems to figure out. Home has well water. Location is somewhat remote but beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Location

We had a brilliant time in a really comfortable lakeside house which had everything we needed. The location is great if you enjoy kayaking or paddle boards, but is only 30 mins from Galway and well place for Connemara, and the Aran islands all of which we enjoyed. We couldn't book great Irish weather every day but it didn't matter and we wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway place

on the shores of the lake surrounded by beautiful countryside and views over the lake. We swam and paddle boarded on the lake, and managed to get over to the other side from Knockferry. Plenty of room in the house for teenagers, although it was slightly restricted to walk anywhere. We found it very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, comfortable house in an outstanding location on Lough Corrib

Beautiful , well equipped house in a perfect location for visiting Connemara, Galway etc. Lots of information on things to do and detailed explanations of how to use all the equipment in the house. A perfect place to get away from it all. And, of course, if you like fishing, the house is on the shore of one of Ireland's most famous trout lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noirin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

week's getaway

I enjoyed my week down at Carrowmoreknock. I live in Dublin and have family in another part of Galway and was great to get to see them. I have two young dogs and it was great for them to have the freedom around the grounds and the Lough. It was also great to have family over.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic setting

A beautiful house with direct access to Loch Corrib, a paradise for water lovers and the perfect house for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and property

The property has excellent facilties and a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding area. It has a great heating system also in case of chilly days. Its extremely homely and the simplest check in/check out system I've seen. Support is on hand whenever needed. I would absolutely stay here again. Perfect accommodation.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location in Connemara

The house is perfect: large, confortable, beautiful, with a stunning view and a large garden. Everything is organized to make your stay a five star stay. We'll definitely go back there!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lovely setting right on the lake in comfortable, large house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020