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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Clifden, Connemara, Co.Galway
  • Place, Alcock and Brown Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪7 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.

5 Star Self Catering Cottage.

A stay at Cuach Cottage is an experience to behold. Morning coffee in the Studio Room offers a 180 deg. view of the 12 Pins mountain range with our very own babbling brook flowing right there underneath the very last mature Oak tree in Connemara. This view has been described by many past guests as just magical.
The sittingroom has a traditional turf burner and just lounging here is the most relaxing experience ever. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst reading a triller and all your daily worries will just slip away, it's constantly described as the perfect chill out experience.
This is a traditional Connemara cottage which has been tastefully extended with interiors by my wife Marian, you will not be disappointed

The cottage stands on 4 acres of terrain all set out in fenced paddocks with traditional stile to the riverside seating. It's 3 bedrooms consist of 2 doubles and 1 single. An independent bathroom, traditional bath incorporating a power shower. Toilet and wash basin standard.





During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Alcock and Brown Memorial. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Alcock and Brown Memorial and 6 minutes from Alcock and Brown Landing Site
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Clifden cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on outide permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,504 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Please respect others and refrain from smoking inside the cottage, thank you in advance.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please ask.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are always most welcome at Cuach Cottage.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on outide permitted.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Traditional Rustic Stone Cottage Private River Fishing
Traditional Rustic Stone Private River Fishing
Traditional Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing

Traditional Failte Ireland 2025 Rustic Stone Cottage With Private River Fishing. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

noam m.

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

Wonderful cottage to stay while you roam the area

A beautiful cottage, wonderful view, with a private piece of river which has to be seen to be believed. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words cannot express how wonderful this cottage and our stay was! The cottage and the surrounding area are beautiful. (We absolutely loved the kitchen and the views). Our host Liam gave excellent recommendations; we loved horseback riding on the beach and hiking Diamond Hill. The beaches are a must see! Guys Bar in the downtown area had great food and servers. We miss being there and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich I.

Beautiful landscape and perfect cottage

We spent a great time in this cosy, very well equipped cottage. There is so much to see in Connemara. The mountains, the sea with its beautiful beaches and all the different historic sites. Thanks a lot to Liam and Marian
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Fabulous!!

What a beautiful cottage and an amazingly beautiful location! We were very comfortable there. The kitchen and sitting area is wonderful since it is all windows and you are looking out over the river and the meadows. We wish we had booked more time. Also, our hosts were very informative and helpful with recommendations for places to go. Thank you and we hope to come back.!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We were looking for a break from our whirlwind iriish schedule and this cottage was ideal. We ate a few home cooked meals and ate at 3 lovely Clifden restaurants- We loved stumbling on to the yacht side restaurant with increfible views. Cozy clean and sunny-even when it rained. Which it will!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

gordon t.

Delightful with a magnificent view

This was a quiet clean cottage with a comfortable bed and a special kitchen. The kitchen has great lighting and wonderful views. The backyard is out of a Monet painting with a stream and multiple song birds. The location is close enough to the village of Clifton to take advantage of all the restaurants and music. We could not have been more pleased with this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

A Connemara Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is warm and charming and the location is pure Connemara. We loved it and Liam and Maria made the whole experience easy and pleasant. We fished most days and had enough luck to make it even more special. We had 10-12 hits, hooked 3 including 1 good sized brown trout, and landed one brown trout which we released. We also got great pictures of an otter that visited us on occasion. But the best part of the fishing was the setting – to be able to stand out in the that beautiful environment with the Twelve Bens as a backdrop was just amazing. We hope to get back soon when we need our next Connemara "fix"!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Juan T.

Unforgettable stay near Clifden

I knew everything was going to be great the minute I contacted Liam and Marian. Six months before after a smooth reservation process, they helped us every step of the way to ensure we had a wonderful stay at the Cuach Cottage. Once we were there we were so impressed by how beautiful the property is. The place is so quiet and the interior of the cottage is beautiful. Special note to the beautiful brand new conforters in every bed. The kitchen with all those windows is so beautiful and relaxing that although we had so many places to visit, we didn’t want to leave the cottage. The stream on the backyard, the birds and the view….we are already wondering when we can come back. Clifden has a wonderful bakery where I bought fresh croissants every morning (among other things). I you will also enjoy a great variety of great restaurants. I wished we would have had more time, 4 days was not enough!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olwen D.

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

Beautiful traditional cottage

We arrived on a blowy wet evening after a magnificent drive through the dramatic landscape of Connemara . Completely tired in a good way . When we found our cottage, opened the gate and saw what we had hoped for. Just opening the front door to a fire that just had to be lit and seeing how lovely and warm the cottage was rejuvenated us. The bedrooms are light and cosy and lovely - beds were very comfortable . But now to the most magnificent view from back kitchen room with three wrap around windows with views of the 12 bens . The dining room and kitchen completely new and modern and a comfortable sitting area at the other end . I didn’t want to leave and it was a wonderful experience . Thank you to Liam and Marian . From Olwen and Cian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Gorgeous view, fantastic location, wonderful hosts

We've just arrived home from our relaxing stay at Cuach Cottage and miss it already. The cottage was so clean and welcoming which was much appreciated. Beds were comfy, plenty of towels, kitchen was well appointed and there was plenty of peat for our nightly fires after being out in the cool, blustery weather all day. Our favorite part of the home by far was the eat in kitchen due to the gorgeous every changing views seen from the wall of picture windows. The location was perfect for the many day trips we made during our 5 day stay. We drove the Atlantic Way all the to Achill Island and Keem Beach for the breath taking scenery, hiked in Connemara Park, visited Kylemore Abbey and the beautiful gardens, then went south to Cong and surrounding areas. So much to see and great hikes close by as well. We loved this part of Ireland! Thank you Liam and Miriam for your accessibility and for providing such a great home base for us during our stay. Thanks too for your patience with us Texans when trying to figure out the heating system! We made life long memories and shall be back! Guy & Mickey Rowland Round Rock, TX
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Lulu K.

Connemara at its best

Cuach Cottage was everything that we had hoped for and more! We had done a lot of research and were delighted with our choice. The position of Cuach Cottage was perfect for us - ideal for exploring Connemara by bike or on foot. We did not need to use the car once. There is a huge garden with an oak and willow trees, wild plants and flowers, irises, and a little river. The place is full of birds and the views are hard to beat. As the last guest wrote: Connemara is in the back-garden. Inside the house is comfy, cosy, tasteful, fresh and clean. Although there are great restaurants in the area, we just loved going back 'home' to Cuach in the evening to enjoy a home-cooked meal and some well-deserved vino. We did have outstanding food in Ardagh and Ballynahinch during walks/cycles. We hired bikes from Mannions in Clifden and they delivered and collected the bikes - fantastic service and great bikes. We have lots we still want to do and see in Connemara and we will hope to do that again from Cuach Cottage! As cottages go, Cuach is as 'Connemara' as you can get. So for ever more whenever I think of Connemara, I will think of Cuach. It's also really nice to stay in a house that is a home rather than purpose-built rental accomodation. Liam and Marian love their cottage and that enhanced our experience there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph K.

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

Sehr schönes Cottage

Wir waren zum Fischen in Connemara und haben den Aufenthalt in dem sehr schönen und gemütlichen Cottage genossen. Wunderbar gelegen und stilvoll eingerichtet. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

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

Beautiful place

Lovely place with picture perfect view of the stream, sheep and hills. Close to town as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiko M.

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

Tolles Cottage

Die Lage des Cotteges ist traumhaft; mit weitem Blick bis zu den Bergen. Man konnte sich kaum vom Anblick losreißen. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich. Bei der Ausstattung hat an nichts gefehlt. Es ist absolut zu empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Grüße und die netten Gastgeber Familie Müller aus Hamburg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Beautiful Connemara Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. The location is great - a short drive to the town, and very peaceful with fantastic views from the back of the cottage. The whole place has a lovely feel - really nice decor, and we lit the fire one night which was great. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara f.

a charming get away and close to the best sites!

This is a beautiful property in its own right! An amazing vista out the back door with a babbling brook. It is so warm and cozy there! It was immaculate and plenty of turf to build fires at night. It can easily accomodate 4-5 people. Well stocked, furnished and it was fantastic to be able to do our wash on site. Thanks so much to Liam and Marian for their great place. I will be returning here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raman S.

Lovely cottage and great service

We stayed here for 5 nights in August and aside from the weather, it was perfect. Tranquil location about 5m from Clifden centre. Kitchen/diner is a fabulous space and I don't think the pics actually do the place justice. Service from Liam was fantastic too :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corine v.

Fantastisch!

Prachtig ingerichte cottage, heel compleet en comfortabel. Rustig gelegen maar toch binnen 10 minuten in het gezellige Clifden. Het uitzicht vanuit de woonkeuken en het terras is geweldig en we hebben genoten van het kabbelende riviertje. Alleen ter info...de WiFi was erg beperkt, want die schijnt alleen bedoeld te zijn om je mail te checken. Liam zou dit overigens wel aan gaan passen. Kleinigheidje dus, en verder echt een aanrader!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Fabulous cottage. Beautifully decorated & very comfortable.

Particularly loved the bright, airy kitchen leading out to the garden seating area!! What a view too! Loved all the quirky things on the walls & I thought whoever did the interior design had great taste!! It was all lovely! Another bathroom would be the only thing I would say could improve the cottage .... but does not take away from the great time we had there!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janneke V.

Lovely cottage with magnificent view

We had a terrific time in Cuach Cottage. It's lovely decorated and equipped with everything we could wish for. The cottage is located on a quiet place but still very close to Clifden. The view is amazing; looking out on the Connemara area and grazing sheep. We even saw a fox!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

We had a wonderful week in this lovely cottage.

This is a very lovely cottage about 4km from Clifden. This was ideal for us as it was the Clifden arts festival which we were able to dip in and out of whilst feeling that we could get back to seclusion afterwards. The cottage is very comfortable in all respects. The kitchen/sunroom was where we spent most of our time as the views from it are stunning. The light is lovely and we feel very restored by this week. We had some lovely coastal walks and some surfing. Liam was very helpful when we were in touch (which wasn't much as everything was fine!)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon m.

Tranquility

Cuach Cottage Do you hear the cuckoo when you drive up the country lanes To the whitewashed Cuach cottage with red round the window frames? There's orange crocosmia on the roadside with red fuchsias and yellow gorse A warm peat fire to welcome you and a room with a view of course A little stream runs close by over the stile into the field An oak tree overhangs it and perhaps trout that could be reeled Or you could just sit and watch the sunset and the view of 12 majestic Bens When the mist lifts in the morning and the foxes return to their dens The whitewashed walls have ears that hear the whispering of the breeze And your footsteps on the plain wooden floor and decor made to please Crisp white linen on a feather bed when you can relax into the deepest sleep In the savage beauty of the Connemara landscape- lovely memories to keep Cuach cottage a retreat from the usual pace of life where we could find peace and rest I think I chose well for the birdsong- Liam and Mariam it’s the best
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

Lovely cottage, beautiful landscape

We had a very good time in a very nice cottage surrounded by an enjoyable landscape. The core cottage is very traditional being refurbished in a solid and tasteful manner The cream of the cottage is its extension which is a big room comprising the combination of kitchen and dining room. Due to surrounding windows as well as two more windows in the roof it is a very bright room and even if you cannot stay outside because of rain or low temperatures you got the feeling to be outside - whatever the weather. The home is well equipped and the owners are very nice and supportive. A very good place to be on vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

A very special place to stay in Connemara

We spent 4 nights at Cuach Cottage in July 2016 and can highly it reccomend anyone who looking for tranquility and relaxation in traditional style with all mid cons TV Wifi etc .for a very comfortable time It is a great base to visit Clifden and all the great sights in Connemara Liam and Marion were very friendly and booking was very straight forward Our stay at Cuach Cottage was one if the real highlights during our trip to the West of Ireland James Monahan Düsseldorf Germany
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Sandrine C.

Un beau cottage dans un environnement exceptionnel

Nous avons apprécié ce gîte très confortable, à la décoration soignée, très cosy. La vue sur la nature et les montagnes est saisissante. Tout est mis à disposition pour s'y sentir comme chez soi. Excellentes idées que de proposer une canne à pêche pour pêcher au fond du jardin, et des jumelles. C'est un cottage que l'on n'a pas envie de quitter tellement on s'y sent bien. Ce gîte est bien situé entre terre, lacs et mer.