Spiddal Vacation house rental with internet access, fireplace and TV

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly

From the manager

This bright and airy 2 bedroom cottage makes a wonderful base for anyone wishing to tour the West, hill walking, fishing, golfing, horse riding as you are very centrally located.

Enjoy an evening BBQ on the small front/side lawn. There is Free wifi & the cottage is pet friendly.

Spiddal is a charming village with many excellent bars and restaurants as well as wonderful scenic walks and beaches. Surrounded by lakes and mountains this is the ideal location for touring Connemara, Galway City, Aran Islands and the Clare coast.

This delightful 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 4 people, a perfect family getaway accommodation. Only a short walk to Spiddal Village and beach.

Spiddal is a beautiful seaside village on the shores of Galway Bay, and part of An Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area). Spiddal is one of the largest Irish speaking settlements in the Galway Gaeltacht. It is the setting for the TG4 soap Ros na Rún (which is filmed in Irish)

Within a short distance drive is Rossaveal Pier where you can get a ferry across to the Aran Islands, Dun Aonghasa, is one of the Irelands most visited attractions, Inis Mor, Inis Meain & Inis Oirr on eof the smallest of the islands and is characterized by it's distinctive charm - Highly recommended.

The small seaside village of Spiddal, on the Irish Coast, overlooks Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, and is a very popular destination for visitors. There are numerous restaurants and pubs, two beaches and a lovely coastal golf course it has something to suit all tastes. Located close to Shannagarraun Wood, a Special Area of Conservation, Spiddal provides lovely places to walk and explore. Try sea fishing off the pier, take a walk down Tra na mBan Blue Flag sandy beach or indulge in a round of golf at Rosshill Golf Course. Only 12 miles to the east lies Galway City, where you can discover some of Ireland's long and varied history; visit Lynch's Castle, or trace the origin of the famous Claddagh Ring, which originated in a village near the shore of Galway Bay.

Spiddal has the best of both worlds as it close to both Connemara and Galway City (19km) so it is the ideal location if you want to tour the rugged landscape of Connemara but want to be close to Galway City for shopping and its nightlife. Taxis cost €25 one way from Spiddal to Galway with Galway Taxis (**********). Bus Eireann has 2 bus routes that run throughout the day between Galway City & Spiddal

Reception /sitting room with couch and two chairs, open fireplace, large window to the front of the house, flat screen TV.

Kitchen: Fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, microwave, oven, fridge/freezer

Double bedroom with TV and window to the back of the house

Twin bedroom with window to the front of the house

Garden to the side.

Spiddal Cottage is happy to welcome your pet, however we would ask that your pet would not be permitted on furniture or on beds. If additional cleaning is required we may have to deduct this from your damage deposit.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • TV
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Electricity and Oil is charged separate based on usage

Linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.

Please note that €100 security deposit is required upon arrival. As long as there are no breakages or damage to the property this will be refunded on departure less the cost of utilities.

Check-in time is between 4pm & 6pm (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)

Check-out time is 10am on day of departure.

Free Wifi available at this property

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About the manager

Connemara Lettings
Calendar last updated:
25 Apr 2024

Years listed:
11

Based in:
Ireland
Languages spoken: English
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Th_Sl_9

Erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam
Jun 2019

Eenvoudig maar compleet huisje met zeer vriendelijke eigenaresse die zeer behulpzaam is. Je voelt je zeer welkom.

14 Jul 2019

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Response from the manager
Goedenmiddag, Bedankt voor deze mooie recensie. Uw feedback is belangrijk voor ons. We zijn verheugd om te horen dat je een fantastisch verblijf hebt gehad en we zullen je opmerkingen aan de verhuurder doorgeven. We kijken ernaar uit u in de toekomst weer te verwelkomen bij Connemara! Wees voorzichtig Yvonne

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norah d

Great Location
Aug 2017

Stayed in this cottage with our 2 little girls. Cottage was perfect - very clean and had everything we needed. Patsy the owner was lovely. Cottage is only 4/5 mins walk from Main Street and beaches so… More 

20 Aug 2017

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Response from the manager
Hi Norah. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

ctgbell
Farmington, Maine

Just like home
May 2017

Spiddal Ireland is like a little town I grew up in...the Atlantic ocean was about 3_5 miles away from our house...Galway Bay is literally around the corner from Spiddal cottage.Extremely clean! The ow… More 

31 May 2017

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Response from the manager
Hi. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

A FlipKey verified reviewer

No wifi
Nov 2016

Our stay was ok. We chose this cottage strictly because it advertised free wifi but we couldn't connect at all. By the last night we realized we could connect if we stood outside. So if wifi is i… More 

8 Nov 2016

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Response from the manager
I am very sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the wifi and hope that it did not take away from your holiday in Connemara. We will be in contact with the owner regarding this matter.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

A FlipKey verified reviewer

Perfect place for a relaxing break
Aug 2016

The cottage had everything we needed. The owner, Patsy, was on hand if we wanted anything, but let us get on with enjoying our break. Spiddal was lovely with a craft village celebrating traditional sk… More 

18 Aug 2016

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager
Hi. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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