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"The area, the owners, the Irish - everything"
Reviewed by RichardSep 2019
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"Wonderful views of the Atlantic from the house."
Delightful hosts who made us feel welcome.
Reviewed by AnnieJun 2019
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"Das Haus hatte eine tolle Lage mit Sicht aufs Meer."
Es war sehr sauber und gut eingerichtet. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett.
Vor der Reise hätte die Kommunikation noch besser laufen können. Das Haus war kalt, als wir kamen, hatte jedoch Heizstrahler zur Verfügung.
Reviewed by KarinJun 2019
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"This cottage has the most amazing outlook."
The view from the bedroom and sitting room is stunning, and the sunsets over the Atlantic are amazing. Mr and Mrs Devine were kind and welcoming. The whole area is picturesque and worth exploring.
Reviewed by JennyJun 2019
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"We were greeted by Raymond and Sheila and were instantly treated as part of the family with coffee and biscuits and a homely chat for half an hour."
Then we were afforded total privacy for our stay. The house was excellent and the sea views were spectacular best we ever had. Another treat were their miniature ponys and their tiny foals. The night before we left we were treated to drinks,tea and biscuits and the best laughs and brilliant conversation for 3 hours. Thanks again to Raymond and Sheila. Pat and Joan.
Reviewed by PatJun 2019
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"Where to bigin to tell this ?"
We enjoyned all ! The cottage, the big kindness of her owners, the loveliness of Ireland, the music on the street and in the pups, the sight of the ocean, finally indeed to drive left :-) ... was a beautiful time .... we thank you !
Reviewed by AndreasSep 2018
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"We had a lovely time the interaction with the owners ,Raymond and Shelia was great ,they made us feel like family ."
We were invited to see their son play at a local hotel , a very enjoyable night .
I would reomend a holiday with them to anyone ,you wont be disapointed , the area i beautifull
with Galway only a hour away you can have the best of both worlds peace and tranquility or the hussle and bussle of galway
im sure we will be back
Murray
Reviewed by MurraySep 2018
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"We had a lovely holiday."
Mr and Mrs Devine were very welcoming and friendly. The house was beautifully clean and quaintly presented. However the washing machine access is not great, we had to ask for the key for the laundry first time as they were going away overnight when we needed it. So we were able to on that occasion and then handed the key back on their return as there is only one key. Then they went away for a couple more nights later in the week, had we known they would be absent we would have asked for the key again so we could use the washing machine. I ended up doing a full load as a hand wash which isn't a great way to spend a holiday! We deliberately packed light as we thought we had unrestricted access to the machine, plus we run/cycle every day and so have a lot of sweaty sports gear. The weather went quite cold when we were there and the hosts were away on their 2nd trip but we didn't know how to turn on any heating, it seemed to be controlled from the main house. We made do with a little electric heater that was provided. We did have a lovely time here, hopefully theses two points can be addressed in future to make it perfect! They shouldn't deter any prospective holidaymaker - just make sure to get a key up front and clarify the heating system at the outset.
Reviewed by MaryAug 2018
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"Mr Devine was particularly welcoming and friendly"
Reviewed by PatriciaJun 2018
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"The holiday cottage is very nice and clean."
The views on the ocean spectacular. The owners are very friendly and helpful. A 10 out of 10!
Reviewed by ElseJun 2018
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"Absolutely brilliant holiday."
So relaxing . Cottage had everything you needed and spotlessly
clean. The view of the sea was just wonderful with such a lovely garden as well. As for the owners of the cottage Shiela and Raymond they were two of the nicest people you could every wish to meet. The cottage, the places we went and saw and Shiela and Raymond made our holiday perfect. Can’t wait to return. Would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by ColleenMay 2018
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"Ceol Na Mara is a wonderful haven, perfectly poised on 'the edge of the world' - next stop USA."
The sunsets, the wild Atlantic Ocean and a clean, safe, quiet cottage to ourselves, what more could we want. A perfect place to stay to discover the magical coastline of County Clare - the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and so much more.
The Devines are excellent 'hosts' - giving visitors a warm welcome on arrival, there when you need them, unobtrusive for the rest of the time.
We returned to England relaxed, refreshed, renewed and grateful for our moment of respite in our busy lives.
Reviewed by NickApr 2018
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"Very friendly hosts."
Terrific view of the ocean. Good basis for exploring the county.
The bed was a bit small, but the mattress was very good.
Reviewed by LetteApr 2018
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"Your description stated that there was central heating, this was not available due to a boiler failure."
It was also stated that the owners would contribute the first E30 toward the electricity cost. The owners said this was not the case, however they kindly met the total cost as we had to use portable electric heaters because of the lack of central heating.
We would add that Raymond and Sheila were very welcoming nice hosts.
Reviewed by ErnestApr 2018
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"Ceol na Mara has to be the most lovely of locations to spend a holiday."
The scenery is just spectacular, in any weather. The house itself is home away from home. Spotlessly clean, fully equipped and so comfortable. The garden is a huge bonus, large and beautifully kept to a very high standard. A peaceful oasis in which to enjoy lunch or, perhaps, a glass of wine of an evening while watching the waves rolling in. The owners themselves are the most friendly and hospitable people that my husband and I have met in a very long time. They welcomed us with open arms and could not have been more helpful in every aspect. Spanish Point is a most perfect location for a holiday and to stay at Ceol na Mara is just the icing on the cake. We are defintely going back.
Carol and Tom, Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Reviewed by CarolSep 2016
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"From the moment we arrived we were greeted by Sheila the owner and the location of the cottage was superb, overlooking the sea (Atlantic (Ocean) and to top it all it was West facing so had lovely sunsets to rest our eyes on."
There was everything in the cottage to ensure that our stay was 'home from home' and it was. The area known as Spanish Point was superb with good walking and golfing, it was also within easy driving distance of Galway, Limerick, and The Burren National Park. Lahinch, Lindoosvarna were quaint seaside resorts with their own unique qualities, you have to go there to find out. Bunratty Castle and Park near Limerick is a fantastic day out for all the family and not just couples. We would also recommend visit to Loop head lighthouse and the walks surrounding it. We had a wonderful dinner on our last night at the Armada Hotel and was given a table that faced out to see and as we dined we also watched the wonderful sunset. Another great to dine is the Bellbridge Pub just a little further on from the Armada, wonderful food and good variety. Milltown Malbay (3kml) has a range of wonderful small local shops and more eateries depending on you tastes and a number of them have lively Irish music in the evenings and the weekends. Galway is a lovely city and is a must especially to visit Spanish Arch and museum and Galway Crystal. Limerick is also a beautiful city, lots of local shops and also the big stores. King John's castle is a must and it has it's own 'FREE' carpark, yes your eyes did not deceive you it is FREE, it is open from 8am and closes at 5pm and is literally 10 min walk into the centre. After our dinner on the last evening we got back to the cottage and spent a couple of hours talking with Raymond and Sheila and enjoyed some freshly baked cake and biscuits and coffee. We will return sometime in the future and will also recommend this cottage to family and fiends.
Reviewed by LindaSep 2016