The Well House

Lovely thatched cottage with loads of room and well furnished.

Location is great with pubs, cafes and shops s short walk away and nice and central for visiting Galway, County Clare and Connemarra. No real issues with the cottage but owner picked up calls straight away if we needed anything. Highly recommended!!!

Overall we had a great stay at the well house.

Great base to explore the area. Kitchen was well equipped, oven glove needs replacing though as its very thin. The house needs a deep clean. We had to clean the two bathrooms on arrival.

Lovely dog friendly place in a lovely location, short walk into Kinvarra with its bars / food places…and the dramatic scenery beyond.

Lovely, homely, quiet, close to town.

Great waking to the cows and donkeys. Pretty outside area, stone table etc

I Leave a positive feedback based on the type of property based on its age, and the fact that it is part of a working environment.

We loved the feel of the place and it being extremely spacious. We took a dog with us who enjoyed the leisure area. Its ideally situated for an evening stroll down to the harbour of Kinvara. We didn't need to contact the owner for anything but i met him on the last day and found him a pleasure to talk to. If i travel again to Galway i would not hesitate to book this holiday dwelling

We had a lovely stay at The Well House Cottage.

The house is perfect for a larger party, with 5 bedrooms - 3 of which are accessible for disabled visitors, although only the shower room on the lower level is accessible. The location is beautiful and only a short walk from the Quayside in Kinvara, where you’ll find plenty of bars and restaurants. The shops are also just a short, 5 minute walk from the cottage. We were blessed with amazing, warm, sunny weather the whole week, which made our stay even better. A 30-ish minute drive north takes you to the centre of Galway and the same drive west takes you through Lisdoonvarna and over to Doolin, where you’ll find you can take a ferry to see the cliffs of Moher, or to the Arran Islands. A perfect wee holiday to celebrate our mammy’s 87th birthday. Thanks to Michael for making it a lovely holiday.

Our 4th stay here.

Perfect in everyway. Location is excellent Kinvara is best town in Ireland.

Thank you for a fantastic stay!

This was one of the cosiest homes I've stayed in and everything was perfect! We loved the open fire and outdoor area and we managed to cook meals for 10 people in the kitchen (which is often very difficult). The beds were comfy and Michael gave us all the information we needed for the heating system and hot water. Wifi was available outside the cottage but it was a welcome break to not be connected inside! I would highly recommend booking a stay!

A lovely cosy cottage in easy walking distance to the village, which had 2 great coffee shops and a Eurospar.

Very dark skies, great for star gazing. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The outside area by the garage would have been more usable if it had been covered. The cottage would have benefited by having some coat hooks. Great place to stay we will definitely be back. The owner was very helpful.

A good place to stay within walking distance of Kinvara and the rst of Galway

The house is perfect.

Close to the town center yet just a short walk to farm privacy. The heat was great. Clean as a whistle. I have brought three different large groups to this house. Ages from teens to 65 year olds. All loved it. Coming again in May.

We loved our stay at The Well House.

Beautifully situated, less than a mile from Kinvara - a gorgeous harbour, some fab restaurants, friendly people. It was great having log fires of an evening, very cosy. Although we had a car, we sussed out local buses for trips into Galway. And it was a lovely drive to the cliffs of Moher. The outdoor space at the Well House was great for barbeques, and for just sitting in the sun.

We have just returned from a fabulous break at The Well House we had special family time and created lots of memories the house is well equipped with everything you could possibly need a very short walk into Kinvara with the most lovely pub’s restaurants and shops as well as the stunning views over the bay It’s actually our second stay here and we will be back The icing on the cake.

. the beautiful friendly donkeys and goats that sometimes pop over into the garden See you again soon Well House Love the Cotters xx

Great house for our group of 6.

Host was very helpful. Easy check in and check out. Centrally located for day trips.

The cottage was spacious with five bedrooms.

There were a few oddities like a microwave waaaay up high, and very low water pressure meaning the shower just stopped if someone ran a tap elsewhere. I wasn't keen on the stairs - beautifully hand crafted logs but steep, and uneven edges! It was Ok though, we had one of the downstairs bedrooms and our teenager had the upstairs. We had to keep our dog on the lead when outside as the garden area was not enclosed, which was less convenient. The farm gate and front gates were both the kind she could have just got under or through, and the front gates seemed to be access to o the farm too, so we didn't like to close them. The dog liked saying hello to the donkeys and goats next door though. The cottage had a great would burning stove, was v cosy in the evenings. No WiFi, as advertised, but the Chinese cafe in town has WiFi so that wasn't an issue. A very short walk to the harbour, pub and well stocked Spar - the cottage is in a great location for access to Kinvara and the Wild Atlantic Way. Hot water was a bit unreliable, to non existent at one point. Front door lock needs fixing/replacing. Fireproof glove needs replacing too, has holes in, not ideal when adding logs to a hot stove! Quiet location, rooks in the trees, cows and calves in the farm outside the windows. Hard floors throughout which was nice, especially with a dog. Whole place is much bigger than it looks in the photos. Overall it was a great location, I'd just recommend a few fixes to the owner as above. Garden area was ok, be better if it could be securely enclosed so you could just let the dog out for a wee as needed. Overall good!

This property is amazing.

Five proper double bedrooms, a lovely log burner and comfortable for ten people easily. The sight of cows, donkeys, goats and very friendly dog brought a smile to face each day. Walking distance to local amenities. Not great for a toddler as large step between kitchen and lounge accommodation, but did not spoil our stay too much but it is something to give thought to if you do have a toddler. Only downside, the food left in cupboards, eg salt,pepper,oil, spices, etc ...been there so long. Housekeeping should have cleared it long before our stay. House problems eg plumbing, electrics etc. One phonecall and he us on the case. Problem reported and sorted. Thank you. Stay was lovely, farm animals too just a bit of Housekeeping needs help. Would book again.

Lovely old cottage but with all the modern extras.

Loved the underfloor heating really useful for our dog. 10 minute walk into the very friendly village of Kinvara. This has everything you need. Loved the little craft shop, cafes, pubs, and we had a beautiful fish meal at The Pier restaurant as a special treat. We loved this location, hope to return here next February.

We were 6 in a family and this is a good place for a large group.

Very clean. Walking distance to town, although walking on the narrow road is safer during the day. No wi-fi was rough. The thin, small and limited number of towels were pathetic. Getting the right temp for the showers was tricky. Loved saying good morning to the donkeys, goats, dog and cow. Decent place at a fair price.

Bathrooms were not up to the standard they did not seem to be cleaned also towels could do with being replaced other than that everything was great and we injoyed are stay at the well house

Just finished our third stay and it seems to get better every time.

Perfect location for the town and a very warm and cosy cottage with plenty of space for us all.

Lovely cottage.

Well equipped kitchen. Would benefit for more seating in the lounge area. Lovely place to stay even in winter, especially with the log burner.

A great location and a very comfortable house.

Close to the town and a short drive from the Burren. Plenty of room in the house and Rover (the friendliest dog on the planet) lives next door. Would have benefited from WiFi on site, but most cafés nearby had a good service.

Enjoyed our stay here,property was really spacious inside and out,loved the staircase especially, well thought out,everything was to hand and well provided.

Our pup had us visiting the Donkeys everyday.Lovely quite location just what we wanted. Thankyou very much.

No indication from site page that property is part of a working farm.

Property is in need of some TLC. Soft furnishings (bedding and towels) are well used. Needs a good clean, especially bathrooms, we bought cleaning products to clean bathrooms before use. Ovens also in need of cleaning. Pictures show microwave is up high, reality too high for 5ft 2in to use without standing on a chair. One positive, owner delivered good supply of logs during our stay. property is ideal for walking into Kinvarra.

Comfortable and surprisingly large cottage 5 minutes walk from Kinvara.

Very convenient for those that don't want to drive. Quiet and picturesque setting with plenty of evening meal options in Kinvara. Recommended.

Our family enjoyed the farm style living and especially the owner’s dog!

There isn't any information in the property details that tells us that there is a 252mm step between the kitchen and lounge/sitting area.

This step prevented my disabled wife reaching the lounge or kitchen without journeying out of the front door and traversing to the the back door to enter the kitchen or vice versa. As she cannot walk more than a few steps then using her wheel chair was the only way to access the kitchen from the master bedroom or lounge to get to the kitchen. If we had been told about the step then we could have taken extra mobility aids to help with the problem.

We absolutely loved everything about the well house especially the dog who visited, cows looking in the hall window and the donkeys next door.

The food places in town were all closed from covid I guess but the locals in sextons pub were wonderful and helpful

Once again a great stay.

We wanted for nothing. Clean,tidy well kept cottage at a great price. We will be back.

Excellent location in rural, yet close to town, setting.

Cottage has ample room and parking. Plumbing could use some upkeep, and a clothes dryer would be helpful since getting everything dry was problematic, but otherwise a fine place for a big group such as ours.

Excellent excellent location!

A quick jaunt to Galway or Cliffs of Moher. Walking distance to restaurants/ pubs. Live entertainment from farm animals. Would definitely recommend this place for a larger group- we had 8.

Lovely cottage on the edge of a lovely town.

Just a five minute walk to Kinvara. The Well House was roomier than expected. We were seven adults and found the location and accommodations perfectly suited our needs. The house itself is on a beautiful farm and the cows and sheep were a welcomed touch of country life. Less than half mile away from the Burren Nature Sanctuary

THE ONLY NEGATIVE ASPECT WAS THE LACK OF TOWELS IN THE COTTAGE.

WE BOOKED FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS, FOR 4 ADULTS, AND THERE WERE ONLY 4 TOWELS SUPPLIED. WITH NO CLOTHES DRYER IT WAS NOT REALLY POSSIBLE TO WASH THE TOWELS AND HAVE THEM DRY FOR THE NEXT MORNING! OTHER THAN THAT, COTTAGE WAS MUCH BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE ANTICIPATED.

The only complaints i have are that more seating is required in front of fire and the shower in bathroom was not great.

Pity jacquzzi bath was not working. All together the accommodation was very good.

The Well House is an easy walk to the center of town.

The cottage itself was breathtaking! We were entertained by the donkeys, cows, sheep and the goat. The farm dog became our friend too. Great location for exploring the Burren and close to Galway City. Wonderful experience.

Fantastic cottage within 5 minutes walk of Kinvara pubs and shops and a perfect base for exploring Galway, Clare and the Burren.

Much larger inside than the photos suggest thanks to a well designed and well crafted extension at the rear of the original cottage. Very clean and well equipped with good towels and a new frying pan! Comfortable beds and furniture. A real home from home.

The cottage made an ideal base for visiting the local area of Galway and County.

We stayed for 4 days visiting the sights of the West. All facilities were spot on and Micheal ensured that we were happy with how to use the heating systems. The log burner provides a great centre piece to a wonderfully clean presented cottage. People may moan and groan that there is no WiFi provided, but this wasn't a problem for ourselves. I would also warn people that the local border collie is very friendly, but enjoys a good rolling around in the adjoining cow fields.

The cottage was even nicer than the photos and very close to the village.

Even though the cottage looks small, it was really spacious and 10 of us fitted easily. An area to consider improving is the couches. There were 10 of us and only seating for 4, 6 at a squash. Kitchen was well equipped, consider getting a wooden spoon and a better frying pan though! Towels definitely need to be replaced. However, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and compliment Michael on his hospitality.

I would have been happy to pay extra for wifi and a clothes dryer.

No internet made it difficult to plan the next days activities. That being said it was just about perfect for us.

Lovely location and nice house

This is a great place for a family vacation.

Michael and Pauline were so nice and helpful. Beautiful location with friendly animals all around cows, dogs and expecily the two very friendly donkeys next door.

Very pleasant stay !

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A lovely clean and spacious cottage in an excellent location near the shops and pubs.