The property
A charming 100-year old end-terrace cottage located in the centre of the pretty village of Clonbur, Connemara, County Galway, overlooking Mount Gable.
Located on the edge of the Connemara National Park, this Clonbur cottage is set across three floors and provides welcoming and inviting accommodation for holidaymakers.
The access to this Clonbur cottage is via the front door on to the middle floor where guests will find a homely sitting room complemented by a roaring open fire.
The stairs to the lower ground floor reveal a modern and well-equipped kitchen with doors to a lovely patio area where you can relax with a glass of wine and a good book on fine days.
This Clonbur cottage has three comfy bedrooms.
Located central to the village, this Clonbur cottage is a just a short stroll from a variety of shops and pubs with the latter regularly showcasing traditional Irish music and hearty local food.
This location is ideal for so many activities and is just one mile from both Lough Mask and Lough Corrib which are both renowned as top European fishing destinations, and with rod and boat hire is available locally, anyone can try their hand at it.
There are also many stunning walks through this glorious countryside with guided tours available, or take to the saddle or hire a bike locally to explore the narrow lanes and rolling hills via pedal or horse power!
Clonbur is also a superb touring location with several destinations within easy reach including Galway City, Westport, Clifden and Knock.
Whether it’s action or relaxation that you’re looking for, and with so much to see and do, this Clonbur cottage is a superb choice for your next Irish holiday.
Note: The property is located 650 metres from Ref. 904454, together they can sleep 15.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single. Lower ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Lower ground floor kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with open fire.
About the location
CLONBUR, COUNTY GALWAY
Cong 3.5 miles; Galway City 29.5 miles.
The traditional village of Clonbur is located between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib in County Galway. Offering a small selection of shops and pubs, it retains a distinctly Irish feel with its own unique character and charm. There are a number of places of interest to the visitor in the surrounding area, including Ross Hill Abbey, Ballykine Castle and Lough Coolin. For walkers and hikers, the imposing Mount Gable offers one of Ireland’s most scenic mountain walks, with the trail beginning less than 2 miles from Clonbur. The nearby village of Cong is well worth a visit and is famed as the setting for the John Wayne movie, ‘The Quiet Man’. It is also home to Ashford Castle with its magnificent architecture, fine dining and sprawling golf course. Loughs Corrib and Mask are world-renowned for trout and salmon fishing and boats and guides are available locally. Clonbur makes an ideal base for exploring other attractions in the area such as Galway City, the Connemara National Park and Clew Bay to the north.
Note: Up until 6th January 2017, this property sleeps four people in two bedrooms (one double and one twin). From 6th January 2017, the property will sleep five people with a ground floor single bedroom now being available.
