Ben Brack

The cottage is spacious, comfortable, warm, well-equipped and in a very peaceful location with nice views.

The bed, though a little soft, was comfortable and we slept well. The shower ran consistently hot. It was good to have the usual British TV stations. The generous welcome pack was much appreciated. To be nit-picking, the lighting in the lounge is poor, the lounge clock didn't work, some cupboard doors don't close properly and the lounge windows need cleaning. However, these are trivial matters. The only real issue for me was that the WiFi is very slow and drops the connection in some parts of the house. This is probably due to the remote location of the cottage. We had excellent meals at Power's Thatched Pub and The Connemara Greenway Restaurant in Oughterard, where the service was friendly and efficient. I simply cannot agree with the very negative but vague review posted by Joanne in June but, as no specific issues were mentioned, it's Impossible to understand it; it's as if it relates to an entirely different property. Sure, the cottage is not chic and ultra-modern but it's cosy and comfortable and provides everything one needs. We were very happy with our stay.

Brack Cottage was so very comfortable and so well equipped.

The surroundings were beautiful, the sheep were entertaining, the welcome basket was definitely welcome and info about Oughterard was very useful. Having followed the Irish band the Saw Doctors for decades, we came to the area on a self guided pilgrimage to some of the places mentioned in some of their songs and Brack Cottage was wonderfully placed for that. We drove through the “twisting, turning, winding roads of Galway and Mayo” From Shannon to Claregalway, from Galway to Joyce Country, to Tuam and the N17, to Roonagh, Clew Bay, Clare Island and Croagh Patrick we saw places we had sung about, we experienced such wonderfully changeable Weather that we wondered “will it ever stop raining” (it did) we met lovely people (cos “everyone’s local”) and incredibly we even saw a Red Cortina on the road! “The green and red of Mayo I can see it still the soft and craggy bog lands….the tall Majestic hills …where the ocean kisses Ireland the waves caress the shore …the feeling it came over me to stay forever more”

Absolutely appalling condition of property, the whole place needs gutting for a complete refurbishment.

Just awful everywhere. Have never had such a terrible experience with a Sykes cottage, certainly not 3 stars.

Lovely comfy cottage, especially as the evenings are drawing in.

Great location. Quiet area, yet handy for Galway and the beautiful Connemara coast. Really enjoyed staying.

We had a lovely stay, cottage was everything as described and more.

A bit out of the way, which suited us. So peaceful and quiet. A beautiful spot to unwind and relax. Would highly recommend it.

After an electrical fault (not the fault of anyone) Rory and Louise moved us into alternative accommodation.

They were very helpful and nothing was any problem. We had an enjoyable stay and we would happily stay again! A big thank you to Rory, Louise and to Sean who tried everything to resolve the electrical problem.