An Teach Ban

We stayed here for 4 nights, the cottage is rustic but full of character with all the facilities you need, it could do with some updating but everything works ok (we did have a problem with one of the showers but it was sorted very quickly).

The 2 bedrooms upstairs have low ceilings (I’m 5’11” and had to stoop) but you soon get use to it. Electric heating plus a stove with plenty of fuel kept the cottage warm and cosy. Conall was the contact, excellent communication and very helpful. Great location for touring around the area, Spar shop that sells just about everything 30 yards up the road and a pub 5 mins walk down the road. Would definitely return if in the area.

Great cozy little cottage.

Rooms were spacious and soft beds. The fireplace was used almost every night. Within walking distance of the pier to the Aran Islands. Would stay again.

What a great wee cottage, lovely setting, very comfortable and close to local shops and ferry to islands and not far drive to other beautiful spots.

We loved our stay at An Teach Ban in Rossaveel.

The location is great and central for sightseeing and places of interest including the Cliffs of Moher. Many thanks to Conall, the Owner, for attending to our needs including adjustment to the heating system. Everything one requires is provided at this property and I can highly recommend it to others seeking accommodation in this region.

The small details like the wi fi and the English tv channels made all the difference !

Beautiful cottage in lovely place everyone loved it

We recently spent a week in this lovely cottage.

It was clean and tidy, really cosy and it had everything you might need. You can walk from the cottage to the ferry, taking you to Aran Islands. A Spar supermarket three houses over and a 15 minute drive to a larger supermarket. Quite a convenient location! Less than an hour from Connemara national park and Kylemore Abbey which are both absolutely worth the drive. The beds were great, by the way!

Very comfortable house and the extras left by Conall were greatly appreciated

Lovely place, especially for cozy evenings.

Loved the fireplace and the heated blankets

We had a lovely stay.

The owner provided a travel cot, high chair and even put a stair gate up for us which was greatly appreciated. Fresh eggs, milk, tea, and biscuits left out on arrival

Very comfortable cottage with Tardis like qualities.

We stayed as a couple but the cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets & would provide super value accommodation for a large group or family. We chose the back bedroom with en-suite to sleep in. Despite proximity to road it was very quiet & we slept well. The whole space is well laid out and the kitchen is well equipped. The cottage is well located for exploring the Connemara area which was our original reason for choosing. You can reach all the main points of interest like Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, ferry to Inishboffin, and Connemara National Park well within an hour. The scenery on route is breathtaking. Closer to home is Spiddal - one of our favourites and of course it’s only a short walk to the ferry port for a boat to the Arran Island - Inis Mor being our favourite day trip. The cottage has close by amenities like the Spa Shop which is open to late and a pub which is always a bonus. The owner had left some welcome items like biscuits, milk and eggs which is a very nice touch & well received. I’d highly recommend this property & would stay again if visiting the area.

We had a lovely stay at An Teach Ban.

The house was clean and comfortable. The owner had left fresh milk eggs and biscuits which was lovely. Everything we needed was there and it was lively and homely to come back to. We would definitely love to come back.

A beautiful and very comfortable cottage in a lovely area.

We loved the little extra touches. We had a perfect holiday.

An authentic and very comfortable property.

Everything we could possibly need was provided. The cottage was beautiful and as 5 adults we were very comfortable. Owners left cakes, tea and eggs which was a really nice touch.

Another loverly relaxing stay here, the cottage is located in a great location for touring Connemara with the boat to the islands just down the road.

It is perfectly located on the Wild Atlantic Way making it easy to tour the area. The cottage is extremely comfortable and a home from home with the log burning stove been a nice touch. Thank you to the hosts for another loverly stay and look forward to returning in the future.

Loved our stay, kitchen equiped very well and beds comfy.

Loved that the TV had UK channels, and good WiFi! Log burner came in very useful. Only issue was hot water to main bathroom was not very good and electric shower was only lukewarm. Loved the welcome touches too, would definitely recommend to anyone.

An excellent cottage; very comfortable and full of character.

We had the most amazing time in this lovely cottage.

It was a lovely mix of old world meets comfort. There was a grocery shop close by which was very convenient and Conall the owner was more than helpful!. We look forward to coming back here again next year. Thanks again from The Kennedys

An Teach Ban is a cosy, quiet and well-equipped cottage, with a lovely garden.

It is well-situated for exploring Galway, Connemara and the Aran islands. We really appreciated the friendly welcome and hospitality of the owner (cakes, eggs, tea and coffee). Some recommendations for good pubs, beaches, walks, or activities in the vicinity would have been nice.

A lovley place to stay.

Well situated, comfortable, well furnished.

We had a very good stay in this pretty, well-equipped cottage.

The attentions of the owners made us feel welcome: tea, coffee, cakes, cleaning and hygiene products, wood and charcoal for the stove ... ., nothing was missing.We suggest two points of potential improvement: the living room lacks lighting and we preferred to eat in the kitchen (we were only 2 ...) and in our opinion it also lacks 'utensils for cooking (for 2 no problem, but for 8 ...).

An Teach Band was a very comfortable house .

..one note for potential bookers: most of the pillows are feather pillows. If, like me, you're an asthmatic this can be a problem. I'd not expected this- so didn't alert the owner in advance that I couldn't sleep on feather pillows. However, there were approx.5 pillows that are not filled with feather, so I was able to swap around. We loved the house - it is very well supplied for all your needs. The location suited us very well - we travelled all around Connemara: visited Kylemore Abbey; walked the Inishnee trail near Roundstone; climbed Diamond Hill (there are 3 different levels of route to suit various abilities); went to the Aran Islands (Inishmore); and discovered, and enjoyed, the Marconi/Alcock & Browne trail at Derrigimlagh, near Ballyconneely; took the Killary Boat trip from Leenane: all in all a great holiday, and made all the better by the comfort of coming back to An Teach Bán each evening for a great night's sleep.

We had such a wonderful stay in July at An Teach Ban.

As a family with three kids we couldn't have asked for more. The cottage itself is amazing with everything you could need and alot more besides. From the relaxing show in the en-suite in the mornings to the array of board games in the evening, it was such a great stay. A lovely garden with plenty of room for the odd football and hurling match too! It's in a great location to explore the beauty of Connemara, Galway city and literally 2 mins from the boat that takes you to the Aran Islands. An added bonus with the shop only a few meters away. My only regret is that I didn't book another week...but it's an excuse to go back. A lovely touch from the owners was the homemade jam and biscuits and ice cream when we arrived. After a long drive it was such a great surprise. We can't wait to return to this little gem of the West. Guerin Family July 2021

We spent a week at the Teach Ban and had a brilliant time.

The house is extremely comfortable and well equipped and has good wifi. Our only negative was that we couldn't sit out much as the midges were horrendous no amount of citronella would shift them!! (not the owners fault!!). Plenty of space for our group of adults and the kids loved the rooms upstairs and used them as a chill out zone. Outdoor gardens front and back with plenty of room for football etc. The road can be busy but gates can be closed if you're worried about small children. Rossaveal is perfect for exploring the Connemara area with lots of day trips to the Aran Islands (ferry is at the end of the road), Galway city, Roundstone, Clifden, and Kylemore Abbey. There are many gorgeous beaches close by also and the shop next door has everything you might need - except beer, they were out the day we went in!! A week wasn't long enough for us and we'd love to visit again. Thanks Conall!

We planned 7 nights in Rossaveal in a traditional cottage with near access to shop, ferry and church and reasonable access to selected sites of interest.

The accommodation and location was excellent. We had few expectations re entertainment and dining out. Inishmore and Kylemore Abbey were the best experiences in that regard. Social distance was an issue in specific circumstances. Two foggy days visiting outside the area did not dampen our spirits. We will return DV.!

An Teach Bán is a fantastic cottage.

Immaculately maintained, very well furnished, beds and bedding were delightful. Shower, Bath and toilets were spotless. There was an argument every morning about who was getting the en-suite shower. High quality freshly laundered towels and tea towels for us also made this a real home from home experience. Tea, coffee, milk and freshly made home cooked buns and not forgetting the East Coast Cookies greeted us on our arrival. My youngest daughter especially liked the garden. Plenty of cleaning products at our disposal and sanitising wipes etc provided. A big umbrella which thankfully we didn't need. A laundry basket which we got great use out of. Plenty of cooking equipment, dishes cutlery etc. Games for the kids upstairs too passed an hour before bed. All the little things that made our stay cosy and comfortable. I would highly recommend An Teach Bán for its high standard in accommodation and it's in an ideal location for exploring. We had a truly fantastic week, we holiday in Ireland every year and this cottage was our favourite out of all the ones we have stayed in over the last ten years.

An Teach Bán is a gem.

We had a wonderful holiday here. The cottage is a fab traditional cottage, thick stone walls/ stove etc but with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms facilities. The extra touches of disinfectant wipes and little bottles of hand sanitizer for us on arrival were a nice touch given everything going on at the moment. Located beside the spar shop and a short walk to the ferry terminal for the Aran Islands the cottage was a great base for our trips around around Connemara, as well as short walks on the footpath to the ferry with our small children (footpaths are not common on rural roadsides so it was good to have safe walking routes with smallies during the day). The kids loved the mezzanine area to play and their room was lovely. If you have crawlers or just walking kids a stair gate for the spiral stairs would be useful. This is an old house, so it could be chilly on damp wet days but the stove heated the place very very quickly when we needed it. We had a great holiday and the children want to go back and live there! Would recommend for families or anyone looking for a good base to visit the area.

We had a very enjoyable stay in this holiday home.

The cottage is tastefully decorated, full of character and has all the modern comforts you would need. The owner was very kind and helpful. The location is great for touring all the Connemara sights and not far from Salthill and Galway for those inevitable rainy days! The garden and mezzanine were great for our kids aged 5 and 7. I would highly recommend a stay in this cottage.

We booked this very nice and beautiful cottage in Rossaveel from Conall and his wife Laura.

We love this house and we missed nothing. The owner was very polite and welcomed us heardly. This central positioned cottage allows daily tripps to all the nice destinations in Connemara in under one hour. The house was so clean and equiped with everything what you need for a stay. We will come back when we decide to have another stay in Connemara. We can realy recommend Conall and Laura and there house. It is a must be place, everybody must visit it and have a stay there. Regards

Lovely cottage.

Unfortunately, it was a bit cold & damp when we arrived, but the owner was there the next day to adjust timer on heating. Also washing machine wouldn't work. Again there was a new washing machine installed within 24hrs. Would recommend this lovely cottage, for a family group, although you do need a car as there is not a lot to do in the area

The cottage and their owners was really cool!

I was un Ireland to shoot a movie with my Team on Aran Islands and the cottage near the harbour of Rossaveel was really good situated. I recomand this place: -)