Cottage on the Sea with Private Quay
Stunning Sea Views and Waterside Location
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Nestled between the mountains and the sea in the West of Ireland, The Quay is a traditional old Irish cottage right on the waters edge, 10 minutes drive to unspoilt sandy beaches and a championship golf course. The pretty towns of Roundstone and Clifden are close for a pint of Guinness and oysters. Ideal for birdwatching and seals can be seen from the property at certain times of the year. Beautiful cycle rides and walks.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 May 2011 - 7 July 2012 | £490 | - | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £490 | - | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £470 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £680 | - | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £490 | - | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 24 November 2012 | £470 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in pounds sterling. Electricity and gas are included in the price. Please replace any turf briquettes you use. Linens are also included.
Changeover day
Preferred change over day is Saturday but we will try to be flexible to accommodate requests if possible. Arrival anytime after 3pm. Departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Travelling cot available. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 family bathroom with bath and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker, small fridge. |
| Utility Room: | Further fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with peat burning fireplace and fantastic views.TV and DVD player and radio/CD player. |
| Other: | Dining room with dining table and chairs and large inglenook fireplace. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Cleaner at changeover. Linen and towels included (not beach towels). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv cot barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Night store heating, turf briquette burning fire-places.Multi-fuel stove in living room. Electricity and gas included. Please replace any turf briquettes you use.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair adapted.
Outside
Garden surrounding the cottage with a small south facing terrace and outdoor chairs available. Swimming from the jetty (at high tide!).
Coast/Beach
10 mins walk to the closest sandy beach but 10 mins drive will bring you to a variety of the most picturesque, often deserted, white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal clear water and views of the mountains.
Golf
10 minutes drive to the Championship Connemara Golf Links. This awesomely picturesque 72 par course with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean was designed by Eddie Hackett and measures over 7,000 yards. Wind and rainbows are the specialty of the house at this 27 hole course which was started in 1973.
Special interest holidays
There are local pony trekking establishments which offer riding the famous Connemara ponies on the beaches and surrounding hills.
Travel
Nearest airports are Galway and Knock which are 1 hour-1.5 hours drive. Alternatively Shannon Airport is approximately 2.5 hours drive. Dublin Airport is approximately 4 hours drive away.
If taking a car ferry Rosslare is approximately 5.5 hours (338km). From Cork the cottage is 4 hours (280km).
Distances
The town of Clifden is 8 minutes drive (4.5km).
The town of Roundstone is 15 minutes drive (15.5km).
Further details
Clifden has good shopping and many traditional Irish bars often with live Irish music. A good variety of restaurants serving local seafood and Connemara lamb.
Roundstone is a picturesque harbour town, more beaches and the famous annual Galway Hooker (sailing boats!) race. There are also a number of good seafood pubs and boutique shops.
The island of Inisbofin can be visited by a small ferry and has more beautiful beaches and good walks.
Omey Island can be accessed at low tide on foot and has an annual horse races on the beach.
Bicycles can be rented in Clifden and a good day out is to do the circular road to Roundstone for lunch and back via the bog road to Clifden.
Booking notes
A non refundable deposit of 1/3 of the rental fee per week is payable at the time of booking. If your booking is within 6 weeks of the start of the holiday the full amount is required. Full payment must be made at least 6 weeks prior to the holiday. Payments may be made by cheque or in cash usually.Bnk transfer can be arranged.
Electricity and gas included in price.
Guest comments
'Just to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at The Quay.We loved having the seals 'on the doorstep' and our son loved his Atlantic bedroom.Many thanks for this opportunity.' FB and family April 09.
'Our holiday in Connemara was the most wonderful experience one can wish.The house was very charming,the sea a constantly changing view,and the seals were there.' AD and family Aug 2010
'We had a wonderful time at the cottage..so much fun at the different beaches..I was bowled over by it' CL Sept 2010
Just to say how much we LOVED your beautiful and unique home last week.We were very glad to say goodbye to it.FR June 2011
Owner profile
About the owner
The cottage was bought by Tighe and Joy Taylor in 1978 from Alannah Bent a well known local artist. Since then it has been tastefully and simply enlarged and has been used for wonderful family holidays by the next 3 generations. Bookings are made through Tighe and Joy's daughter, Sandi Malpas.
Year purchased: 1970's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Having spent many family holidays in the area when the children were small and loved the wildness and the amazing white beaches, Tighe and Joy looked for something to buy that was accessible from Dublin and would suit both them on their own and provide a wonderful place for children and grandchildren to spend their holidays. It was very important to them to be close to the sea and certainly it would be difficult to find anywhere else quite as close as this!
Unique benefits of the property
Picnics on beaches,barbecues in the setting sun, spuddling about in the estuary, watching the seals on the rocks in front of the cottage and a great variety of sea birds. Pony trekking, golf and cycling are easily accessed. All within easy reach of Clifden and Roundston for pub lunches if the weather is less clement!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IR131
Dr Sandi Malpas
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1725 517253
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