Cosy remote mountain cottage and barn surrounded by lakes, forest and coast | Cottage in Oughterard
3 Bedroom Cottage in Inishmacatreer, Oughterard
This peaceful and tranquil place nestled high up in the Connemara mountains is a perfect 'get away from it all' retreat. The house is 8 miles up the mountain along a narrow and winding mountain road with spectacular views.
Snuggle into this beautiful and remote landscape in comfort with a turf fire and a hot stew. This cosy cottage is spacious for a couple wanting a few days of quiet time in the mountains but if you want to use the barn it is also suited to a family or small group holiday.
Great for a walking or cycling break but also a the perfect base to explore the wonders of Connemara by car. A place to relax, to breathe fresh mountain air, and warm up by the fire after a day out.
The house is situated on the very top of the mountain on the edge of a forest and is surrounded by a landscape of natural beauty. The picturesque village of Oughterard is on the bank of Loch Corrib and is eight miles in one direction and access to the Irish speaking coastal Aran Islands are ten miles in the other. The city of Galway is a mere forty five minute drive away but the place feels like it is out on the edge of the world.
The properties consist of a 1940's turf cutters cottage with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a country kitchen with modern utilities plus its converted barn.
In the main cottage there is a central communal living/dining room opening onto a conservatory. This property is carpeted throughout and heated by solid fuel stoves which feed the central heating system. It also has a small study with its own solid fuel stove and a comfortable sofa bed that can be used as a third bedroom.
Separate from the cottage is the chalet/barn. An open plan conversion which has its own double height living space with wood stove, kitchenette and staircase leading to a cosy bed platform that sleeps two. Ideal for group or family members who want a bit of their own space while living separately from the main house.
The small print...
Please bring what you need with you in terms of food and drink, and plan to shop when out for the day. The nearest shops are 8 miles down a winding single-lane mountain road.
There is no TV but a good internet service.
Water supply is direct from the mountain stream and filtered through the natural wild peat bog and has a brown tint like the local lakes and streams. It is beautifully soft to shower in. Locals tend to boil the water for tea and coffee and use bottled water for drinking. Please bring 5 litres of bottled drinking water with you when you come.
We can have the fire lit for you on arrival. Solid fuel for the fires is supplied.
Cooking is by bottled gas and will sometimes need replacing. Water filters also need attention from time to time. The neighbours Martina and Jack are available to help if you run into any problems.
I am delighted to welcome you all to this magical space where you can, if you wish, forget the troubles of the world outside for the duration of your stay.
Cosy remote mountain cottage and barn surrounded by lakes, forest and coast is located in Inishmacatreer. Cosy remote mountain cottage and barn surrounded by lakes, forest and coast provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Cosy remote mountain cottage and barn surrounded by lakes, forest and coast has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Inishmacatreer has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Inishmacatreer, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Shower/tub combination
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Towels provided
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3 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Spices
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Bicycle on site
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Birdwatching nearby
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Golf nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Whale watching nearby
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Books
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Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)
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Spanish
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In a rural location
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In a village
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In the city center
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In the mountains
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Near the sea
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On the lake
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Children's games
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Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
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Firepit
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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