Family-friendly holiday rentals in Athenry

Wild Cabins Kinvara

Escape into nature in a 5 star, architecturally designed, off grid cabin. Stay in seclusion at Burren Nature Sanctuary voted 'Best Nature Attraction ROI 2023' Spend your evenings enjoying the walks and meeting the farm pets Fully off grid experience including solar powered hot water and a modern Scandinavian dry (compost) toilet. Upon arrival you are provided with a fully charged battery, powered by solar panels on the roof and a reservoir of treated rainwater harvested on the roof for washing.

Garden cabin

Welcome to our Scandinavian timber-cladded cabin situated in a quiet rural setting only 6km from Athenry town with its medieval castle, cosy pubs, good restaurants, and shops. Athenry has rail/bus connections with Dublin, Limerick and Galway City. An ideal spot from which to plan your excursions: head west to Galway City (23km); or southwest via Kinvara (24km) to the Burren (43km); and then to the Cliffs of Moher (70km). Or, go east to Loughrea (19km) where there's safe summer lake swimming.

Modern Light Selfcontained Garden Rooms (EV)

Comfortable, quiet, independent, Garden Rooms, relaxing and quiet, EV chargepoint. Great location, 20 min's drive/train from Galway city. Also 2 minutes walk from the Athenry 4**** Hotel with its friendly relaxing staff, service, food, beers and family areas. Athenry Championship Golf Course, driving ranges, great food, 18 hole course is 10 minutes drive. Just 7-10 minutes walk from the great heritage town of Athenry, cafés, bars, shops, playground, medival St Johns castle & heritage centre.

Eco-renovated stone barn

Beautiful timber/stone barn c200 yrs old renovated in 2015 to a high standard, set on an organically/permaculture inspired smallholding in countryside close to historic town Athenry. Featuring a large double bedroom with 4 poster bed, a sleeping loft, suitable for children/young adults. Fully fitted Kitchen. Contemporary Shower room with Compost Toilet. In 2021 we've added a wood-fired sauna and hot/cold shower spa area available for guests on one* night of your stay, subject to arrangement.

Stunning, Luxurious Cottage, Nr Kinvara Co. Galway

Normangrove cottage has been described as 'a little slice of heaven', set in the stunning location of The Burren on the Wild Atlantic Way. Luxurious and cosy, situated just 3 miles from the vibrant & musical village of Kinvara with fantastic pubs & restaurants. 40 mins from Galway City. Close to Aillwee caves, Cliffs of Moher & several beaches. The perfect base to explore the west. Uninterrupted views, a large garden with trampoline and swings and all the comforts of a five star hotel.

The Lodge

Welcome to our luxurious lodge nestled in the West of Ireland where you can relax and unwind in total luxury, enjoy peaceful country walks and yet in 20 minutes you can be in the heart of Galway city where there are numerous restaurants, lively bars and magical street entertainers. Travel time from Shannon and Knock international airports is approximately 1hour. The fantastic Atlantic way is on our door step, with the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and Connemara just a short drive away.

Escape to Galway Countryside

The Nest is a bright, beautifully restored countryside retreat carved from a 200-year-old stone cow barn and reimagined as a contemporary hideaway for couples and solo travellers looking to slow down and breathe. Large windows frame the green fields and Galway stone walls flooding the space with natural light. It's cosy considered and quietly special. Connemara and Cliffs of Moher are equidistant, Galway City is 20 minutes away, Michelin-starred Lignum Restaurant is 10 minutes away.

Countryside stay in a beautiful 1 bed apartment.

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. Enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful views and surroundings of the Co.Galway countryside. Just off the Wild Atlantic Way you have easy access to the historic town of Athenry, Oranmore ,Craughwell and beautiful Clarinbridge all within 5 minutes by car. Access to the Dublin and Limerick motorway are within 4 minutes drive which allows easy access to Galway city within 20 minutes by car. Leading onto Connemarra or down to Cliffs of Moher.

Gortrusheen Cottage

Nestled between the hills and lakes of Connemara, this wonderful stone cottage is surrounded by natural gardens and wild, colourful flowers. There is endless walking and climbing with Connemara National Park on the doorstep. The cottage is located along the Wild Atlantic Way within easy driving distance of beautiful beaches at Letterfrack and Renvyle. Kylemore Abbey and Gardens are just across the lake outside the door which is suitable for fishing with boat hire also available

✪ Backpark Cottage apartment ✪

✔FREE Wifi ✔Parking✔Coffee✔Child-friendly✔Luxury Shower✔ We love welcoming people to stay at 'Backpark Cottage'. Our cosy apartment is located in the heart of the east Galway countryside. It is within walking distance of Esker Monastery and woodlands and is a very peaceful space to come to. There is a double bed in the bedroom and a double sofa bed in the the living area. Children are welcome to use the trampoline and anything else in the garden.

Wild Atlantic Bus at Aishling Cottage

Welcome to the Wild Atlantic Bus my name is Richard and I have transformed this 28 year old double decker bus after its life’s work transporting people around England and Ireland into a unique holiday and accommodation experience…..the bus is based in the heart of nature and near my country cottage and only a 5 minute walk down a country lane to the famous Lough Corrib one of the last remaining native brown trout lakes in Europe…..

Curraghmore Cottage

Curraghmore Cottage is a lovingly restored traditional Irish cottage, nearly 100 years old. Once a Land Commission home, it retains its original charm with stone sheds, gardens, and a timeless atmosphere. Nestled outside historic Athenry and just 20 km from Galway City, it offers the perfect mix of peaceful country living and easy access to culture, music, and coastal adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way and Cliffs of Moher.