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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.

Lake & Mountain View
Fabulous 3 bedroom house high up in the mountains overlooking beautiful lakes & mountains along with turf cutting & footing! Highly Furnished. Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, Connemara National Park & Beaches at Roundstone are 20 minutes & ferry to Arann Islands 25 mins drive. Hill walks, horseriding, kayaking, boat tours & fishing on Lough Inagh within easy access. Sit & enjoy a Nespresso coffee with panaromic window views of lakes & mountains or enjoy cosy nights in with an open fire in Connemara.

Cosy studio apartment
Our studio apt is in the heart of Carraroe, 10 min walk will get you to the village where you'll find pubs, restaurant, shop, chemist and library, there's 4 beaches, the unique coral beach ( Tra an Doilin) is only a 3 minute drive or a scenic 20-25 minute walk ,well worth the walk, 10 min drive will get you to Ros a' mhíl (Rossaveal) port where you can get a ferry to the Aran Islands, we have high speed internet in the apt, you can catch a bus frequently to Galway city down on the main strip

Cheerful mountainside cottage
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. A beautifully renovated traditional cottage situated between Recess and Maam Cross. It offers wonderful mountain and lake views with nearby access to mountain and river walks. Suits couples, families and friends looking for a memorable connemara getaway. This cottage promises a tranquil stay while also granting endless opportunities to easily explore the beauty of the region. This cottage is cosy, romantic and really offers a space to let go.

Suas Thuas, at Dogs Bay beach, Roundstone.
Possibly one of the most beautiful views and locations overlooking Dogs bay beach and sitting at the foot of Errisbeg hill, 6 minute drive from the picturesque fishing village of Roundstone. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the west coast of Ireland. Looking out across the Atlantic Ocean at the Aran islands, gurteen beach and dogs bay beach. Hill climbing to the rear and beach walks to the front of the cottage, there are possibly few locations to compare with this cottage

Cosy cabin 13 min drive from Cliffs of Moher.
Perfect for visiting The Cliffs of Moher, this one bedroom apartment with patio area, offers a fully equipped kitchen, free wifi, cotton bedlinen, towels, toiletries and cooking basics. Set at the back of my old cottage, offering plenty of privacy, overlooking the vegetable garden and apple trees. Ideal for coastal walk to The Cliffs, ferry to Aran Islands, Doolin with it's mix of traditional music pubs & fine dining. Lahinch beach and The Golf Club. The Burren National Park is 30 min away.

Little Sea House
Little Sea House has spectacular sea views on the wild Atlantic coast in Connemara. Resting peacefully at the end of a private lane, you’ll hear only wind, waves and birds. Relax and watch the light change over the sea, watch the sunset and the stars appear in a sky without light pollution. You have access to the shore with an abundance of scenic walking and beautiful beaches nearby. You are 3 km from the Wild Atlantic Way and near Mace Head which has the cleanest air in Europe.

Cladach (Shore)
Cladach (Shore) offers stunning panoramic views of Cuan Chasla in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht. It is a newly constructed one bedroom apartment with spectacular views. Surrounded by country roads, hidden inlets and stunning beaches such as Trá an Dóilín (Coral Strand) on the Wild Atlantic Way. Cladach is a self contained apartment with one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living/dining area and balcony. It is attached to the owner's residence so we are there if you need us.

Old Barn Cottage
Our cosy cottage is a perfect base to explore Connemara. Enjoy our wood burning stove, underfloor heating, wet-room, pine furniture and leather two seater, 4 ring hob & oven, fridge, washing machine & microwave, a library, TV/DVD & garden sunroom with decking area. It is a perfect retreat for Couples and Solo Travellers especially, and a complimentary home cooked meal will be included at no extra cost for all those single guests travelling alone, if they wish.

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…..

The Cabin Leenane
Comfortable and cosy cabin on the Wild Atlantic Way, 5 minutes walk from Leenane village and Killary Fjord. 15 minutes drive to the Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. The cabin sits in a mature garden with a stream at the bottom. This is an ideal base for walking, hiking, cycling holidays and local adventure events. Alternatively just get away, digitally detox, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Glamping and Alpaca Farm: Connemara Hut
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Curraghduff Farm offers unique alpaca experiences and now welcomes you to stay. This self catering glamping site is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. We have 3 individually themed huts on site but they are spaced out enough to ensure privacy. The glamping site is based on a small farm with alpacas, chickens, pygmy goats and sheep.
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All about Glynsk
Glinsk, a small corner of County Galway, sits near the border with County Roscommon, around an hour from the shore of sprawling Lough Ree. It isn’t just a picturesque destination in itself — Glinsk is one of the ten villages that make up the popular walk known as the Suck Valley Way. This epic 100-kilometre trail tracks through lowland farms and crosses the boglands and callows of the River Suck, passing lakes and drainage channels and offering sweeping views of the Irish countryside.
Glinsk itself offers a quiet rural setting that is virtually untouched, nestled in miles of farmland and patches of ancient bog. The village’s major landmark is Glinsk Castle, thought to be the last castle built in Ireland in the mid-17th century. It was gutted by a fire not long after, and today its ruins stand as a prominent example of the architectural style of the Norman era, featuring tall chimney stacks and square towers. You can also explore the remains of the nearby Ballinakill Abbey, the earliest Gothic church in Ireland, as well as the charming towns in the surrounding countryside.
What are the top things to do in Glynsk?
Connemara National Park
Just over 45 minutes’ drive away is Connemara National Park, whose rolling peaks and undulating valleys offer mile after mile of views. Choose one of the many hiking trails which may take you through mountains, bogs, forests, or grasslands. There are many resident wild animals to spot, including Connemara ponies and red deer. After your hike, restore your spirits at the park’s tea room.
Kylemore Abbey
The imposing Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, one of the grandest buildings in Ireland, is only a 30-minute drive from Glinsk. Sitting right at the edge of Pollacapall Lough, its slim turrets and granite walls look like they’re straight out of a fairytale. Built in 1867 as a castle, the abbey is now home to a Benedictine monastery and is surrounded by 13,000 acres of manicured gardens, walks, and woodlands.
Sky Road
Just 30 minutes from Glinsk is the beginning of the famous Sky Road — a 20-kilometre scenic drive that loops around the town of Clifden. The circular road is regarded as one of Ireland’s best drives, offering commanding views of jagged cliffs, lush mountains, and the rolling Connemara coastline. Once you’re done, have a wander along the magenta-and-sunflower-yellow shopfronts on Clifden’s Main Street and enjoy lunch in one of its many restaurants.
Destinations to explore
- Connemara National Park
- The Burren National Park
- Lahinch Beach
- Lahinch Golf Club
- Galway City Museum
- Connemara National Park
- Knock Shrine
- Dogs Bay
- Galway Glamping
- Kylemore Abbey
- Keem Beach
- Ashford Castle
- Foxford Woollen Mills
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Inishbofin Island
- Coole Park
- Poulnabrone dolmen
- National Museum of Ireland, Country Life
- Doolin Cave
- Spanish Arch
- Brigit's Garden




