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Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara

Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara

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View of Foden's Cottage from the water's edge
Living area
Entrance Hallway

Overview of Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Cashel, County Galway
  • Popular LocationDog's Bay Beach34 min drive
  • Popular LocationGurteen Bay Beach35 min drive
  • Popular LocationKylemore Abbey37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara

This delightful, traditional cottage sits in a secluded spot just 50 yards from the sea in a sheltered bay with its own small harbour and pier. It enjoys outstanding views of oyster bay and the twelve ben mountains in Connemara.
The property has two living rooms, one with outstanding sea views and a TV & DVD player, the other an open-plan living/dining area with an open peat/wood burning stove.
There is a well equipped galley kitchen with electric cooker together with a microwave, a fridge freezer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board.
The bathroom has a power shower, bath, basin and toilet.
There is one twin bedroom on the ground floor and a twin bedroom with a single bed on the first floor. There is a single bed in the alcove by the wood burning stove (just off the living area) together with a double sofa bed in the sea view living room.
Facilities include: oil fired central heating, hot water immersion, electricity, towels & bed linen, a travel cot, parking on site and access to the surrounding land, harbour and pier.
The cottage sits in 50 acres of it's own land (rough grazing and peat bog) which you are also welcome to walk over. The land extends over from the cottage to the north shore of the headland.
The charming traditional village of Roundstone is 10 miles away with shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. Roundstone has a wonderful old fishing harbour which is overlooked by O'Dowd's bar where you can enjoy locally sourced seafood and the best pint of Guinness in the world!
The area is ideal for bird watching, walking, hill climbing, cycling, fishing and pony-trekking.
There is an 18 hole Championship Golf Course at Ballyconneely and public tennis courts in Roundstone.
There are plenty of fabulous sandy beaches in the area including Dogs Bay and Gurteen Bay near Roundstone, both of which are long, beautiful and often quite unpopulated.
There are several places of historic interest and local craft centres within a few miles.
Days trips to the Aran Islands and the isle of Inishboffin can be taken by ferry from Rossaveal and Cleggan.
Apologies, but strictly no dogs policy.
Strictly Saturday to Saturday bookings only.

Property manager

Louise Charlesworth

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Ocean view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cashel

Located in Cashel, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Cashel, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 30 min drive
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 34 min drive
  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 35 min drive
  • Kylemore Abbey - 37 min drive
  • Connemara National Park - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Dowds - 19 min drive
  • Fisherman's pub - 17 min drive
  • Tigh Mheaic Pub - 25 min drive
  • Vaughan's - 19 min drive
  • The Bogbean Cafe - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Foden's Cottage is a family holiday home on a remote peninsula in Connemara located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Roundstone Ceramics, Errisberg and Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre. Twelve Bens Mountain Range and Gurteen Bay Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
The house was in an ideal location if your wanting to get away from it all with fantastic scenery and isolation. Within 20 minutes from towns and village's. Watching the sea every morning and night, with wildlife right on your doorstep. Brilliant time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Erika v.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice location, just you and nature+stars
We did love the location. But the house is to old, mold with the smell of moisture. We thought that was only when we came in but after 24hrs and all windows open it was still there. I'm sorry to say but this is not oke for rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shirley r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
Loved Fodens cottage. It was so homely and a great location, with the water metres away. You could explore the foreshore, watch the tide, remote and calming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un endroit parfait pour profiter de la nature !
La vue est incroyable et la région parfaite pour profiter de la nature sauvage du Connemara. Le cottage est spacieux , nous étions 4et parfait pour cuisiner, se reposer et admirer le coucher de soleil!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Louise Charlesworth

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I live on a farm in Cheshire, UK.
But the West Coast of Ireland is my 'home from home'.
(My maiden name is Foden).

Why they chose this property

Foden's Cottage was purchased by my Grandparents in 1960.
As I child I spent many happy holidays there and continue to visit as often as possible.
The cottage holds many wonderful memories.
We have even hosted a family wedding there!
The cottage has been let out to holiday makers for many years - so they can enjoy the unique charm of Ireland and its many colourful locals.

What makes this property unique

The views from the cottage are stunning, changing every hour.
As it is so close to the water, you find yourself watching the tides coming in and out, the local fishermen coming and going and watching the wildlife around the water's edge.
There are also donkeys, horses and cows enjoying the peninsular with us.
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