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Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront

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A stone building with a door, a stone wall, and a grassy lawn.
A view through a glass door of a grassy yard with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a clear sky.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chessboard. There are large windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.
A stone house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a grassy yard.
A stone house with a gravel driveway leading to a wooden gate.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Flaggy Shore, Newquay, The Burren, Co. Clare
  • Place, Corcomcoe Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Newtown Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Burren Perfumery
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront

Swallow Cottage is luxurious 3 bedroom seafront stone/wood house with fantastic sea views from every room. The house is 15 metres from the sea with views of Galway, Connemara and the Aran Islands.
It is situated on the spectacularly beautiful Flaggy Shore, a national heritage site and one of the loveliest parts of the 'Wild Atlantic Way'. The spacious open living area has underfloor heating throughout the kitchen, dining room, the two bathrooms and lounge which also has a wood burning stove.

Our beautiful home has large french window/glass doors in every room with stunning sea views that open out into the garden just metres away from the ocean. Perfect to watch seals and dolphins in the bay and spectacular sunsets of Galway Bay with your BBQ.

Step outside the garden gate and a lovely sandy beach faces you. There are several family friendly sandy beaches in the area. A short walk along the coast is the highly rated seafront Linnanes Lobster Bar/Restaurant which serves deliciously fresh locally caught seafood and a great pint of Guinness. The local fisherman's wife sells fresh fish on the harbour just outside Linnanes.

General information. Swallow Cottage is located in the spectacular area of Ireland known as the Burren (irish meaning Great Rock) which is one of the finest examples of glacio limestone landscapes in the world. Formed 350 million years ago, the region is rich with historical and archeological sites. There are more than 90 megalithic tombs, dolmens older than 5600 years and ring forts including the exceptionally well preserved Caherconnell Stone Fort. It is also renowned world-wide for its remarkable diversity of plants and animals.

The Cliffs of Moher is one of the most popular attractions of the area as are the Aillwee Caves, the most famous of the many thousands of ancient caves beneath the limestone mountains.

The Burren also has a long history of traditional Irish music which is played in many of the pubs throughout the area particularly in Doolin.

Swallow Cottage is midway (15 minutes drive) between the lovely coastal villages of Kinvarra, Co. Galway and Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Both offer a great choice in shops, restaurants, pubs and farmers markets selling locally produced produce.

The area has several excellent golf courses including the world famous Lahinch links course.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put the front door key back into the safebox and change the code. Many thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1090104
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Burren

Located in Burren, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Burren Nature Sanctuary and Burren National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burren Perfumery and Club Vitae Leisure Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and cycling nearby.
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Flaggy Shore, Newquay, The Burren, Co. Clare

What's nearby

  • Corcomcoe Abbey - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Newtown Castle - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Burren Perfumery - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Aillwee Burren Experience - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 26 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Ardrahan Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Óir House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hylands Burren Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning Family Cottage With Garden On The Seafront located?

This Burren holiday home is on the beach, steps from Galway Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Burren Nature Sanctuary and Corcomcoe Abbey. Newtown Castle and Carron Polje are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Robert MacIver

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My wife is an artist from the area and loved the unique location and wanted to live there since she was a child. We finally built our home in 2004. We decided to rent to holiday visitors because we felt it was a waste to have such a beautiful home empty for most of the year.

Why they chose this property

Our house is a traditional stone cottage but is architecturally designed to have all the mod cons including underfloor heating as well as a wood burning stove. It has a top quality kitchen and furnishings. It is on the seafront with a safe walled garden and very short walk to a sandy beach, an art gallery and renowned seafood restaurant/pub.

What makes this property unique

The stunning location overlooking Galway Bay. The house is near some fantastic coastal walks, beaches, prehistoric sites, castles and some of the world's finest golf courses.

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