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Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

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Eco friendly house with majestic views of the sea and mountains of Connemara
25/11/13 evening light
Kitchen
West bedroom
Dining-room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Glinsk, Galway
  • Place, Dog's Bay Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Connemara National Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

South & West bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

South bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Teach Greine is a Eco-friendly dormer bungalow (2700sq feet) on its own grounds. Heated by solar power, a heat recovery system and excellent insulation makes it a warm and comfortable house. Organic paints and natural oils were used through out the interior. The main entrance door leads into a sun porch with a wooden spiral stair leading to the upstairs. The sun porch leads into the kitchen/dining area which has fitted wooden units, beech worktop and a work island. The kitchen has a Rayburn range, four gas hob rings, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, with a ample supply of crockery and utensils. The dining room has a table and six chairs and a sideboard. This leads into the sitting room which has magnificent views of the sea, rocky shoreline and mountains. It has a sofa and four large comfortable chairs, TV , piano, large coffee table and a cut-stone fireplace. In keeping with the Eco friendly ethos, Bamboo flooring is used in the kitchen/dining and sitting room areas. Off the sun-porch is a cloak room for hanging coats which leads into the downstairs shower/toilet and wash-hand basin room. The utility room off the sun-porch has a large sink, washing machine, fridge/freezer, ironing board and iron. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a pull out hot press. There is a landing area which has a table and chair where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and mountains. The west bedroom with a view of the sea has a double and single bed with a walk in wardrobe. The south bedroom has a double and a small single bed and open shelves for the wardrobe. The north bedroom has adult bunk beds with a view of the sea through the velux windows and open shelves for the wardrobes. All bedrooms have bedside lockers and bedside lamps. Wooden floors are in all the bedrooms, bathroom and landing. The bathroom has a small whirlpool bath, toilet and wash hand basin.
The house is surrounded by gravel with ample space to park and turn a car. It has a picnic table. The acre site includes an abundance of wild flowers and plants aided only by organic methods.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Please leave the house tidy.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Letterard

Located in Letterard, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Lough Truskeena. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Glinsk, Galway

What's nearby

  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 42 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Sky Road - 43 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 50 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Connemara National Park - 59 min drive - 53.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tigh Mheaic Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coyne's Gastropub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Glynsk House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Truskeena, Lough Numbrackkeagh and Black Lough South. Lough Keeraim and Lough Clooshgirrea are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eileens Holiday Home was a Clean and well equiped Holiday Home. Kitchen includes everything you need for good cooking. Stunning Views from the sunroom or the big window towards the See.Every attraction in Connemara within 1/2 to 1h drive.Communications with Eileen were really easy, she lives next door. She is such a lovely Lady who is Always good for a short Talk.Beaches for swimming in a 5min Drive reachable Like Moyrus Beach. An all Sand and narrow waterlevel Beach. Perfekt for a day with the Kids at the Beach.Eileens Holiday Home is top, so is the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay in Wonderful venue

Beautiful location over looking Bertraghboy Bay. Superb views and loads of space in this bright house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Objekt

Wundervoll.... - alles hat super funktioniert und geklappt... Wir hatten traumhafte Ferien.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

May at the Sun House

The Sun House is in a beautiful location on an inlet in Connemara, with gorgeous views of mountains and sea. The house is superbly designed and very comfortable .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house on the water

We stayed a week in this beautiful place. The house is well equipped, no need to bring anything. Eileen has maps and guidebooks ready as well as her own knowledge of the area to share . The views from the many windows were wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hartmut R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Haus in traumhafter Lage

Unser Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm. Das Haus beinhaltet alles was man benötigt. Die Lage des Hauses ist einfach unschlagbar. Man kann bis nach Roundstone rüber schauen und hat eine tolle Aussicht auf die 12 Bens. Das Check in war etwas abenteuerlich, da Eileen nicht auf vorherige Nachrichten, sowie nicht auf Anrufe reagiert hat. Dennoch war sie ab 16 Uhr an ihrem Haus, welches direkt nebenan liegt anzutreffen. Wir haben Eileen als netten und hilfsbereiten Menschen kennengelernt. Wer Abgeschiedenheit und Ruhe mag, wird an diesem Haus voll auf seine Kosten kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holidays home

It is magical home in a magical place. It can't be more welcoming. The house is full of light . I live the kitchen and the living room with amazing views towards the sea and the saumon fishers.I have love the time sitting at home, relaxing and enjoying the peace and the warmth atmosphere. I have love playing the piano and cooking in the big kitchen.The bedrooms upstairs are big and very comfortable.Eileen has been very nice to us.She has answered all our questions.Hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

This was our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. We love everything about this location and Eileen is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful clean property in a fantastic location. Eileen is

We had a fantastic stay and will return again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Haus direkt am Wasser

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit - tolles Haus mit atemberaubendem Blick aufs Wasser!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Lovely house in a beautiful peaceful setting with fantastic views.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

If stunning views, trail walking and a peaceful paradise are what you are looking for this it. Excellent place to breathe deep and decompress while still visiting whatever sites you may want too. We lacked for nothing during our stay, extremely well equipped and Eileen provided great details to make our stay even better than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views of the bay

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country side bliss

A wonderful Holiday! We found the location to be perfect Great Ireland experience Host very helpful Holiday house and view is breath taking!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandiose Lage

Die Lage direkt an einer Bucht des Atlantik könnte gar nicht besser sein. Vom Wohnzimmer aus konnten wir den Blick auch bei typisch irischen Regenwetter genießen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great adventure

We loved the house it was a great place to rest from all our day trips . We come home and plan our next trip out .woke up to great views every morning . Just lovely .
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildromantische Idylle mit allem Komfort

Supernette Vermieterin, sehr gute Kommunikation über die Fewo-App, tolle Lage, Ruhe und viele Brombeeren
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rien d'autre à dire que formidable

Maison adorable et fonctionnelles avec une situation exceptionnelle. Eileen est très sympathique et donne beaucoup de conseils pour les visites. On recommande!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Letterard cottage

Entre mer, montagne et landes, nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans ce cottage spacieux, joliment décoré avec les tableaux de notre hôtesse. Un endroit serein, apaisant et une maison d’une grande propreté. Nous avons de plus bénéficié d’un grand soleil tout au long de notre séjour. Eillen, nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Johan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastische cottage in een overweldigende omgeving

Eileen begrijpt wat hospitality is. Is er als het nodig is, als je het vraagt. Prachtig gelegen comfortabel huis. De omgeving is adembenemend mooi. Prachtige wandelingen gemaakt.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the world

Perfekte Lage, super Aussicht, sehr hilfsbereite und zugewandte Gastgeberin... Nähe zum Meer, ökologisch korrektes Ambiente und vieles mehr. Das Einzige, was man hört, ist das Meeresplaetschern.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour au calme.

Pour qui aime la tranquilité, c'est l'endroit idéal. Aucun bruit, une seule visite: un lapin. Maison très agréable bien chauffée, bien équipée et bien tenue avec de belles vues sur la baie.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to relax and enjoy the west coast of Ireland

After our pervious week in 2022, we were delighted to return to Eileen's rental house. We were warmly welcomed, and then left to settle in. We appreciated Eileen contacting her "fish man" who came by and we purchased fresh scallops, hake and a fish new to us. We enjoyed the remoteness and the comfort of the house, settling in the big chairs to read and watch the changing views of the bay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Western hideaway

Views to die for! They bring me back year after year. There is space and comfort in this house. I like the isolation but you need to know that you have to drive to a shop or restaurant. I do miss the access to the garden and sea, now a bit overgrown.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfektes Haus in guter Ausgangslage

Das sehr helle, freundliche Ferienhaus lag für uns ideal um Connemara zu erkunden. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht vor allem die Küche. Der Empfang von Eileen freundlich mit unheimlich vielen Infos. Gerne kommen wir mal wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eileen Noonan Connolly

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My name is Eileen Noonan Connolly a widow and I live with my two cats in Letterard, Cashel, beside Teach Greine the holiday home. I am an aspiring artist but previously worked for 30 years as a Laboratory Technician in the Shellfish Research Laboratory Carna four miles from here. I was reared in Tubbecurry Co Sligo. I enjoy gardening,walking and hill walking.

Why they chose this property

I designed this house 15 years ago with a Eco concept with the help of my beloved husband Josie who died in 2004 and I have slowly worked on the house till it's completion this July 2013.

What makes this property unique

It is a dream house beside the sea where you can experience the solitude and beauty of Connemara.

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English

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