Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5

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A white house with a dark roof, a front door, and a small garden with a potted plant.
A narrow road flanked by dense greenery and a hedge on one side.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a sink, a window with lace curtains, and a small countertop with various items.
A child walking in a grassy field with a lawnmower.
A small living area with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a cabinet.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Caherlistrane, County galway
  • Place, Lough Hacket
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Headford

Located in Headford, this cottage is in a rural area. Mall Theatre and Quiet Man Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ashford Castle and Hackett Castle. Tuam Leisure Centre and Cong Mini Golf Club are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Caherlistrane, County galway

What's nearby

  • Lough Hacket - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Galway - 40 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Eyre Square - 42 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 43 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Quay Street - 43 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 32 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campbells Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Angler's Rest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tj Gibbons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Homeplace - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Kebab House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 on 15 Mar 2027 start from AU$809, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lough Hacket and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Lee and Hackett Castle. Shanbally Marina and Turloughaclara are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent property really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the peace and tranquility that this place offers. Ideal for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of this life and enjoy nature at its best. We hope it also shows, to some degree, how people lived 250 years ago.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great — tucked away in a beautiful spot, green all around, and close to so many things! The cottage is cozy with everything you need. We stayed for 2 weeks and had a lovely time. Ten minutes from a nice grocery store, lots of day trips on the area, and in a pretty spot itself. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you have enjoyed your stay. The cottage is ideal for exploring the West coast and all its beauty. We like to think that it reflects how people lived in times past, and has the added conveniences of today’s modern world. Wishing you safe travel forward and hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, plenty to do for all ages, we went as far as 100km to visit the attractions and villages.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
So delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. You obviously employed your time and enjoyed the beautiful nature and history of our lovely country. There is always new discoveries to find our area. Have a great summer and thank you for choosing our cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a cottage in the forest. Very quite very secluded. Very nice for a get away
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Delighted to read you enjoyed the secluded peace and tranquility of our cottage. The perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of our modern world. Enjoy the remainder of your holiday and safe journey home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a very quiet location with hardly any traffic noise, just birdsong. It was clean and comfortable and had everything you would need. The only thing that let it down was the shower, because the water pressure is obviously bad it was just a trickle of water when the shower head was in its holder up on the wall so had to used by hand.Despite that problem we enjoyed our stay and saw all that we had wanted to see along that part of the Atlantic Way.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It wasn’t for us but the host’s communication was great. The cottage is indeed secluded but the property is quite basic with facilities very dated and used. Equipment (dining table/chairs/settee/beds) are all several decades old.The property could be a great base but needs a complete update.Electrics are exposed and sockets looked to be overloaded.We appreciated we got a refund within a week but the holiday was wasted as we’d booked leave especially to celebrate my wife’s birthday.I would recommend potential holidaymakers proceed with caution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We have reviewed your comments and have invested in new tower extensions to tidy the electric connections. However I feel, because you did not stay even ONE night, you have missed an opportunity to experience the peace and tranquility of the area and enjoy the Irish culture. The cottage is advertised as secluded, sits one 2 acres of land, surrounded by trees. A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of today’s world. Built by hand over 200 years ago, by hard working people, when there was no modern equipment. Through recent years, we have worked hard to keep its original character, whilst making modern conveniences available for our guests. (ie electric storage heaters, immersion heater for hot water, Electric cooker, Microwave, washing machine, smart television, and internet, electric coffee machine etc.) Furniture is in keeping with the character of the cottage, however we plan to purchase a new settee, in the near future. If one is seeking an Irish country experience, you will enjoy our cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location and so peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family break

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Recently my husband and son stayed here and they really enjoyed the area, the peace and quiet and not too far from everything. Very good trip for them
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Quiet country cottage

Clean and comfortable, very much off the beaten path - private and quiet. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Delighted you enjoyed your stay. However, when you say "off the beaten path", it depends on what you expect from your holiday! Cong is just 9 miles from the cottage. Here you will find Ashford Castle, The Royal Abbey, Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, both stars from 'The Quite Man", which was filmed in a pub in Cong and this pub is still functional. There are walking tours here, Nature and Wildlife tours, Historical and Heritage tours. Plus Boat tours and horseback riding. Galway City is 20 miles away with it's large shopping area, popular Salthill beach and amusement area. Croagh Patrick, nicknamed the Reek, 42 miles away. This is a 764 metres mountain and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo. Aillwee Caves in Co. Clare is 43 miles away. Cliffs of Moor, Co Clare is 55miles away. Connemara National Park, Mweelin, Letterfrack, Co. Galway, is 50 miles away. I have but listed a few, the list is inexhaustible. Evelyn, the caretaker is always available with more suggestions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage

Lovely quaint cottage not too far from Galway. We stayed here for our base on the west coast and did day trips from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2024
Thank you Carol for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at our cottage. It gives you an idea of the Ireland of long ago. Not many of these cottages exist in Ireland today. Hope we will see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, nicely secluded. Comfortable, cosy cottage with modern conveniences (WiFi, television, microwave). Caretaker Eileen was very helpful (including enquiring among the locals if they knew any family history to help my genealogy research. An adorable book has been compiled by the owner’s family outline the history of the cottage.
Lovely, warm cottage.
The history of the cottage, compiled by young members of the owner’s family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and well equipped

Charming, traditional cottage with everything you need for a good stay. Warm and clean, and the contact with the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Thank you Claire, delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We love returning there for then peace and tranquillity. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved having our own space but also having the ability to drive to town if we wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

Cute little Cottage in the nature, dont expect an luxurious apartment but a piece of Irland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Nice and cosy you can feel the love that was put into it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Thank you for your review. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. We have worked through the years to make it as comfortable and modern as possible and yet retaining its historical history. It’s approximately 250 years old. Hope you will return for another visit in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint little cottage

Nice little cottage located in the beautiful countryside. Very easy to get to Mayo and around Co. Galway, and was ideal for our needs. It’s got everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you for your review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and that our cottage answered all your needs. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country cottage

Lovely cottage in the country , basic but comfortable with all you can need
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country enchantment

A wonderful and restful retreat. Great for one couple. Easy access to Connemara and Galway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded diamond in the rough

This little piece of Irish history wrapped up in a cottage ideal for families who love to walk have quiet time explore there surroundings or have a cosy night in. Even storms couldn’t ruin our holiday will definitely be making a return visit
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and quiet.

This property is tucked away from high traffic areas. Nestled on a beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
So delighted to hear you have enjoyed the tranquility of our cottage. We love to go there and get away from the hustle and bustle of like. Enjoy the rest of the summer season. Thank you for renting our cottage.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Country Cottage

This is a very simple cottage lost in the countryside . We were very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Delighted you enjoyed your stay. We have worked hard through the years to make this little home as comfortable as we can. It is a family treasure. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet man cottage

A peaceful and tranquil setting We almost expected John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara to greet us when we arrived. An ideal centre for seeing all the "tourist places" but secluded for a peaceful, quiet rest.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. It is "a little heaven on earth" type of place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect to enjoy the countryside

Location was great et it suited all our needs. We really enjoyed the time we spent there. Easy contact with host & caretaker. It would be nice to have a more modern shower (lack of pressure), but it's just a small detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Yes, water pressure is low due to being in an isolated location. But it’s a brilliant location for exploring the west of Ireland. We keep modernising it as fund allow. Have a brilliant summer and thank you for choosing our cottage.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Week in Galway

Lovely week in a peaceful traditional cottage. Slept well - only darkness, stars and birdsong outside - ate well - Headford has a friendly inn, Anglers' Rest - travelled miles in beautiful countryside - visited interesting places such as spectacular Kylemore Abbey. Recommend the cottage to anyone who wants a contrast to a busy working life.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
How lovely to wake up and listen to the birds singing. So delighted you enjoyed it.
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