Waterside Cottage

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wall-mounted painting.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a gravel driveway.
A dining room with a table set for four, a fireplace, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Connemara, Co. Galway
  • Place, Twelve Bens Mountain Range
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Roundstone Ceramics
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Dog's Bay Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cashel

Located in Cashel, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Isles Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Connemara, Co. Galway

What's nearby

  • Glendollach Lough - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Twelve Bens Mountain Range - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Roundstone Ceramics - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 20.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vaughan's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Cottage - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside Cottage?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Cottage on 22 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,205, 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 Waterside Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glendollach Lough, Loughbeg and Loch an Phiobaire. Loch na Gleannta Mora and Loch na Circe Fraoigh are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice stay

We loved to stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Hi Doris, We are delighted to read you loved your stay. we hope we can welcome you back soon. Many thanks, Patricia
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovrly stsy in Connemzr

Liked all It would br lovely to have a second sowet and toilet
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Hi Irene, Thank you for your recent review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in Waterside Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Jade
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The location was outstanding, and the cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed

Cosy, clean, comfortable and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Hi Kathryn, Thank you for your recent review. We are delighted to read you have enjoyed the location and amenities that this property has to offer. We hope we can welcome you back to Connemara shortly. Many thanks, Patricia
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

fantastic location

spacious, comfortable, basic equipment and facilities, wonderful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Hi Janet, Thank you for your lovely review we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

The house was just what we needed. The location, views, beds, and price were just right. I think it was all great.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Hello Leo, Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to welcome you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A little bit of heaven on earth

Peaceful quiet location with fantastic views. really friendly knowledgeable local community. beautiful
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very beautifully situated cottage

The cottage is beautifully situated right on the water. All the essentials are available. But there is no WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Hi Oliver, Thank you for your review of Waterside Cottage. We are delighted to read you enjoyed the location of this property. We hope we can welcome you back soon. Many thanks, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful location

Waterside Cottage is in a stunningly beautiful spot. If you need the bright lights, forget it - no wi-fi, phone signals OK sometime but poets, writers, painters and those who appreciate the natural beauty of this corner of Connemara will love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Hi David, Thank you for your lovely review your feedback is important to us. We hope to welcome you again in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Waterside Cottage Cashel

Excellent all round . Very clean . Fab Quite Location and yet close enough to Roundstone /Gurteen Bay / Clifden etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great residence, fabulous countryside we really enjoyed our stay. The only downside was no Wifi, and a very poor mobile connection, some days we had to drive to Roundstone (12km away) to make calls to our family and undertake banking. This may be a serious drawback for people wishing to do business communications. Overall we had a great time , and the host was excellent during the storms at the beginning of our stay.
The Bens above Cashel
Ballynahinch castle
Cottage after the storm
Forest walk, river Owenmore
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Hi Terry, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the residence, the countryside, and that your host looked after you so well during the storms. We are genuinely sorry about the lack of Wi-Fi and the poor mobile reception you experienced. Unfortunately, phone coverage in this rural area is outside our control, but your feedback is important and we’ll pass it directly to the owner for consideration. We would be thrilled if you could share the property with your friends and family, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon. Thanks again for staying with us. Warm regards, Patricia Connemara Holiday Lettings
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Stunning" is the right word for the location, sparkling clean, just great. (Not a criticism, just a suggestion: Post instructions for washer and dryer, dishwasher, etc.-- Americans aren't familiar with the symbols.) Look for the sea otters when you go there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Hi Mark, Thank you for the review. We value your feedback and will most definitely take this on board. We hope we can welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Patricia Connemara Holiday Lettings
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank You

Terrific week at Waterside Cottage! No issues whatsoever. All was as advertised, and we couldn’t quibble with anything. Much appreciated!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi George, Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind regards Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Waterside Cottage, Cashel

Cottage was absolutely fantastic, everything about it was great, very clean, kitchen had everything we needed for our stay, we loved our two weeks there, very relaxing, location great, brilliant views and lovely walks from the cottage. One small thing, specific clear instructions to get to the cottage, the Irish code given, we could not get it to locate the cottage, in the end we asked someone, who directed us.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Hi Pietro, Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed all that Waterside Cottage has to offer. We are sorry you had difficulties with the Eircode when trying to locate the property. Your feedback is important to us. We hope we can welcome you back very soon. Many thanks, Patricia
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Très bien situé mais...

Le cottage est situé en face de la baie de Cashel (Connemara). Belle vue depuis la maison. Elle est au cœur du Connemara, à 20 minutes de la jolie ville de Clifden où tous les commerces sont présents. Nous n'avons vu personne pour récupérer les clés qui nous attendaient dans la serrure. Quant aux aspects pratiques du gîte, nous avons été assez déçus. La douche d'une chambre a été signalée en panne dans un commentaire de 2022 et elle n'est toujours pas réparée. Pour une maison de 6 personnes, une seule salle d'eau est trop juste. L'abattant des WC était HS (réparé rapidement par un plombier). La cuisine est mal équipée : pas de cafetière électrique, une cuisinière toute rouillée hors d'âge, manque d'assiettes, pas de plat à tarte. Les français aiment cuisiner ! Le sèche-linge, indispensable dans ce pays, ne sèche pas vraiment. Autres soucis, une fenêtre de chambre ne jointe pas correctement, une tablette d'une autre est cassée et laisse passer l'air. Quand il fait 13° début juillet, c'est plutôt gênant. On a du allumer le chauffage. A mettre au crédit du gestionnaire, son intervention rapide pour solutionner le plus simple. Ce cottage pourrait être formidable si le propriétaire (américain) investissait quelques dollars. Nous louons depuis 40 ans chaque année, nous n'avons pas l'habitude de pinailler mais là, il y avait de quoi. Un grand merci à Brid, la femme de ménage, pour les scones tous chauds et la confiture en compensation de nos ennuis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Dear Helene We thank you for your review and have passed your comments to the owner. We are very sorry that the shower during your stay was not working however this was working prior to your stay. We were very happy to hear that the toilet seat was fixed. The owner has confirmed that he will provide extra delph and provide an electric coffee maker instead of the cafetiere which most of the guests requested. The owner was not aware that the dryer was not working correctly. He has arranged for a workman to check. The owner has confirmed that they will certainly invest in the items mentioned in your review. We have not received such a review so it was very useful for your feedback. We wish you all the best and hope to see you once again in Connemara. Thanks Connemara Holiday Lettings
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Centrally located

Nice quiet area centrally located. Ideal for dog walks. Poor internet service at house due to mountain in background. Brid was an excellent caretaker of the property. Good value for money
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Très bel emplacement

Globalement notre avis est positif, car la vue est exceptionnelle et l emplacement de la maison est interessant pour découvrir la region. Par contre, nous avons noté plusieurs points qui mériteraient d être améliorés pour correspondre exactement à la desciption ainsi qu au prix demandé. La douche qui se situe dans l une des chambres ne fonctionnait pas et nous n en avons pas été informés. La douche de la salle de bain n etait pas propre ( traces de moisissures sur le sol ainsi que sur le carrelage des parois). La vaisselle n est pas suffisante ( 2 poeles seulement dont une est à jeter car inutilisable), la cafetière à poussoir meriterait d être remplacée ( rafistolage du filtre qui laisse passer le café ), seulement 8 assiettes ( pour 6 personnes c est trop juste), la cuisinière est également vraiment très ancienne et abîmée. Enfin un veritable salon de jardin sur le devant de la maison serait également un atout supplémentaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Waterside Cottage

We had a really relaxing long weekend. A great location, with great views. The cottage is clean and comfortable and we would definitely stay again. It is ideal for sitting and chilling out or as a base for touring.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage stunning location

Quiet , stunning views and beautiful location. Lovely sitting on the rocks at the end of the garden.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location

From the minute we entered the door to the moment we dragged ourselves out it to leave we had a brilliant holiday. Our 2 children had the space needed, big garden and it was on a lovely quiet road . Noah made lots friends with neighbours. Relaxed to know he was safe on the road in his bike. Willow has cerebral Palsy and is chair bound, the house was accessible in every way for us to accomadate her needs, she is 4. Spotlessly clean with every need covered. It does not however have Wifi. Highly recommend and Brid the lady who cares for the house is a lovely, kind helpful person.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful holiday experience

We had a fantastic time in Waterside cottage. We rent a holiday home each year and this was really excellent. Brid was brilliant, really helpful and the house was really well prepared for our visit. Swimming of the pier each day was a real highlight.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Leo, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us and we are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Waterside Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Waterside cottage

Lovely peaceful cottage in connemarra with splendid views within close distance to major attractions such as Kylemore abbey, National parks and charming tidy towns.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Hi Stpehen, Thank you for your review. We hope you had an enjoyable stay at Waterside Cottage and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord also. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gute Lage, alles sauber, unkompliziert

Insgesamt schöne Lage, nur leider kein direkter Wasserzugang wegen einem Zaun! Sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Sehr freundliche Hausvermierterin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Hi Juliane, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us and we are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely base to explore the area

Bríd was a lovely host and we had a beautiful stay. A perfect remote location with great views and all the self catering facilities required. Great wet room!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil awsome Cashel. Hidden jewel in the hearty of Connemara.

Waterside Cottage offered everything we required. The views from the site just so relaxing. We had a 94 year old who found the cottage offered safe and free access all over and enjoyed the views from the bench at the front of the house. Great location to explore or revisit parts of Connemara. Being a keen photographer I was glad of the digital technology as I would have blown my budget on 35mm film. Suggest a short walk to the harbour or more energetic walk up Cashel Mountain. The colour of the of the landscape from water to sky in the early morning light just magnificent. The caretaker presented us with a spotlessly clean property and great comfort. Book it now and you won't regret it. We will be a repeat visitor
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Gerard, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
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