Property Details

Stunning, modern cottage with beautiful scenic lake and mountain views. Cosy and homely, you will find your home away from home at Murlach Cottage!

This beautiful 4 bed room cottage is only a 5 minutes’ walk from Ballyconneely village where you will find 2 shops, a post office, a playground and a pub with a large beer garden which serves delicious food throughout the day. The house boasts scenic mountain and lake views.  This cosy cottage is modern, yet homely; an ideal spot for a family. The property is a short drive to the Connemara Golf Course, so it is an ideal spot for avid golfers!

Downstairs

Kitchen/Sitting Room/Sun Room:

Down 3 steps from the hallway, you have an open plan, tastefully decorated Sitting Room, Kitchen and dining area. In the living area, there is a large TV with a DVD player & Free View box and a stove style electric heater.  The Kitchen is fully equipped with a breakfast bar & all mod cons such as a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, electric hob & oven/grill. There is also a washing machine & dryer.

The dining area seats 6 people and a sun room with large windows, overlooks the stunning scenery at the back of the house. There is a patio area at the back of the house with an ample size garden and clothes line

There is a guest bathroom downstairs with shower/bath

Bedroom 1 (downstairs):

Bedroom 1 has a double bed with a large wardrobe and dresser. The window overlooks the side of the house.

Bedroom 2 (downstairs):

This is a large room with a double bed, wardrobe and dressing table. Windows overlook the front and side of the house.

Upstairs

 A spiral staircase leads you upstairs where there are two bedrooms.  One bedroom is a large room with a double bed with stunning lake views and en-suite shower/bath. Bedroom 2 is a children’s loft/sleeping area (restricted head heights). It has 2 single beds, a desk and chair and a sky light.

Roundstone:

The village of Roundstone lies on the western arm of Bertraghboy bay in Connemara, Co. Galway, 48 miles (77km) north-west of Galway city. This Connemara village is beautifully set on one of the most spectacular coastal drives in Ireland overlooking the Atlantic at the foot of Errisbeg Mountain.

What about afternoon lunch in this pretty fishing village and afterwards let the kids enjoy some time on the Monkey Bars in the Village playground? The village has an ample amount of excellent bars and restaurants. It has a traditional craft centre; selling locally produced handmade pottery, jewellery and instruments! Be sure to check out Yvonne Kings Studio and the Stable Gallery which features contemporary art. Your one stop shop for unique gifts to bring home!

Roundstone is teeming with festivals and events during the summer months, such as the local regatta and the pony show; all of which are great family days out! Looking to experience some traditional Irish music? Irish nights take place in the upper community hall, every Wednesday at 8:30pm, all ages welcome! Starting the beginning of June; there will be a local market in the village with stalls selling fresh local produce and crafts. Well worth a visit.

There are also fishing trips suitable for all the family! Catch and cook your own dinner!! Don’t have great sea legs? Take a trip down to the pier. Local fishermen are well known for selling their fresh catch at the end of the day!

Roundstone Beaches:

Gurteen is the larger of the two and the closer to Roundstone. The water is crystal clear and it is very safe for swimming and other water based activities. It is naturally protected by the headland which it faces to the South and it is a popular destination for holiday makers in the summertime.

Dog’s Bay (or Port na Fadoige in Irish meaning Bay of Plovers) faces due west. It is famous for its mineral sands which are made of millions of microscopic shells. It is a stunning beach with its bright white sands and crystal blue water. Since 1991 the dunes separating Gurteen Beach from Dog’s Bay have been the focus of intensive efforts to plant Mar ram Grass to stem coastal erosion. Visitors are requested to respect the signs restricting access to the dunes. The wild headland which stretches out into the Atlantic between the two beaches is an area of great beauty and is a fantastic walk where you will be surrounded by water on three sides.

Ballyconneely:

Ballyconneely village has 2 shops, a post office, pub/restaurant, and playground

For avid golfers, Ballyconneely is home to the Connemara Championship Golf Course. This Eddie Hackett designed course is set in stunning, rugged countryside. The back nine has been described as the equal of any in the world. Situated in Aillebrack, Ballyconneely overlooking the Atlantic Ocean it offers 360 degree views of the Golf Course and the unique Connemara landscape. This is a wonderful place to stop off and enjoy lunch or dinner after a round of golf or a walk on the surrounding beaches. Dun Loughin surfing beach is close by to this course.

The Point Pony trekking centre will ensure a fun family day out on one of their pony treks. A unique Connemara experience!

Take a tour of the Connemara Smoke House and watch how the salmon it traditionally prepared for smoking and enjoy a tasting of their delicious smoked salmon! Tours operate every Wednesday during the summer months at 3pm!

Why not take a trip to Derrygimlagh Hill, one of the most historical spots in Connemara for 2 very important reasons:

1. In the early years of the last century, Gugliemo Marconi established the first ever commercial transatlantic wireless station on Derrygimlagh
2. Alcock and Brown landed their first ever transatlantic flight on the very same spot in 1919.

There’s no end of sea fishing opportunities in Connemara, especially in Ballyconneely so you can test your angling prowess! And with plentiful fish stocks it’s no wonder anglers flock here all year round. Popular spots for anglers include the harbour at Erislannan Point, the sheltered bay at Candoolin (close to the cottage) and Mannin Bay. Mannin Bay in particular has good innings for the small boat angler. Plaice is the most popular catch in this area while nearby Ballyconneely Bay has great potential for catching tope, ray, dogfish and Pollack.

Ballyconneely Beaches:

Ballyconneely peninsula is virtually ringed by beaches – from the Coral Strand at Derrygimlagh, west and north to Knock, Mannin, Dun Loughan and Truska, and east and south from Keeraunmore, Aillebrack, and Ballyconneely Bay to Calla, Dolan and Murvey

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE CONNEMARA AREA, PLEASE BROWSE THE “THINGS TO DO” SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE

“I would highly recommend staying at murlach cottage . It’s very comfortable ideally situated and has stunning views . I will be booking again soon xx”

The oil and electricity is metered upon arrival and departure .

Linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.

Please note that €250 security deposit is required upon arrival.  As long as there are no breakages or damage to the property this will be refunded on departure less the cost of utilities.

Check-in time is between 4pm & 6pm (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)

Check-out time is 10am on day of departure.

Free Wifi

Please note that most restaurants & cafes in the area have free internet access.