Property Details

Welcome to the Uplands, which offers luxury and comfort in the peaceful setting of Spiddal.  This beautiful bungalow holiday home is family friendly accommodation offering a spacious and bright relaxing home complete with a large patio ideal to enjoy dining al-fresco with distant views of Galway Bay, Clare Hills and the Aran Islands, this is an ideal holiday base along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Spacious and luxurious holiday home with a patio area ideal for bbq’s to observe panoramic sea and mountain views. The Uplands in Spiddal is a perfect base for people who want to tour along the Wild Atlantic Way.

It is spacious, bright and warm and, despite being a large house, retains a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. The large windows make the whole house very bright and allow guests to enjoy the landscaped gardens.

Approx 20 mins walk from the Uplands you can walk by the seashore to the Blue Flag Beach in Spiddal.  The lively village of Spiddal boasts shops, restaurants, crafts and pubs with traditional music sessions.

The historic and vibrant city of Galway is only 11 miles away and the Connemara National Park and a trip to the Aran Islands are just some of the day trips, which are a must from here. The bustling city of Galway, only 10 miles away, with its variety of shopping facilities, hosts summer festivals.  The Burren and North Clare, the magical Aran Islands and the popular towns of Clifden and Westport are some of the many day trips. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy deep sea fishing or can travel to Moycullen/Oughterard and Lough Corrib. Bike hire, golf courses, pony trekking and water sports are all available locally. Walkers will also be spoiled with the myriad of country and coastal roads surrounding the area.

For children there is Lough Well Farm which is only a short distance, overall the Uplands Holiday Home is an excellent choice to tour beautiful Connemara.  Book now to avoid disappointment !

Reception room has large windows overlooking sea and mountain views, large vaulted ceilings, cosy couch, open fireplace, large flat screen tv.

Double doors leading into an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area with high vaulted ceilings, fully fitted kitchen with an island /breakfast bar, the conservatory area is used as a dining room oozing natural sunlight with views over Galway bay.  From the dining area is a door leading to the patio area.

Bedroom 1:  Large double bedroom with sleigh double bed and ensuite shower room, window to the side of the house.

Bedroom 2:  Large double bedroom with sleigh double bed with window to the front of the house.

Bedroom 3:  Again a large double bedroom with sleigh double bed, window to the front and side of the house, ensuite shower room.

Family bathroom containing bath with shower overhead, sink and wc.

No smoking or pets allowed.

Spiddal is a Gaeltacht village on the shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland.  It is 19 km (12 miles) west of Galway city, on the R336 road.   Spiddal is on the eastern side of the county’s Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking district) and of the Connemara region. It is a tourist centre with a scenic beach, harbour, and shore fishing.

The small seaside village of Spiddal, on the Irish Coast, overlooks Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, and is a very popular destination for visitors. There are numerous restaurants and pubs, two beaches and a lovely coastal golf course it has something to suit all tastes. Located close to Shannagarraun Wood, a Special Area of Conservation, Spiddal provides lovely places to walk and explore. Try sea fishing off the pier, take a walk down Tra na mBan Blue Flag sandy beach or indulge in a round of golf at Rosshill Golf Course. Only 12 miles to the east lies Galway City, where you can discover some of Ireland’s long and varied history; visit Lynch’s Castle, or trace the origin of the famous Claddagh Ring, which originated in a village near the shore of Galway Bay.

Spiddal has the best of both worlds as it close to both Connemara and Galway City (19km) so it is the ideal location if you want to tour the rugged landscape of Connemara but want to be close to Galway City for shopping and its nightlife. Taxis cost €25 one way from Spiddal to Galway with Galway Taxis (091-561111). Bus Eireann has 2 bus routes that run throughout the day between Galway City & Spiddal

Things to do in Spiddal:

Standun Spiddal: Standún is a unique family run store with a huge variety of Aran Sweaters, Irish products, Menswear, Ladies fashion, children’s clothing, Irish and International gifts and home ware and a cafe with home baking.

Spiddal Craft & Design studios: is a small complex of craft workshops with stunning views of Co Clare; where traditional craft demonstrations take place. Crafts include Hand weaving, Jewellery and Stained Glass making, Screen printing, and various forms of art, Traditional Basket Weaving and a Photographic Studio. It also has an onsite cafe, An Builin Blasta.

Beaches: Spiddal has 2 beaches. One is a blue flag beach called Tra na mBan and the other is situated behind the pier and is suitable for fishing

Galway Bay Fishing: Boat Hire and Deep Sea Fishing excursions of the coast of Spiddal. Fish for shark, cod, ling, pollock or ray, as well as other species, on the Maighdean Mara. Call Kevin McGabhann on 086-8547890

O’Neachtain Tours: Based in Spiddal, O’Neachtain Tours are a touring company which will show you some of the most scenic views in the West of Ireland. For more information please call 091-553188

Island Hopping: Why not take a day trip to the Aran Islands? Rossaveel is only a 20 minute drive (19kms) from Spiddal. There are various trips between Rossaveel harbour and the islands throughout the day. Click on the following link for more details on ferry times an prices: http://www.aranislandferries.com/index.php

Barna Golf Club: For any of you avid golfers; Barna Golf Club is only 14kms from Spiddal. Caddy hire available. Dress code is neat & casual. Full canteen facilities available with full bar menu and restaurant. Call 353 (0)91 592677 for more information

Letter More:

Lettermore (Leitir Moir) is a lovely Gaeltacht area in South Connemara and is joined to the Connemara main land by a bridge. The Lettermore-Lettermullen Peninsula is actually a series of small islands which are linked together by the R374 roadway.

The area name derives from the Irish Leitir Móir meaning great rough hillside. The main spoken language in Lettermore is Irish. Lettermore Village has a welcoming pub and local convenience store

Lettermore boasts a contrasting landscape of rugged coastline, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. This is an area where the traditions and culture of the Gaeltacht are very much alive

The Connemara Isles Golf Club is located in Lettermore. This 9 hole golf course is a golfers dream! After a game why not relax in Ireland only thatched golf club house?

There are plenty of lovely walking trails in and around Lettermore with stunning scenery so don’t forget to take your camera!

Lettermore is 48 Km from Galway city. There is a daily Bus Eireann service from Galway to Lettermullen. Lettermore is approx a 1 hour drive from Clifden town centre.

Other nearby areas to visit is Kilkieran, Roundstone, Carraroe and Rossaveal, where you can take a ferry to the Aran Islands. All these routes take you along stunning coastal roads.

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

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The electricity and oil is included

Linen & towels are inclusive in the rental rate.

Please note that €200 security deposit is required upon arrival.  As long as there are no breakages or damage to the property this will be refunded on departure.

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.

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