Our Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0

Beautiful, large holiday home to rent. Cozy, comfortable and clean. It is within walking distance of the bustling, cosmopolitan town of Clifden (25 mins by foot, 5 mins by car), near beautiful beaches, and just a five-minute walk from a local, well-known swimming spot, that is perfect to swim in at high tide.

This house is truly in an ideal location to discover all the wonders that Connemara has to offer. It is an ideal property for families or groups.

1. Large, family and pet-friendly home, sleeps up to 10

2. Free Wi-Fi

3. Free Netflix, Disney, Now TV, and Amazon Prime TV

4. Walking distance to Clifden, where there is an array of fantastic shops and restaurants

5. Very large, well-maintained garden

6. Well-known swimming spot, 5 minutes walk from the house

7. Ample parking.

8. Recently re-furbished, all new beds, bed linen, etc

9. Fully equipped kitchen including, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, Nespresso Coffee machine, air fryer, slow cooker, etc

10. Very quiet area with lovely walks 11. Very close to an array of beautiful beaches

Fully equipped kitchen including, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, Nespresso Coffee machine, air fryer, slow cooker, etc

Bedroom 1: 1 King bed, full bath, and electric shower, on the ground floor with a walk-in wardrobe

Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, 1 Single bed, on the first floor with a walk-in wardrobe

Bedroom 3: 3 Single beds, on the first floor with a walk-in wardrobe

Bedroom 4: 3 Single beds, on the first floor with a chest of drawers.

There is one main bathroom, one en-suite with a bath, and a small toilet downstairs.

Clifden town ‘the Capital of Connemara’ is oozing history, heritage, culture & traditions of Irish Music and Dance. This vibrant town has an array of shops selling top-quality gifts, trinket souvenirs, and handmade knits to name a few! You will also find boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries. There are cosy coffee shops, and pubs from the genuine ‘quaint-Irish’ to the more trendy where entertainment is plentiful. Whatever your taste in music you will find a selection of traditional, modern music and dance. Clifden has a reputation for the West’s ‘Gourmet Capital’ – for its fine restaurants. Take the kids to the town playground where they can have fun on the swings or have a kick about in the pitch beside it! A must-visit is the ruins of the old D’Arcy mansion, Clifden Castle. Along the Sky Road is a gateway leading to the castle. Once a Gothic Mansion, the D’Arcy’s lived here until 1850 when the estate was sold to the Eyre Family who lived here at intervals until the castle fell into ruin in the early 20th century. There are many fine festivals to enjoy throughout the year in Connemara. Most full of music, dance, fun, laughter, activities, and games for the young and the young-at-heart. The most well-known and oldest of all is the Clifden Community Arts Festival which offers a superb range of poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts, and comedy.

At the summit of the Sky Road peninsula, there is Eyrephort beach at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

For those Rainy Days, the Station House Theatre shows the latest movies throughout the week. The theatre also runs live family-friendly shows suitable for all ages throughout the summer season. The Station House Leisure Centre has 3-day and weekly passes available for visitors to purchase, which allow you access to the hotel’s gym, swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi!

Why not visit Dan O’Hara’s homestead (an 8-minute drive from Clifden town on the N59); an award-winning heritage center that offers a fascinating glimpse of rural Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century? Visitors can enjoy a carriage ride through the center and see demonstrations of turf cutting, sheep herding, and other traditional tasks.

Explore Connemara on an electric bike which can be hired from All Things Connemara (on Market Street) or take part in a bike tour with Connemara Cycling Tours (also on Market Street) Clifden Friday Market takes place every Friday on Market Square where you will find a wide variety of producers selling their fresh produce to the general public. Be sure to arrive early, as most of the produce and stalls are gone by noon. There’s a good selection of organic vegetables, homemade bread, pies, herbs, fruits, flowers, plants and some clothing.

Clifden has probably the best fishing waters in Europe. The scenery in this area is spectacular on land and at sea with a great variety of seabirds and wildlife, including seals and dolphins. Why not spend the day sea angling? Pack a picnic and spend the day on the beautiful briny sea! Call John at the Celtic Queen on 095-21069 or on 0862484674 Approximately, 4km from Clifden Town Centre, you will find a delightful Pitch and Putt course, which is suitable for all ages and a great activity that the whole family will enjoy! Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland ‘Connemara is a savage beauty’ Oscar Wilde. Connemara’s landscape will take your breath away, golf competitions, and horse riding on wonderful open grassland. Boat races, regattas, music festivals, marathons, and activity events all take place throughout the year.

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

“We had a great stay at Sycamore Cottage. We had stayed in different places on three previous trips but this was the best. There were just the two of us and Bruce the dog. The cottage looked great on the website and we were not disappointed. The cottage was spotless and had everything you might need. The bed was comfy and the heat from the Stanley stove in the kitchen was incredible and warmed the whole place. The location was perfect just a five-minute drive to Clifden and two mins of this is down a small laneway. The dog loved meeting the donkeys and horses further down the lane. We got the Netflix going and the wifi was good. We would certainly recommend Sycamore Cottage and would definitely stay there again next time we visit Clifden.” – Kevin March 2023

FREE WIFI

Pet Friendly

Utilities are charged at €10 per night.

Check-in time is strictly after 4 p.m.

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

Please note that a €400 security deposit is taken via Revolut 7 days prior to arrival and is refunded up to 7 days after departure.

We are happy to welcome your pet but please be aware that your pet is not permitted on the furniture or beds as this would incur deep cleaning which would be taken from your security deposit.