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4 Star Connemara Seaside Property [#50766ha] | View Property

Carna
Properties ranging from 1-3 bedrooms, sleeping 2-8 and 1-2 bathrooms
€68 - €110 per night (EUR)
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  • LOVED IT

    LOVED IT

    • Guest Ronja H.
    • Date of stay 03/29/13
    • Review Submitted 06/04/13
    We, my cousins an me stayed a week at this beautiful and peaceful place. We stayed at sonas sitting room. we felt like home. Rioana is such a lovely person. She told us where to go and which spots we have to see. If you sitting behind the house, looking across the sea, you can watch the beatiful sunsets going down. We really enjoyed our holiday at Bru na mara and Connemara. Anytime again.

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  • The "Honeysuite" Sonas of Bru-Na-Mara

    The "Honeysuite" Sonas of Bru-Na-Mara

    • Guest Amadeus M.
    • Date of stay 03/11/13
    • Review Submitted 06/02/13
    You'll get a filled fridge for breakfast, a bottle of vine, everything is clean and made with so much love and originality. At Bru Na Mara you'll have the sweetest apartment you will get when you are on holidays in the west of Ireland. Because we didn't find the way immediatly we've been guided in Carna to our little residence, where we stayed for the next 7 days. The beautiful sight around the house and the great landscapes make amends of the car-tour from Dublin to Carna! You also get a lot of informations and brochures of the villages and sightseeings around Carna and a map so you wont lose your way. There are a lot of things to visit like the Kylemore Abbey, the Connemara Nationalpark and the nice city Clifden with all its cute little shops. It really is worth the time to travel to all this places! We will travel to this amazing place any time again and hope everbody else who decides making holidays at Bru Na Mara will share this opinion with us!

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  • Bru-Na-Mara - something for everybody!!

    Bru-Na-Mara - something for everybody!!

    • Guest Deborah B.
    • Date of stay 08/04/12
    • Review Submitted 01/15/13
    Our family (including Grandparents, teenagers) enjoyed an excellent relaxing week in this beautiful part of Connemara. We chose (Mum chose) Bru-Na-Mara to hopefully satisfy everyones holiday needs; a base from which to explore the mountains and southern parts of Connemara and Arran Islands; shore side house to start the day with a swim; door step coastal walks for enjoying beaches, birds and wildlife. We were extremely fortunate with the weather and spent most of the sunny days on the local shore . The small sandy beach directly in front of the house would have been perfect for small children to enjoy but our big kids enjoyed swimming and jumping off rocks at high tide (perfect spot to enjoy some sea kayaking). Part of the charm of this house was enjoying the changes as the tide and local fishermen came in and out, sunny breakfasts at the picnic table outside the kitchen door and catching the last of the evening sun on the pier. The house and grounds were in great condition with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Riona and her family were very welcoming, helpful and informative, always to hand if needed but never intrusive. By the way the local shops, doctors and chemist in Carna were excellent, we had need of them several times that week. Although we didn't travel much from the local area we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this area of Connemara and hope to return in future.

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  • A Wonderful Stay in a Great Location

    A Wonderful Stay in a Great Location

    • Guest Sara B.
    • Date of stay 07/14/12
    • Review Submitted 08/09/12
    Dara is a wonderful cottage in a magnificent area. We immediately fell in love with Connemara and its many dramatic vistas. The location of Dara could not be more perfect with beautiful views out of every window. Riona has done a magnificent job in totally and very tastefully refurbishing the cottage. It was fully equipped and immaculately clean. As others have noted, Riona is a warm and gracious host who spent quite a bit of time advising us where to go and what to see. We were fortunate to be there during their local festival and we could watch the rowing and sailing races from our patio. We really enjoyed day trips to Clifden, Galway, Kylmore Abbey, Inishmore in the Aran Islands, and just poking around this incredibly dramatic area. There is something about Connemara that grabs at your soul and Dara is an excellent base from which to explore the area.

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  • Veni vini vici to Bru Na Mara

    Veni vini vici to Bru Na Mara

    • Guest Rafal a.
    • Date of stay 07/07/12
    • Review Submitted 07/19/12
    We spent a week in Bru Na Mara AOIBHNEAS , from 7th to 13th of june. It was the first time we came TO Conemara, and we were delighted with the location of the house and kindness and hospitality of the owner Riona. We felt like at home, Riona gave us ideas what to do ect, especialy my wife was pregnant 7 months She is really helpful and friendly. The house is fully equipped and very comfortable. We enjoed long walks on the beaches apart from that we visited Galway, Cliffs of Moher, , Aran Islands , CLIFDEN , Kylmore Abbey, Killary Fjord, Harbour, the Sky Road, Westport, and all along the road, the scenery magnifiient .Nothing else to add great wonderfull unforgetable holiday.

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  • magnifique

    magnifique

    • Guest jean-marc g.
    • Date of stay 06/24/12
    • Review Submitted 10/09/12
    endroit superbe, calme et reposant.Une hotesse d'une gentillesse, qui vous donnera tous les lieux à voir suivez ces conseils ( ex: la fabrique de saumon...simplement délicieux !!) la maison est magnifique et tres propre. Allez y pour la region, pour rionna, pour la maison ...pour l'irlande tout simplement et le charme des irlandais et irlandaises. Ps: il faut la voiture mais cela permet d'avoir un endroit calme

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  • vacances juin

    vacances juin

    • Guest jean-marc g.
    • Date of stay 06/23/12
    • Review Submitted 07/06/12
    la maison est parfaite spacieuse et super equipée, la gentillesse et disponibilité de riona (desolé pour l'orthographe !!) est à la mesure de la beaute et grandeur du lieu et paysage. c'est la deuxieme fois que nous louons dans cet endroit ( la 1er fois c'etait dans la petite maison blanche : magnifique ) quel calme et quel douceur de vivre...une seule envie d'y revenir au plus vite PS: cette fois si nous etions 7 personnes

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  • vacances réussies

    vacances réussies

    • Guest nathalie s.
    • Date of stay 06/22/12
    • Review Submitted 06/30/12
    tres bon accueil riona tres agreable super sejour et confort assurée paysages magnifiques et reposants sejour vraiment tres agreable

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  • Relaxing and quiet haven!

    Relaxing and quiet haven!

    • Guest Andy P.
    • Date of stay 06/02/12
    • Review Submitted 08/22/12
    Date of Stay: June 2012 We needed a week of peace and quiet away from the madding crowd and we couldn't have chosen better. Dara is a well-equipped, recently renovated, top-notch spacious house with its own sitting-out area overlooking the pier in a most beautiful part of Ireland. Days were spent doing scenic drives, poking around Clifden and wandering along the many sandy beaches in the area, getting the sea air in our lungs and just generally relaxing. Riona was a gracious hostess who gave us lots of info on where to go and what to do and nothing was too much trouble. We watched the tides come in, and go out. I watched the seabirds on the islands and rocks with my telescope, and chatted with the local cows. A veritable haven of tranquillity. The busiest activity that we saw there was the fishermen preparing their boats...We loved it - Very highly recommended.

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  • Relaxing and quiet haven!

    Relaxing and quiet haven!

    • Guest Andy P.
    • Date of stay 06/02/12
    • Review Submitted 08/22/12
    Date of Stay: June 2012 We needed a week of peace and quiet away from the madding crowd and we couldn't have chosen better. Dara is a well-equipped, recently renovated, top-notch spacious house with its own sitting-out area overlooking the pier in a most beautiful part of Ireland. Days were spent doing scenic drives, poking around Clifden and wandering along the many sandy beaches in the area, getting the sea air in our lungs and just generally relaxing. Riona was a gracious hostess who gave us lots of info on where to go and what to do and nothing was too much trouble. We watched the tides come in, and go out. I watched the seabirds on the islands and rocks with my telescope, and chatted with the local cows. A veritable haven of tranquillity. The busiest activity that we saw there was the fishermen preparing their boats...We loved it - Very highly recommended.

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  • Fantastic place!

    Fantastic place!

    • Guest Susan P.
    • Date of stay 06/02/12
    • Review Submitted 06/24/12
    We needed a week of peace and quiet away from the madding crowd and we couldn't have chosen better. Dara is a well-equipped, recently renovated, top-notch spacious house with its own sitting-out area overlooking the pier in a most beautiful part of Ireland. Days were spent doing scenic drives, poking around Clifden and wandering along the many sandy beaches in the area, getting that sea air in our lungs and just generally relaxing. Riona was a gracious hostess who gave us lots of info on where to go and what to do. Loved it - highly recommended.

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  • Great vacation with friends

    Great vacation with friends

    • Guest Konstantin N.
    • Date of stay 12/27/11
    • Review Submitted 02/06/12
    We went to Riona's house for the New Year's holidays with my friends. There were nine of us. And all conditions of our stay was very good. All bedrooms were nice and clean, kitchen well equipped and large, living room was comfortable and cushioned. We especially enjoyed the fireplace. Our proprietor, Riona, was very kind to us. She told us about all interesting places we could visit in Ireland and asked to all our question about different stuff. Main thing about Riona, I think, is that she really cares. People in Ireland are also surprisingly kind and friendly. This country is really worth seeing. Thank you again for all, Riona) That was great!

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  • Merveilleux séjour/Such a nice stay

    Merveilleux séjour/Such a nice stay

    • Guest Jonas
    • Date of stay 08/06/11
    • Review Submitted 08/30/11
    Nous sommes restés une semaine dans la maison Dara Bru Na Mara. Le séjour fut très agréable, la maison est confortable, parfaitement équipée, et Riona est un rayon de soleil dans un pays où il pleut quelquefois.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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  • excellent

    excellent

    • Guest Florian L.
    • Date of stay 08/06/11
    • Review Submitted 08/19/11
    Je me joins aux autres commentaires élogieux. L'endroit est pour les amoureux du calme, de la nature et de l'air pur. Il y a un petit quai utilisé par un pêcheur local devant la maison: n'hésitez pas à aller le voir et à lui demander poissons, crabes et homards, il vous les cédera à un prix défiant toute concurrence. Possibilité de pêcher des rochers pour ceux qui aiment (beaucoup de poissons, lieux, vieilles très grosses etc). Le logement est très propre et fonctionnel, l'hôtesse est délicieusement accueillante, elle vous parlera du Connemara et des visites à faire. Le seul bémol c'est qu'il faudra prendre la voiture, mais il n'y a pas non plus de grosse circulation et les paysages sont magnifiques. Florian.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • WONDERFUL place!!

    WONDERFUL place!!

    • Guest Thamwell T.
    • Date of stay 06/16/11
    • Review Submitted 09/06/11
    We stayed at Connemara following an extensive CIE tour of Ireland - and it was exactly what we needed. Not only was Rionna a superb and gracious hostess, Connemara offered us a view of Ireland not found on tours: incredible. The house was immaculate and very well-maintained, as well as having a history. Rionna was always helpful and full of great suggestions as to what the area offered. Can't recommend it enough. The walks around the property offered a view into Ireland's past and present: it was more than we could ask for in order to immerse ourselves in Irish heritage and the Ireland of today.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • VERY GREAT HOLIDAYS

    VERY GREAT HOLIDAYS

    • Guest Françoise
    • Date of stay 06/02/11
    • Review Submitted 06/18/11
    We just spent a week in Bru Na Mara, from 2nd to 9th of june. It was the first time we came in Conemara, and we were delighted with the location of the house and kindness and hospitality of Riona. She is really helpful and friendly, and can help about what is interesting to see or visit. The house is fully equipped and very comfortable, nothing is missing, and, after some days, I became "friend" with the dog... we came from France by car on the ferry, and had prepared our trip to see the most interesting things. In summary: Roundstone, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin and the pub with music (wonderful), Aran Islands (Achill Island is few interest to me, and forced to do a lot of road, except for Minaun Heights), Kylmore Abbey, Killary Harbour, the Sky Road, Cong, Westport, and all along the road, the scenery superb. Really, wonderful holidays with a fine weather, a lot of sun and few many showers. Pour les Français : Venues par le ferry avec notre voiture, avons pris une cabine car la traversée est longue. La maison de Riona est magnifique, et notre hôtesse très accueillante et agréable. Le site enchanteur. Nos meilleurs souvenirs, à part bien entendu les paysages : Falaises de Moher et au retour Doolin un dimanche soir, la soirée au pub et la musique...l'abbaye de Kylmore, les iles d'Aran, Cong et ce qui reste de l'abbaye (valent le détour), Westport, Clifden en juin sans grand intérêt, et plutôt mort, Galway et les musiciens des rues, Dunquaire Castle et au retour à Limerick King John's Castle. Achill Island uniquement pour Minaun Heights, une colline très haute avec une vue à 360° sur la mer et les montagnes. Le parc national du Conemara est bien pour les randonneurs, nous avons de loin préféré l'an dernier le Glenriff Forest Park en Irlande du Nord. Et enfin pour les gourmands, le saumon de la Smokehouse, à Ballyconneely, où vous serez reçus par un français très sympathique. Bref, vraiment une semaine superbe, un temps ensoleillé, nous sommes passées au travers des quelques gouttes. Si je peux aider certains pour un voyage futur, n'hésitez pas : fbesse78@yahoo.fr Bonnes vacances !!!!!!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Peace of mind - Urlaub in Connemara

    Peace of mind - Urlaub in Connemara

    • Guest Shamrock
    • Date of stay 04/20/11
    • Review Submitted 06/16/11
    Normalerweise schreibe ich selten Reviews. Entweder gab es nichts bemerkenswertes oder wir waren so glücklich und zufrieden, dass es gar nichts mehr zu sagen gibt. Im Fall von Dara auf Bru na Mara fällt es mir auch nicht ganz leicht, allerdings aus rein egoistischen Motiven. Ich fürchte, je mehr Werbung man macht, desto schwieriger wird es werden, freie Termine dort zu finden. Aber zum Glück ist Irland weit weg und bleibt ein Ziel für Individualisten, so dass ich weiter Hoffnung habe. Kurz gesagt: unsere Zeit dort war perfekt, das Haus ist perfekt, die Menschen, insbesondere Riona, sind von einer ausgesuchten und unaufdringlichen Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft, die wir alle schon immer an den Iren schätzen und hier in Reinkultur gefunden haben. Wir waren mit vier unserer Kinder unterwegs, Ausstattung und Platzangebot des Hauses waren hervorragend. Riona ist eine unglaublich freundliche Gastgeberin, die uns jeden Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen hat, außerdem ist sie voll von Informationen und Vorschlägen für eine reichhaltige Gestaltung der Tage, die sie gerne weitergibt. Für Haus und Gastgeberin gibt es eine Eins mit Stern. Zur Lage: Carna ist ungefähr das Ende der Welt. Wir sind von Rosslare angereist (was ich nur empfehlen kann, es ist so eine angenehme Kreuzfahrt in den Urlaub), was dazu führte, dass wir diagonal über die ganze Insel mussten, heutzutage mit den ausgebauten Strassen kein Problem mehr, wer noch das alte Irland kennt, weiss die Vorteile zu schätzen. Selbst die Landstrasse von Galway nach Clifden ist in fast sehr gutem Zustand, die letzten 18 km ab Recess sind wie früher (was nach langer Fahrt eine gewisse Gelassenheit und gute Stoßdämpfer voraussetzt). Von Carna aus geht es nochmal 5 km in Richtung Küste, ab hier wird es feldwegig. Und wenn das Land endlich aufhört und nur noch ein kleiner Hafen mit viel Wasser übrig bleibt, dann ist man da. Die Reihenfolge ist dann: Küche - Terrasse - Meer - Amerika... perfekt! Möglichkeiten: alles, was den Urlauber nach Irland lockt. Ruhe, Einsamkeit, Wanderungen an felsiger Küste, lange weisse Sandstrände, Berge, Seen, Ponys, Fischerboote, Pubs und Restaurants in guter Qualität und jede Menge Sehenswürdigkeiten. Und jede Menge Möglichkeiten, die Seele baumeln zu lassen und endlich mal stumpf in eine Richtung zu schauen, ohne dass das Auge hängen bleibt. Mein Fazit: Besser als Eins geht nicht. Also sucht Euch ein anderes Paradies, in dieses wollen wir wieder!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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  • Our first hollyday in Connemara. (Sonas)

    Our first hollyday in Connemara. (Sonas)

    • Guest Oleg
    • Date of stay 01/13/11
    • Review Submitted 01/25/11
    It`s so hard to say about it in the past. We were in Ireland for the first time and fell in love with it at first sight and forever. Especially it concernes to Connemara and Bru na Mara. It was incredible to live on the shore of the ocean. We could walk there for hours and enjoy local landscapes. Then we returned to our cosy apartment and got heat from the turf fire...It may be spoken very many words about our trips around Connemara, but there are lot of them about Irish people. All the people we met here were so kind and friendly to us as if we were their friends for a long time. Especially it concernes to our proprietor Riona. She was kind and lovely womam, who told us many interresting things about Connemara and like a professional guide showed us places we `d need to visit. And we did it! Great thanks to Riona. Great thanks to Connemara! Hope to see you again. Oleg and Natalia.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Our week in Carna (house Dara)

    Our week in Carna (house Dara)

    • Guest Pascal
    • Date of stay 08/14/10
    • Review Submitted 09/30/10
    For your first visit to Ireland, we arrived around midnight, in Carna and Riona was waiting for us. As we were interested by hiking, Riona kindly indicated several hikes for the 6 of us (4 teenagers + 2 adults). I think we finally did them all. We also has in learned from you hostess the best spots to visit between Galway and Letterfrack, including islands. We founded her help extremely useful. What else to say? House is pleasant and well adapted to Ireland, when you come come back wet wet wet from a hike... Easy to live also. The harbour is so close: it's just that easy to get fresh fish/seafood from fishermen when there are back form fishing. Sunrises where exceptional, as much as Irish people. All good.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • A lovely time in a quiet place

    A lovely time in a quiet place

    • Guest Daniel
    • Date of stay 08/14/10
    • Review Submitted 09/28/10
    Col's cottage is a very confortable place for five persons. Il is also a very quiet placeand well situeted ( less than 30 minuts from Clifden, the 12 bends, and a spendid beach at 1 mile) The owner, Riona is a very welcoming and helpful person. She gave us plenty of advices about where to go and what to do. Of course, if somebody of my family or a friend of mine, want to spend a week in Connemara, I'll recommend this property

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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  • a good taste of Connemara

    a good taste of Connemara

    • Guest Dom
    • Date of stay 07/31/10
    • Review Submitted 09/28/10
    We spent one week in Anna cottage and really appreciated the place. It is an ideal location for those who are looking for peace and quiet and want to discover Connemara. Riona gives her guests all the information they need to visit this part of Ireland. The house is clean and comfortable and you can enjoy the view on the bay and make a real Irish peat fire in the fireplace.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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  • Dara

    Dara

    • Guest Sue Paul and boys
    • Date of stay 07/31/10
    • Review Submitted 08/25/10
    We had a lovely time in Connemara. The property was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The area is incredibly beautiful and Carna is within relatively easy distance of all the main attractions. The owner was exceptionally helpful and welcoming.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Un endroit bien reposant.

    Un endroit bien reposant.

    • Guest Nicolas
    • Date of stay 07/21/10
    • Review Submitted 11/08/10
    Ce lieu permet de se reposer au calme.La location est très satisfaisante.Vous pourrez profiter d'un feu à la tourbe. L'accueil est très amical et Mme Riona Connolly Green est toujours prête à vous donner des conseils de visite.Elle saura aussi vous apporter toute son aide dans d'autres situations embarrasantes , comme une voiture de location accidentée. Thanks again for your help and ifyou decided to rent this house, don't forget: "ignore dogs"!!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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  • Connemara holidays - Dara Bru-na-Mara

    Connemara holidays - Dara Bru-na-Mara

    • Guest abcm
    • Date of stay 07/10/10
    • Review Submitted 09/28/10
    Wir, 2 Erwachsene, 2 Kinder (13+15) waren vom 10.7. 2010 bis 24.7.2010 auf Dara Bru-na-Mara. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Der Empfang durch Riona hätte herzlicher nicht sein können, sehr gastfreundlich war, dass wir eine erste Mahlzeit (Brot, Butter, Eier, Käse, Wein, Milch) für den Anreisetag im Kühlschrank vorfanden, sodass wir an diesem Tag nicht noch einmal zum Einkaufen losfahren mussten. Tolle Idee!!! Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist sehr gut, wir haben nichts vermisst. Morgens bei Sonnenaufgang auf der Terrasse zu sitzen, die Boote hinaus fahren zu sehen und eine heisse Tasse Tee zu trinken.... ja, das ist Urlaub! Es war sehr viel Informationsmaterial für Ausflüge im Haus und Riona liess es sich nicht nehmen, uns direkt zu beraten und einige Touren zusammen zustellen. Vielen Dank, Riona, wir haben viel erlebt durch deine Tips! Einzig das Wetter hätte wirklich besser sein können, ein hartnäckiges Tiefdruckgebiet bediente alle Vorurteile über irisches Wetter; aber dadurch hat das allabendliche Torffeuer im offenen Kamin auch im Sommer richtig Spass gemacht. Riona war sehr herzlich und immer für uns da, wir kommen gerne wieder! Riona, best regards from the little window climber ;o)!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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  • one of our best records of Ireland

    one of our best records of Ireland

    • Guest philippe, marie chiara et lucas
    • Date of stay 06/19/10
    • Review Submitted 07/04/10
    At first we felt a little lost in this beautiful place, at the end of the Universe. But it is one of our unforgettable "souvenir" of our stay in Ireland, because is a very nice place to stay, peacefully and lovely. The house is cosy, well-furnished and very nice. It is easy to go and visit Connemara from Bru na Mara with your car. Riona is a lovely lovely lovely and very helpful person. You will feel the soul of Irish people with her. And if you can, go to the island just in front of the pier, it is unforgettable. We do hope to go there again....

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Our one-week stay at Anna

    Our one-week stay at Anna

    • Guest sock
    • Date of stay 06/19/10
    • Review Submitted 06/30/10
    Unforgettable place ! Peaceful, relaxing area, lovely cottage at the seaside and very friendly and kind landlady ! The cottage is well-equipped, the neighbourhood must be visited. All possible recommendations are given by the landlady according to what you prefer to do during your stay. She knows the best places of interest and is an excellent host. Connemara is unique for meditating and feeling great ! If you are a nature lover, go there, it's authentic.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Que du bonheur

    Que du bonheur

    • Guest lelou
    • Date of stay 06/12/10
    • Review Submitted 06/29/10
    Le temps était avec nous, de belles ballades dans le Connemara. La mer toute proche et l'accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse. Une bonne adresse que nous recommandons. Annick, Suzette, Henri, Joseph

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

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  • Romantic Getaway

    Romantic Getaway

    • Guest Cork
    • Date of stay 02/15/10
    • Review Submitted 06/29/10
    Fantastic coastal location in a peaceful and tranquil setting, ideal for a romantic getaway. Many beautiful walks and beachs in the area and Rhiona will advise on the best areas to go and restaurants to choose from. Very close to all the major attractions, mountains etc but a car is essential. The cottage itself is fully renovated and features all mod cons. I highly recommend it.

    Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • piece of haven

    piece of haven

    • Guest petenga
    • Date of stay 10/22/09
    • Review Submitted 04/11/10
    Lovely real home at the coast! We did enjoy our stay very very much! Great helpfull and warmhearted host! We will come back once to stay a little longer! Thanks a lot for all information and nice conversation! Regards to "Spot"!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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  • Incredible and unique stay

    Incredible and unique stay

    • Guest International, multigenerational family
    • Date of stay 08/22/09
    • Review Submitted 09/28/10
    Our family, consisting of two grandparents from the U.S., and daughter and son-in-law plus 18-month baby from Denmark, stayed the better part of a week at Dara Bru na Mara 3 and had a fantastic time. After driving for what seemed a long time along rustic country lanes, we arrived at this charming oasis, literally on the western edge of Ireland! Couldn't have been happier with our accommodations, a sprawling, comfortable home with a large kitchen and living room-dining room and master bedroom suite downstairs and two bedrooms and bath upstairs. Everything was clean and welcoming. And the owner, Riona, was the most welcoming host anybody could wish for. Since we were not exactly close to a grocery store (although the distance seemed to get smaller by each day), Riona had furnished us with a welcome bottle of wine plus breakfast foods for the first morning! In addition, she gave a literally professional introduction to the area, describing all points of interest. What a treat. Our grandson enjoyed the little beach and harbor adjoining the property, picking blackberries, petting cows, horses, donkeys, etc., and the adults enjoyed peace and quiet, long walks and relaxing evenings around the fireplace, for which Riona provided briquets each day. We would love to return some day, and have already recommended this gem to friends on either side of the Atlantic.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • our week in Bru Na Mara

    our week in Bru Na Mara

    • Guest MnM's
    • Date of stay 07/10/09
    • Review Submitted 09/02/09
    We spent one week in Bru Na Mara and it was simply... fabulous! The cottage is located near a very lovely and quiet pier, an ideal location to enjoy real Irish life and also an ideal starting point to visit the Connemara. The house is big, very clean, spacious, ideally furnished for a family. Riona – the owner – is a very lovely person, warm and welcoming, and her knowledge of the Connemara was of great help for not loosing time and go directly to the interesting places. Additionally, we had the chance to be there for the St MacDara’s festival, a one-day celebration characterized by traditional Galway hookers regattas, which was definitively the most marvelous day of our holidays, given that it was for us an incredible opportunity to spend a unique moment among Irish families.. Unforgettable! In few words: if you look for a house in Connemara, do not look for elsewhere, and go directly to Bru Na Mara, you will not regret it!

    Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway.

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  • Bru na Mara Cottage

    Bru na Mara Cottage

    • Guest stanislas
    • Date of stay 07/19/08
    • Review Submitted 09/03/08
    A lovely cottage in a complex of 4 houses, near carna in the west of connemra. It's a lovely place just in front of the sea, with calm and a small garden. It's perfect to explore the beautiful land of connemara with a car or for relaxing in a peacefully country. The owner is really very sympahtic and will help you to enjoy your holyday.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

  • juillet 2008

    juillet 2008

    • Guest BEATRIX LAGARDE
    • Date of stay 07/13/08
    • Review Submitted 11/13/08
    jolie maison de pêcheur au bout du monde avec tout le confort, le calme absolu, la mer à 2 pas , une propriétaire très sympathique .Un excellent point de départ pour visiter le connemara et/ou se reposer ;

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers

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  • peaceful retreat!

    peaceful retreat!

    • Guest lisa jane
    • Date of stay 05/09/08
    • Review Submitted 05/20/08
    there were four of us in our party and we all were able to enjoy this beautiful and peaceful location. we sat and listened to the sound of the water lapping the rocks or within a 10 to 20 minute drive there was a bar/ hotel restuarant for some chat! i would throughly recommend this comfortable cottage one of our party has mobility disabilities so being all on one level was great, the owner is very helpful and offers a wealth of knowledge of the connermara area, we will be back!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 13/14



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