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Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

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Eco friendly house with majestic views of the sea and mountains of Connemara
25/11/13 evening light
Kitchen
West bedroom
Dining-room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

Map
Glinsk, Galway
  • Popular LocationConnemara National Park47 min drive
  • Popular LocationDog's Bay Beach48 min drive
  • Popular LocationGurteen Bay Beach48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

South & West bedroom 1

South bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Teach Greine is a Eco-friendly dormer bungalow (2700sq feet) on its own grounds. Heated by solar power, a heat recovery system and excellent insulation makes it a warm and comfortable house. Organic paints and natural oils were used through out the interior. The main entrance door leads into a sun porch with a wooden spiral stair leading to the upstairs. The sun porch leads into the kitchen/dining area which has fitted wooden units, beech worktop and a work island. The kitchen has a Rayburn range, four gas hob rings, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, with a ample supply of crockery and utensils. The dining room has a table and six chairs and a sideboard. This leads into the sitting room which has magnificent views of the sea, rocky shoreline and mountains. It has a sofa and four large comfortable chairs, TV , piano, large coffee table and a cut-stone fireplace. In keeping with the Eco friendly ethos, Bamboo flooring is used in the kitchen/dining and sitting room areas. Off the sun-porch is a cloak room for hanging coats which leads into the downstairs shower/toilet and wash-hand basin room. The utility room off the sun-porch has a large sink, washing machine, fridge/freezer, ironing board and iron. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a pull out hot press. There is a landing area which has a table and chair where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and mountains. The west bedroom with a view of the sea has a double and single bed with a walk in wardrobe. The south bedroom has a double and a small single bed and open shelves for the wardrobe. The north bedroom has adult bunk beds with a view of the sea through the velux windows and open shelves for the wardrobes. All bedrooms have bedside lockers and bedside lamps. Wooden floors are in all the bedrooms, bathroom and landing. The bathroom has a small whirlpool bath, toilet and wash hand basin.
The house is surrounded by gravel with ample space to park and turn a car. It has a picnic table. The acre site includes an abundance of wild flowers and plants aided only by organic methods.

Property manager

Eileen Noonan Connolly
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Letterard

Located in Letterard, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Twelve Bens Mountain Range and Maam Valey. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Glinsk, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 33 min drive
  • Kylemore Abbey - 40 min drive
  • Connemara National Park - 47 min drive
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 48 min drive
  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Dowds - 27 min drive
  • Fisherman's pub - 27 min drive
  • Tigh Mheaic Pub - 11 min drive
  • Coyne's Pub - 19 min drive
  • Vaughan's - 29 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Week in the Connemara Wilds
The house is exactly as advertised and the photos tell the story. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and the splendid views. In fact, we placed ourselves in those big chairs by the bay windows and got lost in the view. We were looking for a private, remote place, near water, a place to read and write and cook. We were very comfortable. Eileen gave us clear directions and met us upon arrival, giving us a thorough description as to how everything worked. It was good to know that she was close by should we need her assistance. Since there was a problem with the boiler, she provided a plug in radiator; on a sunny week it would not have been necessary. Note: there is a shower on the main floor, and a bathtub upstairs; not for anyone who has mobility concerns as there are no grab bars, and it is narrow, though lovely for a deep soak. The surrounding area is beautiful, though walking on these narrow, winding roads takes extreme caution, but as Eileen pointed out, there are many walking trails within reasonable driving distance. We would happily return to Teach Greine, a well-appointed house with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Letterard cottage
Entre mer, montagne et landes, nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans ce cottage spacieux, joliment décoré avec les tableaux de notre hôtesse. Un endroit serein, apaisant et une maison d’une grande propreté. Nous avons de plus bénéficié d’un grand soleil tout au long de notre séjour. Eillen, nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbares Haus in toller Umgebung
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in einem wunderbar gemütlichen und wirklich großartig gelegenen Haus direkt an der Meeresbucht. Die Einrichtung war tip-top, die Besitzerin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gibt mehr als genug Platz, weil das Cottage sehr geräumig ist. Die Einrichtung und Ausstattung lässt nichts zu wünschen übrig. Der Blick über die Bucht und auf die Berge ist einfach großartig! Es gibt im Haus auch einige Wanderführer, und Eileen berät auch gerne bei Touren. Wir können dieses Cottage wirklich nur empfehlen!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus
Das schönste Ferienhaus in dem wir je unsere Ferien verbracht haben. Es ist einfach traumhaft im Wohnzimmer im Sessel zu sitzen und aufs Meer und die Berge zu schauen. Manchmal hat man einen Regenbogen direkt über dem Meer. Und die Landschaft in Connnemara ist auch traumhaft. Mit all den bunten Blumen überall. Wer Natur, Ruhe und Einsamkeit sucht ist hier genau richtig. Man kann viele schöne Ausflüge machen, braucht dazu aber ein Auto. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildromantische Idylle mit allem Komfort
Supernette Vermieterin, sehr gute Kommunikation über die Fewo-App, tolle Lage, Ruhe und viele Brombeeren
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eileen Noonan Connolly

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My name is Eileen Noonan Connolly a widow and I live with my two cats in Letterard, Cashel, beside Teach Greine the holiday home. I am an aspiring artist but previously worked for 30 years as a Laboratory Technician in the Shellfish Research Laboratory Carna four miles from here. I was reared in Tubbecurry Co Sligo. I enjoy gardening,walking and hill walking.

Why they chose this property

I designed this house 15 years ago with a Eco concept with the help of my beloved husband Josie who died in 2004 and I have slowly worked on the house till it's completion this July 2013.

What makes this property unique

It is a dream house beside the sea where you can experience the solitude and beauty of Connemara.

Languages:

English

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