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House with character

Holiday home in Glinsk with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101560.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Dog's Bay Beach
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
  • Place, Connemara National Park

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House with character

Completely renovated house situated on the beautiful Beirteach Buí Bay , a lovely cottage to relax in comfort and tranquility overlooking the bay ,access to fishing ( fishing trips can be organised by owner ) Numerous beaches to explore in the area and many routes to stroll or cycle and mountains to climb. Excellent Local seafood restaurant. Traditional music and boating festival during summer months.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Glinsk

Located in Glinsk, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Lough Truskeena. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Cashel, Connemara, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Sky Road - 34 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Connemara National Park - 46 min drive - 52.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tigh Mheaic Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Coyne's Gastropub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tigh Mhorain - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Glynsk House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House with character pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at House with character?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House with character?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House with character located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lough Truskeena and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Numbrackkeagh and Black Lough South. Lough Keeraim and Lough Clooshgirrea are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular view. Warm accommodating hosts. Does not get any better
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Thank you Mairead and John for a lovely stay - we will be sure to recommend your home to our friends and family - Margo and Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place...Great Views...Wonderful People

Clean, warm, comfortable with great views and lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tjohnston31

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a home… the view, the space, the location are all stunning. John made the check in incredibly simple and was kind enough to drop by the next day to welcome us. If you’re looking for (somewhat) remote tranquility on a stunning Irish peninsula, stop scrolling. For the very reasonable price John charges, you won’t find better. I promise you! Clean, spacious, well equipped and PLENTY to do within a short drive, you have it all in this lovely home and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Fabulous position with amazing views of the bay and sunsets. Comfortable, well equipped, spacious. Absolutely perfect for a family reunion. Loved every minute of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in the country

Our host greeted us upon arrival and did a thorough walk through with us to show us around and how to operate everything. The home heats with wood stoves and a boiler so she helped get everything started and warmed up. The bedrooms suited us perfectly - we had 4 adults and 5 kids age 10-15 and the set up worked great. The home is very private but easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet with comfort.

I have been renting cottages in Ireland for 20 years - this was easily the best. It was warm, spacious, well-equipped, quiet and extremely comfortable. Booking it, finding it and communicating with the owners was straightforward and simple, and the area in which it is located is ideal for a restful holiday with plenty to do near at hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katharina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house in Connemara with stunning views

We stayed in this nice house 6 nights. We were 8 adults and two kids under two years. We felt so welcome and it was like being home. The house is so cozy and well prepared! Especially the kids liked the music toys. The owner had everything beautifully decorated for my mom’s 60 th birthday. Thank you so much! Hope we can come again! Greetings Katharina
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette O., County Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home, Wonderful Location & Excellent Hosts

The house is gorgeous and the location is idyllic. Everything you could possibly need was supplied and the house was spotless. John & Mairead are wonderful hosts and went over and beyond for us. We were welcomed when we arrived with a turf fire. They even drove to Galway to return a phone that was left behind. The beaches nearby are stunning. The home is an easy drive to so many of Connemara's attractions. Can highly recommend and looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommended for families or smaller groups

I had a wonderful stay in this cottage. The cottage has all you need like home from home. It is located just a few metres from the sea with the Connemara mountains in the distance. Its idea for exploring the rugged coast, the mountains, the fjord and lochs. With many walks to enjoy. There is a nearby pub that serves great food. John and Mairead are super hosts.John keeps a distant but watchful eye and would be there to help should the need arise. I would recommend for families or smaller group. I spent a month there and was sad to leave. Thank you John it was a pleasure to have met you and to stay at your wonderful cottage.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. John brought us peat and showed us how to night the peat! He checked on us a couple times. We will come back to this house again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was für ein wunderbarer Ort

Wir haben uns mit drei Generationen und 9 Familienmitgliedern sehr wohlgefühlt. Unsere Tochter sitzt im Rollstuhl. john hat extra für uns eine Rampe an die hintere Türe gebaut, so dass die beiden Stufen im Erdgeschoss kein Problem waren! Danke dafür! Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und geräumig. Die drei Badezimmer sind großartig, wenn man eine große Familie ist. Die Lage und tolle Aussicht sind erstklassig. Danke für diesen wundervollen Ort! Danke für das immer wieder höfliche Nachfragen nach unserem Wohlbefinden! Es waren 2 unvergesslich schöne Wochen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house. Spotlessly clean. Very spacious. Beautiful views from lounge. Very friendly service from John and Mairead. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the location itself is absolutely stunning. The host is very friendly and house was perfectly cleaned.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent !

John and his wife are absolutely charming people, the house is very large, clean and very functional. The location is ideal for a quiet stay and a visit to Connemara. The sunset over the water in the evening is splendid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guido H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub von seiner besten Seite

Einfach schön. Ich spare mir alle Superlative. 2 Wochen Erholung. Eine geniale Gegend für Wandern, Biken, Angeln (vom Boot). Angenehme Vermieter und ein absolut starkes Cottage. Echt zu empfehlen!Jana und Guido aus L
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family were delighted with the house, only problem was the weather
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most relaxing, lovely stay at John’s cottage. The views are spectacular. The inside is updated and quite spacious. I’ve traveled to Ireland many times to visit family and this is the first rental we can’t wait to book again. Thanks John for your kind hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

What a wonderful place, great views and great facilities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

The location is unbeatable, the views of both the sea and mountains can’t be emphasised enough. We had great weather and were able to sit out each day and just enjoy the view and the peace and quiet. The hosts were so friendly and knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting information.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation and hospitality

The house was is a superbly beautiful and tranquil location. The accommodation had everything we needed & the hosts were very responsive and friendly. The stoves were ready for fires on arrival, and we felt very at homeThank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elsa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptionnel

Ce logement est exceptionnel tant au niveau de la localisation que du logement en lui mème. Au bord de l eau, l accueil est chaleureux, l espace fonctionnel et impeccable. Les sites touristiques sont proches. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour sans manquer de rien.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tres jolie maison dans un cadre privilégié

Nous avons passé trois nuits dans cette jolie maison parfaitement équipée et située dans un petit coin de nature preservée. Nous avons particulièrement appreciée la vue sur la mer et le cocooning au coin du poêle. Si nous en avons l'occasion nous reviendrons avec plaisir. John et son épouse sont charmants et accueillants. John et son epouse charmantsaccueillants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr nette Vermieter!

Wir hatten eine tolle Woche. Der Empfang durch die Vermieter war herzlich. Das Haus ist geräumig und der Blick auf's Meer ist spektakulär! Das Mobiliar ist teilweise in die Jahre gekommen, trägt jedoch zum Charme des Hauses bei.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation Stay

The house was spacious and a perfect view of the bay. The April weather was perfect to stay at this house. You needed the heat when you got up and the rest of the day was perfect. This location allowed us to travel and see places like the Aran Islands, and shop. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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