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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west

This bright and airy 2 bedroom cottage makes a wonderful base for anyone wishing to tour the West, hill walking, fishing, golfing, and horse riding as you are very centrally located.



Enjoy an evening BBQ on the small front/side lawn. There is free wifi & the cottage is pet-friendly.



Spiddal is a charming village with many excellent bars and restaurants as well as wonderful scenic walks and beaches. Surrounded by lakes and mountains this is the ideal location for touring Connemara, Galway City and the Aran Islands.



Layout:



Reception/sitting room with couch and two chairs, open fireplace, large window to the front of the house, flat screen TV.



Kitchen: Fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, microwave, oven, fridge/freezer



Double bedroom with TV and window to the back of the house



Twin bedroom with window to the front of the house



Garden to the side.



Spiddal Cottage is happy to welcome your pet, however, we would ask that your pet not be permitted on the furniture or beds. If additional cleaning is required we may have to deduct this from your damage deposit.



Linen & towels are included in the rental rate.



Check-in time is from 5 pm onwards (If you require a later check-in time please let us know)



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



Free Wi-Fi is available at this property
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6544358
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Spiddal

Located in Spiddal, this cottage is in a rural area. Spanish Arch and Nora Barnacle House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Spiddal Craft Centre and Realt na Mara Labyrinth. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium.
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Spiddal, Connemara Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Spiddal Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spiddal Craft Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Spiddal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 32 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Quay Street - 33 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padraicin's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Builín Blasta - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪An Nead - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Giblin - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west on 21 Sept 2026 start from £231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Spiddal Pier, Galway Bay and Spiddal Craft Centre. Spiddal Beach is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Great Location

Had a lovely stay catching up with family in spidal cottage. Had a lovely stay catching up with family in spidal cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Hi Siobhan, Thank you for your recent review. We are delighted to read you had an enjoyable stay. We hope we can welcome you back very soon. Many thanks Yvonne
Archival

8/10 Good

Danny C.

Clean, tidy and good location

Great little place to stay, 5-10 min walk to beach, shop and pubs All we needed for our week in Ireland
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Danny. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moritz M.

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

Nice little Cottage in Spiddle

We had a great time in this well equipped cottage just a ten minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Hello Moritz, Thank you for choosing Connemara for your recent getaway. We are delighted you had a lovely time and hope to welcome you again soon. Kindest Regards, Aedín
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Perfect place for us

We loved the cottage and Patsy was wonderful. We stayed 11 days and will remember our trip fondly. The cottage is very cozy. We loved it!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Susan, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

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

perfect house for 2

nice, clean, good communication, good location close to the local pub :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Andreas, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

An Spideal Cottage

Clean property in need of modernisation as decor and fittings require update. Overall a good location to explore Galway Bay and the city
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Hello Michael, Thank you for leaving your review. We very much appreciate your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Connemara again. Kindest Regards, Aedín
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Perfect Location

The location of this property was ideal from quick access to Galway to the very good restaurants and pubs within a 10 min walk. The property is on the smaller size, perfect for my wife and I, but would also be ok with adding 2 children. Yvonne was fantastic! We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Hi Michael, Thank you for your review. We are so happy to read you enjoyed Spiddal Cottage. We hope we can welcome you back sometime soon. Many thanks, Patricia
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Fantastic stay in Spiddal

We were staying before our son's wedding and I was baking the wedding cake in the cottage. The oven in the cottage is superb and just what I needed. The cottage itself was great with all the amenities we needed and the host was incredibly kind. Thank you for a fantastic week.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Hi Helen, Thank you for your recent review. We are delighted to read you had an enjoyable stay at Spiddal Cottage and all the amenities the cottage has to offer. Congratulations to your Son on his wedding. We hope we can welcome you back to Connemara very soon. Many thanks, Patricia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

So Lovely!

This little cottage was lovely, so cozy. Patsy was equally a delight. She had everything I needed for a peat fire, which I loved every evening! The cottage is exceptionally clean and very comfortable. It was the perfect home base after my adventures in Connamara!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Cynthia, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cute and comfortable

The cottage is well maintained and very comfortable. There is also a washer and dryer which we used. We loved staying in Spiddel which is a cute little village and is centrally located. It is not far from the Aran Islands ferry and a great jumping off point for a drive around the Connemara region.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spiddal Cottage

Spent a week in Spiddal Cottage. Great location, only a short walk to the village with loads of shops/pubs. Very comfortable cottage and perfect for a family of 4 and a pet. Patsy was there to greet us and answer any questions we had, lovely lady and very helpful. We will definitely be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Quaint village

Compact cottage, clean and comfortable although a little dated and Patsy our host was very welcoming and helpful. You would need a car if visiting Galway as 30 mins away but well worth it as the journey very picturesque and Galway a fabulous city. Spiddal is a lovely village and the craft village well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Ideal base for touring Connemara

We spent a week in Spiddal Cottage. The location suited us very well, it is half an hour from Galway with and on the doorstep of all Connemara has to offer. It is walking distance to the village. The house is spotless with a very well equipped kitchen. Patsy , the owner, was very welcoming with milk in the fridge so that we could have a cuppa when we arrived and a generous fruit bowl to keep us healthy during our stay. I would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Hi Niamh, Thank you for your review of Spiddal Cottage. We are delighted to read how you enjoyed your stay and the location of this property. We hope that we can welcome you back again very soon. Kindest regards, Patricia
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Quaint and compact

The cottage is lovely. More compact than the pictures show. The bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed. Would be nice to have a shower caddy so you can have easier access to your soaps and shampoo. Easy walk to the village and nice options for food. Patsy did a great job of settling us in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Mary, Thank you for your lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We will pass your comments onto the landlord for review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
Verified

8/10 Good

Valorie T.

The cottage is great. Advertised as having wifi, but it does not work consistently.

The cottage is located close enough to Spiddal to walk and view the area. It is a lovely place to stay. Lots of room and has a wonderful set up of the necessary amenities. The owner is wonderful and helpful. If you need wifi then it can be inconvenient. It is sporadic at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Valorie, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

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

Charming cottage

Spiddal Cottage was delightful! Both rooms were spacious, the living room was lovely, the kitchen small but with all the necessary appliances. We didn't ever cook there, so I can't say anything about the pots, pans, spices, etc. The mattresses were quite firm. Bring your own entertainment if you want to watch something. The wifi worked great and we had access to the washing machine, which was very nice. Patsy was accommodating and super nice! The area was stunning, and a great place for a ferry to the Aran Islands or a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr angenehme und freundliche Vermieter. Wir haben den Ort als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge genutzt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay at Spiddal Cottage

Our Host, Patsy, was very welcoming on arrival and on hand should we have needed anything during our stay. Everything one could want in a 'home from home' was provided for and Spiddal Cottage was cosy and perfect for three adults. From the house, it was a ten minute walk to the village and fifteen to the beach and small pier. We were very happy with our few days stay at Spiddal Cottage and would have no issue recommending it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HUBERT H.

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

Excellent séjour -Toutes commodités

Excellent accueil. Personne très aimable. Ustensiles complets pour la cuisine et la pâtisserie. Four, four micro ondes, lave vaisselle, réfrigérateur, chauffage très efficace. Tout pour un excellent séjour. A recommander Nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Merci Hubert! We look forward to your return. Kind regards Geraldine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely comfortable house with spacious bedrooms.

The Spiddal cottage was in a very central location in Spiddal. The rooms were spacious and airy. It was very relaxing and comfortable in the house. I would highly recommend this house as an ideal base to discover the beauty of connemara and beyond. The host Patsy was a lovely lady and could be more helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A little gem

We had a 5 day stay at Spiddal Cottage. We were welcomed by our lovely host and made to feel at home from the outset; she was always on hand but never intrusive. The cottage was spotless and well equipped and ideally placed to explore the beauty of Connemara. Highly recommended - particularly for dog owners!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming cottage in a great location

Lovely stay at Spiddal Cottage, we enjoyed it thoroughly. Patsy was a terrific host and the house was the best equipped we've ever stayed in. Great location for the beach and village. Nice outside area for sitting. All in all a great place for a holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Marie, Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spiddal cottage

Lovely dog friendly cottage on outskirts of spiddal village. Patsy was very welcoming. The cottage had everything needed for our stay. We will be back......
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette F.

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

Excellent

We had a brilliant time. Patsy was just lovely and the house was perfect. We are already planning on coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Colette, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage and we shall pass your comments onto Patsy. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location and property

This property is in an Ideal location, it is safe , has all the required amenities and is only a short walk to the beach. Property is well equipped, clean, comfortable and functional. Hostess is extremely friendly, warm and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Veronica, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us and we are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Spiddal Cottage. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne

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