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Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.

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A modern white house with a stone extension, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a mountainous backdrop.
A beach with seaweed-covered sand and a clear blue sky.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cabinets.
A river flowing through a hilly landscape with a mountain in the background.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view of hills, and a bedside lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Co.Galway, Cahir, Recess
  • Place, Park Lough
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Recess

Located in Recess, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Quiet Man Bridge and Kylemore Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Derryclare Nature Reserve and Connemara National Park. Killary Adventure Centre and Joyce Country Sheepdogs are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Co.Galway, Cahir, Recess

What's nearby

  • Park Lough - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 25 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Connemara National Park - 36 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Ashford Castle - 48 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Galway Bay - 56 min drive - 69.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Joyce's Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake View House. The perfect base for touring the West of Ireland and Connemara. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Park Lough, Glendollach Lough and Illion Lough. Loch ó Dheas and Lough Natullybeg are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay , will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with plenty of amenities. Check in process was very clear. Property owner responded very efficiently to any queries we had. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely clean, spacious house.

Large child friendly enclosed garden. Helpful and welcoming host. Beautiful lake view. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

We had an amazing stay at the Lake View House. The house was very clean and comfortable. The views were amazing. The location is very convenient. We felt at home and were really able to enjoy our time in Recess and Connemara. Amanda was a great host! We would highly recommend staying at the Lake View House. We will definitely book for a future visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you Michelle for your Kind Review, Your all welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully spacious, clean and perfectly equipped house in a lovely area - highly recommended!

In July 2023 we stayed for a week (two families, 7 persons) and truly loved this house and the surrounding. Perfectly equipped, clean, calm, pure nature, just next to the main road N59 Galway - Cliften, nearby walks, great views... ..and: very nice, acommodating hosts! Thank you very much indeed! Choose this location for your visit of Connemara - You won't regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A real nice olace for family holidays

Comfortable and well equipped house for a family (5+ people). The presence of donkeys and cows is a plus for thecm real feeling to be in the countrysize. So quiet and the lake view and mountains in the morning are so impressive. We really enjoy our week spent here ! Erwann
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and for taking the time to do so, Regards Amanda
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Great location. Spacious. Clean. However, technical equipment (TV, dishwasher) is old, does not work properly and should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

This property is an ideal place to explore county Galway with excellent views from property. Please be aware there is an extra charge for oil and electricity which VRBO tell you about with arrival instructions.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family meet up

The property was just right for us, a party of 6 adults. We had a spare bedroom and the house was large, clean and comfortable. The views from all the windows ere fantastic. I was set in central Connemara allowing us to get to many of the places we wanted to visit easily. Amanda and her mum were friendly and helpful. We had a fantastic week and would highly recommend it to others. Thank you, Angela
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review Angela. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope you got hope safe and sound. Kind Regards Amanda and Theresa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Holiday Home

We had the immense pleasure of spending two weeks in this charming holiday home, and it was absolutely fantastic! The location is idyllic – surrounded by nature, with sheep grazing nearby and a breathtaking view of the countryside. The house is tastefully decorated and offers every comfort you could possibly need for a truly relaxing holiday. The rooms are spacious, bright, and airy. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring we had a restful night's sleep throughout our stay. The hosts were exceptionally friendly, always helpful, and readily available whenever needed, making our stay even more enjoyable. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and we wholeheartedly recommend this holiday home to anyone seeking a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Friendly Lake View House

We had a good stay in the Lake View House and the surrounding region. The support of the owner was friendly and great. The only problem we used to have was FeWo‘s Rule of Censorship, not allowing to exchange phone and email contacts. That may result in certain moments into problematic situations. FeWo wake-up and give these ways free as other Agencies do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grande maison, très bien placée et idéale pour visiter le Connemara. Les chambres sont spacieuses.Les vues dans chaque pieces sont époustouflantes ! Nous avons tous été sous le charme. Les seuls points négatifs furent que le lave-vaisselle était en panne à notre arrivée alors que nous étions 9 personnes... il na pas été réparé durant notre séjour. Lors de notre recherche de logement, ce point de lave-vaisselle était un point déterminant. Et l'autre chose compliquée fût la batterie de cuisine. Les poêles sont très abîmées et devraient être changées. Il n'y a pas non plus de gros saladiers pour 9 personnes. En revanche, les échanges avec notre hôte furent très faciles. Très à l'écoute. Nous sommes arrivés plus tard que prévu, et notre arrivée à la maison a ete très simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

confortable et paisible.

Logement bien confortable, bien spacieux , avec de jolies vues , dans un endroit calme et paisible au coeur du Connemara. Vaisselle limite en quantité quand on est 9. La propriétaire nous avait parlé d'un canapé pour la 9 ème personne, on le pensait convertible mais ce n'était pas le cas, heureusement il s'agissait d'un ado qui a pu dormir par terre. Il y avait 4 douches mais 2 n'étaient pas fonctionnelles. De très bons souvenirs en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parfait

Point de départ idéal pour faire une boucle en passant par la wild atlantic way,sky roadkilemore et retour par inagh valley...Les lacs du conemara!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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