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Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord

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A landscaped garden with a white fence, a pathway, and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A white house with a stone wall in front, set on a grassy hill with trees and shrubs.
A person standing by a window with curtains, a lamp on a bedside table, and a ceiling fan.
A balcony with potted plants, a white balustrade, and a view of a lake and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A hallway with wooden paneling, a lamp, a rug, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
At the waterfront, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It offers beach views and outdoor areas including a deck, porch, and patio. Enjoy water sports, hiking, biking, and motorboating, with attractions like Killary Harbour and the Sheep and Wool Centre nearby.

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand

    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Leenaun, County Galway
  • Place, Killary Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheep And Wool Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Ensuite

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Yellow room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pantry washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord

The Wild Atlantic Way on your doorstep, Stoneacre is built on an elevated site with 180 degree views of Killary Harbour-- the only fjiord in Ireland and the only place in Ireland mentioned in the BBC book '100 Places To See Before You Die'. Killary Harbour is also one of the major views of the Wild Atlantic Way. The house has panoramic views from all major rooms, terraces, and garden. Stoneacre is a three minute walk from the village of Leenane with its 2 pubs, 1 gourmet restaurant, 2 cafes, and 2 gift shops featuring lovely Irish items. The Leenane hotel has a pub that serves food with live music two nights a week in the summer. The one-story house is furnished to a high standard with comfort in mind and is well equipped for ease of self catering. The house has large terraced gardens over looking Killary Harbour. Garden furniture is supplied.

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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

Yes but be careful on the road.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Possible exceptions for service dogs

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking in the house. thank you!

Saturday to Saturday bookings only from March to October.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1333411vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Leenane

Located in Leenane, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Connemara National Park and Derryclare Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Killary Adventure Centre and Joyce Country Sheepdogs. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Leenaun, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Killary Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sheep And Wool Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Connemara National Park - 24 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Ashford Castle - 48 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Door Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Killary Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Misunderstood Heron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Killmilkin Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fjord Café - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stoneacre: Connemara cottage nestled into hillside overlooking Killary Fjord located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Killary Harbour and Sheep And Wool Centre. Aasleagh Falls is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property in a delightful town!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
So glad you had a chance to experience a place—and people—we love. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Ireland

The spectacular views and cosy home made our wonderful trip so memorable. Rain did not stop play, and the hosts were friendly and welcoming. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NY in Leenaun

A lovely, large place to base ourselves for a week around Connemara. Views were astounding, and the winter reading room was perfect for a slow evening once the sun had gone down. Thanks for a lovely stay! Leenaun was a lovely village to spend NYE in too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful place

We really enjoyed our week at Stoneacre. The house has the most incredible view over the Killary Fjord. It's spacious and homely. The Connemara region was stunning. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

retreat facing the fjord

a British cottage nestled in the Killary fjord where you contemplate the four seasons unfolding by the hour from the property.the AGA oven is ready for your cooking skills and the village offers great traditional pub grub.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent view on Killary Bay

Connor welcomed us perfectly. The house is ideal for a large family (4 rooms and 2 living rooms) and very well equiped. The view on Killary Bay is magnificent (with seals appearing from time to time). And the village is so close that you can join the two pubs by foot A perfect stay in a perfect house
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
Wonderful guests! So so glad you came and appreciated the place that we love so much. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful week at Stoneacre.

We had a great week at a lovely property, the views are fantastic and the facilities provided were spot on. Conor the owner at Purple Door Cafe was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. House is ideallt sited within walking distance of a couple of pubs and Leenane Hotel, its a fantastic area to visit , we will definitely return. Thanks for your hospitality Liz.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular View

What a wonderful property! We stayed a week and enjoyed touring around the area. A cruise on Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Cultural Center, Connemara Heritage Center, a ferry to Inishmore to see Dun Aonghasa, Knockbrack Tomb near Cleggan, Aughnanure Castle, the Quiet Man Bridge and eating muscles at Hamiton's. Beautiful sunsets and evenings that were ever changing! Thanks for the great accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
You experienced so much! And didn’t even scratch the surface : ). Come back and enjoy it again! You were great guests, and I am so glad you appreciate Stoneacre and it’s surroundings as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. We love and miss this amazing few. We could watch the whole day out the window and it wouldn't be never ever boring. It's a little bit sad, that we spent so many time in the car to visit the western of Ireland. :-)
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extra special place with amazing views

Liz’s home is the perfect place for a quiet respite in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. It was wonderful to begin and end our days with the stunning view directly from the front porch. Liz is a great hostess- she communicated regularly and responded quickly to any questions, as well as offering helpful suggestions for our time in the area. We highly recommend her home to anyone wanting a beautiful space of their own for their time in Connemara. Meg Zahner
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stoneacre

A wonderful property with outstanding views. We felt right at home from day one and as for the views, well breath taking is the only way to describe the ever changing vista as the Fjord changes through the day. Apart from that its well situated for excellent pubs and restaurants which are 500ms away and just a short stroll. Its also a great base to explore Connemara and is close to the national park and 30mins from Westport. Conor the property manager was more than helpful and showed us how everything worked.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Gererally the property was spacious with fantastic views and very comfortable. However the kitchen needed seriously updating with little space for shopping and an aga which we couldn't use and a very old electric cooker which was just about adequate. The TV had only basic channels and there was a DVD player which was sometimes temperamental. Overall in spite of these drawbacks we would return as the location, and the superbe views more than made up for the other deficiencies.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A special house in a perfect location... unforgettable views!

We had a fantastic stay at Stoneacre. Communication with Liz was excellent. Our entire family truly enjoyed the week we spent in Leenane. The house itself is fantastic, immaculate and just as described. Surprisingly spacious, open and roomy. Everything you might need on a day-to-day basis is available. It is a comfortable home in a very quiet neighborhood. The views from the house are simply exceptional and you never tire of admiring the ever-changing moods and colors of the fjord and the mountains. The property is situated in a very convenient location, close to all local amenities and places to visit. Perfect for day trips in Connemara and South Mayo. Our special thanks go to Conor for his warm welcome and helpful advice and guidance. We particularly liked the Purple Door Café in Leenane. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2022
We are so delighted you were able to discover the beauty of Connemara and the charm of leenane by staying at our Stoneacre home. I agree that Conor and Chloe’s Purple Door Cafe is a delight. Please do come again! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in an idyllic setting

We so enjoyed our Christmas at Stoneacre in Leenane. Everything suited us. The situation is spectacular, it’s hard to imagine a better view, we so enjoyed sitting and watching the weather change, seeing the sun set and the moon rise. It was perfect for my elderly mother who enjoyed looking out and was delighted to be staying next to the village church. Having two sitting rooms also ensured there was plenty of space for everyone. The house was warm but it was fun to make a fire too. This isn’t an anonymous rental furnished with IKEA which suited us. The house has character and comfort and we thought it was well equipped and generously provisioned. It was like staying in a tasteful friend’s home. Overall highly recommended. Liz was easy to contact and Conor who deals with the property in person couldn’t have been more helpful. The only caveat for some might be getting used to using the Aga(traditional stove) but we used it with no difficulties at all. Great stay and thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
It was a delight to open our home for you and your family at Christmas Angela! I am so glad you found Stoneacre snd the amazing surroundings to be a fitting place for your mother and other family members to gather for this special time of year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2023

We rented Stoneacre with a group of four to six for a two-week period in july-august 2023, the wettest July in many years apparently. The big selling point for this house is the view of Killary Harbour as mentioned in the description, and it is spectacular indeed. The location just outside of Leenane is attractive and very quiet. Leenane offers more than the basics you would expect from a tiny village like this, probably because it's some kind of a tourist hub during the season: pub, shop, restaurant and a decent breakfast/coffee place (run by the property manager). Ireland is a beautiful country and this is a good starting point for discovering it, with the Atlantic coast not far away. Communication with both owner and property manager was prompt and to-the-point. The house itself is comfortable and spacious and the description is quite adequate. For a property in this price range some aspects require attention and renovation though, better sooner than later. The shower cabin in the main bathroom had a major leak, the other one is tiny which makes it hard to move around. The kitchen equipment is a bit out-dated and there's just too much of it, taking up space and not getting any cleaner because probably nobody uses it a lot. Especially when these issue are addressed we can highly recommend staying in Stoneacre!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for west Ireland

Lots of room for 4-6 people, just a kilometer from all basic needs in a small, lovely town amidst spectacular scenery. Comfortable and well stocked, phenomenal view of Ireland's only fjord, near boat rides and convenient to reach all of Connemara and western Irish towns. Best of all, nearby manager, Connor, to advise and assist, excellent experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spectacular views

We really enjoyed our stay at Stoneacre, DESPITE a week of Connemara's grayest, rainiest weather all spring (according to locals). The main gathering space has huge windows that overlook the east end of Killary Fjord. Watching the clouds and light play over the water and surrounding mountains is mesmerizing and relaxing. Better than any screen time! The house is large and well-kept and comfy. We loved cooking on the Aga (not necessary for any trepidacious American cooks) once it was up and running. Instant hot water showers take a bit of fussing with to get to the perfect shower volume and temperature. The garden is lovely, and so are the local trails. Go, relax, enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A brilliant spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Leenane! The location is stunning, the rooms were spacious and comfortable and the house had everything we needed to host 8 adults comfortably!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

Wonderful location, superb view of Killary. Very spacious house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family holiday

Excellent location for hill walking and sea activities for family holiday. House extremely comfortable and spacious. I would recommend as holiday destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
I am so glad Bernadette that you had a lovely stay. Please come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

one of the best views in Ireland

House is old world meeting new world and the location is great, having stayed in some great properties in Ireland the location and view from stoneacre is amazing, located just a short walk to leenaun village with a couple of bars, cafe, restaurant and hotel, i would highly recommend this property, sitting on the terrace sipping cocktails you will never tire of the view from outside our inside the house, spacious with everthing you need catered for a great stay. the local scenary is breathtaking with clifton and westport 30 mins drive in either direction and numerous beaches a short drive away this is a great base to stay in connermara
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
I am so glad Alan that you took it all in while at Stoneacre. Do come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab house with amazing view

The experience was a pleasure - start to finish. Location is super for touring Galway/Mayo and the village of Lennane is lovely with a couple of good options for eating out. The view from the house is amazing - even better than what we expected from the pictures and the house itself has loads of space and is really well equipped. We have already put it on the list of places to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2020
You were perfect guests Martin! Do come again; the view absolutely never gets old.

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