Bundorragha Cottage in Connemara, Galway

We stayed in this wonderful cottage for 5 nights and wished it could have been SO much longer. The renovated cottage is full of charm, with great attention to detail, and all the modern conveniences. The big glass windows in the dining area and master bedroom allowed us to enjoy the Bundorragha River’s ever-changing scene as well as a magnificent full moon one night. Sheep, birds, even Brinkley the owner’s dog came into view. Our bed was very comfortable and the bathroom spic-and-span clean. The living room with wood stove was a cozy and nice retreat on the one rainy day we experienced during our stay. The owner, Deirdre, had a fire going for us when we arrived and also provided a good supply of turf and wood for our stay. We were also warmly welcomed by her with a freshly made cake, eggs and lettuce fresh from the farm. The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed and I knew that all I would have to do was ask and Deirdre would have provided. We have rented close to a dozen times in Ireland and Deirdre is one of the most accommodating hosts we’ve ever met. It’s no wonder her cottage reflects her generous personality. The location is equally amazing. The cottage is tucked away off a main road so we felt like we were truly away from it all, but in fact we had easy access for popping into Leenane, exploring the Connemara, driving the scenic road to Louisburgh and the haunting Doolough Pass, or just walking down to the pier after dinner. There is so much to see in this area we barely touched the surface and can’t wait to return. This is not your cookie-cutter rental — it has soul.