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Located in the charming village of Spiddal, this bright and airy 2-bedroom cottage is perfect for exploring Connemara, Galway City and the Aran Islands. Enjoy an evening BBQ on the lawn or cozy up by the open fireplace with free WiFi available throughout. The pet-friendly cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms and a beautiful garden to relax in.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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/freezerDouble bedroom with TV and window to the back of the houseTwin bedroom with window to the front of the houseGarden 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,098 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Dangerous animals allowed.

Checkin 16:00-00:00

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

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. Visit our Spiddal travel guide
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Spiddal, Connemara Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Quay Street
    Quay Street
    33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Galway Harbour
    Galway Harbour
    34 min drive - 31.6 km
  • 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

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, pets are allowed at this 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?

Check-out 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.

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Spiddal Cottage splendid base to tour the west Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.