Luxurious Clifden Cottage

Galway, Clifden

Clifden Glen Holiday Village (No. 57) is set in a natural environment of mountains and countryside with great views of the Connemara landscape, just 1.5km from the town of Clifden. A pretty holiday home situated in a magnificent natural environment of mountain, meadow and river with spectacular views of the renowned Connemara landscape. Situated in the heart of Connemara in a unique holiday village with a peaceful riverside setting.
Clifden Glen Holiday Village No.57 Description – Sleeps 6 This newly refurbished 3 bed holiday home is ideal for family holidays, and children will love the play area and amenities on the site. The nearby sandy beaches of Connemara, including Mannin Bay, Gurteen and Dogs Bay are all within a short drive.

Property layout – Ground floor:
- Living room with wood-burning stove
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Dining room
- Bedroom 1: double ensuite sleeping 2

Property layout – First floor:
- Bedroom 2: queen-sized double sleeping 2
- Bedroom 3: twin sleeping 2
- Family bathroom with WC, hand basin and bath with overhead shower

Washing machine & dryer are located beneath the stairs and accessible from the hallway.

There is oil fired central heating downstairs and electric heating upstairs within the property. Patio is accessible from the kitchen and includes outdoor seating.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
Local Area & Tourist Attractions The vibrant town of Clifden is 1.5 km from this holiday home. The town is packed with unique shops, excellent restaurants, cafes, cosy pubs with live traditional music sessions and a variety of grocery shops.

Things to do in the local area:
- Clifden local pubs, shops, cafes and restaurants
- Horse riding
- Dogs Bay Beaches
- Kylemore Abbey
- Connemara National Park
- Maumahoge Mountains
- Diamond Hill Trail
- Arts Festival in September
- Clifden Traditional Music Festival
- Connemara Pony Show held every year on the third Thursday in August
IMPORTANT NOTES1. Heating and Electricity:
This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking.

2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.

Sky Road Holiday Home is a large coastal holiday home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Connemara County Galway. Book your coastal holiday home today. Located on the picturesque Sky Road and only 2.9 km from the vibrant seaside town of Clifden in County Galway. The famous Sky Road is part of the Wild Atlantic Way and is one of the top tourist attractions in Connemara, rich in heritage with megalithic tombs, promontory forts and a standing stone.
Sky Road Holiday Home - Sleeps 6Further along the Sky Road is Eyrephort beach, only 6 km from our holiday home, a gorgeous beach off the beaten track. Children will love exploring the unusual seashells, seaweed and rock pools on Eyrephort beach, a great location for an excellent family day out.
Sky Road Holiday Home DescriptionThis large seaside holiday home in Connemara has three bedrooms and sleeps 6 guests comfortably. Situated on an elevated site providing views of the surrounding countryside and a short stroll from the Atlantic ocean in Connemara and Clifden Castle.

The fitted kitchen is well equipped with all your needs for your self-catering holiday in Connemara. The living room is well furnished with comfortable seating and an open fire. There are unrivalled views of Clifden Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside from the windows of the front of the house.

This is a 3-bedroom self-catering holiday home sleeping 6 guests:

• Double bed with ensuite, sleeping 2
• Double bed with ensuite, sleeping 2
• Twin bedroom with ensuite, sleeping 2

The family bathroom has WC, hand basin and a bath.

Outside this holiday home in Connemara is a patio area with seating to take in the breath-taking views of Clifden Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside.

Electric and oil heating throughout the property. Electricity is meter read and payable to the On-site Manager.

Strictly no pets allowed or smoking in this holiday cottage. Things to see and do in ConnemaraClifden Castle is located 700 metres from this self-catering holiday home, a ruined manor-built c. 1818 for John D'Arcy, the local landowner, in the Gothic Revival style. The castle was uninhabited after 1894 and fell into disrepair.

Sky Road Holiday Home is situated 2.9 km from Clifden, this vibrant seaside town is packed with good restaurants, cosy cafes, lively trad bars and craft shops. There are numerous festivals throughout the year in Clifden, including the famous Connemara Pony Festival and the Arts Festival in September.

Further afield and just a short drive away is Connemara National Park which is one of six national parks in Ireland. The park was established in 1980 and managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands.

Kylemore Abbey is another top tourist attraction in Connemara County Galway and well worth a visit on your next self-catering holiday in County Galway.

Connemara’s rugged coastline boasts some of Ireland’s finest beaches, with stretches of pure white sands and turquoise waters. You will be spoilt for choice with the selection of sandy dotted along the coast on Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way. Two of Connemara’s must-see beaches are Dog’s Bay and Gurteen Bay a 30-minute drive from Sky Road holiday Home.

For another day trip idea in Galway visit one or two of the many beautiful off shore islands such as Inishturk, Turbot and Omey Island.

Connemara is a much-loved and popular destination in Ireland for a family holiday or group getaway with friends. There are a variety of local activities, go golfing at Connemara Golf Club, walk the many sandy beaches and go horse-riding along the quiet country Connemara trails. There are a wide variety of water-based activities such as diving, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing.

Galway’s outstanding beauty surrounds some wonderful holiday homes and cottages, sure to provide a memorable self catering holiday in Ireland.

For more attractions and local amenities check the Points of Interests dropdown menu within Map and Distances section at the end of the page.

IMPORTANT NOTES1. Heating and Electricity:
This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking.

2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.