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Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oughterard, Co. Galway
  • Lough Corrib
    15 min drive
  • University of Galway
    21 min drive
  • Eyre Square
    25 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    49 min drive

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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.

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway

“Anam-Samh” (= “tranquil soul” in Irish) is a modern, comfortable and tastefully furnished 5-bedroomed family cottage with a conservatory and a living area of 200 square meters, idyllically situated on a secluded 2.5 acre site directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, surrounded by a very large Garden and its own woods at rear. As its name implies the house is an ideal place to get away from it all. With panoramic views of Lough Corrib and the Connemara mountains in the distance, the setting is breathtaking, peaceful and surrounded by nature. Relax and read in front of a cosy log fire; take a stroll through the surrounding countryside go fishing, hill-walking or biking through scenic Connemara or enjoy cinemas, theatre, traditional Irish music etc. It's all on your doorstep.


Out of the Guest Book: What a wonderful week we had! We enjoyed your beautiful house, beautiful country and very kind & helpful people. What a magical place! We will miss the birds, bunnies and other wild life around your lovely home, but we take home many new memories. 21. – 28. July 2007, the McMurry Family, Los Alamos USA *****
How lucky we feel to have chanced upon your lovely home on the internet and to have managed to book it for the week of the wedding of our nephew. It’s in such a beautiful location and we were lucky with the weather. That all in all made our stay really wonderful. 14. – 21. July 2007, Kathy Booth., London, UK
*****
Tranquil, peaceful and above all the calming scenery: Enough to recharge the batteries and more. The weather was very wet while we were here, but your house and the magnificent view gave us rest and made up for it, ten times over. Will definitely be back hail, rain or snow, but hopefully sun shine. 30. June – 7. July 207, the Jonston Family, Downpatrick Ireland

Galway: Galway City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors and students contribute a lot to the life of the City and are welcomed by the Galwegians for doing so. Galway and its surroundings are famous for many festivals from the Film festival (end June), 'Galway Arts Festival' (mid-July), 'Galway Races' (end July) culminating in the famous 'Galway and Clarinbridge Oster Festival' (in September). A free newspaper which contains details of what's happening in the City 'The Galway Advertiser' is published every Thursday and it is worth checking the internet or picking up a copy (available in any newsagent's, if you are quick).

Tourist attractions: The house is ideally situated for trips to the wonderful scenic area of Connemara and Co. Clare. Connemara is a superb fishing and golfing area. Oughterard Golf Club (18 hole Parkland) is only ten minutes away. You may also go on beautiful walks (Connemara Way) and there is wildlife for the keen photographer. Visit Co. Clare e.g. the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren with its spectacular views and the Aran Islands by boat from Rossavael (45 minutes drive from the house).
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Brigit's Garden. A spa tub is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Brigit's Garden and 10 minutes from Aughnanure Castle
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michael Bächlin-Cunningham

Languages

English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Ausnahmen werden ggf. gestattet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Quiet, romantic family cottage, shores of Lake Corrib, Connemara, Co Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, secluded, roomy, and comfortable.
This property was perfect for me and my extended family. Both granddaughters were over the moon at having a room with a balcony overlooking the lake. All four adults found the bedrooms, community areas and kitchen to be a great value with enough space for everyone to find seclusion when needed, and ample room for group meals and other activities. We loved the area and quickly found our way throughout the region and many of the area attractions. This house is a pure gem and we will remember our stay for decades to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril O., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury, calm and pleasure at Anam Sámh, Galway.
If you look for a quiet and beautiful place with a breathtaking view, this is the place to be. Very nice house full equipped for cooking. The perfect location for visiting Connemara or just fishing and angling.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

elizabeth k.

Not what we expected
The view is fabulous. The bathroom tiles are really nice. The sheets are left on the beds for you to make. The water was not even warm for evening showers, where as morning was better. No hot water for dishes.All sheets need to be replaced. Bees in upstairs room, broken light in master bath, very complex house systems to figure out. Home has well water. Location is somewhat remote but beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location
We had a brilliant time in a really comfortable lakeside house which had everything we needed. The location is great if you enjoy kayaking or paddle boards, but is only 30 mins from Galway and well place for Connemara, and the Aran islands all of which we enjoyed. We couldn't book great Irish weather every day but it didn't matter and we wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth W., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely getaway place
on the shores of the lake surrounded by beautiful countryside and views over the lake. We swam and paddle boarded on the lake, and managed to get over to the other side from Knockferry. Plenty of room in the house for teenagers, although it was slightly restricted to walk anywhere. We found it very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Absolutely stunning location. Was great sitting in sun room every night looking out at loch corrib. Plenty of space for our group of 8 and 2 dogs. Could do with a bit of an update inside. Outside maintenance needing done. Windows very dirty. Road into property very overgrown and hard to find. No welcome pack. Dogs loved running about large garden. Overall positive experience but could have been better given price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K., Dalton, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Quiet Yet Easy Access to Galway and Connemara
Our family of four had a vacation booked in the area exactly two years ago at another property, and then COVID intervened in our plans. Fortunately, when travel opened up this property was available. As other reviews indicate, a great location and views, easy check-in and check-out, comfortable, and more than enough room to stretch out. We didn't have trouble finding the house, and the only negative was wondering if we had figured out the Irish recycling requirements!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noirin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
week's getaway
I enjoyed my week down at Carrowmoreknock. I live in Dublin and have family in another part of Galway and was great to get to see them. I have two young dogs and it was great for them to have the freedom around the grounds and the Lough. It was also great to have family over.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
A beautiful house with direct access to Loch Corrib, a paradise for water lovers and the perfect house for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a stunning area
What a beautiful home, really enjoyed our stay, and very much looking forward to returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property
The property has excellent facilties and a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding area. It has a great heating system also in case of chilly days. Its extremely homely and the simplest check in/check out system I've seen. Support is on hand whenever needed. I would absolutely stay here again. Perfect accommodation.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alberto D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location in Connemara
The house is perfect: large, confortable, beautiful, with a stunning view and a large garden. Everything is organized to make your stay a five star stay. We'll definitely go back there!

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Lovely setting right on the lake in comfortable, large house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Spacious, gorgeous house in wonderful central location to all sites within the Galway area.

10/10 Excellent

Annette S., Freiburg

Eine Woche in Anam Samh
Wir haben eine traumhafte Woche in Anam Samh am Lake Corrib verbracht, eines der schönsten Häuser, in denen wir bis jetzt gewesen sein. Groß, gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr sauber, mit allem Komfort und einem atemberaubenden Seeblick. Vielen, vielen Dank für dieses wunderschöne Zuhause für eine Woche.

10/10 Excellent

Grischa S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Lage, großes, sehr gut ausgestattetes Haus
Wir konnten uns prima entspannen. Das Haus ist großzügig gestaltet und mit vielen schönen Ecken gut durchdacht. Die Ausstattung ist exzellent, es hat wirklich an gar nichts gefehlt. Die direkte See lage garantiert Erholung. In Punkto Sauberkeit darf man allerdings nicht kritisch sein, hier ist Luft nach oben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ira K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Und am Ende der Straße steht ein Haus am See...
Wir reisten mit 4 Personen und 4 Generationen. Die Lage des Hauses war traumhaft schön, die Küchenausstattung hervorragend (wir konnten alles inkl der Gewürze benutzen), die Einkaufsmöglichkeit (ca 15 Minuten mit dem Auto) ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber klappte nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten (das lag aber sehr wahrscheinlich an dem Postfach von fewo) sehr gut und unsere Gastgeber waren für uns ansprechbar. Wie wir im umgekehrten Fall für sie auch. Wir haben die Ruhe und den Blick auf den See sehr genossen und bedanken uns für die Möglichkeit unseren Urlaub dort beginnen zu können.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex M.

Schönes Ferienhaus
Unser Urlaub in dem Ferienhaus hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Johannes G.

Sehr Schön
Sehr Schöner Ort zum Entspannen,für Naturliebhaber perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Ploemeur France

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, comfortable house in an outstanding location on Lough Corrib
Beautiful , well equipped house in a perfect location for visiting Connemara, Galway etc. Lots of information on things to do and detailed explanations of how to use all the equipment in the house. A perfect place to get away from it all. And, of course, if you like fishing, the house is on the shore of one of Ireland's most famous trout lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Tolles Haus direkt am See mit unverbauter Aussicht
Komfortabel eingerichtetes Ferienhaus. Es fehlt an nichts und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Auch das Wetter hat mitgespielt. Alles in allem empfehlenswert für Fischersleute, Singles, Familien mit Kindern und Pensionierte.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oguzhan C.

Die Lage des Hauses ist ein Traum, keine Nachbarn und direkt am See.
Das Haus ist mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet. Genügend Bäder und eine Fußbodenheizung. Es fehlt einfach an nichts. Es gibt in der Nähe genügend Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und nach Galway sind es auch nur 15 bis 20 Minuten. Kann ich jedem empfehlen der einfach seine Ruhe haben möchte, um mal die Seele mit Blick auf den See, baumeln zu lassen. Einfach nur Schön. Wir waren mit fünf Personen in dem Haus und sind uns einig, des der Urlaub ohne dieses Haus nur halb so schön gewesen wäre.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Idyllisch gelgen mit sehr guter Ausstattung
Wir waren zu drei Paaren und einem 14 monate altem Kind dort. Die Zimmer und Bäder waren wunderbar ausreichend. Das Haus hat eine sehr schöne Atmosphäre mit viel Holz in der ersten Etage. Der Kamin mit selbt gehacktem Holz gibt abends im Wohnzimmer eine heimelige Atmosphäre. Im Haus gibt es eine sehr hilfreiche Informationsbroschüre mit Infos und guten Tips für Unternehmungen. Die Küche ist super ausgestattet. Alles in allem wunderbar und sehr zu empfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

Sven B., Borne

Perfekt
Ein wirklich schönes Haus in idyllischer Lage. Wer Ruhe sucht wird sich hier wohlfühlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

wunderschönes haus, gut gepflegt
waren bereits zum zweiten mal hier, waren wieder einmal begeistert von der lage und dem gesamteindruck