Guests say
Guests have consistently praised Aras Iosgan for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location for exploring Connemara and Galway. The property offers stunning views, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. The host, Mary, is commended for her helpfulness and warm welcome. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests planning to return.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as immaculate and well-maintained. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, beaches, and as a base for exploring Connemara and the Aran Islands. The scenic views and easy access to shops and pubs contribute to its favourable location score.
Guests find the property comfortable, highlighting the spacious rooms, soft beds, and large, comfy seating areas. Some minor issues with a mattress and a desire for more side tables suggest slight room for improvement.
The facilities, including a full kitchen and washer/dryer, are generally well-received. However, some guests encountered issues with hot water and an aging dishwasher, indicating that some facilities may need updating or maintenance.
While guests express gratitude for the host's helpfulness and the property's amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
This spacious, family-friendly bungalow lies just a stone’s throw from the village of Carraroe, an Irish speaking village, in the heart of south Connemara in County Galway. This detached cottage is in an ideal location for exploring this lovely part of Ireland, offering holidaymakers a true slice of Irish living. Boasting a variety of bedrooms throughout to cater for many party types, this delightful cottage has been lovingly decorated and tastefully finished. There is a large kitchen and dining area, fully-equipped for all your culinary needs, so you can enjoy delicious meals with friends and family. After a day exploring the raw beauty that is Connemara, you can curl up in front of a roaring fire in the cosy sitting room.
To the front of the cottage, lie glorious views of the bay and a lawned garden where the children can play safely. Carraroe is home to a well-stocked local supermarket and deli, along with a selection of traditional pubs where you can truly immerse yourself in Irish culture, with a spot of live music and a crash course in the local language! Carraroe is nestled between two bays, Casla Bay and Greatman’s Bay and is well-known for its traditional Irish fishing boats known as Galway Hookers. The surrounding islands, Lettermore, Lettermullen and Gorumna offer peaceful, unspoilt scenery to enjoy whether on foot or by bike.
The entire region is a haven of untouched rugged beauty with sheltered coves, deserted sandy beaches and wild nature, so why not hop on your bike and see what makes this part of Ireland so attractive to visitors? You will be sure to meet some local Connemara ponies along the way! Further afield, and well worth a visit, are the cobbled streets of Galway, Kylemore Abbey and Gardens and the Connemara National Park. For a true Irish experience, this spacious cottage will not disappoint!
Carraroe is a small village situated close to the coast within the Connemara region on the western tip of County Galway, and offers a selection of shops and pubs.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size double, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 4).
Dining room (seats 6).
Sitting room (seats 5) with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power charged via meter reading, first €30 included in rent.
Starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Front lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Reviews (26)
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Julie
Great size kitchen big bedrooms and lots of cupboard space and towels. Great location handy for local shops .pubs and church. Would highly recommend this place. My sister actually stayed here last year with a family group so it was a no brainer to book again. Only suggestion I would make is to list which items are deemed recyclable. As it seems there are different rules in different councils
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Kai
Absolutely superb location, the house was fantastic, plenty of local amenities, stunning beaches nearby, we would definitely come back
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Kevin
The house was perfectly clean and well equipped.. Mary Terese was very welcoming and straightforward. It's a great base for visiting Connemara but also to visit the Aran Islands (the airport and port are nearby). Local services (supermarket, pub etc) are a short walk. High recommendation.