Guests say
King Cottage in Cleggan receives glowing praise for its stunning sea views, excellent location, and exceptionally well-equipped, clean, and cosy interiors. Guests highlight the warm welcome from hosts and the cottage’s suitability as a base for exploring Connemara. The proximity to local pubs, restaurants, and the ferry is a major plus. Some guests mention additional charges for gas and electricity, and a few note minor issues with heating and parking information. Overall, the property offers a memorable and comfortable stay in a beautiful setting.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its breathtaking sea views, proximity to the village, ferry, and local attractions, making it ideal for exploring Connemara.
Guests find the cottage cosy, comfortable, and warm, though a few mention difficulty retaining heat in colder weather and minor issues with curtains and a bedroom door.
The cottage is described as extremely well equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay. Minor suggestions include clearer information on parking, bins, and heating usage.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts of bread, milk, and biscuits, and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This delightful, semi-detached cottage is set in a stunning position, backing onto the sea and just yards from the small fishing harbour in the lovely village of Cleggan, County Galway. The three bedrooms at this Cleggan cottage boast light and airy accommodation, with the two double bedrooms both offering wonderful sea views. There is also a twin bedroom and ground floor bathroom, which means families and friends can relax in excellent surroundings. The open plan living area at this Cleggan cottage provides beautiful sea views, a comfortable sitting area with doors that lead out onto the gravelled rear garden, a well-equipped kitchen and a dining area.
The real bonus to staying at this Cleggan cottage is the sauna room, which is ideal to wind down in after an exciting day exploring the area. For a fun day out head to the beach, or simply admire the stunning coastline. There are numerous other activities available close by, including fishing, boat trips and diving lessons. Whatever you decide to do you will find this Cleggan cottage perfect for everyone in your party.
The pretty village of Cleggan in County Galway has wonderful beaches and scenery, plus boats for deep sea angling are available for hire from the village. Close by is a collection of prehistoric monuments and the Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey and the town of Clifden are all within driving distance.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, WC and sea views, 1 x double with sea views, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire (seats 5).
Utility room.
Sauna room (seats 3).
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, Hairdryer.
Gas and electricity charged via meter reading.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free parking nearby.
Enclosed gravelled rear garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pubs and beach 2 mins walk.
Cafe next door.
Reviews (31)
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Helen
Beautiful walks and beaches nearby. Pub, restaurant serving delicious and really well cooked seafood, shop and art gallery all just a couple of minutes away. Short drive to some of Connemaraâs top attractions such as Kylemore Abbey and Diamond Hill near Letterfrack. House very comfortable and kitchen well equipped. We so much enjoyed our stay and hosts were very friendly. Thank you.
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Michael
Its own terrace courtyard at the back which is accessed through a sliding glass door from the main living room is a great place to sit and look out to the sea. The only reason I didn't give it a maximum score for 'comfort' is that the gas boiler had to be turned on and off a lot to ensure it wasn't burning fuel unnecessarily (and therefore costing a lot!) Comments in the guest book suggested that you could spend 100 euro on gas/electricity. However, by only turning it on an hour before a bath was needed, and turning off all radiators apart from the two in the living room which we used for an hour most evenings in late May, the cost for the week was only 20 euro. We also used the extra heater in the downstairs bathroom when in use. Clearer guidance on usage and cost would have been useful. Oliver's Bar and restaurant only a couple of minutes walk away was great, with lovely staff and food. Cleggan was ideal for us - a couple in their 60s who like walking and wildife. We walked from the property without needing the car for three days - we were lucky with the weather! A trip to Inishbofin is a must - with a boat from the harbour, again only 2 minutes away - leaving and returning at least daily in the season. A fantastic holiday!
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Julian
Location, facilities, information provided were all first-class. And the help given by the owner regarding our early wi-fi problems was much appreciated. Just one minor issue - the door to the double bedroom wouldn't close properly. Thanks very much for helping us have a lovely holiday.