Guests say
The Lake House in Connemara is a well-loved, cosy cottage offering stunning lake views and a peaceful retreat. Guests praise its idyllic location, traditional charm, and the warm welcome provided by the host, Delia. The property is ideal for those seeking a tranquil getaway with opportunities for fishing and enjoying the natural beauty of Connemara.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, though there was a single mention of the kitchen requiring additional cleaning upon arrival. This seems to be an isolated incident rather than a common concern.
The location is consistently described as stunning, idyllic, and peaceful, with beautiful lake views and opportunities for walks and fishing. It serves as a perfect base for exploring Connemara and the Aran Islands.
Guests report the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with a traditional charm. The presence of a fireplace adds to the overall comfort, although there was a minor issue with the operation of heating systems.
The cottage is well-equipped with necessary amenities and the added bonus of a boat for lake use. However, some guests suggested that the kitchen was overly stocked, leaving little room for personal items, and there were minor issues with the showers.
While guests have mentioned the warm welcome and the fire being set upon arrival, there are no specific references to gifts. Therefore, it cannot be determined if gifts are a regular occurrence or part of the host's thoughtfulness.
About this property
This traditional, detached cottage dates back over 200 years, and is situated in a lakeside location, with stunning, uninterrupted views over the lake and sea beyond, on the island of Lettermullen in the Connemara region of County Galway. Cosy and comfortable, this Lettermullen cottage is furnished and decorated in a traditional style, providing a quaint, welcoming home-from-home for families or friends. The location of this Lettermullen cottage makes it ideal for birdwatchers and artists alike, and with use of the owner's boat, launched from the pier, this Lettermullen cottage is also perfect for a day on the lake, or for enjoying a spot of fishing, with brown trout fishing available on the lake or deep sea fishing further out. There are many lovely beaches on the island, so you could spend a day at one of these, or drive along the coast road to bustling Galway city, knowing that at the end of the day, you can easily return to the peace and tranquillity of your Lettermullen cottage.
Lettermullen is a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in County Galway. Lettermullen is linked to the mainland via bridges and causeways and is part of the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland, where the Irish language is most commonly spoken.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin with lake views.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over and basin.
Separate WC.
Kitchen with dining room.
Sitting room (seats 5) with multi-fuel stove.
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Free-to-air channels, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden with direct access to lake.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: Due to lakeside location, this property is suitable for children aged 12 and over only.
Reviews (25)
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Christine
The location was stunning & the cottage was so cosy. The lake makes it a very special cottage. Delia was a lovely host - very welcoming & informative. We wished weâd booked longer & we were sad to leave. It was also a good location for island hopping. We did Inishboffin one of the days and Inis Mor another but we ended up having a few days just chilling and relaxing by the lake. We had a short drive down to Spiddal - the seafront is lovely for a walk & it was fun looking round the craft village. Perfect stay if you want to kick back & unwind or see the sights of the West Coast.
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Ray
The Location and siting of the house are spectacular. Internal photos could also have been better to show real comfort and homeliness of inside. Would agree with previous comments about too much "stuff" in the kitchen - enough gear to cater for about 20 people! Need some room for our own food and drink. Lots and lots of wine glasses but sadly no beer glasses - sorry lads, have to drink from the bottle or can! Very well equipped in every department. Overall, a superb holiday rental. Peaceful, excellent location with shops, pubs and beautiful beaches nearby. Nice to have the boat - decent fishing but unfortunately no trout this trip! Would recommend this property to anyone. Thank you Delia.
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Sarah
The fire was lit when we arrived, and it was lovely and warm. The outside is absolutely stunning - a lake, use of a boat, and lovely gardens. Really really beautiful, absolutely no complaints about that. There were some lovely coverings on the beds, washing powder and dishwasher tablets were supplied, as well as fuel for the fire. The heating works well, it's a secluded gated property and the view from the living room is extraordinary. However, there were two major downsides which really affected our stay. Firstly, although most of the property was clean enough, the kitchen was not and I had to clean before using it - the hob, the surfaces and the extractor, which was covered in oil. Many of the saucepans were dirty and the mugs had collected dust. There were old bags of food in the cupboards and freezer. Secondly, there was so much stuff - especially in the kitchen - that there was nowhere to put the food and bits we'd bought with us. There must have been upwards of 25 mugs, huge stacks of plates and bowls, loads of utensils and tea sets and glasses, and drawers full of things like old phone cases and batteries. The problem is two-fold because the huge amount of stuff a) takes up all the room and b) must be impossible to keep clean. If the owner just provided a simple set of crockery and cutlery and a few essential utensils and pans that would be enough and it would then also be easy to keep clean and there would be space to put your food shopping. It would have also been helpful to have a few other essentials like some more hangers in the wardrobe, a curtain over the window in the main bedroom upstairs, and some new towels - there was a huge pile of towels but some of them were stained and had seen better days. There were also two power shower units in the one shower cubicle, neither of which gave enough pressure of water to wash your hair properly. There is also clearly a damp problem in the chimney which has caused some unsightly staining upstairs, and the fire hadn't been cleaned out properly. The fire itself could do with a new ash tray - the current one has holes in it and the ash went everywhere when I took it out to empty. It's such a shame because this property could be absolutely amazing if the owner removed 70% of what was in it, updated a few bits and cleaned it properly. I hate to leave a review like this but I have to be honest - there's no way we would ever return. It feels like you're living in someone else's house with all of their bits and pieces in the drawers and cupboards rather than a holiday let. I will say though - the lake is amazing and we really appreciated the use of the boat. Thanks and good luck for the future.