REFNO:51465. Two cosy modern cottages in the harbour village of Barna on Galway Bay. A designated Connemara 'Gaeltacht' area 5 miles from lively Galway city. Large TV/DVD. Free WI-FI. Stroll the bog lane past Lough Inch to Barna Golf Club. A short drive (or walk) to beaches, shops, restaurants, hotels & leisure centres. A picturesque country setting on the edge of the unspoilt beauty of the boglands of Conemara. Enjoy views of Galway Bay across to the world-famous Burren mountains of County Clare, while breakfasting on the patio. 10- 15 minute commute to Galway City and easily accessible to Ballybrit Racecourse for the famous Galway Races. Nearby Salthill offers watersports, tennis, horse-riding, funfair, nightclubs. BARNA is a quiet, seaside village offering award-winning restaurants (Donnelly's, The Twelve Hotel, O'Grady's at the pier), cafés, hair & beauty salons, health food shop, gift shop, boutiques, bakery and a great supermarket. Visit Silver Strand Beach, Barna Woods, Rusheen Bay Bird Sanctuary, Barna Tennis Courts, Spiddal Craft Village, the Aran Islands, Salthill Promenade and many other superb amenities. Or pop into the lively city of Galway to hear traditional music, watch street entertainment or attend many of the festivals that are held throughout the year, including the famous Galway Races (end July), Galway Arts festival, Volvo Ocean Race, Powerboat racing at the docks and Salthill, Oyster festivals, Cúirt Literary festival, Medieval Festival, and many more. There are Farmer's Markets in nearby Spiddal, Moycullen and Galway Saturdays. CO. GALWAY: The Barna Cottages are on the doorstep of the acclaimed 'Conemara' region. This area of west Galway extends out to the islands, and is known for its stone-walled fields, thatched cottages, boglands, unspoiled beaches and native Irish speakers. Take the sea-shore route through Spiddal, Inveran, and on out to Ros-a-Mhil to catch the ferry to the Aran Islands, or travel the 'lakes' route through Oughterard (famous for salmon fishing & castle), Maam Cross and past the Twelve Pins Mountains to the busy market town of Clifden and on to the Conemara National Park & Renvyle or even to Inishbofin Island. There are many golf courses nearby (only a short walk from the cottage to the Barna Golf Course). For day-trips you could consider: the Burren National Park, The Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Caves, Coole Park, Thoor Ballylee (home of W.B. Yeats, one of our great poets). Visitors to the area can enjoy fishing, wonderful scenic and historic walks and sea sports. ACCOMMODATION : The cottages are rented as separate self-contained units. There is ample parking for both units. MAIN COTTAGE sleeps 6 : Two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. Kitchen/ Sitting-room with extra double sofa bed. Cosy solid fuel stove. Bathroom with spacious wet shower area - instant shower and also a second mains shower. Oil-fired central heating. SMALLER COTTAGE sleeps 2 : Double bed. Kitchen/Sitting-room. Bathroom with instant electric shower. Rent from €295 per week. FACILITIES: Large-screen TV/DVD and Wi-fi in both cottages. Equipment for baby, elderly and disabled. Washing machine, fridge, gas hob, electric fan oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Furnished to high standard. Dish-washer and tumble-dryer in main cottage. South-facing patio/ wooden deck with garden furniture. Library with books, DVDs, playing cards, welcome folder and maps. Badminton set for front lawn. Private off-road parking. Babysitter available. FURTHER DETAILS : The owners maintain an organic garden and polytunnel adjacent to the cottage, and guests can avail of the produce (enquire with owners). Feed our hens and ducks! Two bicycles and golf set available - deposit required. Peaceful setting: you will enjoy dining outdoors where the only spectators are the cows in the field next door! The area in general is a walkers' paradise, through boglands, and many little country laneways. Rental Details & Conditions: RENTAL PERIOD: 16:00 hrs on arrival day (generally Saturday) until 11:00 hrs on departure day. BOOKING: 50% deposit on booking; balance due 8 weeks before arrival. LINEN: All bed linen is provided and beds are made up. ELECTRICITY, GAS and HEATING OIL (to a max of 40 litres) are now included in the rates for the summer months. SECURITY DEPOSIT of €100 (refundable) also applies, and is payable along with the balance, 8 weeks before the commencement of the let. RATES (per week) Low Season (Jan, Feb, Mar): Chalet €295 House €450 Mid-season: Chalet €350 House €595 June, July, August, Sept, Easter, Xmas: Chalet €375 House €695 Galway Races, Volvo Ocean Race: Chalet €550 House €995 This property was entered: 2 years ago Contact Details Contact Name: Ann O'Shea Phone: ... You searched for Barna Self-catering Cottages, Cloughscoltia, Barna, Co. Galway and this page shows the full details of this holiday home in Barna. The property has 3 bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin : sleeps 6) and the weekly rent is from €450 weekly. This holiday home was entered 12 days ago. You can see other self catering accommodation in Barna on the Holiday Homes in Barna search page. Co-Galway/10500/. http://www.arkadia.com/thdy-t10495/
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