County Galway
Among the rocky outcrops and faded grasses of Connemara, and just a stone’s throw from the sea, this contemporary cottage affords an idyllic base for the entire family to indulge in Ireland’s most acclaimed region.
Capacious Cottage Life
Landscaped into a gently sloping site, and named after a lucky horse in the Grand National, this is a generous sprawling stone cottage with classic Connemara seascape views, uniquely suited to cross generation family vacations.
Open stairs climb up to an expedient and low mezzanine playroom in the loft, with an overlooking balcony.
AT A GLANCE
- Sleeps
Up to 8 guests - Bedrooms
Three double bedrooms-one ensuite
Two Single Bedrooms
Family bathroom
Shower Room - Other Rooms
Kitchen/Dining Area
Sitting Room
Sun Room
Entrance/Boot Room
Living/Games Room
Children’s Mezzanine
Utility Room - Contempo
Paved Front Terraces
Logs & Turf
Wi-Fi Internet
DVD’s Games and Books
This space is shared with a generous dining table, leather and chrome chairs, marble floors and a wood burning stove that together imbue a contemporary character to this multifunctional room.
French doors in a span of elegantly draped glazing open south onto a spacious front terrace.
Here stunning sea views across Mannin Bay, and left to Errisbeg Mountain are shared with the comfortable panoramic sunroom that leads back through more double doors into the cottage at the far end of this patio.
The ensuite master bedroom which exclusively occupies a corner of the cottage, and theatrically opens on to its own sunny sheltered patio, has a super king sized bed.
All the showers are of the walk in rain type, while the roll top bath invites a bit of pampering in the family bathroom.
This sumptuous double bedroom can be converted to use as a twin – the large bed is zip-and-link.
The two single bedrooms have been cleverly slotted in under the mezzanine in the original structure.
Facilities
The house is equipped with everything you would expect from a family home – from Wi-Fi to barbeque, clothes dryer, children’s books, some toys, games and videos …
If you have a particular requirement, be sure to tell us…
Restrictions
Smoking – No, sorry!
The owners regret Stag or Hen parties are not admissible.
Dogs and pets – No, sorry!
Outside
There is ample parking on the property for cars and boats. Paved patio surrounds most of the cottage, affording ubiquitous tidal vistas stretching out to the Atlantic, and sheltered barbecue-ing.
It is possible to scramble down to the rocky shoreline, but a short walk or cycle in either direction is more rewarding.
Provisional Booking Form
Weekend breaks are available in low season only and run from Friday PM till Monday AM – 3 nights
A Week’s booking consists of any 7 consecutive nights.
2023 Holiday Breaks
| Easter weekend | Thursday 6th April to Tuesday 11th April | € 2,450 |
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| Halloween | Friday 27th October to Wednesday 1st November | € 2,450 |
| Christmas break | Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th December | € 2,450 |
| New Year break | Saturday 30th to Tuesday 2nd January | € 2,450 |
A refundable breakages deposit of €350 payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure, provided all is in order.
Rates Table
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| October to April | € 2,450 | €1,700 | €1,700 |
| May to September | €2,950 | Not Available | Not Available |
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Reviews
A wonderful break in this beautiful home away from home.
From this perfect base we explored the stunning Connemara – the sun even shone for us! This corner of the world is good for the soul. Our children loved the playroom too! Thank you for sharing your home with us
From the guest book, April 2019
We had a wonderful holiday. House is amazing. Thank you for everything. Hope to be back soon.
From the guest book, July 2019
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. You have created a very special place here, full of light and warmth, even on the stormiest days – and we got a few, but enjoyed the front-row seat on the power of the wind coming in from the Atlantic. We hope to return.
From the guest book, August 2019
Our family loved the house
“It’s surrounded by a great landscape. It’s a great home and all in all it has been a great stay here in Ireland. We are going to miss the AGA and hope to come back someday to enjoy another stay.”
From the guest book, September 2018
Danieli is a beautiful home…
on an exceptionally scenic site, and we greatly enjoyed the house and our stay in west…could not have been better. We ran into Pat Shortt on Friday, Mitchells on Saturday and pints in O’Dowds on Sunday – and with plenty of strolling was all in all great fun.
Pat Gleeson, November 2017
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We had an exceptionally happy family gathering
at Danieli, or Stone Cottage, as it is known locally.
The site was glorious: From the raised vantage point of the house, we watched the weather advancing along Mannin Bay; dramatic purple clouds disgorging horizontal rain. With each low tide, seals and otters emerged onto the rocks. Hours of happy binocular viewing.
The house itself was solid, supremely comfortable, and a delight. The underfloor heating was a revelation, although the heating controls proved a tad too complex for us visitors. The kitchen was the star of the show–but, again, the Aga heat defeated us. We were almost obliged to eat our dinner and play board games in our underwear, such was the furnace-like strength of the range. We could, of course, have adjusted the temperature of the Aga, but that would have added substantially to cooking times. Not a complaint, merely an observation–a luxurious quandary. The heat was such a novelty for my Irish mother, who grew up with frost on the inside of the windowpanes and toothpaste frozen in the tube.
Continuing the heat theme, it was good to find some logs by the hearth, but a few more, and maybe some briquettes, would have been gratefully received. Also, a couple of tables by the sofa would have obviated the need to keep standing up to put glasses on the mantlepiece, but I realise space was tight.
Everything was thoughtfully laid out; all needs catered for. It is obviously a much-loved family holiday home, though I did wonder whether the profusion of photos of children and generic household clutter might be reduced during rental periods. One had the feeling of somehow intruding on someone else’s family time. The provision of Yuletide decorations was very thoughtful and welcoming.
Rereading this, it sounds like I wasn’t entirely delighted with our stay–which I certainly was. I just wanted to point up a few, minor, issues that could perhaps be improved upon. Overall, our stay at the house was a huge success. Danieli looked beautifully designed, supremely well-appointed and beguiling in photographs, and proved no less so in reality. We all relished our time there, and would have no hesitation in recommending it to future guests.
Many thanks for all your help, and for selecting such a unique Irish home for your portfolio.
Sarah Newell, Christmas 2017
Out & About
Here are some of our favourites…
- Cycle through the Inagh Valley
- Catch something serious in the Ocean
- Day trip to Inishbofin
- Order an Oyster at O’Dowds
- Learn to shoot with Shane
- Gourmet Banquet with a backdrop
- Try your hand at Fly fishing
- Trek a pony at the Manor
- Electric bike
- Buy a T-shirt from Conn O’Mara
- Beat Malachy’s Drum
- Swim the clear blue waters of Dogs Bay
- Call Fore! at Connemara Links
- Savour some smoked salmon
- Be moved by the music at Mullarkeys
- Enjoy a fish supper at Mitchells
The Locality
Easily the largest town in Connemara, Clifden is the central crossroads between north and south regions and has a host of interesting and often quirky shops, pubs and restaurants catering for all shopping and craft needs. There are 3 major supermarkets.
The hardy Connemara Pony is to be found roaming throughout west Galway. With origins traced back to the Vikings, this loveable breed collected internationally, they are known for their athleticism, versatility and good disposition.
Watch out for the Arts festival (September) and Clifden Pony Show (August).
The small fishing village of Roundstone is 20 minutes away, and has a number of very fine restaurants with lots of fish on the menu.
Just a few minutes to the west, the legendary back-to back swimming beaches of Dog’s Bay and Gurteen are stunning examples of tombolos. Not sand at all, they are rare accumulations of the remains of microscopic marine shells.
A drive or cycle around the deeply indented coastline reveals many other beaches of staggering beauty, and some of golden coral. You will also discover quirky little fishing harbours; sanctuary from the huge Atlantic swells.
Connemara is famously dominated by the awesome Twelve Bens (or Pins), a series of craggy mountains that challenge hill walkers annually as they attempt to hike all twelve in a single day.
This western wilderness continues to attract game fishermen with their flies in search of the elusive salmon or trout in the hundreds of interconnected lakes and rivers.
More information can be found at G. Stanley & Son, Market Street, Clifden.
Click here to find out more…
On 15th June 1919 British aviators Alcock and Brown, made the first transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Connemara. Taking less than 16 hours to complete the journey, they made landfall in what appeared from the air to be a suitable green field, but which turned out to be a bog, near Clifden – Derrygimlagh is still marked by a white Cairn beacon.
At the foot of the beacon the foundations remain of the Marconi station from which some of the earliest transatlantic wireless messages were sent in 1907. A huge engineering feat at the time, the endeavour required some 15,000 volts of electricity to power, while the aerials sizzled with sparks that could be heard for miles.
Starting just a few hundred metres from the cottage, a fascinating two hour loop walk across the bog has recently been developed which takes you on a journey through these two events.
For Golfers, the magnificent and scenic 27 hole Connemara Championship Golf links is just 15 minutes away.
“A true Championship Links Course…The elevated greens on the back nine are spectacular” – Tom Watson.
How to get there – Car advised…
By Air: Flights to Dublin, or Shannon airports.
Dublin Airport – Just under 4 hours from the house.
Shannon Airport – About 2 and a half hours from the Cottage.
By Sea:
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is under 4 hours from the house.
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