Sky Road Stone Cottage

Galway, Clifden

Sky Road Stone Cottage is located on the famous Sky road scenic drive and overlooks Kingstown Bay in Connemara County Galway. Situated is a picturesque setting this holiday cottage in Connemara is ideal for couples looking for a relaxing getaway.

This cosy holiday cottage is only a 12-minute drive from the vibrant seaside town of Clifden in County Galway. The famous Sky road is part of the Wild Atlantic Way and is one of the top tourist attractions in Connemara, rich in heritage with megalithic tombs, promontory forts and a standing stone.

Sky Road Stone Cottage Description

This stone clad holiday cottage is open plan, with the kitchen, living room and dining area located on the ground floor. From the dining table you will be treated to wonderful views of the beautiful bay. The kitchen is will equipped and will provide you with all the essentials necessary for a comfortable self-catering holiday in Ireland. Within the open plan area there is a flat screen TV, solid fuel stove and comfortable couch.

Ideally there is a patio area located which you can access via the open plan area, perfect for outside dining whilst you enjoy the wonderful sea views.

This holiday cottage in Connemara 1 bedroom sleeping 3 guests comfortably;

- Double bed and single bed, sleeping 3

The main bathroom has WC with shower over bath, plus the bath has jacuzzi jets. There is an immersion heater for hot water.

Wi-fi is available at this holiday cottage.

Strictly no pets allowed or smoking in this holiday cottage.

About the Local Area & Clifden

This coastal holiday cottage in Galway is ideally situated with Clifden town only a 12-minute drive away. This vibrant seaside town is packed with good restaurants, cosy cafes, lively trad bars and craft shops. There are numerous festivals throughout the year in Clifden, including the famous Connemara Pony Festival and the Arts Festival in September.

Sky Road Stone Cottage is an ideal base for exploring Connemara region, visit beautiful Eyrephort Beach, just a short distance away, and views the islands of Inisturk and Inisturbot offshore.

Walk or cycle the Sky road for elevated views of the Atlantic shoreline or stop off and see the ruins of Clifden Castle. A ruined manor-built c. 1818 for John D'Arcy, the local landowner, in the Gothic Revival style. The castle was uninhabited after 1894 and fell into disrepair.

Things to See & Do in Connemara

Further afield and just a short drive away is Connemara National Park which is one of six national parks in Ireland. The park was established in 1980 and managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands.

Kylemore Abbey is another top tourist attraction in Connemara and well worth a visit on your next self-catering holiday in County Galway.

Connemara’s rugged coastline boasts some of Ireland’s finest beaches, with stretches of pure white sands and turquoise waters. You will be spoilt for choice with the selection of sandy dotted along the coast on Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way. Two of Connemara’s must-see beaches are Dog’s Bay and Gurteen Bay a 30-minute drive from Sky Road Stone Cottage.

For another fun day out go in Galway visit one or two of the many beautiful off shore islands such as Inishturk, Turbot and Omey Island.

Connemara is a much-loved and popular destination in Ireland for a family holiday or group getaway with friends. There are a variety of local activities, go golfing at Connemara Golf Club, walk the many sandy beaches and go horse-riding along the quiet country Connemara trails. There are a wide variety of water-based activities such as diving, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing.

Galway’s outstanding beauty surrounds this holiday cottage on Sky road, a wonderful base sure to provide a memorable self-catering holiday in Ireland.

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Amount: €200.00 /booking Payment method: credit card To be paid on site.