Ashmore Cottage

Galway, Leenaun

This charming holiday cottage situated on the outskirts of Leenane is the perfect holiday base for a small family holiday or couples retreat in County Galway. Leenane is a picturesque village on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, close to Connemara’s National Park. Ashmore Cottage is a 5-minute walk from the heart of Leenane, along a scenic path overlooking Killary Fjord, one of three beautiful fjords in Ireland

Leenane is a pretty village on the Mayo-Galway border that boasts the finest scenery in all of Connemara with views of stunning mountain ranges, Maamtrasna and Maamturk. Ashmore Cottage is a perfect holiday retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Ashmore Cottage - Sleeps 4

Ashmore Cottage is set attractive mature garden, access the cottage garden via pretty red gates and a gravel driveway. The open plan sitting and dining room area offers the comfort of a wood burner, multi-channel TV and cosy sofas. The small yet modern kitchen is well equipped, providing everything you need for a self-catering holiday in Ireland.

This self-catering cottage in Connemara has 2 bedrooms, sleeping 4 guests comfortably:

• Double bedroom, sleeping 2
• Twin bedroom, sleeping 2

The main family bathroom has a step-in shower, WC and sink.

This beautiful cottage has a sun-porch with furniture making it a nice place to relax regardless of the weather and the cottage also has outdoor seating perfect for alfresco dining.

Electricity and heating are charged on usage on departure by the On-site Manager. Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available in this self catering holiday cottage.

There are no pets allowed at this property and this is a strictly no smoking holiday cottage.

Local Area – Leenane Village

The village is nestled on the Wild Atlantic Way and offers panoramic views of Killary Harbour over both of the sides, south towards Connemara and North towards Mayo. The harbour is one of the most breath-taking points on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Leenane village is known for featuring in the famous movie, The Field”, an Irish drama film set in the early 1930s. The film was written and directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Brenda Fricker and Tom Berenger. It was adapted from John B. Keane's 1965 play of the same name.

There are a number of local grocery shops and no trip to Leenane would be complete without a visit to one or two of the local bars such as Gaynors Bar an 8-minute walk from this holiday cottage. This pub is known as The Field Bar and the unique bar of Hamilton's is a 7 minute a walk which as a bar, grocery and petrol station and Carraig Bar.

From this holiday cottage you will find a variety of places to eat and drink locally, with some of the finest seafood in Ireland available on the menu. From the world renowned Killary mussels to beautiful plump oysters you will be spoilt for choice. Try the seasonal seafood such as clams, razor clams, crab and of course lobster which can be found on many of the local menus. The village also boasts several suppliers of world class and organic Connemara lamb.

Leenane offers a variety of relaxing spa centres and seaweed baths, which will be sure to have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after your visit. Only 250m away from Ashmore Cottage is Connemara Seaweed Baths which are open from April and offer the only salt water seaweed baths in the West of Ireland. Saltwater seaweed baths provide a natural cure for any skin ailments as well as relaxing tired and aching muscles, the perfect treat on your next self-catering holiday in Ireland.

Things to See and Do in Galway

Further afield, are the vibrant and popular towns of Westport and Clifden, both a 35-minute drive away and Galway City is a 1 hr 10-minute drive.

Hill walking and trail running is popular around the hills and mountains surrounding Leenane. You will encounter some of the most stunning mountains and coastal trails that one could possibly hope to experience In Ireland. Leenane Mountain Walking Festival takes place annually in May with walks designed for all levels of fitness and ability.

Leenane is centrally located to a number of championship golf courses which include Connemara Golf Links, Westport Golf Club, Oughterard Parklands Golf Course and Ballinrobe Golf Club.
Kylemore Abbey is one to the top tourist attraction in Connemara and well worth a visit on your next self-catering holiday in County Galway.

Connemara National Park which opened to the public in 1980 is 19km from this self-catering holiday cottage in Leenane. Connemara National Park one of six national parks in Ireland and yet another top tourist attraction’s in 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.

Holidaymakers to this region can participate in many outdoor activities. Water sports are available on Killary Fjord and the Killary Adventure Centre offer a variety of activities including cliff diving and bungee jumping. If you are looking for an activity that’s a bit more slow-paced there are a number of salmon fisheries including the River Erriff, Delphi Fishery and Kylemore Fishery, as well as deep sea angling charter trips.

Ashmore Cottage is a 2-bedroom holiday cottage sleeping 4 guests making it ideal for a couple’s getaway or a holiday retreat for a small family.

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