Ships Harbour Cottage

Galway, Roundstone

Ships Harbour Cottage, a beautiful white washed cottage with a traditional cottage exterior while inside the cottage has been refurbished to a bright and modern space. Located on Inishnee Island this unique holiday cottage has wonderful views of the surrounding landscape of Connemara, County Galway.

Access Inishee Island via a bridge, Ships Harbour Cottage is situated just a 6km from the pretty seaside village of Roundstone in County Galway. Families will love the freedom this unique holiday cottage can offer plus it’s the perfect base for a fishing holiday in Ireland and an ideal location for exploring the Connemara region.

Ships Harbour Cottage Description – Sleeps 4

This unique holiday cottage in Galway has a modern and bright fitted kitchen with all the necessary equipment you will need for your self-catering holiday in Connemara. The cosy sitting room has comfortable furnishings, an electric stove and a TV/DVD with satellite channels.

This pretty holiday cottage is a 2-bedroom sleeping 4 guests:

• Double bed, sleeping 2
• 2 Single Beds, sleeping 2

The bathroom has a large bath and electric shower. There is an outside storage shed perfect for stowing away bikes, wet suits and all the holiday essentials.

Dine alfresco on the outside garden furniture provided and enjoy the view of the Wild Atlantic Way and beyond.

Towels, bed linen, heating and electricity is included in the rental price. There is a cot and high chair available upon request, please mention at the time of booking.

Wi-Fi is also available at this beautiful seaside holiday cottages in Galway.

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

Local Area – Roundstone Village

This beautiful and idyllic island featured on BBC’s Monty Halls Great Irish Escape. Monty Hall visited Inishowen Island to see the brilliant basking sharks with the help of Emmett Johnston the local Wildlife Ranger and member of the Irish Basking Shark Project in Inishowen.

Inishnee Island also has a scenic looped walk, one of the National Looped Walks maintained by the National Trails Office which was set up as part of the Irish Trails Strategy in 2007. Inishnee Loop walk is an easy 6km trail on country roads suitable for all ages.

You can reach Roundstone village via a bridge from Inishnee Island. This seaside village boasts a variety of restaurants serving fresh fish caught locally and supplied by the local fisherman.

The local food and grocery shops will provide you with the essentials you require on your next self-catering holiday in Connemara. There are also a number of traditional craft shops which sell a variety of beautiful hand-crafted jewellery and pottery.

Roundstone lies to the west of Bertraghboy bay in Connemara and its situated at the foot of Errisbeg Mountain. There are a number of breath-taking drives in the area which overlooks the rugged Atlantic Ocean and weave inland to the wild wilderness of the Connemara National Park.
There are a number of popular festivals that take place in Roundstone village in the summer months such as Roundstone Connemara Pony, Cattle, Sheep & Dog Show. Roundstone Regatta is always a fun event, which takes place every July. And every Wednesday throughout July and August Roundstone Irish Nights is held in the local community centre. This is an evening of Irish entertainment which can enjoyed by all ages.
Other local activities include fishing, hill walking, pony trekking, golf, boating and much more.

Things to see and do in Connemara

The white sandy beaches of the world-famous Dogs Bay and Gurteen Beaches are an 10km drive away and there are lots of secret coves and rock pools to explore.

The popular tourist town of Clifden is located 20km away from this unique holiday cottage. This vibrant market town is packed with a selection of restaurants, cosy cafes, lively trad bars and craft shops. There are a number of popular festivals throughout the year in Clifden, including the famous Connemara Pony Festival in August and the Arts Festival in September.

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

Connemara National Park which opened to the public in 1980 is a 33km drive away from this self-catering holiday cottage in Inishnee. Connemara National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland and one of the top tourist attractions in Galway.

The bustling city of Galway is a 60-minute drive from Ships Harbour Holiday Cottage, making it a must see during your stay. There is an abundance of cafes, boutiques and art galleries which line the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter, which retains portions of the medieval city walls. Galway is full of traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music. The city is full of attractions and history making it a must see on your visit to Connemara.

Connemara is a favourite holiday destination and an ideal holiday destination any time of the year, perfect for a family holiday or a getaway with friends.

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