Is Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Secluded Cottage on 2 acres near Galway sleeps 5 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lough Hacket and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Lee and Hackett Castle. Shanbally Marina and Turloughaclara are also within 12 miles (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Recently my husband and son stayed here and they really enjoyed the area, the peace and quiet and not too far from everything. Very good trip for them

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty m.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

26 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and well equipped

Charming, traditional cottage with everything you need for a good stay. Warm and clean, and the contact with the property manager was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thamsanqa M.

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice and cosy you can feel the love that was put into it

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

First, the lake view is nowhere to be seen from the cottage. Further, the wi-fi never worked, and the UK to US electricity converter was fried. Aside from that, the cottage was clean and comfortable, in a bird-filled, idyllic environment.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful location and so peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sarah P., Cohasset, MA

7 Jul 2017

Quiet country cottage

Clean and comfortable, very much off the beaten path - private and quiet. We enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

5 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Cute little Cottage in the nature, dont expect an luxurious apartment but a piece of Irland.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved having our own space but also having the ability to drive to town if we wanted

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

25 May 2025

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Wonderful, Peaceful, and all around Awesome.

We stayed for 2 wonderful off grid weeks at this charming cottage. Eileen was a wonderful host. I was amazed at how responsive she was during the planning especially since there was such a time difference in our locations. My husband has some mobility issues, and Eileen answered all our questions to make sure that we were going to be comfortable. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed plus more for our extended stay. We had safety vests for walking, a Tesco grocery tag and reusable grocery bags for grocery shopping. A resource binder with touring information was especially helpful because at the time of our stay the regional internet provider was still disrupted due to the storms earlier in the year. If staying in a charming cottage in a peaceful setting in the beautiful Irish countryside has any appeal then staying at Eileen's cottage will be a dream fulfilled.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded diamond in the rough

This little piece of Irish history wrapped up in a cottage ideal for families who love to walk have quiet time explore there surroundings or have a cosy night in. Even storms couldn’t ruin our holiday will definitely be making a return visit

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona c.

25 Jun 2024

Country Cottage

This is a very simple cottage lost in the countryside . We were very comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie Rose J.

23 Jul 2023

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Quaint little cottage

Nice little cottage located in the beautiful countryside. Very easy to get to Mayo and around Co. Galway, and was ideal for our needs. It’s got everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona c.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Country cottage

Lovely cottage in the country , basic but comfortable with all you can need

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alana w.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and quiet.

This property is tucked away from high traffic areas. Nestled on a beautiful property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

7 Feb 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing worked

The wifi, TV didn't work; the tub had a huge crack in it. It was not a cute cozy cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect to enjoy the countryside

Location was great et it suited all our needs. We really enjoyed the time we spent there. Easy contact with host & caretaker. It would be nice to have a more modern shower (lack of pressure), but it's just a small detail.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C.

5 May 2012

Week in Galway

Lovely week in a peaceful traditional cottage. Slept well - only darkness, stars and birdsong outside - ate well - Headford has a friendly inn, Anglers' Rest - travelled miles in beautiful countryside - visited interesting places such as spectacular Kylemore Abbey. Recommend the cottage to anyone who wants a contrast to a busy working life.

8/10 Good

blanche d.

19 Aug 2022

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Country side stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Mirehill cottage. Small and convenient, vintage look. The photos were accurate, but they showed animals which we never saw, it might be disappointing for kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful retreat

The hosts were friendly and helpful from the start, as well as very approachable. They have made a very welcoming, well appointed home away from home, where at the beginning and end of the day, you can comfortably relax and unwind in comfort, with all the facilities you could need. The location is quiet and peaceful in beautiful surroundings, but convenient for travel around Galway. There was a personalised sense of hospitality to our stay, and we would highly recommend the cottage for a delightful stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim F.

15 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly Enjoyable

A thoroughly enjoyable stay in Mirehill Cottage. Although the property seemed small at first it was ideal for the two of us. Evelyn, the caretaker, was very friendly and helpful and made sure everything was sorted for us. Location was ideal for trips to Mayo and Connemara although getting through the Galway city traffic was a bit annoying. The cottage is located in a quiet area and just the ideal spot to unwind in the evening to relax and chill out if that’s what you want. Definitely recommended for that quiet getaway to relax, while at the same time experience the fabulous West of Ireland.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

trudie b.

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic and peaceful

If you’re looking to escape the masses and reset in a peaceful location, here’s your cottage. Off the beaten track, no noise other than birdsong and the very occasional passing car, the darkest of nights and surrounded by mature trees and meadow. Well appointed, old fashioned in a very lovely way, the cottage has 1 bathroom (with bath and over—shower), 2 double bedrooms (one is walkthrough) a small lounge diner and small kitchen. Plenty of crockery, cutlery and pots for home cooking. Hairdryer, iron, washing machine, pretty much everything you need! Superstore not far away in Headford and plenty of good places to eat out. We loved it, hope you do too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, serene setting - authentic home!

We had a lovely time at this cottage - just what we were hoping it would be! The cottage is off the beaten path and the drive up to it is lovely with a one lane road surrounded by trees that create the feeling of a green tunnel. The house is old (200 years) which appealed to us. It looks like an Irish thatch cottage that has been maintained and kept up-to-date without taking the authenticity away. I read complaints about the heat but we found everything comfortable and customizable. Every room has it's own heat with doors that can be closed in-between plus windows that can be opened...lots of flexibility! Although the house is small I think it could easily accommodate a family with up to 2 young children. For just the two of us it was cozy and comfortable. The setting is peaceful and serene with no dwellings on either side - just trees and pasture. We found it a lovely place to come home to after our days' outing. Thank you, Eileen and also Evelyn, who showed us the ropes when we got there!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Patrick B.

4 May 2018

Mixed feelings.

The cottage is clean, with all basic furniture items, cutlery dishes etc... Lots of space to enjoy in the summer, lovely trees outside. Inside not very roomy but that clearly is described. The wifi works OK. Some problems however did spoil it a bit for me: - The heating (electrical) was on with big signs on all the radiators and switches "don't switch off" "Don't change the settings" etc...The temperature inside was way too high, up to 23 c. In the evening when back inside I kept the front door half open and at night I opened the window in my bedroom. The outside temperature was cold, 5 to 10°c at most, but inside was way too warm. probably expensive for the owner too. When the caretaker came on the last day I told her she said "you should have switched it off". Sur why the heck did you put all these signs then? - There's hardly any pressure at all in the hot water system. When you take a shower you get a trickle of warm water and it takes forever to rinse off the soap and shampoo. - The fridge is small and the poorly insulated freezer compartment gets hardly cold enough to produce cubes, let alone store a couple of frozen food items. These problems should be easy enough to fix. It's a pity they existed in the first place.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances

Super cottage. Au calme et proche de Galway, Headford et lac du Connemara

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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