"A location to treasure" - Flaherty Cottage is a cosy secluded coastal retreat quietly immersed in nature. Nearest Hotel, Connemara Sands (lunch, dinner, bar, spa etc.) 5mins drive. Nearest village, Ballyconneely (shop, pub, petrol station, church) is 10mins drive. Nearest town, Clifden ('Capital of Connemara') all amenities is 20mins drive Combining history and comfort, the lovingly refurbished cottage is only part of the story, it lies adjacent to miles and miles of remote white sandy beaches, rolling dunes and rocky shore which is yours to enjoy in peace and tranquility. Within a ten minute drive is Connemara Sands Hotel, and the local commercial centre - Ballyconneely with Keogh's of Ballyconneely bar and shop. The local town, and Capital of Connemara, Clifden, is a twenty minute drive with a choice of shopping, cafe's, bars and restaurants. For taxi service to and from Ballyconneely of Clifden is available year round and booking is always essential, more details available on request from host. The things to do - Park the car walk the beach walk the shore in a storm feel the thunderous sea pound your chest from a high perch in rain put on the kettle and enjoy not being out in it on a moonlit night see your shadow new moon night time see the blackness on the ground and The Milky Way above, at night read Of Mice and Men or your choice, go outside and look north as far as your eyes can see towards the North Pole with nothing in your way if all else fails just light the stove and relax in the cosy century old stone built Connemara cottage.

Fourth generation of the family for whom the cottage was built c.1909. We're motivated by a love of nature, the environment and the outdoors. We hope to make your stay an experience to cherish forever. We're available any time to answer any questions about the cottage and the locality. Great place for individual, couple or family who like to be off the beaten track surrounded by coastal nature

Miles upon miles of the unspoilt "Mannin Commonage" is welcome to all walkers/joggers/ramblers who follow the welcoming signage of local landowners. The terrain includes some of the most picturesque white sandy beaches you will ever find, rolling sand dunes and rocky coastline, acres and acres to wander - beautiful and so remote you might not see another person even on a blue sky summer's day