Blue Charm Cottage

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The Galway Region

Galway City (40 mins drive)- where you can stroll down the little medieval streets listening to the buskers or wander into one of the many pubs along Shop Street for a pint and listen to the talented musicians who play traditional music almost every where you go.

Galway is nicknamed Ireland's Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann) and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. July and August in Galway is especially vibrant as the city hosts the Galway Arts Festival and Ireland's most famous horse racing meeting, the Galway Races.

 

Clonbur Area

World class Fly Fishing and Shooting can be provided locally.
Falconry and Horse Riding located in Ashford Castle 10 mins drive.
Racing - We are 8km away from the famous Ballinrobe Racecourse which holds Race meetings from April to September.
Golf - Ballinrobe Golf Course is an excellent 18 hole Championship Course - on of the finest parkland golf courses in Ireland.
Irish Music - provided in local pubs including Burke's and Lynches in Clonbur where a great night can be guaranteed.
Clare Island, Achill Island and Connemara can all be reached on day trip
Beautiful Blue Flag beaches within an hour's drive.
Corrib Crusing and Boating - depart Ashford Castle. Visit the 5th Century monastic site on Inchagoill Island and enjoy a live music session. The cruise sails every evening at 6.00pm.
Hill-walking all available locally.

 

Getting There

Flights from Dublin- Galway for under €50 one way.

Flights to Galway from UK airports including Edinburgh, London Luton and Manchester with Aer Arann.

By Car, the cottage is 214 kms from Dublin or 32 kms from Galway.
1 Head west on Cork Hill / N81 toward Castle St Continue to follow N81
2 N81 turns slightly right and becomes High St
3 Slight right at upper Bridge St
4 Turn left at N4 / Usher's Quay
5 Slight left at N4 / Victoria Quay Continue to follow N4
6 Continue onto M4 (signs for Sligo) partial toll road
7 At junction 1, exit onto M6 toward Gaillimh / Galway B. Atha luain / Athlone
8 Continue onto N6 (signs for Gallimh / Galway Athlone / N6 partial toll road
9 Take the exit
10 At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N18 go through 1 roundabout
11 Turn right at N17
12 Turn left toward Gort na Carraig
13 Continue straight onto Gort na Carraig
14 Turn right at Headford Road / N84
15 N84 turns slightly right and becomes R334 / St Mary's Road continue to follow R334
16 Continue onto R346
17 Turn left to stay on R346
18 Continue straight onto R345
19 Continue onto R438

You are now in the Village of Clonbur, go through village until you see Lough Corrib, turn right and go l km along
the shore line until you see a white picket gate. You have now arrived!

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Galway Airport (35 km)
• Ferry: Dublin (241 km)
• Railway: Galway (30 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Clonbur

• Fishing
• Golf Course
• Horse riding
• Watersports
• Walking
• Hill Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Blue Charm Cottage

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Parking space
• Private garden
• Secure parking

 

With private walkways to secret gardens and terraces and south facing summer house beside boat pier. You can enjoy this little corner of paradise where you can escape from the maddening crowd. We are ideally located to explore Connemara. If you wish to spend a day in Galway City (the city of the Tribes) its just 35 minutes away. There are many beaches you may wish to visit witch include Clifton and Dogs Bay in Roundstone. For fishermen/women there is a local boatman who can supply you with all you need for a great day's fishing in Lough Corrib. Hiker's,photographers, painters and Cyclists can also enjoy the peace and beauty of the breath taking scenery as you discover the hidden treasures of Connemara.

 

Rental Details

Strictly no smoking in cottage.

Refundable breakages deposit of £250 required on arrival, to be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure
(subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Booking confirmation £250

25% of the total rental fee is due six weeks before your stay and final amount two weeks before your arrival to secure your booking.

 

Facilities in Blue Charm Cottage

• CD player
• Central heating
• Clothes dryer
• Cooker
• Dish washer
• DVD player
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine
• Safe

A central feature of the main living area is an extra large open turf/log fire place to enhance your traditional Irish living experience. This room also has an extended dining area with panoramic views where you can watch the sun go down over a glass of wine.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (3)
• Bathrooms (1)
• Ensuite (2)
• WCs (3)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 7 people:

• Single Beds (3)
• Double Beds (2)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (8)
• Lounge Seats (3)

 

Guest Book

REVIEWS TAKEN FROM TRIP ADVISOR

“Lovely cottage with stunning views and private pier area.”

Blue Charm Cottage is a special place to stay. From the moment we arrived we were struck by what was indeed a very 'charming' and comfortable home with amazing views. We were greeted by Cathy the owner who was very friendly and welcoming. Some lovely touches awaited us, milk and bottled water in the fridge, a bottle of wine and chocolates and even Easter eggs for the children! The living room and all three bedrooms have views over Lough Corrib. The garden is lovely with seating to make the most of the views and then sloping down to a road which cannot be seen from the cottage. We crossed the road with Cathy and walked down a very short track which takes you down beautifully landscaped flowering borders and steps to decking and then to the private pier- wow! What a stunning spot. Perfectly peaceful but for birdsong and water lapping at the shore. The summer house or elevated decking area are lovely places just to sit and take in the view, sunbathe or enjoy your lunch or bbq. This is an amazing facility which left us quite speechless. We found the cottage had all we could need, comfortable beds and seating , super showers and that amazing view, the private pier area was the icing on the cake. My parents and our three young children loved it as much as my husband and I and we highly recommend a stay in this lovely place.


A little piece of Nantucket in Ireland”

Blue Charm delightul! We really enjoyed our stay here, service from Cathy was excellent from first enquiry to departure. The Cottage has beautiful views and is well laid out we stayed in the bedroom downstairs and awoke to the singing of a blackbird at our window and incredible view across the Lough. An evening by the fire in the sitting room is amazing and along with a wonderful selection of books to choose from and view across the lake what can I say.... perfect. But thats just the house - second treat is the boathouse a short walk across the road and down a private walkway reveals a secret little paradise of terrace gardens and walk to waters edge very secluded quite and peaceful. This is fantastic base for a family holiday. There is a private boatway - and we hired a boat for a couple of days and explored the many islands. We will be back to Blue Charm to recharge the batteries! Thanks Cathy


“Stunning, serene perfection!”

The moment you pull into the hilly driveway at this hard-to-find masterpiece near Clonbur, you get the feeling that you've stumbled upon pure magic. My friend, you're correct. Blue Charm is more of a sensory experience than a place to sleep. It's where you go to find yourself again when you're lost, where you go to bask in things like a roaring fire, reading a book, sitting on a serene private pier drinking coffee, or play board games with your family in pure, rugged luxury.

Do rugged and luxury contradict one another? Not at Blue Charm. Here's the rugged:
-Built near the shores of Lough Corrib, a salmon fishing wonderland.
-Hot water tanks are to be turned on and off daily as needed.
-No telephone
-Several miles from town.
-Not really next door to anybody, though you're only a minute or two drive away from others.

Now, HERE'S the luxury:
-Spectacularly furnished and laid out houseplan.
-3 bedrooms, each with a private bath
-EVERYTHING is provided, from all cooking and kitchen items to a private SUMMER HOME SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN HOUSE so you have a little extra "place of your own" for the week.
-A 3-tiered, beautifully landscaped deck area with lots of outdoor furniture, bbq equipment, and several picnic tables.
-Wi-Fi, TV, DVD, stereo and all other 21st century "necessities"

The owner, Cathy Keane and her husband are true ambassadors of their country. They're eager to show you around, get you acquainted, leave you with a welcoming gift, answer any questions, then leave you to your Irish paradise to fully enjoy at your own pace. We had a pretty major problem with a computer during our stay (NOT their fault at all), and Cathy drove more than 3 hours from her home near Dublin to help rectify the situation. She left us little gifts (bottle of wine, box of gourmet chocolates, firestarting kits and more) and was always available to be gotten ahold of.

I cannot,...I must stress the word CANNOT recommend this place with any more enthusiasm or admiration! If it were feasible to give a location 6, or even 7 stars, I'd be first in line to sign the petition. I stay in motels over 150 nights a year on business, plus we've vacationed numerous times in Hawaii, France, Italy, the Caribbean, California, and Canada. This is likely the finest accomodations, with the best view, best preparation, and most care to getting the little details right that I've ever had the blessing of staying at. It's expensive, but a bargain for what you get.

What, exactly, is tranquility worth to you



“Relaxation from start to finish!”

This holiday was perfect. Breathtaking views, peaceful location and a clean, comfortable house. Cathy the owner welcomed us on arrival, fresh flower arrangements in all the rooms, bottle of wine and chocolates..... just lovely. The garden areas are beautiful with the boat house and pier an added bonus. Although, not catching any fish there was a few that "got away"04 Oct 2011

“The Holiday”

Our vacation at Blue Charm Cottage surpassed our expectations. The house was beautiful inside and out. The flowers were blooming in the garden and the view was amazing. We enjoyed every moment staying there and plan on staying longer next time. It is a good place to have as a base while you visit historic locations and beautiful small towns in the area. The stone work down to the boat house with all its rock and stone was in keeping with the setting of the area. The owner was so accommodating and prepared the house for our arrival with the fireplace blazing. We loved it.


Great walks and beaches a short car journey away. We all had a fantastic time.