Description
This Ireland vacation cottage looks out to Galway Bay, the oyster catchers in their boats and
the ruins of an ancient castle.
This highly recommended but secluded spot, lies undisturbed in a serene Irish country setting.
Each
morning is a fresh
awakening to the sight of the deep blue sea and the softness of the countryside around you.
The northern light weaves and filters through the sky, shifting appearances swiftly as the day slowly moves on. You adjust to the quiet; but then
the sounds of nature whisper past your ear and it is at that point
 exactly,
as you lean over the gate and look out at nothing in particular beyond the
manless hills, that you feel it. And that 'it' is what you came here for.
The front of this Ireland vacation cottage is literally a stones throw from the
sea. If you are brave you can refresh yourself in the Atlantic water and return
refreshed to our Ireland vacation rental.
The cottage's 300 year history has seen strong lives here; deep
resilience & 3ft deep uneven walls gently supporting all. Everyone comes away
touched by Cave. Artists,
honeymooners and families with scrambling wild eyed children describe to us how
they
felt so at home, at Cave, here in County Galway.
Enter into the cozy living room to the ancient hearth and relax on the
overstuffed couch. The roaring fire - the central point to chat around, play or
meditate by; warms you. Local antiques in simple rustic beauty, the 
handmade kitchen with everything you need to cook & prepare or just the Irish
crystal to drink a good bottle, are there for you. A solid bed in the master
bedroom and a soft comforter waits for your eyelids to gently close. Look
around, hardly a thing has changed in this thatch, one of the last of its kind
in Ireland; still full of charm & simplicity. Tiny stairs lead to more
beds & rest- a loft framed by a square cut window.
Though only twenty minutes from Galway City, it's a quiet farming community (no
signposts and a dead end help that). Empty green fields on both sides and a
trickle of front traffic half made up by sheep and the odd brisk stroller. The
sounds have the purity of the country: birds, the lapping sea, a few cows with
the hushing sound of the wind. Inside, the thick walls keep a lot of the outside
where it should be. You'll be comfortable too, with a turf burning stove and
central heating - if you don't feel like striking a match
Nearby Attractions
Cave is at the heart of Ireland's most attractive and culturally rich coastal
regions. Only a short distance from the
magnifcent
Burren
with ruins older than the pyramids, great hikes and rare flowers. The wild and
majestic
Aran Islands are just a short trip by ferry, primitive Connemara is to the
north, the castles of Kinvara,
Corcomroe Abbey, Ballyvaughan, Musical Doolin, Kilfenora,
The Flaggy Shore, the Martello Tower are all within easy reach.
The area offers some of Europe's finest Golf Courses
try the superb par 72 championship course 15 minutes away from this Ireland
vacation rental, at
Galway country club or take your pick from the many more in the area.
All
fisherman
will enjoy fishing from outside the door or join organized sea trips for
big game hunting. Try cod, ling & pollock.
Boating,
sailing, swimming (Pic below shows Tracht Beach 30 mins away) are
available to you in the Bay (Nearby Rentals). For a sandy beach to lie on all
day, we'll let you into the locals secret. The pubs nearby are friendly
brimming with traditional music with some surprisingly good food.
Music festivals abound, you'll find something wild there.
  There
are
lovely walks starting
from the front gate
where
of this lovely Ireland vacation rental where
you can really find seclusion in this very untouristed area.
Galway City (below) is the liveliest spot on the west - if the quiet gets
to you.
There is wonderful shopping and bargains to be had in jewelry, antiques,
crystal, old books and Irish fashion
And History, ever present on the Irish landscape, looks off and away through the
sockets of the burnt down Castle across the bay, but closer still to our Ireland
vacation cottage is the ancient fort on the corner that has never been
excavated.
 There
is plenty to discover and we'll leave that up to you.
Please
contact us if you have any questions or need further information.
Cave comes the Irish 'Ceimh' which itself comes from an ancient
Celtic word meaning 'Quay'
Restaurants & Pubs
Local Pubs like 'Moran's
of the Weir'
are famous for their Oysters. There are wonderful restaurants a short distance away like
The Old School House and
Paddy Burkes Oyster House.
Traditional music can be found locally in the pubs with 'sessions' on several
times a week.
Layout
Enter into the living of our Ireland vacation cottage
with it's big open fireplace (turf stove),
then
Master bedroom
off to the left, small kitchen to the right and bathroom
behind that. Go up the small stairs to the loft bedroom where you will find two
beds.
We have made this unique place comfortable for
5 people, with furnishings both simple and rustic. There is a locally hand
crafted wooden kitchen,
local traditional antiques,
new washer and dryer and so on.
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms. One master bedroom on the ground floor and one smaller loft bedroom
accessed by stairs. The loft bedroom has one double and one single bed suitable
for younger people or able adults. There is a pull out sleeping couch in the
living room. The cottage can accommodate up to 8 but is most comfortable for 2-4
adults or 2 adults & 3 children. Bear in mind that Irish cottages are
historically small, compared to American accommodation.
Amenities
Waterfront
Golf Nearby
Fishing charters
Living Room
Kitchenette
Loft
Heating (oil & turf)
Yard
Parking
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cooking Range
Oven
Internet Access
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CD Player
Cassette Player
Radio
Washing Machine
Dryer
Bicycles Nearby Rental
Canoe & Boats Nearby Rental
Domestic Help (advance notice)
Babysitting (advance notice)
Linens/Towels
Laundry Facilities
Garden
Wood & Turf Stove
local fishing
Swimming |
Policies
Payment Options: Cashiers/Registered Check, Personal/Business Check, Money
Order. When you make a booking, payment is acknowledged or take possession, you
are agreeing to the
rental agreement.
Check in 2:00 PM / Check out 10:00 AM. Rates are based on 5-person
occupancy. Please add $25 per night for each additional guest. For stays of
less than 5 nights there is a $40 cleaning fee.
Cancellations and Refunds
Full refund if cancellation is made at least 45 days prior to arrival. There is
no refund if cancellation is made less than 45 days prior to arrival. However,
if another booking covers yours, then a full refund is made.
Deposits
$100 deposit fee due at time of booking to hold reservation. Balance plus $300
security deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival. Security deposited is returned
within 30 days of your stay.
Suitability
Great for romantic getaways, rest, retreat. Kids love it with the activities of
the local farms and fisherman. Superb central base for hikers (we've lots of
maps). Not suitable for wheelchairs or the very infirm. Cave Cottage is a 17th
Century building in the country beside working farms with all the quirks and
character of an old country house and does not have the amenities or standards
of a modern hotel.
Getting There & Away
Cave Cottage is located in the West of Ireland, near Galway city - about 50
miles from Shannon Airport and 130 Miles from Dublin. Galway Airport (20 mins
away) serves the UK and Spain. Click
here for local maps. Exact location of the cottage and specific directions
is communicated prior to travel.
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