Our stay at Shane's house was great! They were friendly and very accommodating with our shifting schedule. It was quiet and our boys reported that the beds were the most comfortable they have ever slept in!

Old rural house - exactly as described - plenty of choices left for breakfast which was a pleasant surprise - shower gel etc. provided, apologies to Shane as my kids packed some of it thinking it was ours

Get place. Quiet and relaxing in rural Ireland. Highly recommended if that's what you're looking for.

This is definitely a rustic listing! Shane was very responsive and accommodating with our changing arrival plans. When we had an issue with the door he was quick to fix it. There was no wifi and it is definitely off the beaten path and extremely simple. Very peaceful but we had some issues with the bathroom and it was a little musty. But if you are looking for a place to sleep that is low cost and in beautiful County Galway, Shane is a welcoming host! Great base for us to visit family in the area.

Nous avons été accueillis par la mère de Shane, Mary, qui nous a fourni tous les renseignements nécessaires pour passer un bon séjour. Notre fille de 5 ans a été ravie de découvrir de plus près les soins donnés aux moutons. Nous avons apprécié toutes les attentions à notre égard, comme le drapeau français flottant devant la maison, le poêle allumé, le feu prêt à démarrer avec une réserve de tourbe, le frigo avec de quoi prendre notre dîner et notre petit déjeuner sans courir au supermarché... L'emplacement en pleine campagne garantit le calme et les beaux paysages, sans être toutefois trop éloigné des premières commodités. Idéal pour une visite du Galway County (Galway, Connemara...). Merci encore pour cet accueil !

Really enjoyed our stay at Shane's farmhouse. He had his mother heat the house for us with their lovely wood burner stove and he even had the fridge stocked with some necessities for us. We only got to stay one night as we were down for a wedding and had to rush off the next morning but would've loved to stay longer if we had the chance. I had a cousin from America staying with us and she really got the authentic Irish experience as the house is amidst a picturesque farmyard with bales and sheep in tow. The American, Irish and Galway flags greeted us all, so everyone was kept happy! Such a lovely experience and Shane couldn't have been more helpful!

So wonderful! Shane and Marie were so kind and welcoming. The lambs in the fields were a great bonus!

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'accueil chaleureux de Marie et ses petites attentions comme le drapeau français le petit bouquet et le feu allume dans la cheminée et les petites provisions dans le frigidaire , même pour 6 personnes ... Nous avons aussi apprécié la visite de la ferme et la discussion avec Marie. Le gîte est simple mais fonctionnel grand et confortable. C'est un peu loin de Galway mais permet quand même de rayonner puisque nous sommes allés jusque dans le Connemara et aux Cliffs of Moher ... Marie est une super hôte !... C'est une belle rencontre !...

Jonathan & Beverly sont des hôtes très accueillants et discrets. Le cottage, dépendance du chateau, est un vrai lieu privé très bien décoré et cosy. Nous nous y sommes sentis très bien. Dormir dans un cottage d'un chateau est vraiment magique et atypique. Se balader autour du château était très agréable ! Le lieu est assez isolé (petit village à côté ) mais tout est finalement assez près (connemara, galway, etc.). Merci !

We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent at Clonbrock Castle. Our cottage was comfortable and cozy and well equipped for basic cookimg. Breakfast supplies were great! For anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful experience in a rural setting, this is a very special place.

My mum and I had a wonderful stay at Jonathan and Beverley's cottage. It was well located to do a day trip to the Burren area, and we enjoyed a glass of wine out on the terrace - a great way to start our Irish trip!

The East Cottage was simply perfect. We had a very difficult day of travel with our 13 month old and we were able to close the shutters and recover from our jet lag in the most comfortable bed and the fresh fruit and stocked refrigerator was a very welcome gift. We explored the grounds and the ruins surrounding the castle and had a very sweet calico cat guide. The pictures don't do the gardens justice. The birds and wildlife in the area were such treat. This was everything you want and more from a castle in Ireland. It is remote, so as long as you are not looking for a place with walkability, you will surely love Clonbrock!

This is an amazing place to stay. The cottage itself is finished to a very high standard. It is cozy, snug and everything that we hoped for. The estate itself is beautiful and you really are away from all the hectic pace of life. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and we had a lot of fun discovering places to visit. I would definitely recommend Connemara which is about one and a half hours drive. We would also like to thank Jonathan for ensuring that we had all that we needed for our stay. He goes above and beyond to make sure his guests have a great time. Would highly recommend this place. It is very special.

Absolutely wonderful location, gorgeous setting, and plenty of space.

Our stay at the cottage was perfect. It was cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Being on the grounds of a 12th century castle which they are restoring was magic.

It was truly a unique and pleasant experience staying at Clonbrock Castle! The "cottage" itself was very comfortable and though it was a very chilly night - about 1 degree - the wood stove kept us toasty warm. There was enough breakfast food supplied to feed an army! The bed was exceptionally comfortable - I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning. Jonathan and Beverly were delightful and it was a pleasure to meet them. We highly recommend staying at Clonbrock Castle! We hope to return one day and see the castle once the restoration is complete.

Clonbrock Castle is a magical place in a beautiful, quiet setting that is rich with history. The delightful Baylis family is bringing back to life a secret spot that you will feel lucky to have found. The cottages are completely reborn with quality finishes, furnishings, decor, and all you might need for your stay. We went for walks, long and short, through the forest and by the river. The grounds and gardens are enchanting.......I could go on forever.....completely taken by our stay. When we go again we will at least double our nights there. Thanks so much to Jonathan and Beverly for sharing their adventure with others(URL HIDDEN)McGann, Tucson AZ

A weekend in west cottage was exactly what we needed! A quiet beautiful home away from home located in the countryside. From the moment we made contact enquiring was the cottage available till we left we were very well looked after by Jonathan and Beverly. We were warmly welcomed and the popped their heads in to check everything was ok during our stay. The cottage is very well equipped and we were pleasantly surprised by the stocked fridge and other condiments. We were very fortunate to have a sunny weekend to explore and take in the scenery and enjoy walls around the estate, we both however stay that the cottage was so nice we could have happily enjoy the weekend inside if the weather had been bad. All in all I highly recommend a visit to Clonbrock

We are just back from 4 really relaxing days in West Cottage. When we booked this 2 months ago we had no idea what to expect and we are not left disappointed. Jonathan and Beverley were wonderful hosts have put a lot of effort into providing a peaceful, charming and comfortable retreat for their guests. On arriving we found a fully stocked fridge with all you could want for your stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean with fresh flowers on the dining room table and the fire was already set for a cosy night in. The information pack shows how much work an effort has gone into the cottages and the other buildings and it encourages you to explore the gardens and surrounding area. My wife and I wanted to get away from it all and have some quite time together and Clonbrock castle was the ideal location. The whole experience will live long in our memories and we would like to thank Jonathan and Beverley. All I can say is that we will be back to stay and I would highly recommend this to all our friends.

Jonathan and Beverly have a true gem...simply a magical place! This was exactly what we were looking for when coming to Ireland and it did not disappoint!! Every detail was thought out and it is obvious they have poured their hearts into this enchanting estate. I was thrilled to find this fairytale property and so happy Jonathan and Beverly are willing to share it! They were absolutely wonderful hosts and have a few lovely people lending a hand. A big thank you to Amy as well....she was sweet, funny and gave us lots of great info for our continuing adventure!! Please, please stay here if you have a chance....you will not be sorry!! Thank you so much to you all.... I hope to come back soon!

Beautiful cottage to get away from the busy city life, extremely tranquil.

Thank you to Jonathan and Beverly for creating a perfect, relaxing and intriguing place. Also thank you for stocking the fridge (and cake tin), having the fire ready when we arrived, providing maps and history about the estate — and their brilliant project. We only met you both briefly, but we'd love to come back, see you both again and stay in West Cottage. Tom and Nicole

Jonathan and Beverly are the consummate AirBNB hosts: gracious, prepared, welcoming and delightful. We booked this trip at the last minute and it could well be the highlight of our entire week in Ireland. Tina and I are still picking our jaws up off the floor. The grounds and facilities are spectacular. This property is straight out of a movie set. While ancient, the guest rooms are modern and neat as a pin. Our hosts were attentive -- but did not hover -- giving us ample leeway to explore the grounds at our leisure. My only regret is that we could not stay here longer. Castle Clonbrock has seriously influenced our plans for a return trip to the Irish heartland. Stay here with confidence, you lucky dogs you.

Jonathan was extremely welcoming and the cottage was lovely - just right for a relaxing four days, and close enough to the coast to see the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Galway City.

We loved the cozy farmhouse! It was very spacious and the bedrooms were decorated lovely. It was much bigger than we expected! The kitchen had everything we needed and the best part was watching the sheep that were right off the patio. This cottage was the perfect escape from city life. Paul took our reservation last minute and was attentive to our needs. He also left a list of fun spots to visit where we found the Connemara National Park and had a lovely visit to the abbey. We would recommend the Cosy Farmhouse to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday. Thank you Paul!

Tranquille et confortable. Bon emplacement vers Galway et le Connemara. Accueil sympathique et francophone par Craig.

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We had a lovely stay at the farmhouse, if you are looking for a quiet and spacious place away from the city, this is ideal! I LOVED the fireplace, as well as the view on the grazing lambs. Paul was a great host, very helpful and available.

Everything was as advertised, house was clean and well equipped. Bridget and her daughters met us and showed us around. Both Bridget and her son Paul were quick to respond by text/email to any questions we had during the stay. We had everything we needed for our stay and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely outdoor space during the nice weather at the start of our stay and the cosy fires when it turned cooler later on. The extras of toiletries, ample fire-making material, plenty of fresh towels/sheets, etc were greatly appreciated!

This is what we hoped the cottage would be like - very Irish, very original. It was located in the middle of fields (there were sheep on the field behind the house) and we lit a turf fire in one of the two fireplaces every evening, which made it very cosy. There was plenty of turf in the garage. We could wash our clothes in the modern washer and we used the cottage as a base camp for multiple day trips to Galway and other locations nearby.

Warm, comfortable and peaceful. A delightful place to stay and regenerate. Bridget was easy to communicate with and was quick to reply despite our last minute requests.

very nice two bedroom house with well appointed kitchen. Spacious. In the country, with sheep and horse as neighbours. Need a car.

Maura est une personne très accueillante et chaleureuse avec beaucoup d'humour. Elle possède cette belle qualité de mettre à l'aise son hôte. Elle nous a donné de nombreux conseils pour nous aider à circuler. Le logement est très agréable car garantit confort et indépendance. Nous avons bénéficié du calme d'une petite ville et de la proximité avec Galway. Nous garderons un excellent souvenir de Maura et de notre séjour chez elle.

Maura met me at the bus in Galway and when I left she drove me to the train in Athenry (I had no car). In all honesty, it is a necessity to have a car for this home as it is one mile out of Monivea village, no footpath for walking. There is no Monivea bus frequently scheduled or designated bus stop near the home. And it is 9 km to Athenry. Maura was very accommodating and drove me everywhere for which I paid her. She is very knowledgeable about Galway and the area. In the home, I had an ensuite room, use of the washer, use of the kitchen. The shower always had hot water and was very powerful. It was nice to meet Maura and her daughter, and I thank them for the time spent in their home.

Jag bodde hos Maura två veckor i maj när jag besökte min dotter. Beskrivningen av omgivningen, huset och rummet stämmer precis. Det är lantligt beläget och är lugnt och tyst. Rummet har vad som behövs, sängen är skön och det är gott om varmvatten i duschen. Det är första gången jag bott hos någon jag inte känner och det var en positiv erfarenhet. Maura är gästvänlig och alltid redo att hjälpa till om det behövs. Hon har tips och information om vad som finns att göra i närheten. Det ligger som sagt lantligt så det är bra att Maura vid behov kan köra till t.ex stationen. Jag fick varje morgon skjuts till min dotter och det underlättade mycket för oss.

Maura was brilliant, friendly, so helpful and flexible. She was very knowledgeable about the local area and had lots of suggestions about places to visit and things to do!

Maura was a great hostess! Helpful, caring, and available to give travel advice. She also cooks a great Irish breakfast! ! The room was very nice...awesome shower.

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