Kinvarra Thatch Cottage

Reviews

The cottage is over 200 years old, so by the nature of the structure of the building it was going to be cold, however the heating provided was both expensive and inadequate and could be improved by installing more up to date heaters and having the oil fired stove serviced. There was an all pervading smell of oil when entering the property, made worse when the stove was lit. Applying a standing charge for the heating over and above the metered usage is really not acceptable. Otherwise the cleanliness and facilities were good with a most comfortable bed to get warm in ! ……the electric blanket was a godsend. We cannot blame the owner for the cold weather we experienced but we would have enjoyed it more with better heating…….the Travellers Inn just down the road was a much warmer alternative with a friendly and hospitable landlady to sitting in the cottage. The area of The Burren is both interesting and beautiful to visit, there are lots of good eateries in the area offering good wholesome food of enormous proportions, and the cottage would be a good base if improved a little.

We loved this cosy cottage. It has a rustic charm that gives you a really cosy vibe. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable about the local area and we took several of his recommendations. The day trip to Connemara was by far our favourite and the beauty of the area exceeded all expectations. The cottage is well situated for exploring the local area and we certainly did just that. I highly recommend a stay here. It's quiet location and rustic charm feel from another time and it was just the recharge we all needed.

A lovely traditional cottage in a quiet location. Well equipped. Clean. Close to Kinvara which is a lovely village with a small harbour, plenty of pubs and cafes and a good supermarket. Great base for trips exploring the Burren, Doolin, Aran Islands and Galway City.

What a great base to explore the Galway area. A most welcoming host, David ensured we were well informed regarding everything from good eating to all the Regions best venues. The accommodation is a traditional 18th century Irish thatched cottage, set in a farming community. If you want a relaxing base at a reasonable price this is first class.

We enjoyed the week in the cottage, the cottage was very clean and there is all the amenities that you need, we found the cottage very cold at night, we were offered the heating but we think that it should be included in the price, as there have been other comments also suggesting that the place is cold. The cottage is a fair distance from Kinvarra and also from the nearest pub. Both are not walkable for pensioners. The only thing that I suggest is to have Wi-Fi connected, this might cost a bit for the owner but it would make better entertainment at night. If I need to be truthful the only things that we didn’t like was being charged for electricity, I didn’t notice that in the information, if I have had seen it I think it would have put me off. Also the sitting area outside, there is only a wooden table, it doesn’t look very comfortable. The cottage is adequate but it would bo a lot better with a few changes.

Perfect Host - thanks David for all the advices for Walks, Hikes and Restaurants - perfect

The cottage was so cold perhaps the thatched roof does not help 25 degrees outside 17 degrees inside but no were to sit outside so had to sit inside with the fire on

Kinvarra cottage (thatched) was a lovely place to stay in a lovely location in the county. The owner David was very helpful on what to do in the area and use of cottage and often stopped to talk. The local people are very friendly stopping to talk and there is a the Travellers Inn about 2 miles away. The cottage is in immaculate condition and surrounded by farmland, wildflowers and the sea is nearby. Ten minutes drive in to busy lovely Kinvarra which has shops and places to eat. There was a music festival in Kinvarra which created a lively atmosphere. Swimming at Traught Beach 5 mins drive. Galway town is about an hour drive. There are loads of places of interest with a short drive eg Cliffs of Mother.

Had a great stay at the cottage. The hosts were great, there to welcome us and show us how everything worked and also on the end of the phone when we needed them. House was lovely and warm, despite the cold weather. Enjoyed a local walk and a visit to the local pub. What more could you ask for.