The Cottage, Recess is located in Recess, just 13 miles from Kylemore Abbey and 16 miles from Alcock & Brown Memorial. The property is around 26 miles from Ashford Castle, 27 miles from Ashford Castle Golf Club, and 28 miles from Ballymagibbon Cairn. Guests can use a garden. The vacation home consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Providing free private parking, this 3-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 63 miles from the vacation home.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
10
High score for Recess
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  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of social space and washing facilities. We'll equipped kitchen. Good location for enjoying all aspects of Connemara. Thank you.
  • Florian
    Ireland Ireland
    House location is very handy so much to do all around within a 30min drive. Also the house is very very nice. Warm, spacious, clean, functional. 10 of us manage to not kill each other after 10 day it's a miracle. And it's probably due to the house...
  • Frances
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was within reach of everywhere we wanted to go with the national park round the corner. The house was extremely clean with excellent utensils and cooking equipment. The host was also very accommodating.

Managed by Connemara Holiday Lettings

Company review score: 9.3Based on 585 reviews from 83 properties
83 managed properties

Company info

Welcome to Connemara Lettings My personal goal is to make your first or next holiday experience in Connemara a memorable one. At the heart of what myself and my team work towards is helping you find the right home for your next stay. We are a local business, based her in lovely Clifden. Since 2012 we have helped our guests discover the unique qualities that make up the Connemara holiday experience. We have personally hand-picked, visited, inspected and rated these homes and can guarantee that they meet our excellent standards that lay at the very core of our company’s values in order to bring you the best selection of fabulous and affordable self-catering holiday rental homes and apartments in Connemara.

Property info

We are delighted to offer this beautifully presented 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom cottage situated only a short drive to Recess Village, 20 minutes from Clifden the Capital of Connemara and 40 minutes drive from the bustling city of Galway. The Cottage in Recess offers a warm céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes). Cosy sitting room with an open fireplace, large kids bedroom upstairs with foosball table, tv and free wifi service to keep the young ones happy in the evening after a fun filled day touring all that Connemara and the surrounding area has to offer.

Neighborhood info

Recess: Recess is a townland comprising of a number of small rural communities. Sheep and Cattle farming is one of the main livelihoods in the area, Recess is an ideal location as it has easy access to the capital of Connemara, Clifden and Galway City via the N59. Recess Village is 13 miles from Clifden and 37 miles to Galway City. Bus Eireann and City Link Buses leave daily from Recess Village throughout the day Recess Village is a small charming village containing a craft shop, grocer/petrol station and a pub. Here you will also find the Connemara Marble quarry; items produced here, can be purchased in Joyce’s Craft shop. Across the road you will find the “Connemara Giant” statue in the car park. A favoured photo op for all visitors Joyce’s Craft Shop and Art Gallery is a must visit if you are passing the village where you will find a wide range of knit wear, rare books, antiques, handmade jewellery and original gifts. Afterwards, why not pop into Paddy Feisti’s and enjoy a hearty hot lunch! Have a car why not take a trip through the Inagh Valley where you will be captivated by all the beautiful lake and mountain scenery. Lough Inagh Lodge is a perfect place to...

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Cottage, Recess
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Cottage, Recess takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 168. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Cottage, Recess accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Cottage, Recess

  • The Cottage, Recess can accommodate this group size:

    • 11 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Cottage, Recess may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Cottage, Recess offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Cottage, Recess has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Cottage, Recess is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Cottage, Recess is 2,300 feet from the center of Recess. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Cottage, Recess is popular with guests booking family stays.