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Review Score

Based on 71 apartment reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would personally prefer if most of the already opened food in the press wasn't there. Same with some shampoo bottles in bathroom.

    The chalet had everything we needed. Great to have kitchen and washing machine and dryer. Shower was very good. Beds were comfortable. Towels were very soft. Our hosts were very helpful. Only a few minutes outside Galway. Peaceful at night for sleeping

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    10
    Comfortable, well located property with friendly hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! A cafetière to make coffee would be super useful for groups but that is no criticism of the property

    Really lovely self contained 2 bed property. The place was really comfortable, well furnished and had everything you need to cook a good meal or even wash your clothes. Helen was really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed but we had space to relax. The house is located in a scenic hamlet, some great running routes and a short 10minute drive into Galway. For those not driving the taxi service in the town both ways is terrific.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything it was beautiful accomodation. Rooms were comfy and clean , the whole place was , had everything you needed and the area was so peaceful. Only 10 min drive to the city great location they made my mum feel special on the visit . And I will come back again suitable for families / couples solo. Perfect would rate 11 if could

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    10
    Best guesthouse stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guests before us didn't clean the filter on the dryer properly. If you're visiting from the US or Canada, make sure you follow the dryer filter cleaning instructions on the sticker inside the door of the dryer. If you don't, your clothes won't dry and the dryer will leak water. So nothing against the hosts, just a reminder to other guests.

    Everything! This guesthouse is the nicest I've stayed at in Europe. The location is perfect, with a countryside feel and only a 10 minute drive to the city. Helen and her husband were very nice and accommodating even though they were unfortunately dealing with a family emergency while we were staying. I'm definitely going to try to stay here again on my next trip to Galway.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable lovely environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As there were 4 people 1 extra small armchair would be good

    Tea coffee facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was a wonderful stay. Helen and Husband were lovely while going through a tough time...beautiful people.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and comfortable stay! Just out of town but easy to get in and out of town with a car. Very nice host!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    We stayed for two night while we were in Galway. It was a lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was such a cute little place and so close to Galway. The host was wonderful! So friendly and full of suggestions about places to eat and activities. They perfectly balanced giving privacy while also being available if needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The flat is lovely and Helen is a wonderful host!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This house was a little gem and perfect for our family trip to Galway with a 9 month old baby. The house is spacious and our little one enjoyed crawling and playing in the living room when we were home. Helen also provided us with a cot and a high chair and suggested places to visit with the baby too, which was great. The house is also not far away from Galway and it is very convenient for a trip around the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a didn’t like… just a suggestion…. More and better sleeping pillows… just be our age… 60-ish

    Location really wasn’t that far from the city, beautiful airy, open feel to the property inside and out

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spacious apartment on charming country property. Warm and generous host. Comfortable furniture.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Amazing place for 4 people to enjoy and rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really.

    The challet is really comfy, felt like home. Everything was just perfect for a nice stay. The location is good. Its not in the city center, but its a 10min frive from it, so it wasnt a problem. Although its in the same place as the hosts house, it felt very private. I would come back there always, if i could.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Stunning apt
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing... only maybe extra pillows as I love a high pillow.

    Stunning decorative apt, rooms were so comfortable. Everything you could want. There was even breakfast in the press, milk TBags... Location so close to city, your in Terryland in 5mins.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Gorgeous self contained quiet cottage; fabulous host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Helen was amazing! She thought of every possible thing we might need for our stay. And we loved Max the dog! The cabin was beautifully appointed and immaculate on our arrival. Fully self contained, which was perfect for us and just what we were looking for. Helen was great with providing info of things to do and places to see in the local area, which was handy, since we were travelling from Australia. We followed her advice and visited one of her recommended restaurants for dinner and we were not disappointed! The cottage was easy to get to (we were relying on google maps) and located in a picturesque and quiet neighbourhood. Thank-you Helen for a truly wonderful stay and we loved Max the dog. We would highly recommend to any and all in a heartbeat and would love to come back again, one day.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property is clean, charming and cozy. It has everything we needed for our stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the chalet is lovely and Helen is very welcoming, was also a pretty rural setting to wak
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    Warm. Clean confortable house.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    10
    Nice and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    Everything is amazing . We loved our stay . Loved the interior inside . Nice and warm

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was beautiful inside and out of the property! So close to everything, we went to the Galway Christmas markets which was only a few minutes drive. Definitely would recommend staying here!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with another couch as 4 of us were staying and couldn't watch TV in comfort.

    Lovely apartment, everything fresh and clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful accommodation and great hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Helen was most welcoming and offered advice as to parking, visits and memorable places in Galway.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being in someone’s backyard

    The host’s genuine kindness! Cleanliness, full size washer and dryer

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    Top notch place
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A storm blew out our wifi and with limited cell service.

    Spectacularly clean, amazingly beautiful location, the nicest possible hosts you'll find anywhere, beautiful grounds, super cute chalet, super responsive hosts.

    Stayed in September 2023

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