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Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Glinsk, Galway
  • Roundstone Ceramics
    28 min drive
  • Dog's Bay Beach
    45 min drive
  • Gurteen Bay Beach
    47 min drive
  • Inishmore (IOR)

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About the area

Letterard

Located in Letterard, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Lough Numbrackkeagh and Lough Truskeena. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Black Lough South and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Lough Keeraim.
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What's nearby

  • Sky Road - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 40 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Dog's Bay Beach - 45 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Gurteen Bay Beach - 47 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Connemara National Park - 47 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vaughan's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's pub - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tigh Mheaic Pub - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Teach Greine is a Eco-friendly dormer bungalow (2700sq feet) on its own grounds. Heated by solar power, a heat recovery system and excellent insulation makes it a warm and comfortable house. Organic paints and natural oils were used through out the interior. The main entrance door leads into a sun porch with a wooden spiral stair leading to the upstairs. The sun porch leads into the kitchen/dining area which has fitted wooden units, beech worktop and a work island. The kitchen has a Rayburn range, four gas hob rings, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, with a ample supply of crockery and utensils. The dining room has a table and six chairs and a sideboard. This leads into the sitting room which has magnificent views of the sea, rocky shoreline and mountains. It has a sofa and four large comfortable chairs, TV , piano, large coffee table and a cut-stone fireplace. In keeping with the Eco friendly ethos, Bamboo flooring is used in the kitchen/dining and sitting room areas. Off the sun-porch is a cloak room for hanging coats which leads into the downstairs shower/toilet and wash-hand basin room. The utility room off the sun-porch has a large sink, washing machine, fridge/freezer, ironing board and iron. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a pull out hot press. There is a landing area which has a table and chair where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and mountains. The west bedroom with a view of the sea has a double and single bed with a walk in wardrobe. The south bedroom has a double and a small single bed and open shelves for the wardrobe. The north bedroom has adult bunk beds with a view of the sea through the velux windows and open shelves for the wardrobes. All bedrooms have bedside lockers and bedside lamps. Wooden floors are in all the bedrooms, bathroom and landing. The bathroom has a small whirlpool bath, toilet and wash hand basin.
The house is surrounded by gravel with ample space to park and turn a car. It has a picnic table. The acre site includes an abundance of wild flowers and plants aided only by organic methods.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Eileen Noonan Connolly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Eco-friendly Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara
Eco-friendly Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara
Eco-friendly Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk
Eco-friendly House Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara
Eco-friendly Beside sea Wildness Solitude Connemara Glinsk

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 164 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to relax and enjoy the west coast of Ireland
After our pervious week in 2022, we were delighted to return to Eileen's rental house. We were warmly welcomed, and then left to settle in. We appreciated Eileen contacting her "fish man" who came by and we purchased fresh scallops, hake and a fish new to us. We enjoyed the remoteness and the comfort of the house, settling in the big chairs to read and watch the changing views of the bay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views of the bay
Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal
This was our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. We love everything about this location and Eileen is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Western hideaway
Views to die for! They bring me back year after year. There is space and comfort in this house. I like the isolation but you need to know that you have to drive to a shop or restaurant. I do miss the access to the garden and sea, now a bit overgrown.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Lovely house in a beautiful peaceful setting with fantastic views.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country side bliss
A wonderful Holiday! We found the location to be perfect Great Ireland experience Host very helpful Holiday house and view is breath taking!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect revisit
I love this warm, airy house. The great views and space mean that even days with rain are attractive. Despite changeable weather we got outbto swim and walk every day. Divine part of the world for people who like the wild.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Majestic
Eileen’s Teach Greine property met/exceeded expectations. Was truly eco-friendly and had grand windows and sky lights with majestic ocean and mountain views in Connemara. Eileen herself made the check in easy (despite arriving ~2-3hrs early), and was amazing in maintaining communication in the weeks preceding the visit. Highly recommend Teach Greine!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot in Ireland
We really enjoyed our stay at this house . The scenery from each window was beautiful. My kids loved exploring the outdoors. The area seemed 100% safe and friendly. We appreciated all the condiments and cooking supplies in the fridge and cabinets. Eileen was very personable and helpful in her tour of the house and recommendations. Location is very remote, but it was nice to unwind in such a beautiful setting. We would definitely recommend Eileen’s eco house :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want peace and tranquility, this is your stay! Still close enough to local shops and restaurants if you wish to venture out. The property was charming with the owners own beautiful original art in the house, which encapsulated the feeling you have when you are walking around the landscape, or looking out the window. It was lovely, with an incredible view at every turn. The hostess Eileen was very down to earth and offered up so much invaluable information on the area, where to go for hill walks, best beaches et... It would have taken us hours to try and figure out the best places to go. The house was lovely and warm, fabulous views of the sunrises and sunsets. The amenities were plentiful and we were not in need of anything during our stay. We hope to be back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Vivian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great adventure
We loved the house it was a great place to rest from all our day trips . We come home and plan our next trip out .woke up to great views every morning . Just lovely .
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant rural getaway
Eileen was pleasant to deal with and everything needed was thought of and provided. Would stay again or recommend to friends or family. Jim
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week in the Connemara Wilds
The house is exactly as advertised and the photos tell the story. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and the splendid views. In fact, we placed ourselves in those big chairs by the bay windows and got lost in the view. We were looking for a private, remote place, near water, a place to read and write and cook. We were very comfortable. Eileen gave us clear directions and met us upon arrival, giving us a thorough description as to how everything worked. It was good to know that she was close by should we need her assistance. Since there was a problem with the boiler, she provided a plug in radiator; on a sunny week it would not have been necessary. Note: there is a shower on the main floor, and a bathtub upstairs; not for anyone who has mobility concerns as there are no grab bars, and it is narrow, though lovely for a deep soak. The surrounding area is beautiful, though walking on these narrow, winding roads takes extreme caution, but as Eileen pointed out, there are many walking trails within reasonable driving distance. We would happily return to Teach Greine, a well-appointed house with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay in lovely Letterard
This is our third time staying at Teach Greine, we love it here. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. If you like the sea, nature and outdoor pursuits there is nowhere better. If the weather is a bit damp, this is the perfect place for peaceful indoor pursuits. Eileen is a brilliant host, nothing is too much trouble and she obviously loves Connemara and is happy to share her local knowledge to make a stay more enjoyable. We look forward to returning soon. Thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean property in a fantastic location. Eileen is
We had a fantastic stay and will return again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE M., Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the soul
My third stay at Teach Greine was a delight. I love the slow pace of life, the isolation ( but with food 10 mins drive away if needs be), the phenomenal views and the light and warmth of the house. There were great little walks and lovely swimming, all within a few minutes drive. You get used to the bumpy bog roads very quickly and the rest of Connemara draws you out to explore. This is my "reset" venue. Thanks Eileen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsey P., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness
Connamara: Irish Wilderness
Great place, but we had to do a lot of driving to get anywhere! Place was right on the water with gorgeous views. Thank you,Eileen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay
Our second time at Eileen’s place this time with all the family ,everybody loved the house and the great views, especially the sunsets .we cannot recommend the house and the area highly enough .paul and family
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
The cottage was more than could be expected. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Day trips were close and the Connemara area is amazing. Thank you Eileen for a tremendous week. Kevin and Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful.
Wonder property. Wonderful Host. Pictures don't do it justice. Best value in Ireland. If it is available when your looking, book it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeffery m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Letterard
Lovely property in a fabulous remote location, great welcome from our host, just a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and highly recommended
We cannot praise this house and Eileen's hospitality enough. Where else can you stay right on the water with a spectacular view of the 12 Bens, with a piano to serenade each other? The house was exceedingly well-stocked, and Eileen provided a wealth of maps and local guides to help us discover the area. Great local walks as well as many other fabulous sites close by like Dog's Bay, Roundstone, and Killary Harbour. We also found some lovely and competitively-priced woollens at the nearby Glynsk House. We loved staying in a cosy warm eco-house with all the amenities and we highly recommend Teach Greine.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Eileen was wonderful, the house was just as picturesque as the listing showed, and it was an awesome place to stay. Go raibh maith agat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage and location
We were greeted by Eileen , who gave us a comprehensive explanation of the area and answered many questions eagerly with her vast local knowledge. We had a fantastic time there, a very relaxing experience with a sunset view, weather permitting. Beautiful views from the lounge in two directions, which so pleased the eye and rested the soul. Eileen had provided some us with some basic groceries, which was very much appreciated. I Particularly enjoyed a superb Irish yoghurt for breakfast. We also were pleased to find basics such as salt + pepper and many spices + herbs; making which assists enormously. The kitchen has everything, including dishwasher tablets; + I was so pleased to find the dishwasher filter exceptionally clean !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week of relaxation
We both cannot speak highly enough of Eileen ,the house and the location . The house is spotless with every amenity you could need , the area has loads to do and see . We will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021