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Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Oughterard, Galway
  • Lough Corrib
    4 min drive
  • Brigit's Garden
    5 min drive
  • Oughterard Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    52 min drive

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About the area

Oughterard

Located in Oughterard, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lough Corrib and Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area. .This vacation home is 29.5 mi (47.5 km) from Ashford Castle and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Oughterard Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Lough Corrib - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Brigit's Garden - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 26 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 27 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Ashford Castle - 50 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Conneely's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Faherty's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan's Country Grocer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Connemara Greenway Café - ‬3 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.

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)

Beautiful lake shore bungalow, on a private peninsula with its own quiet access only road. The house is an archiect designed mid century modern house built in 1964 and recently lovingly restored and still in the same family. Five minute drive from the town of Oughterard (Oughterard is on the N59 from Galway towards Clifden), 26 km from Galway city.

The house has 3 doule bedrooms with flexible accommodation in two (twin or double beds). It has 2 bathrooms, Master en-suite, Grohe power rain showers in both bathrooms, enormous open plan sitting and dining room with large copper hood fire place and fabulous views over the lake, well appointed kitchen with large SMEG fridge freezer, separate reception room, with second 8 seater dining table for more casual family meals. Large garden with direct access to lake shore front and back and private harbour for exclusive use by guests to the rear.. incredible views over the lake, peaceful and tranquil getaway.

Unfortunately due to the recent tripling of electricity rates & due to the fact that the house heating runs 14kw of radiators, we have had to introduce an additional charge for the electrics. Although it is a large increase it only partially defrays the increased cost, We will of course reduce or remove this as & when the rates come back down. Or indeed look to invest in a heat pump or solar solution if & when possible.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nicholas

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: if more than one dog please contact us.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: unfortunately we dont have a cot yet.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the Shore of Lough Corrib

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
The property was as advertised and very secluded on a peninsula. The lake is quite with great sunrise and sunsets. Mike (property manager) was easy to get ahold of and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy quiet cottage
The cottage was as expected. It was quaint and quiet. The scenery was beautiful. Mike met us at the property and went through everything we needed to know. He followed up later to make sure we didn’t need anything. He was quick to return our call when we had a question. The beds were comfortable and the house had everything we needed. It’s very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I am very familiar with Baurisheen Bay, as my family holidayed there every summer when I was a child. It is just the most peaceful, beautiful setting. My family usually stayed in the house next door, so this year when my parents booked that house, we booked this one. I'd never seen inside it,and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a wonderful house, with a great layout, very spacious for families, and of course that view...just stunning. I found Nicholas very pleasant to deal with when booking. And Mike, who takes care of the house, was just brilliant. Very welcoming and friendly when we arrived, he got us whatever we needed, and is just a top bloke. The house has been very tastefully restored. I love the decor, the big orange sofa by the fire, which was usually taken up by my 2 teenage daughters, and the kitchen was huge and beautifully refurbished. The floor and wall tiles, cupboards that were inkeeping with the original character of the house, and great big fridge. A really great space for families. My younger kids had a ball jumping in the water, wearing wetsuits. That was the hghlight f their holiday. We brought our paddleboards, and on days when it wasn't too windy we paddled all around the bay, over to the sheep island. The gardens are well kept, grass nice and tidy. The front garden is big...great for Frisbee or kicking a football around. My old labrador was in his element too. We would definitely return to this house. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oughterad - Lakeside
Wonderful property with fantastic views and direct access to the lake. We even managed a swim, which was great! No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Lovely, cozy home ! Quiet close to a quaint little town where we could get everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish Mid-Century Modern villa with wonderful view
We loved our 2 week stay in this stylish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bungalow with Lough Corrib at the end of the garden. The building is very original, retaining period features with some sympathetic updating in kitchen and bathrooms. The views out over the lough are mesmerising. Building manager Mike could not have been more helpful. The villa was constructed as a fishing lodge and that is the theme that runs through the building. It is an ideal base for touring the picturesque Galway and Connemara region. I'd just suggest that the hardwood (teak?) window frames and other exterior woodwork get remedial attention soon to sharpen up the outward appearance of the building and prevent deterioration of this period gem.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue s., Mound

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical location
Can't recommend enough. Beautiful location on Lough Corrib. We had a family reunion and the house had everything we needed for big dinners on the shores of the lough or in inclimate weather, eating indoors. Oughterard is very easy to get to from Galway on a new road that makes the journey quick. (about 30 mins) The town itself is lovely with nice food options for eating out. The interior of the house is very comfy. Especially the beds. The furniture is a bit dated but did not present any problems or deter from experience. We will definately be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Irish House in Oughterard
During our recent family trip to Ireland, we had the pleasure of staying in a delightful traditional Irish house in the quaint village of Oughterard, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Corrib. This charming house boasted a beautiful fireplace which became the centerpiece of our evenings, providing a cozy, warm atmosphere that enhanced our experience. Oughterard proved to be a hidden gem, with its lovely town and incredibly welcoming locals who made us feel right at home. Do yourself a favor and do your souvenir shopping at John P. Keogh & Sons Irish Gifts and Crafts! Then have a pint at Powers Thatch and if you are lucky enough to be in town on a Sunday, make sure to get there early for the traditional Irish music. The house itself came equipped with all the comforts necessary for a family, ensuring a seamless and comfortable stay. Both the host and the caretaker were exceptionally responsive and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was managed perfectly. We are immensely grateful for their hospitality and the memorable experience they helped create. We eagerly anticipate our return to this beautiful spot in Ireland. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a genuine taste of Irish charm!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous tranquility on the lake
Absolutely loved our week at the house on the peninsula by Lough Corrib! The house offered everything we needed for our family of 4. The property is beautiful inside and out, and the views of the lake through the back windows are breathtaking. A 5 minute drive from the property puts you in the charming town of Oughterard which offered several options for dining, grocery, butcher shops, and cafes. The property manager Mike was fantastic and checked in regularly via messaging to see how we were. We would (and likely will!) absolutely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
This home is situated on a peninsula that allows views of water from both sides of the home. The wide windows give opportunity to take it in as well as the comfortable seating to sit and read. The rustic home felt cozy with the working fire place and we were provided ample supplies to keep a fire each evening. While there, it was very cold and were glad for it. A short ride to the village and some nice walks there can be found. A great spot to then venture around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
* Great, but …
* GREAT location, beautiful views and a really great property manager! That stated, the property is run down and terribly in need of repair and updating. Overall, we had a wonderful time with family but would’ve been more comfortable at a hotel in town. It’s certainly a place we’d want to come back to if the property was cleaned up and updated. Thanks to Mike for making our stay as comfortable as he could … he alone gets 5 stars for bringing us firewood and answering all our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Wheaton, il

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Quaint
Perfect place to stay after the hustle and bustle of Dublin. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and location
We really liked it and was perfect for ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Probably the most beautiful location you could hope for!
The location of this property is stunning. Was hypnotised by the view from the back of the house the entire stay. Oughterard is also a great location, close to both Galway and the outstanding Connemara. Only downsides were the amount of spiders, spider nests across all the windows. A jet wash or brooming could have solved quite easily prior to arrival. Also they were joined by millipedes in the house. It feels it needs a bit of TLC on the inside - flooring in en-suite and kitchen. Would highly recommend if these small things could be taken of. Both Nick & Mike very responsive
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
What a gorgeous setting on Lough Carrib! We enjoyed stunning sunsets over the famous lake. The house is spacious and wonderfully equipped. It is close to the friendly little town Oughterard and only 25 kms away is Galway. The house is a great base from which to explore western Ireland. The owner and caretaker were extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H., Billington Clitheroe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Very cosy, stunning views. Close to a lovely town with very good facilities. Recommend the Powers pub
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
We had a very lazy and relaxing week in Oughterard. Nick and Mike were both a pleasure do deal with. Thanks for everything. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Freshwater Peninsular Home
When you first pull onto the tight drive through overgrown and overbearing hedgerows, down the winding path, your breath is waiting in anticipation. There is a small pull off beach to wade in or perhaps launch a small craft or SUP. Then you pull into the gate and you are at such a lovely house with such great features of a fireplaces, a dock to walk out over the water, breathtaking views of Lough Corrib , the mountains to the West, and the island off to the northwest with sheep scurrying around. Had no idea this was Europes biggest freshwater fishing lake until I read about it during our stay. Not really mentioned by the owner. The small village of Oughterard, which not people outside of a few miles will have heard of, was great! I could see staying at this house for an extended time period with friends who like to fish, renting a boat and fishing the lake. Ideal situation frankly. But the two kids 8 and 11 both enjoyed the fresh air, the water, and the yard. There were cob webs inside that denoted a house that was a holiday house which hadn’t been used in a little while, but it only vaguely detracted from the experience. Would recommend this house and would certainly stay there again if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin m.

Liked: Cleanliness
holiday
very enjoyable stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The home is a nice mid century modern style with beautiful lakefront access and a great little community nearby. Owner was VERY accommodating when we arrived to the area earlier in the day than expected. We asked to drop off our bags and he allowed us to go ahead and check in. The bed in the main bedroom was possibly the most comfortable bed in all of Ireland...lol The exterior really needed a good powerwash as there were spiders and webs everywhere (keep in mind the home is lakefront, so that can be expected) But it really creeped us out with the windows open for airflow. A small personal annoyance, the shower curtain in the main bath needed to be hung a bit lower and weighted at the bottom. It was a tad high, so each time we took a shower, the curtain placement would allow it to blow in and out and either stick to you or allow the bathroom floor to flood. Ultimately it was a beautiful home and should we ever return to the area we would have no problem with booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul R., Burscough, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
If you like great views of the countryside including lake and mountains you'll love this property, with the lake almost on your doorstep front and back. I couldn't give the full five stars because a couple of maintenace problems arose during the stay as can happen anywhere but both the property owner and property manager went out of their way to deal with them.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe V.

Liked: Cleanliness
JUST GRAND
We spent a full week at Nick’s place. The house, on the lake, is amazing. The view, the fireplace, the town nearby, everything was superbe The area offers the best scenic views ever! We came here to run the Connemarathon and truly had a beautiful experience. The owner of the j’house is very responsive and try is best to make sure you are always comfortable. Five stars experience !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time !
We rented this property for 3 days while we visited around Galway. Didn't want to stay in the city - just wanted a beautiful setting to relax and recoup from traveling . Place is set right on the lake - spectacular views. Beds were comfortable -everything you need in the kitchen. Really enjoyed the fireplace - burned a lot of turf! Want to thank the Property Manger Mike - what a guy. He received into town - showed where to get food staples and then escorted us right to the cottage. And we needed his help because it can be a bit tricky driving the lone road to it. We had some minor issues that popped up our first night but they were quickly taken care of by Mike. He was a nice, affable guy and was always just a phone call away. Our last day we were blessed to wake up to a double rainbow across the entire lake - what a view. Anyway - I recommend this property highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
East to book, check in extremely easy. Was met by Mike the property manager coming into the small town and brought to the house. Nothing was a problem to Mike. Clear instructions on how everything in the house worked. All appliances available. You don't need to bring anything except for your food. Mike went over and above, great advise about the local area, where to eat and drink etc and he even went and got me firewood. Thanks. All in all an extremely peaceful,tranquil, relaxing few days, even with the wind and rain. But that's Ireland
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Cork, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful winter break location
We enjoyed secluded and peacful New Years break. The house is in a fantastic location, with plenty of walking and cycling to keep us occupied. Mike, the caretaker, met us on arrival, and was extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022