Title: Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain Holiday home in Spiddal with kitchen and fireplace ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067104/a2bf6919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067104/c3a62687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067104/9cdc1215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067104/ba102423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067104/4544b567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cnoc Suain offers a serene retreat amidst the wild beauty of Connemara. This centuries-old thatched roofed stone cottage, An Sceach Gheal, features a wood-burning stove and underfloor heating for cozy comfort. Enjoy an atmospheric dining/living room area with electrified antique oil lamps and walk-in showers in each ensuite bedroom. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 3914 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain ''A place quite unlike any other'' The Guardian. Welcome to Cnoc Suain, our family-owned hillside settlement nestled within an enchanting rural landscape in the Gaeltacht region of Connemara. Located on a popular cycling route between two villages:Spiddal(6.5km) for beach, crafts & music, and Moycullen(8.5km)for Friday farmers market & adventure centre. Only 25 mins drive from Galway City(Ireland's cultural capital)yet fully immersed in the wild beauty of Connemara. Cnoc Suain, meaning ‘Restful Hill’, encompasses restored centuries-old cottages, modern vernacular structures, dry-stone-walled fields, expansive blanket bogland and traces of an ancient past. "Staying in one of these cosy cottages is one of the most authentic experiences you could have in Ireland." National Geographic 'An Sceach Gheal' - this centuries-old thatched roofed stone cottage named after the distinct c300 year old hawthorn tree that once grew at its gable end - has been lovingly and creatively restored and reimagined, with reclaimed timber, water reed (thatch), local stone and a renewable heating system. An Sceach Gheal is part of 'An Baile Íochtar'(The Lower Village) at Cnoc Suain - a cluster of thatched and slate roofed cottages nestled into the hillside. Only two cottages at either end of An Baile Íochtar are let out on a self-catering basis to ensure privacy and peace for all guests - Our bangor-slate roof one-bedroom cottage is also available. Exuding a sense of timelessness, comfort, and ease, An Sceach Gheal includes: \> A wood-burning stove \> Underfloor heating \> An atmospheric dining / living room area \> Electrified antique oil lamps throughout \> A hand-crafted integrated kitchen - fully equipped with all modern conveniences \> Two ensuite bedrooms, one double & one single \> Walk-in showers \> Traditional iron-framed beds with quilted bed covers \*\*Please note lengths - Double (4ft 6' / 135cm wide, 6ft 3" / 190cm long) & Single (3ft / 92cm wide, 6ft 3" / 190cm long) \*\*\* \> Single level cottage - no stairs Please Note: Some original features retained in parts of the cottage: low doorways and ceiling height; uneven floor surface. Maximum three guests only in this cottage NO CHILDREN, TODDLERS or INFANTS - Adult children 13+ years of age only. PETS: We do not accept pets of any kind, including housetrained, non-shedding, or hypoallergenic animals. This to protect the surrounding wildlife as well as our own and our neighbour's farm livestock. Guide and Service dogs welcome. WIFI & Cell Phone Coverage: There is NO WIFI in our cottages due to no available signal in that area. There is no mobile/cell phone signal in the cottages and limited mobile/cell phone signal on the grounds. WIFI is available for guests in a small building located near the top of the hill on our property, a two-minute walk from the cottage. (A certain level of mobility is required to access this building and to walk the grounds.) LAUNDRY The guest laundry room (with washing machine and tumble dryer) is located in a separate building not far from the cottage. The laundry room is shared with guests from our other cottage. Eco laundry powder, laundry basket, iron and ironing board are provided. To help guests enjoy their stay, we provide: \> A welcome hamper of locally produced foods. \> Fuel for the stove. \> Fresh towels & bed linen. \> Specially selected books of Irish interest & board games \> Selection of Irish music CDs and CD player \> Bluetooth Speaker \> Recommendations on places to eat, what to see & do in the Galway/Connemara region. Cottage supplies: We endeavour to provide as many local, organic, Fairtrade, eco-friendly, and natural supplies in our cottages, which includes our welcome hamper, kitchen, and bathroom supplies. There is a water filter jug in the kitchen that can be used instead of purchasing bottled water. The Grounds: Described by one of Connemara’s leading archaeologists, Michael Gibbons, as a “mini national park”, Cnoc Suain’s landscape is laced with natural & built heritage, from quaking Atlantic bog pools to a 3,000-year-old standing stone at the top of our hill from which you can see breath-taking views of Galway Bay, Aran Islands, the Burren, and the Maam Turks mountain range. Great place for birdwatching (particularly during April & May) and Stargazing! We are home to many native Irish wildlife, including the Irish hare, fox, badgers, stoats, bats, lizards, otter, and over 30 species of birds. Guests can walk the paths on the grounds. Guests can walk to the standing stone which is in a field at the top of the hill, and also walk to the lake - there are wellington boots available for guests to use if the grounds are wet. In summer and autumn, relax under the grapevines in the Garden Rooms and listen to the grapes grow! Kerry Bog Ponies: we own a small herd of Kerry Bog Ponies (rare breed of small pony native to Ireland) who graze the fields and bogland at Cnoc Suain and help us with land management and conservation. They are kept in secured fields, and you may see them during your stay, depending on where they are grazing. Do not enter a field or stable where ponies are. The ponies are friendly and enjoy meeting guests, however, always take precautions around animals. We would like to let guests know that there are wind turbines/mills in the locality. However, they do not impact any of the Experiences at Cnoc Suain. Location: Cnoc Suain is ideally located for exploring the surrounding region: Kylemore Abbey and the Connemara National Park (North Connemara) is approx. 1 hour drive; The Burren, in Co. Clare is a 1-hour drive, and the Cliffs of Moher, also in Co. Clare is approx. 2-hour drive; The ferry to the Aran Islands from Rossaveal Harbour is a 30-minute drive from the cottage. You can also take a flight, in a small plane, to the islands - the small airport is a 20-minute drive from Cnoc Suain. Cnoc Suain is in an area favoured by cyclists and walkers alike, with the 'Mountain Road' - on which Cnoc Suain is situated - being part of a popular cycling route. Annual Festivals in Galway City & County: Cúirt - International festival of Literature, Galway Film Fleadh, Galway Arts Festival, Galway Races, Clifden Connemara Pony Show & Festival, Galway Oyster Festival, Cruinniú na mBád - Traditional Irish Boat Festival, Clifden Arts Festival, Clarinbridge Oyster Festival. Getting to Cnoc Suain: Cnoc Suain is 6km from the nearest bus route to and from Galway city. Due to the secluded rural location of Cnoc Suain, guests must have their own transport. A car or bicycle is required to travel to the local villages (we currently do not provide bicycles). You can take a taxi from the bus or train station in Galway city to the cottage. It is also possible to walk to the cottage. However, please be aware that there is no footpath. We are approx 3 hours (235km) drive from Dublin Airport and approx 1.5 hours (113km) from Shannon Airport. Cnoc Suain is privately owned & is accessed through pre-booking only. We currently host a maximum total of 5 guests on site. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Property does not allow children - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 914 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067200/91067106/523f827c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Artists' Cottage (Entire) @ Multi Award-Winning Cnoc Suain Galway - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 403702 ## About the area Located in Spiddal, this holiday home is in a rural area. Spiddal Pier and Bearna Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Spiddal Beach. Spiddal Craft Centre and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Spiddal travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spiddal.dx6173939) [View more Holiday homes in Spiddal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spiddal-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6173939-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.28771%2C-9.26435&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PpcBiNgjzj4ufTBBKGZ7L0l1l9M=) Galway, County Galway ### What's nearby - University of Galway - 22 min drive - 12.5 miles - University Hospital Galway - 23 min drive - 13.8 miles - Shop Street - 26 min drive - 14.4 miles - Quay Street - 26 min drive - 14.7 miles - Eyre Square - 26 min drive - 14.5 miles ### Getting around - Galway Station - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Olive Tree Restaurant - ‬14 min drive - ‪Supermac's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Builín Blasta - ‬8 min drive - ‪Donnelly's - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Coffee House - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Spiddal Craft Centre, Spiddal Pier and Spiddal Beach. Connemara Marble Visitor Centre and Bearna Golf and Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historical Thatched Cottage @ Multi-Award-Winning Cnoc Suain Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home This is a beautiful home with special touches by Eleanor - eggs,coffee , milk, lemon bread, brown bread and oats. She met us upon our arrival and gave us many suggestions about local places to visit. I wish we could have stayed longer! If I go back to Ireland I will stay here. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful tranquil place! ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleen C. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cnoc Suain stay We are on a whirlwind 2 week self guided tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tracing our ancestry and experiencing the nature, history and culture of the land. Eleanor, Dearbhail and Charlie’s Property could not have been a better fit. We stayed in a beautifully restored and recreated thatched cottage filled with books, stocked with wonderful local and homemade goodies in a village setting with a Standing Stone , peat bog and ponies. We watched the sunsets and soaked up the history. It was amazing! ##### Coleen C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection Everything was so well thought out for the comfort of the guest. Absolute unique and beautiful stay. A delight to come home in the evening and sit by the fire. Thank you so much for a memorable experience. ##### Elizabeth G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane P. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW, SERENITY BEST SPOT THAT WE STAYED AT!!! WE SPENT ABOUT 3 WEEKS IN IRELAND, LOVE THE PEOPLE LOVE THE GREEN! ##### Diane P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal place of peace and nature We were in bad shape when we arrived (all three of us sick from the flight to Ireland!). The home is incredible and rich in history. The amenities were beautifully provided and everything about the property was peaceful and beautiful. This is an amazing place and I can't recommend it more highly. By the time we left, we were able to wash our clothes, check our social media, cook home-made meals, and take several walks along the beautiful flower-lined dirt roads. I will miss this place and hope to be back some time. ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott G. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An enchanting and unique experience This cottage, in this wonderful landscape, was a highlight of our trip to Ireland! It could not have been more elegant, comfortable, peaceful! The host was helpful, thoughtful, and exceedingly kind. The bed was a dream, with its quilts and Aran knit blanket. The hearth was so cozy and relaxing. The kitchen was perfectly appointed. The care to use sustainable materials and practices was impressive was impressive. The shower temperature was perfect. The homemade treat was so thoughtful! The bird with her nest in the window was our only companion. The hawthorn tree next to our door was so lovely. The cottage itself is a time capsule, with its Druid stones and thatch roof, and we loved our walks on the grounds, and finding the standing stone in the field. There was not a sound during the night - only the CD we played, with Steve Cooney’s guitar rendition of Turlough O’Carolan’s harp tunes - a perfect soundtrack for our dreamscape visit to this Heaven on Earth. Thank you for your hospitality! ##### Scott G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kat D. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Quaint I was traveling with folks you enjoyed road trips and villages more so there was lack of time to really enjoy the surroundings of this cottage. If you want time to take walks in the bog and solitude this is a place to visit. I did think the cottage was going to be on top of a hill with a view of the mountains and valley. But it was down a path snuggled between trees. I felt the cottage was dark with small windows and minimal lighting indoors. I did get to take one longer walk where I found their 3 ponies and had time to create small watercolor sketches. The private patio area was not the cozy feel I expected. The best part would be the exploration on the acres of land they owned. Unfortunately we just didn't have that kind of time. So obviously it depends on the agenda you share with your fellow travelers. The best part was my walk and brief times talking with the owners and host. I'd wish I had more time talking with Eleanor and her parents. They were very warm, interesting and gracious. ##### Kat D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abdulla A. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Nicest Place to Stay in Count Galway This was one of the nicest and cutest places I have ever stayed in. The hosts were very sweet and caring. The location was perfect balance between feeling isolated in the country side, but also a short drive away to the nearest town. We will most probably stay here again. ##### Abdulla A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert R. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Spidael Lovely hosts; very quiet; great countryside ##### Robert R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harald M., Wetter, Germany 21 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zeitreise mit Komfort und Herz Eine lange gewundene, rechts und links starke bewachsene Zufahrt führt zu zwei kleinen Ansammlungen von Steinhäusern. Wir wohnten in einem liebevoll renovierten Haus aus dem 17. Jahrhundert mit Reetdach und Kaminofen, aber allem dezent integrierten zeitgenössischen Komfort wie z.B. Fußbodenheizung. Für WLAN waren ein paar Schritte Fußweg zum Gemeinschaftshäuschen erforderlich, aber dieser "Mangel" förderte das Eintauchen in die Vor-Internet-Zeit. Auch die Zeit, die sich die Gastgeber für uns genommen haben, fühlte sich nach echter guter, alter Zeit an. So war tatsächlich eine menschliche Begegnung möglich. Die hochwertigen Zutaten für das Frühstück des ersten Tages waren ein toller Willkommensgruß. Ein echter Sehnsuchtsort. ##### Harald M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter W. 12 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tage der vollkommenen Entspannung. Was für ein wunderschönes Cottage! Wir hatten hier eine großartige, sehr entspannte Zeit. Eleanor war ein hervorragender Gastgeberin, die uns mit allem ausgestattet hat, was wir für einen perfekten Aufenthalt brauchten. Gerne kommen wir wieder! ##### Walter W. 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