Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara
5.0
Outstanding(162 Reviews)House in County Galway
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of County Galway
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(162 Reviews)5.0
The house is located in a beautiful surrounding, offering gorgeous views of the sea and the Twelve Bens. The house offers everything you need, especially the kitchen is well equipped with spices, pasta, rice.. Don't miss a walk astarting at the Moyrus Cemetrery. It is absolutely amazing. Nearby there is an "honesty box", offering muffins, home made jam, bread, scones. Your bakery for the stay! We can definitely recommend Eilleen's house.
5.0
This was our 3rd stay in the house. Lucky that the time was free sadly only 1 week.
Everything was great and fully equipped. We could relax and enjoy the great view. Eileen is a great host.
Will try to come again if there is a free spot in the calendar.
5.0
We spent around 10 days in Aileens House und discovered Connemara and the west coast of Ireland. We can recommend trips to the sky road, galway, Clifden, the cliffs of moher, kylemore abbey or Diamond hill.
On the other hand a day relaxing in the House is just beautiful. Theres everything in the House you Need, especially in the Kitchen. The View from almost every room is breathtaking. Its the perfect Place for a Holiday in Ireland. Aileen as a Host was very lovely and welcomed us at arrival und said goodbye, when we Drove back to the Airport. Sehr answered all our questions and helped us as she could. The cards and flyers in the House were very useful too. All in all: Everything was Perfect, thank you for the Nice Holiday!
5.0
Lovely house in a beautiful peaceful setting with fantastic views.
5.0
A wonderful Holiday!
We found the location to be perfect
Great Ireland experience
Host very helpful
Holiday house and view is breath taking!
5.0
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.
5.0
We visited this house in May 2023 and had a great time. The house is very spacious and has everything you need. The views are just fantastic and if you are looking for a peaceful and calm retreat, this one is for you.
We were a bit struggling with the "No Wifi", but actually it helped us relax even more. Just something you just keep in mind when booking this house.
We would recommend this house to everyone looking for relaxing time in the great Connemara region.
5.0
Dear Eileen,
again we spend a wonderful time in your perfect house. Everything is there whatever one need.
The view is fantastic. My mother has her lovely place, always she sat in the bay window.
The kitchen is perfectly fitted.
The house is extraordinary, a special one!
Thanks for everything !
5.0
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!
5.0
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 :)
5.0
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 .
5.0
Eileen was pleasant to deal with and everything needed was thought of and provided. Would stay again or recommend to friends or family.
Jim
5.0
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.
5.0
We arrived late in the evening and Eileen gave us a hearty welcome. In the fridge were the basics for the first day, thanks again, Eileen. :)
We enjoyed our time in that beautiful house so much and Eileen was really the perfect host. Highly recommended! Love to return.
5.0
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
5.0
We had a fantastic stay and will return again
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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
5.0
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
5.0
Returning the second time, Eileen has been a great host again, everything was very clean, fully equipped incl. Firelogs and wood for the fireplace, detergent for the washing machine, books for reading. View from the house is great, it was nicely warm...so everything was great again. Will for sure come back again.
5.0
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
5.0
Wonder property. Wonderful Host. Pictures don't do it justice. Best value in Ireland. If it is available when your looking, book it!
5.0
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
5.0
Wonderful.
Wonder property. Wonderful Host. Pictures don't do it justice. Best value in Ireland. If it is available when your looking, book it!
5.0
Letterard
Lovely property in a fabulous remote location, great welcome from our host, just a wonderful stay.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!!
5.0
Our visit was absolutely perfect. I have never seen such a clean and lovely house. The pictures doesn't show the reality. It´s much more beautiful than you can see. The house is a perfect home. And Eileen is the perfect host.
We enjoyed our stay 100%.
(Thank you for everything, Eileen!!!)
5.0
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 !
5.0
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 !
5.0
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 !
5.0
Everything needed was supplied in house and so much more. A real gem of a place.
5.0
Superb little house. Quiet and peaceful but with lovely surrounding area to explore.
Everything needed was supplied in house and so much more. A real gem of a place.
5.0
Wild and wonderful
On a repeat stay in Teach Greine, I introduced more people to its delights and they were similarly impressed. The solitude and peace of the location ensure that home and work are forgotten and the holiday is totally refreshing. At the same time the house has all mod cons and is spacious bright and comfortable.
We particularly enjoyed swimming in the deep clear water off the rocks at the bottom of the property and the stunning views of the mountains and Bay.
Eileen leaves everything you need for a smooth settle in. Basics such as tea, coffee, milk and butter were really appreciated. Thanks.
5.0
Tranquillity in Connemara
My second stay in Teach Gréine did not disappoint. The beauty and quiet of this area superbly equipped house in such a quiet area gives such peace
5.0
Stunning location and views
House and location surpassed our expectations. Fantastic views to Twelve Bens and Roundstone, with the changing seas and landscape always in view. Eileen was an exceptional host, greeting us upon our arrival and sharing lots of useful information re amenities, walks and destinations. The house was immaculately clean and well-maintained. A great place for a family holiday away from it all.
5.0
My husband and I had a perfect week in Letterard . Eileen is a perfect host. She met us upon arrival and gave us plenty of local information, needed although my mother is from the area! Eileens house is the the most modern and eco friendly home you could wish for. Fantastic views of the bay and wildlife gardens too! Looking forward to having a family reunion there soon!
5.0
Myself and my family stayed here for one week and it was absolutely fantastic. The views were sensational and being able to go for a swim each morning right on the doorstep was such a treat. The house itself was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed cooking dinners in the kitchen. We all enjoyed the good weather with dinner outside on the outdoor table overlooking the stunning views. The house was easily assessable and it was only a short drive to the closest beach. It was an absolutely fabulous stay and we couldn't recommend it enough. Eileen was an amazing host and made sure we had all the amenities necessary.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in County Galway?
The average price for a rental in County Galway is $177 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara ?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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