Athenry Self Catering Cottage

Overview

The cottage is located at the end of a cul de sac country lane and is close to all the amenities that Athenry has to offer and just a 20/25 minute drive to Galway city.
There is little or no traffic along this lane so it makes for a safe environment for leisurely walks enjoying the local countryside and a worry free environment for parents. ----
The cottage was fully refurbished and modernised internally in 2007 to give all the comforts and facilities one expects to find in a quality holiday home.

Athenry golf course and Loughrea lake are just a short drive away. Galway city is only a 20/25 minute drive. The cottage is also close to a Par 3 pitch & putt course in Esker Monastery.

Athenry can be used as a gateway to the west of Ireland. The town itself is a heritage town with many historical sites. Galway city, the Galway races, the Galway arts festival and the Oyster festival are easily accessible as is Connemara and the Burren in Co. Clare.

Athenry Self Catering Cottage, a perfect base for unwinding and discovering Co. Galway in the west of Ireland. Enjoy the many historical sites of Athenry and the busy cultural and extensive shopping of Galway city.

Room Information

Three bedrooms which sleep six people.
Kitchen appliances consist of fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster. Oil central heating, Hot water emersion, a pumped power shower and an additional electric shower.
There are 2 tv's with dvd's and 8 tv channels (4 Irish & 4 UK channels), A cd player/radio, hairdryer, alarm clocks are also available.Bed Linen and Towels are supplied.The cottage was modernised and refurbished internally in 2007 and has been redecorated both internally and externally for the new holiday season. The cottage is thoroughly cleaned between lets, so you can expect an exceptionally clean and comfortable home in the "Fields of Athenry"

Hotel Facilities

The cottage is on a spacious plot and has a driveway to the side for private parking, there are landscapped gardens to the front,side and rear. There is an outdoor eating area with seating and a gas barbecue adjacent to a childrens play area which has toys for smaller children. The cottage also has a garden shed for storage purposes. Pets are allowed with prior approval from the owner. Three bedrooms which sleep six people. Kitchen appliances consist of fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster. Oil central heating, Hot water emersion, a pumped power shower and an additional electric shower. There are 2 tv's with dvd's and 8 tv channels (4 Irish & 4 UK channels), A cd player/radio is also available. • CD player • Central heating • Clothes dryer • Cooker • DVD player • Electric Shower • Freezer • Fridge • Hairdryer • Iron • Kettle • Linen provided • Microwave • Power Shower • Television with 8 tv channels • Toaster • Towels provided • Washing machine • BBQ • Private garden • Secure parking • Garden Shed for storage

Area Information

Athenry lies 25 km to the east of Galway city, and is also famous for the song "The Fields of Athenry." One of the attractions of the town is its medieval castle. Grid reference: M 501 284. Named from the fact that a ford ('Áth') crossed the river Clare just east of the settlement. Because three kingdoms met at that point, it was called 'Áth na Ríogh', or 'the Ford of the Kings'. On some medieval maps of English origin the town is called Kingstown. The kingdoms were Hy-Many to the north-east, east and south-east; Aidhne to the south and south-west; Maigh Seola to the west and north-west.

* Athenry Castle - The three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250.
* Athenry Heritage Centre - the town of Athenry retains many of its medieval buildings and features. The Heritage Centre brings this Medieval Town to life using models, storyboards and audio-visual touch screen to celebrate and interpret the town's medieval past. It is situated in the ruins of the Medieval St. Mary's Parish Church, in the centre of town.
* Moyode Castle - this was another tall Tower House of the Burkes, which went to the Persse family. The Burkes (de Burgo) were one of the Tribes of Galway. The castle is now restored and inhabited. Moyode Castle, a stunning example of a sixteenth-century fortified tower house located 3.5 miles from the town of Athenry.
* Kiltullagh Church - the Stations of the Cross in Kiltullagh Church were painted by the world famous artist Eva Hoan.

Directions

Take the L3112 from Athenry (near the Athenry playground and go out by the boys national school) to Gloves for 2 miles, Turn left at the crossroads and at approx another 3/4 ml the cottage is on the left hand side near the end of the cul de sac.

Rates

Contact us directly for the best available rates and availability.