Irish thatched Cottage in a beautiful secluded bay
Self Catering Lodging in Dunbulcawn Bay, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Stay right on the sea at our Ireland Vacation Rental for pleasant memories of walks and skies and trees and a green-blue sea.

Description
This Ireland vacation cottage looks out to Galway Bay, the oyster catchers in their boats and the ruins of an ancient castle. This highly recommended but secluded spot, lies undisturbed in a serene Irish country setting. Each morning is a fresh awakening to the sight of the deep blue sea and the softness of the countryside around you. The northern light weaves and filters through the sky, shifting appearances swiftly as the day slowly moves on. You adjust to the quiet; but then the sounds of nature whisper past your ear and it is at that point 

exactly, as you lean over the gate and look out at nothing in particular beyond the manless hills, that you feel it. And that 'it' is what you came here for.

The front of this Ireland vacation cottage is literally a stones throw from the sea. If you are brave you can refresh yourself in the Atlantic water and return refreshed to our Ireland vacation rental.

The cottage's 300 year history has seen strong lives here; deep resilience & 3ft deep uneven walls gently supporting all. Everyone comes away touched by Cave. Artists, honeymooners and families with scrambling wild eyed children describe to us how they felt so at home, at Cave, here in County Galway.

Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms. One master bedroom on the ground floor and one smaller loft bedroom accessed by stairs. The loft bedroom has one double and one single bed suitable for younger people or able adults. There is a pull out sleeping couch in the living room. The cottage can accommodate up to 8 but is most comfortable for 2-4 adults or 2 adults & 3 children. Bear in mind that Irish cottages are historically small, compared to American accommodation.  

Layout
Enter into the cozy living room to the ancient hearth and relax on the overstuffed couch. The roaring fire - the central point to chat around, play or meditate by; warms you. Local antiques in simple rustic beauty, the  handmade kitchen with everything you need to cook & prepare or just the Irish crystal to drink a good bottle, are there for you. A solid bed in the master bedroom and a soft comforter waits for your eyelids to gently close. Look around, hardly a thing has changed in this thatch, one of the last of its kind in Ireland; still full of charm & simplicity.  Tiny stairs lead to more beds & rest- a loft framed by a square cut window. 

Amenities

Though only twenty minutes from Galway City/Kinvara, it's a quiet farming community (no signposts and a dead end help that). Empty green fields on both sides and a trickle of front traffic half made up by sheep and the odd brisk stroller. The sounds have the purity of the country: birds, the lapping sea, a few cows with the hushing sound of the wind. Inside, the thick walls keep a lot of the outside where it should be. You'll be comfortable too, with a turf burning stove and central heating - if you don't feel like striking a match.

Nearby Attractions
Aban Cave (White Quay)  is at the heart of Ireland's most attractive and culturally rich coastal regions. Only a short distance from the magnifcent Burren with ruins older than the pyramids, great hikes and rare flowers.  Kinvara's pubs have a seat waiting for you nearby.  The wild and majestic Aran Islands are just a short trip by ferry, primitive Connemara is to the north, the castles of Kinvara, Corcomroe Abbey, Ballyvaughan,  Musical Doolin, Kilfenora, The Flaggy Shore, the Martello Tower are all within easy reach.

The area offers some of Europe's finest Golf Courses. Try the superb par 72 championship course 15 minutes away from this Ireland vacation rental, at Galway country club or take your pick from the many more in the area.

All fisherman will enjoy fishing from outside the door or join organized sea trips for  big game hunting. Try  cod, ling & pollock.

Boating,  sailing, swimming (Pic below shows Tracht Beach 30 mins away)  are available to you in the Bay (Nearby Rentals). For a sandy beach to lie on all day, we'll let you into the locals secret.  The pubs nearby are friendly brimming with traditional music with some surprisingly good food. Music festivals abound, you'll find something wild there.

There are lovely walks starting from the front gate of our Ireland vacation rental where you can really find seclusion in this very untouristed area.
Galway City (below)  is the liveliest spot on the west - if the quiet gets to you. There is wonderful shopping and bargains to be had in jewelry, antiques, crystal, old books and Irish fashion
And History, ever present on the Irish landscape, looks off and away through the ruins of the Castle across the bay, but closer still to our Ireland vacation cottage is the ancient fort on the corner that has never been excavated. There is plenty to discover and we'll leave that up to you.

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Cave comes the Irish 'Ceimh' which itself comes from an ancient Celtic word meaning 'Quay'
 

Restaurants & Pubs
Local Pubs like 'Moran's of the Weir' are famous for their Oysters.  There are wonderful restaurants a short distance away like The Old School House and Paddy Burkes Oyster House.  Traditional music can be found locally in the pubs with 'sessions' on several times a week.