Wild West Cottage was a wonderful place to stay, and Helen and Shane were such welcoming hosts. It is a cute thatched cottage, comfortable, warm and peaceful, in the beautiful west of Ireland.
The cottage is on the Galway-Clare border, off the M18 Athenry-Limerick road, and well situated with The Burren, Lahinch, Spanish Point, Shannon Airport, Coole Gardens, the Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacduagh Monsatery and Galway all within 20-60 minutes’ drive. There are also good local walks if you prefer to stay close to home, with deer, horses and donkeys in nearby fields, and Gort and Ennis are both an easy drive away for supplies.
The cottage itself was spotlessly clean from top to bottom and well equipped with TV, wifi, washing machine, fridge, gas stove, oven, microwave and a wood-burning stove as well as central heating to heat the place. The check-in process worked perfectly and the directions to arrive were accurate, and the information Helen and Shane left around the cottage meant everything was clear in terms of how things worked etc.
The staircase up to the bed is a little steep, but please look at the photos and use your best judgement; if you think it may be difficult to climb there is another, larger cottage next door which may suit you more. However, I have to say I have not slept so well in a long time!
All in all this was a lovely place to stay, peaceful and comfortable, and I will certainly be booking again next time I go west.