We had the opportunity to stay at Karen's cottage, which we greatly enjoyed. It is a picturesque, rural spot with easy access to Oranmore, and Galway is not too far away. The cottage is warm, with good facilities that are easy to use - which was a benefit given we had a toddler. If you have young kids be mindful that it is an old cottage so there are stones etc etc, but that is not a criticism in any way. We had to unexpectedly cut our stay short by a day due to an illness, and Karen was very understanding. If you are interested in exploring Galway and the surrounding environs and looking for a quiet spot to base yourself, it is well worth look.