Very special place. I highly recommend staying at Giles Cottage for anyone interested in staying in the Galway area. The location was a convenient drive into the city, but in all honesty it's one of those places we found hard to leave at all!
Communication with Cathy is easy as can be and she's quick to respond.
We arrived (to a lit fire) around 3pm and Cathy came by to make sure we were comfortable. She was incredibly friendly while respecting privacy. While the home itself is over 200 years old, everything in the cottage is basically new. As most Irish electrical, plumbing, and heating systems are different from what we have in the U.S., she took the time to explain everything and get us acquainted. She also had a wonderful binder full of maps and detailed info about local attractions. I've never seen such a comprehensive packet of info and it was very helpful.
Thank you, Cathy, for an incredible experience and a home away from home.