You can’t see another building from the garden of this traditional one-storey cottage, but you will see lots of sheep and pretty Connemara ponies in the surrounding fields – and you’ll hear cuckoos in spring. The river that meanders past the house is full of trout and salmon – Liam can organise fishing here or you can get a permit for Ballynahinch, some of the best freshwater fishing in Europe.Sunny days can be spent reading on a rustic bench by the river, walking to Lough Fadda (long lake) from the garden, pony trekking or cycling (Liam and Marion can organise bike hire and there is storage). The Wild Atlantic Way skims the coast so join it for as far as you want – it’s a rugged and bike-friendly landscape.Light the peat fire on chilly evenings and snuggle up indoors – there’s plenty of space for everyone to unwind. On warmer evenings get the barbecue going down by the river and have your supper outdoors at the big table.
Cuach Cottage is a gem, set in the most beautiful Connemara countryside, the views of the Twelve Bens are ever-present and ever-changing. It's two years since we stayed here but that hasn't made the memories any less passionate. We love this house and hope to return again. Liam & Marian are perfect hosts and the house is welcoming, spick and span, great even on a bad day (important), comfy and cosy. As walkers and cyclists we explored the area in all directions returning exhausted, hungry and thirsty to lovely Cuach Cottage. It's a wonderful house for nature-lovers, a perfect paradise!