Home Farm Retreat

About this property

Williamstown 3.2 miles. Tucked away amongst the rural, rolling countryside near Williamstown, County Galway is the idyllic Home Farm Retreat. This wonderful, detached holiday home benefits from an expansive wrap-around lawn, ample off-road parking, breath-taking views across the picturesque countryside and a welcoming interior with four well-appointed bedrooms perfect for families or friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the tranquil Irish countryside. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and unwind in front of the gentle warmth of the crackling woodburning stove in the first of the sitting room, a necessity after a day full of exploration. Later, find the fully-equipped kitchen and result in a tasty meal that the whole family can enjoy around the dining table, be sure to reminisce on the cherished memories you have created so far before snuggling up in the second sitting room and putting on your favourite DVD. When the sky darkens, wash off the day’s adventures before choosing between four sumptuous bedrooms to catch up on some well-earned sleep; there is a double with en-suite shower room completing the ground floor, a double with en-suite shower room, a double and a family room with double and single on the first. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful dwelling explore the encompassing countryside and the abundance of walks and trails throughout it, visit the Templetoger Heritage Area to experience life in the past, walk past Glinsk Castle, marvel at Ballintober Castle or time your trip right to tour it during the local festival! Castlerea is nearby and houses a variety of restaurants including Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar and Restaurant or Bombay Palace, both ideal on nights when you need a break from the kitchen. Venture further afield to Lough Corrib where you can take to the water on kayaks or canoes, embrace tranquillity at the ruins of the Temple of the Saints in the centre of the Lough, tour the nearby Ross Errilly Friary or explore the dense woodlands to find the ruins of Ballykine Castle. Adventure awaits at Home Farm Retreat.

Williamstown is a small community in County Galway, situated between Castlerea and Glenmaddy. Despite its small stature, this charming village is home to a service station stocked with daily necessities, a tavern serving a wide selection of beverages, and a fast food restaurant (The Hatch). It's in a beautiful part of the green, rolling Irish countryside, close to places like the Lough Namucka Bog Nature Reserve and the Cloonfad Scenic Walks, all begging to be explored. You can feel like you've stepped back in time when you visit the neighbouring Templetogher Heritage Area, where the sound of water trickling through the water mill adds to the peaceful atmosphere. If you're willing to travel a bit further, you'll find that Castlerea is home to a golf club where you can try out your swing, a wide range of stores and supermarkets, and the Castlerea Railway Museum, which features an extensive collection of rail memorabilia. Travel westward and you'll find Lough Mask, where a banshee is said to live and where activities like kayaking, canoeing, and sailing are highly popular. From Williamstown, you may set off to explore all of Ireland.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x family room with double and single with en-suite shower room.

Ground-floor bathroom with jacuzzi bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Sitting room

Oil central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, oil range cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.

2 x TVs, DVD player, WiFi and selection of games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.

Ample off-road parking.

Large, wrap-around lawn.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 3.1 miles.

Note: There are two steps up to the entrance, please take care.

Note: No hen / stag or similar