Beautiful Cottage Right on the Seafront in the Burren

It did what it said on the tin - great location/lots to do/despite the mixed weather

Our first trip to the Burren was amazing. The location of the house is spectacular. Fantastic views all around you. The house has a cosy homely feel and the hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming and kind. Highly recommend a trip here. We will definitely be back

Heron Cottage is a welcoming and delightful blend of warmth, comfort, and Irish hospitality. It was a highlight of our family Christmas holiday and a great base for experiencing the west - the Burren, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, and wonderful villages and friendly locals along the “Wild Atlantic Way.” Helen and Gerry are the best hosts! They are so friendly and charming. Great recommendations for sites, activities, local pubs and dining. They both went out of their way to ensure our whole family had the best time. We truly enjoyed meeting them and their friendly and gentle dog Karla. The cottage features great design and build quality, comfortable furnishings, all the modern conveniences, breathtaking views, and some unexpected luxury touches like the sauna/spa room. The surrounding country roads and trails are great for outdoor activity and the adventure of driving on the left side of the road. It’s a short drive to stock up or enjoy local pubs and restaurants in Kinvara or Ballyvaughan, and there’s a great seafood place (Linnane’s) just about a mile from the cottage. . Imagine days of experiencing the best of Ireland’s west, then coming home to a glass of wine or a pint by the warm fire in a true “home away from home.” That’s what we experienced at Heron Cottage and we loved everything about it. We’re already planning our next visit.

a most beautiful spot !

Loved the location. Surrounded by water, cows, beauty. Very comfortable home. Great views from every window, especially the whiskey room. Check out was a bit early - but it worked out for us. Nearby villages are nice - good restaurants and a grocery store. Lots of paths to walk/hike from the house. 3 bathrooms was key for our group of 6 people. Very relaxing. A highlight of our trip.

Helen and Gerry were great hosts! This is a very spacious home and sparking clean! The views of the country side and bay were amazing. So quiet and peaceful.

excellent residence as you are looking for a way to step out of the stress in the middle of nowhere. You can plan excursions, as you are well informed by the owners. Very nice and practical kitchen. Just wifi could be better.

The Heron Cottage is a fantastic place to stay for exploring the west of Ireland. We had 5 adults & 2 kids stay in the main cottage, with the 2 kids sharing a double bed & 1 adult in a single bed, which worked for us but if you have that big of a group I’d consider booking out the attached 1 bedroom unit as well. The location is ideal for day shots into Galway, the Aran Islands & the Cliffs of Moher. Linnanes is a great spot for food and they’ll do take away orders do you can enjoy back at the cottage. Gerry & Helen are great and we had no issue with the check-in or check-out process. We will be coming back to the Heron Cottage for our next trek back to the Burren.

We recently spent a marvelous week in Heron cottage with another couple. The cottage is well situated on a small peninsula in Galway Bay. The friendly owners met us upon arrival and showed us the cottage and gave valuable tips about what was available in the region. The cottage is very comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen and bedrooms. There is a large fireplace in the living room for those chilly nights. The view over the water is lovely with fantastic sunsets. And, yes, there were herons and other birds. Locally, there is an incongruous ice cream parlor, a nice gallery/café and one of the famous Martello towers to explore. Also, there is a very nice paved walking/cycling path along “The Flaggy Shore” nearby. We had four good dinners at nearby restaurants in Ballyvaughan and Kinvara, including the famous Moran’s on the Weir. The cottage is well positioned for exploring the local sites by car. To the south are the Burren, megalithic sites, the Cliffs of Moher and the small towns of Doolin and Ennis. Ferries from Doolin can take you to the nearby Aran Islands. To the north are Dunguaire castle, Galway and the wilds of Connemara. All in all I think you would be hard pressed to find a better place to stay in this region. We left with many great memories and will always remember the delightful owners. By the way, if you encounter the owner’s dog, Clara, she will be your friend for life if you rub her tummy!

Heron Cottage is a lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful, rural setting. Cows grazed nearby, and a mare and her foal munched grass in the garden. I enjoyed a morning run along the Flaggy Shore, and we all took long rambles through the countryside. It was a short drive to some charming villages and pubs, and a longer drive to Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. We took a ferry to the Aran Islands and also had a wonderful trip to Kylemore Abbey. Excellent meals at Linnane's and Cassidy's. Once the internet was sorted out, we had good access. We were five adults and one 7-yr-old, and all of us enjoyed our holiday. It was a nice mix of relaxation and adventure.