Creag Torthúil is Irish for Fertile Rock: this stunning cottage located in the heart of the Burren has beautiful views of the Aran Islands and the Atlantic ocean across the family alpaca farm. It offers all the comforts of home in an ideal holiday location.

Located along the coast road in the townland of Murrough, Creag Torthúil is ideally situated for a relaxing break, or an adventurous change with some ‘alternative stress’.
In the heart of the Burren this beautiful arts and crafts cottage has been updated to include all modern comfort and convenience without compromising on the traditional beauty of the building. It was our family home for four generations, and now provides our guests with a home-from-home luxury and comfort. The cottage sleeps 8 in four double en suite rooms . There are 2 living rooms, a separate dining room and a large personally designed kitchen complete with electric Aga for cooking and year round warmth. Set in its own gardens with outside dining area it adjoins our farm  

The local area has a wealth of things to see and do. The Burren is a "karst" landscape , of exposed limestone with fissures, caverns and sinkholes caused by erosion. In addition to the distinctive landscape, the Burren has ring forts, Neolithic tombs, caves and is famous for its flora combing plants from the Arctic, Alps and Mediterranean areas. Locally there are the famous Cliffs of Moher, largest cliffs in Europe and Aillwee and Doolin Caves home of the worlds largest stalactite. The Aran Islands can be seen from the cottage and boat tours go out several times a day during the summer from Doolin. The stunning ancient town of Galway is just an hour away, and the locality has a wealth of shopping and eating areas to explore.
 

sleeps 8 adults very comfortably in 4 bedrooms, 4 ensuite.
All linen and towels supplied. Linen is changed twice weekly.
Three large reception rooms, 1 sitting room with inglenook fireplace, a grand dinning room and sun room
32” TV and DVD with sky satellite service
Landline available for both incoming and outgoing calls
Luxuriously furnished and including microwave, dishwasher and a wonderful Aga cooker.
Enclosed poual dine area for alfresco eating or private sunbathing.
 

The cottage comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 4 double, 4 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cottage has 5 bathrooms and 5 WCs for your party's use.

The cottage has television video, dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming calls only and a fax machine.

There is room for 8 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking cottage

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cottage is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, a balcony, sea views, panoramic views. If you are driving there is private parking.

The cottage is right beside ...nothing specified.

Close to the cottage you will find a beach, swimming, wind surfing, fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the cottage you will find climbing, golf, a sports center, scuba diving, historic sites, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas.

The cottage is....

60 min from Galway airport.
70 min from Shannon Airport.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

3 PM

10 AM