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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Seaside
Reviews & Ratings
9 Customer Reviews
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"The Whitehouse is in a perfect situation for anyone wanting to retreat from the world for peace and restore in the most gorgeous setting."
I was there to write and found it inspirational. The owner, Bridie, was kind and helpful. She had a good sense of humour. When I called her out saying the light was broken she came immediately. And showed good humour when it transpired I was just using the wrong light switch! Sadly, I had to cut my stay short for personal reasons but would not hesitate to recommend this holiday home or to return myself.
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"Loved my stay here."
The owner made me so welcome. Everything I needed and more. Traditional cottage with all you need to cook, rest, sleep and enjoy.
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"I loved my stay at the White House, Bridie was the perfect host, she'd laid a fire for me when I arrived and I was really touched that she stopped to say hello when she found me on the road to Clifden."
I'm already planning a trip back.
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"The advertising for this house clearly states that the local shop is 2."
5 miles. This is not true. The nearest shop was in the local village, Roundstone, which was 11 Kilometres from the house. Your add also states that this house was a seaside location, this is untrue, the nearest beach was an area called Gurteen Beach, which was 14 Kilometres away. Now the house is on a bay, and is surrounded by water, but you couldn't walk on it like you would on a shore line. The house furniture was very outdated. The sitting room furniture was quite old and very uncomfortable for long sitting periods. The table and chairs where broken. Now the land lady did point out she only discovered that the table was broken but nothing mentioned about the chairs. The washing machine only washed the clothes it didn't pump or drain the water. There is damp patches in the bathroom walls and inside the house. The TV, was way to small. Anytime you passed by the TV, the reception went all fuzzy. There was no additional TV stations, just Saiorview. On the last day the landlady came to the house to collect extra money for the electricity and oil heating. She made her way into the bathroom and counted the towels. I already sent Hogan's aka Skyes a letter in January of this year, but no response from yourselves. The White House, would probably be only better rented in the summer. It was very cold, now we did go down in December till early January. Our additional fees was nearly 100.00 Euro, for Oil and Electricity. You have to put on the heating the minute you wake up in the morning as it was a very cold house. This house needs attention. We went for a relaxing holiday, but willed the ending to arrive so we could leave. Hadn't it been another time ( ie) outside the Christmas period and New year, we would of left and went somewhere else. There was so much wrong with this letting and personally I feel the add on your site was very misleading. Aldough I understand that any who rents their hoilday homes, don't like spending to much money on them, but seriously The White House, should close for the Winter and only open from around April to September, they should also regut the whole house and start again. Maybe they should insulate it and help keep down the oil and electricity fees. I was aware that there was some extra additional costs for the oil and electricity. Also some WiFi wouldn't go a miss. Alan.
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"The owner had the fire set and chocolate biscuits waiting for us!"
! Bridie was very helpful and the cottage had everything one could ever need when having a self-catering holiday. The location is fantastic—-great views, peaceful and relaxing. Thank you Bridie!
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"The cottage is beautifully located."
We had a wonderful stay in this well equipped traditional Irish cottage and so much enjoyed the views from the garden bench, the local walks and the stars at night.
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"Brilliant holiday."
Lovely cottage. Everything provided. Very tidy and clean. Owner very nice and helpful. Come back again next year.
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"Great location, owner very helpful and friendly."
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"Lovely cosy traditional Irish cottage spotlessly clean and tidy and the peat ..."
Lovely cosy traditional Irish cottage spotlessly clean and tidy and the peat open fire makes this cottage special and it is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay and once you experience the wonderful views and meet the lovely owner you will be booking your next stay as we are doing now
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We look forward to welcoming you both back to our cottage! Best wishes, Bridie. Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- Two double bedrooms
- En-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer
- TV
- Oil/Electricity will be judged at the end of your stay by meter reading and is payable locally
- Starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 3 cars
- Front patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 2.5 miles
- Note: No WiFi
The property
Roundstone 2.5 miles.
The White House is a traditional, detached, single-storey cottage with views across Bertraghboy Bay on the island of Inishnee near Roundstone, County Galway.
Surrounded by dramatic scenery of the Connemara region, this classic cottage offers couples and friends panoramic views, off-road parking, and a remote setting to relax and switch off from daily life.
The cottage has retained much of its original features with high ceilings, exposed beams and timbers, whilst thoughtfully decorated for a homely feel.
Be welcomed into the open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen area, dining table for four guests, and two armchairs set in front of the open fire for added ambience.
There are two well-appointed double bedrooms with storage space and a shower room with a shower cubicle to freshen up after the day's adventures.
In the mornings, why not savour your cup of coffee on the front bench while admiring the breath-taking sea views?
Although in a remote setting, the popular fishing village of Roundstone is easily accessible via the causeway where you can dine at O'Dowd's Seafood Bar and Restaurant, stock up on essentials at the local convenience store, and fish along the village's scenic harbour, whilst regattas, festivals and other events take place throughout the year.
For lovers of the outdoors, you can follow in the footsteps of Monty Halls on his Great Irish Escape, which was filmed in the area, by hopping on a charter boat from the pier and experiencing deep-sea fishing.
Alternatively, Dog's Bay is a must-visit for swimming, windsurfing, and simply relaxing in the sun, or perhaps you'd prefer the historic attractions of Roundstone Bog, Connemara Heritage & History Centre, and Clifden Castle.
The area is also a popular choice for climbers with the Twelve Bens Mountain range and Connemara National Park, just a short drive away, as well as Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden.
However you spend your holiday in Ireland, return to The White House for a peaceful retreat with your loved ones.
About the location
ROUNDSTONE, COUNTY GALWAY
Clifden 14.5 miles; Connemara National Park 25 miles; Galway 48 miles.
Roundstone, in the Connemara region of County Galway, lies on the western arm of Bertraghboy Bay. The entrance to Roundstone harbour is marked by a large stone, like an upturned bath tub, which is known as seals rock (Chloch na Ron) as seals like to clamber up onto it and bask in the sunshine. The bay itself is also often referred to as Roundstone Haven. Roundstone offers pubs, restaurants, cafés, shops and a children’s playground, plus there is a traditional Irish night in the summer and a number of festivals which take place throughout the year. Roundstone is full of historical and geographical points of interest, including the bell tower of the Franciscan Monastery, now standing in the Michael Killeen Park, and the remains of a monument to St Brendan on Inishnee, a small island in Roundstone Bay. A five-minute drive away are Gurteen and Dog's Bay beaches, plus attractions in the area include horse riding, deep sea fishing, hill walking and cycling. Just eight miles from Roundstone is the Connemara Golf Club and further afield there is great scenery to enjoy either on foot, bicycle or in the car. The lively town of Clifden has lots of interesting things to see, while the Connemara National Park is just a little further away and the city of Galway can be reached in an hour’s drive.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season