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Think Connemara, think Roundstone! This quirky, characterful and thoroughly delightful Irish fishing village has been a holiday hotspot on the West Coast of Ireland for nearly 200 years; and for good reason! Home to an eccentric blend of artists, fishermen and local folk, this historic village has a rich and diverse culture like no other. Experience it for yourself with one of our specially selected Irish holiday cottages in Roundstone, the ideal base for an excursion to County Galway's enchanting Connemara coast!
Regarded as one of West Ireland's most important hubs for creativity and the arts, this coastal village has inspired some of the country's most influential painters and poets through the decades. Follow in the footsteps of Paul Henry and Nano Reid as you stroll down to Roundstone's bustling harbour, where fishermen sort their daily catch of crab, lobster and mackerel. Loiter on the cobbles of Roundstone's main street, where the melody of traditional Irish music is sure to lure you into one of the village's cosy pubs. Or, take to the rugged wilderness of Connemara to snap a shot or two of the imposing Twelve Bens Mountains, before taking the scenic route back to your Roundstone holiday cottage to enjoy a warming brew and a well-earned rest.
Activities galore on your cottage holiday in Roundstone, County Galway
There are other attractions on offer in and around Roundstone too, with its proximity to the coast providing a wealth of aquatic based activities for those of an intrepid nature. Dogs Bay and Gurteen Beach are two of the most coveted stretches of coast in County Galway thanks to their pure white sand and their popularity amongst surfers who travel to the region to ride the roaring Atlantic. There's plenty of opportunity for cycling too as Connemara boasts a plethora of stimulating routes which wind for mile after mile through the wildflower peppered heathlands of this striking slither of County Galway.
However you wish to spend your holiday on Connemara's inspiring coast, our Roundstone holiday cottages provide the perfect base for you to create your own adventure in this beautiful land.
Please find below a selection of Irish holiday cottages in and around the charming fishing village of Roundstone, County Galway.