Stream Cottage
Entire condo in County Galway, Ireland
- 3 guests ·
- · 1 bedroom ·
- · 1 bed ·
- · 1 bath
Hosted by Páidí
- 7 years hosting
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Coastal Retreat on the Wild Atlantic Way – An Spidéal, Galway
Welcome, join us and discover the charm of Ireland’s west coast with a stay at our pet-friendly coastal retreat, located just 4km west of the vibrant Gaeltacht village of An Spidéal. Set along the renowned Wild Atlantic Way, this peaceful 40m² property offers a stylish and comfortable base for exploring Galway City, Connemara, and the Aran Islands.
The space is newly refurbished and thoughtfully designed, bathed in natural light.
The space
Coastal Retreat on the Wild Atlantic Way – Indreabhán, Co. Galway
Welcome to your peaceful escape on Ireland’s stunning west coast—just 4km from the vibrant Gaeltacht village of An Spidéal. We’re experienced Airbnb hosts, recently returning from a hosting sabbatical, so you’ll see reviews from a previous listing within our home.
This newly refurbished, pet-friendly coastal retreat is ideally placed for exploring Galway City, the Aran Islands, Connemara, and the Burren.
We are an Irish speaking family, therefore, Gaeilge agus Fáilte!
Inside the Space
The 40m² retreat features a bright open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area with vaulted ceilings and dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light. Thoughtfully designed, it includes:
Art Deco Italian leather sofa
Samsung LED smart TV
High-speed fibre broadband
100% New Zealand wool rug
Travel cot from birth (Bassinet) - to 3yrs
Remote rechargeable fan
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge freezer, combination microwave/grill oven, Nespresso machine, and washing machine—perfect for longer stays. We also provide you with the essentials: tea, coffee, milk, butter, olive oil, and seasonings—plus a few extras to ease you into holiday mode: complimentary snipe bottles of prosecco and red wine.
The Bedroom & Bathroom
A peaceful space with:
King-size bed
Crisp cotton linens & mid-tog duvet
Hypoallergenic pillows & cozy bedspread
Open metal wardrobe with shelving, hangers, and baskets
Touch-activated bedside lamps
Hairdryer and a sewing kit
The cottage will comfortably sleep 2 + 1, the couch though not a sofa-bed, is very comfortable nonetheless. We can provide bedding or sleeping bag if necessary. Also the sturdy travel cot/bessinet is stowed behind the couch.
The en-suite includes a walk-in shower, basin, and toilet. Handmade Soap Company toiletries (Co. Meath) add a natural, aromatic touch throughout.
A dog bed can be provided for your four-legged friend.
Outdoors & Views
Step onto the elevated deck for sweeping sea views and sights of the Burren. Enjoy outdoor dining with a disposable BBQ or borrow our gas burner.
If you wish to put up a tent or by prior arrangement & €20 per night, a tent can be erected in the garden area opposite cottage for children.
Off-street parking
7kWh EV charging point (€0.35/kWh)
Adventure Nearby
Perfect for outdoor lovers:
Coastal walks
Nearby freshwater lake
Sea-fishing
Two electric bikes for hire (€10/day)
Optional pet trailer for bikes
We’ll greet you with a freshly baked soda bread and scones (from Páidí’s mother’s recipe), butter, jam, and milk for your morning tea or coffee. Need a lift to Spiddal? We’re happy to drop you—but you may need a taxi back, especially if we’ve poured ourselves a glass of wine!
Local Highlights
Just 600m off the R336:
700m to Tigh Chualáin, a cozy traditional pub
1km Trá Sáilín Beach & Trá Mhór
1km to Coláiste Lurgan - Irish College
1km to Tesco
4km to Spiddal’s cafés, pubs, artisan shops & craft centre
6km to Connemara–Aran Islands Airport
12km to Ros a’ Mhíl ferry port to Aran Islands
20km to Galway City (served by the 424 bus – stop just 700m away)
Dining Recommendations:
An Builín Blasta – gourmet café beside the Craft Village
Pizza Fiordigrano – slow-made Italian pizza from Antonio
An Crúiscín Lán Hotel – relaxed dining with sunny terrace
The New Mayflower – Chinese takeaway
Pádraicín’s – seafood & steak by the beach in Furbo
Donnelly’s of Barna, O'Grady’s on the Pier, and The Twelve Hotel – top-notch dining in Barna
Il Salotto – great-value Italian fare
16km to Wildlands adventure centre in Moycullen
Optional Extra: Seomra na Rósaí – The Rose Room
For guests needing more space, our additional 25m² en-suite double room (in our home) is available on request:
King-size orthopedic bed
Geothermal underfloor heating
Antique wardrobe and drawers
Mini fridge with fresh milk
Grohe power shower & fluffy towels
Note: This room is private but connected to our home—you may occasionally hear water pumps or daily activity.
Ready to relax, explore, and soak in the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way? We’d love to host you.
Guest access
Teachín an tSrutháin has its own entrance. On booking, you will be instructed as to where the key in a secure lockbox is.
Other things to note
- We have e-fibre broadband for which we will of course share passwords.
- We welcome cyclists and can offer simple cleaning and basic servicing and pumps etc.
We have 2 e-bikes available - at a reasonable extra charge might you like to tour locally - 1 each men’s & ladies complete with helmets, pant clips and lock.
- Heating in the cottage is easy - dry-lined and insulated, the cottage retains heat well via oil-fired central heating. On the wall above the couch is a timer that's easy to set. This will also heat the water.
If, however you wish to heat the water only, another timer is adjacent to the compost bin on the work surface.
- There are 2 x bins outside, at the back of the cottage - one green (recycling), and one black for everything else.
- When your counter-top compost bin is full, we use an original tumbler drum. We'll be happy to add yours to the mix.
- There are two double electrical sockets in the cottage with USB ports. One to the left of the bed and the other to the right of the couch - useful for charging phones, power-banks etc.
- We have a Labrador, who is extremely friendly and very well socialised. He loves people and you will probably see him around the property outside.
You may hear him barking in the mornings or from time to time, though all other guests have said they did not hear him. His name is Fionn.
- We also have a cat, Piscín. He's also well socialised however he will decide if and when he wishes to make your acquaintance.
Property is STRICTLY NO SMOKING however, smokers are welcome to smoke outside the property. In any case, cigarettes are just so bad for you!
Welcome, join us and discover the charm of Ireland’s west coast with a stay at our pet-friendly coastal retreat, located just 4km west of the vibrant Gaeltacht village of An Spidéal. Set along the renowned Wild Atlantic Way, this peaceful 40m² property offers a stylish and comfortable base for exploring Galway City, Connemara, and the Aran Islands.
The space is newly refurbished and thoughtfully designed, bathed in natural light.
The space
Coastal Retreat on the Wild Atlantic Way – Indreabhán, Co. Galway
Welcome to your peaceful escape on Ireland’s stunning west coast—just 4km from the vibrant Gaeltacht village of An Spidéal. We’re experienced Airbnb hosts, recently returning from a hosting sabbatical, so you’ll see reviews from a previous listing within our home.
This newly refurbished, pet-friendly coastal retreat is ideally placed for exploring Galway City, the Aran Islands, Connemara, and the Burren.
We are an Irish speaking family, therefore, Gaeilge agus Fáilte!
Inside the Space
The 40m² retreat features a bright open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area with vaulted ceilings and dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light. Thoughtfully designed, it includes:
Art Deco Italian leather sofa
Samsung LED smart TV
High-speed fibre broadband
100% New Zealand wool rug
Travel cot from birth (Bassinet) - to 3yrs
Remote rechargeable fan
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge freezer, combination microwave/grill oven, Nespresso machine, and washing machine—perfect for longer stays. We also provide you with the essentials: tea, coffee, milk, butter, olive oil, and seasonings—plus a few extras to ease you into holiday mode: complimentary snipe bottles of prosecco and red wine.
The Bedroom & Bathroom
A peaceful space with:
King-size bed
Crisp cotton linens & mid-tog duvet
Hypoallergenic pillows & cozy bedspread
Open metal wardrobe with shelving, hangers, and baskets
Touch-activated bedside lamps
Hairdryer and a sewing kit
The cottage will comfortably sleep 2 + 1, the couch though not a sofa-bed, is very comfortable nonetheless. We can provide bedding or sleeping bag if necessary. Also the sturdy travel cot/bessinet is stowed behind the couch.
The en-suite includes a walk-in shower, basin, and toilet. Handmade Soap Company toiletries (Co. Meath) add a natural, aromatic touch throughout.
A dog bed can be provided for your four-legged friend.
Outdoors & Views
Step onto the elevated deck for sweeping sea views and sights of the Burren. Enjoy outdoor dining with a disposable BBQ or borrow our gas burner.
If you wish to put up a tent or by prior arrangement & €20 per night, a tent can be erected in the garden area opposite cottage for children.
Off-street parking
7kWh EV charging point (€0.35/kWh)
Adventure Nearby
Perfect for outdoor lovers:
Coastal walks
Nearby freshwater lake
Sea-fishing
Two electric bikes for hire (€10/day)
Optional pet trailer for bikes
We’ll greet you with a freshly baked soda bread and scones (from Páidí’s mother’s recipe), butter, jam, and milk for your morning tea or coffee. Need a lift to Spiddal? We’re happy to drop you—but you may need a taxi back, especially if we’ve poured ourselves a glass of wine!
Local Highlights
Just 600m off the R336:
700m to Tigh Chualáin, a cozy traditional pub
1km Trá Sáilín Beach & Trá Mhór
1km to Coláiste Lurgan - Irish College
1km to Tesco
4km to Spiddal’s cafés, pubs, artisan shops & craft centre
6km to Connemara–Aran Islands Airport
12km to Ros a’ Mhíl ferry port to Aran Islands
20km to Galway City (served by the 424 bus – stop just 700m away)
Dining Recommendations:
An Builín Blasta – gourmet café beside the Craft Village
Pizza Fiordigrano – slow-made Italian pizza from Antonio
An Crúiscín Lán Hotel – relaxed dining with sunny terrace
The New Mayflower – Chinese takeaway
Pádraicín’s – seafood & steak by the beach in Furbo
Donnelly’s of Barna, O'Grady’s on the Pier, and The Twelve Hotel – top-notch dining in Barna
Il Salotto – great-value Italian fare
16km to Wildlands adventure centre in Moycullen
Optional Extra: Seomra na Rósaí – The Rose Room
For guests needing more space, our additional 25m² en-suite double room (in our home) is available on request:
King-size orthopedic bed
Geothermal underfloor heating
Antique wardrobe and drawers
Mini fridge with fresh milk
Grohe power shower & fluffy towels
Note: This room is private but connected to our home—you may occasionally hear water pumps or daily activity.
Ready to relax, explore, and soak in the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way? We’d love to host you.
Guest access
Teachín an tSrutháin has its own entrance. On booking, you will be instructed as to where the key in a secure lockbox is.
Other things to note
- We have e-fibre broadband for which we will of course share passwords.
- We welcome cyclists and can offer simple cleaning and basic servicing and pumps etc.
We have 2 e-bikes available - at a reasonable extra charge might you like to tour locally - 1 each men’s & ladies complete with helmets, pant clips and lock.
- Heating in the cottage is easy - dry-lined and insulated, the cottage retains heat well via oil-fired central heating. On the wall above the couch is a timer that's easy to set. This will also heat the water.
If, however you wish to heat the water only, another timer is adjacent to the compost bin on the work surface.
- There are 2 x bins outside, at the back of the cottage - one green (recycling), and one black for everything else.
- When your counter-top compost bin is full, we use an original tumbler drum. We'll be happy to add yours to the mix.
- There are two double electrical sockets in the cottage with USB ports. One to the left of the bed and the other to the right of the couch - useful for charging phones, power-banks etc.
- We have a Labrador, who is extremely friendly and very well socialised. He loves people and you will probably see him around the property outside.
You may hear him barking in the mornings or from time to time, though all other guests have said they did not hear him. His name is Fionn.
- We also have a cat, Piscín. He's also well socialised however he will decide if and when he wishes to make your acquaintance.
Property is STRICTLY NO SMOKING however, smokers are welcome to smoke outside the property. In any case, cigarettes are just so bad for you!
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County Galway, Ireland
We live on the now world famous Wild Atlantic Way and really have everything the holiday maker or business visitor requires on our doorstep. Within 1km we have 2 blue flag beaches, a large supermarket, a pub where there are regular live music sessions. We have a very private freshwater lake 1km walk to the north.
Within 4km we have a charming little seaside village of Spiddal where there are a further 2 beaches, 4 pubs, a couple of cafés, an artist workshop retail Centre, a Chinese takeaway (which has a very reasonable delivery service - menus provided in studio), a fast food outlet and a wonderful, genuine Italian “Pizzeria Fiordigrano”, where our friend Antonio serves up the very best pizzas this side of Sicily! He also makes some ridiculously good Tíramisu!
For more traditional Irish fare, another friend Brenda cooks great food at Giblin’s. Her husband, Ned provides the entertainment - live music most nights ranging from traditional Irish to ballads and blues.
Within 15km there is Barna, a charming seaside village with an array of bars and really good dining experiences - from informal bar food at Donnelly’s to fine dining at O’Gradys on the Pier or the West at the “12 Hotel” (so named after Connemara’s famed 12 Pins, mountain range to the west).
Between Barna and Galway city, there’s Salthill - with its famous 2km (4km if you continue on to the city) promenade along the beach and from where hardy sea-swimmers take to the Atlantic each day from Blackrock Pier & diving platform. There are a number of cafés, bars & restaurants here too.
And then, just to the east, there’s Galway city - a bustling medieval & university city squeezed between Lough Corrib and the Atlantic Ocean (both famous for their quality of fishing). I would need much more space here to tell you about even a fraction of the delights Galway has to offer.
There’s a great museum, any number of hotels and an eclectic shopping experience.
Quay Street will have a restaurant offering to suit all tastes however there are also many other high quality restaurants scattered around the city - including 2 Michelin Star restaurants; Enda McEvoy’s Loam and JP McMahon’s Aniar.
Suffice to say there is seldom a weekend that Galway doesn’t play host to some festival - most famous of them being Cúirt International Literary Festival in April, the International Arts Festival in July, followed by the Galway Races, a weeklong celebration of all things equine. Halloween in Galway is a particular treat whereby street artist company Macnas, take to the streets and wow the street-lined crowds - young and old with their themed parade. It’s a sight to behold and one that returns even the oldest spectators imagination to that of their youth.
Galway is now also in preparation for the highest cultural accolade, having been chosen to host European Capital of Culture in 2020. We try not to take all that Galway offers for granted! Galway is really great fun!!
You can access a full festival calendar by checking out galwaytourism.ie
To the west, there are charming coastal towns and villages like Ros Muc, Roundstone, Clifden, Letterfrack, Leenaun - all with the many beautiful seascapes and quiet beaches of Connemara - all sporting blue-flags for their cleanliness of waters and also safe to bathe in. The mountains of the Maum Turks and the 12 Pins offer a dramatic backdrop to Connemara. They’ve inspired many artists over the ages - perhaps most famous among them Paul Henry and latterly Kenneth Webb. They make for wonderful hiking however a moderate skill level and suitable attire is recommended.
We live in a Gaeltacht area where the ancient (5,000 years) and musical Irish language is spoken on a daily basis. We welcome any and all correspondence “as Gaeilge”; both Karen and I are fluent and daily speakers.
Here, Irish culture still holds strong - traditional song, dance and music still readily available.
We also have na hOileáin Árainn, the Aran Islands here on our doorstep. These are the most westerly inhabited islands in Europe. Inis Mór, the largest of the 3 is home to such wonders as UNESCO site of historic significance - Dún Aonghusa, a 1500BC hill fort, perched atop a 300ft cliff. Poll na bPéist, the Serpents Lair is also a sight to behold, a rectangular blowhole hewn by the Atlantic Ocean from the granite rock. It has recently been used by RedBull Cliff divers.
http://www.aranislands.ie/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6673.jpg
Inis Meáin, the middle island is quiet and a really different experience to the more developed Inis Mór.
To the south, Inis Oírr is the smallest but perhaps most charming of the three islands. From here you can enjoy views of the Cliffs of Moher, rising a majestic 704ft from the Wild Atlantic Way on the County Clare mainland to the east. This is a real treasure.
“ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ISLAND DESTINATIONS
That this feeling, this authenticity, has survived the modern world is nothing short of miraculous”
National Geographic
Check out www.aranislands.ie AND www.wildatlanticway.com
Ferry boats and flights to and from the islands are available just minutes away.
If you like cycling, golf, hill walking, sea fishing, lake or river angling, Connemara is for you. We have 5 championship golf courses within an hour from our door - ranging from the parkland course in Oughterard to wonderful links golf at Barna, Galway & Connemara (Ballyconneely) as well as a really challenging and beautiful Connemara Isles 9 hole course where you will play from one island to another and yet another!
We have some club sets and shoes we are happy to lend to you. We also have a few bicycles & helmets if you fancy taking them out too. We’re happy to advise on day trips and excursions further afield if you fancy an adventure.
Within 4km we have a charming little seaside village of Spiddal where there are a further 2 beaches, 4 pubs, a couple of cafés, an artist workshop retail Centre, a Chinese takeaway (which has a very reasonable delivery service - menus provided in studio), a fast food outlet and a wonderful, genuine Italian “Pizzeria Fiordigrano”, where our friend Antonio serves up the very best pizzas this side of Sicily! He also makes some ridiculously good Tíramisu!
For more traditional Irish fare, another friend Brenda cooks great food at Giblin’s. Her husband, Ned provides the entertainment - live music most nights ranging from traditional Irish to ballads and blues.
Within 15km there is Barna, a charming seaside village with an array of bars and really good dining experiences - from informal bar food at Donnelly’s to fine dining at O’Gradys on the Pier or the West at the “12 Hotel” (so named after Connemara’s famed 12 Pins, mountain range to the west).
Between Barna and Galway city, there’s Salthill - with its famous 2km (4km if you continue on to the city) promenade along the beach and from where hardy sea-swimmers take to the Atlantic each day from Blackrock Pier & diving platform. There are a number of cafés, bars & restaurants here too.
And then, just to the east, there’s Galway city - a bustling medieval & university city squeezed between Lough Corrib and the Atlantic Ocean (both famous for their quality of fishing). I would need much more space here to tell you about even a fraction of the delights Galway has to offer.
There’s a great museum, any number of hotels and an eclectic shopping experience.
Quay Street will have a restaurant offering to suit all tastes however there are also many other high quality restaurants scattered around the city - including 2 Michelin Star restaurants; Enda McEvoy’s Loam and JP McMahon’s Aniar.
Suffice to say there is seldom a weekend that Galway doesn’t play host to some festival - most famous of them being Cúirt International Literary Festival in April, the International Arts Festival in July, followed by the Galway Races, a weeklong celebration of all things equine. Halloween in Galway is a particular treat whereby street artist company Macnas, take to the streets and wow the street-lined crowds - young and old with their themed parade. It’s a sight to behold and one that returns even the oldest spectators imagination to that of their youth.
Galway is now also in preparation for the highest cultural accolade, having been chosen to host European Capital of Culture in 2020. We try not to take all that Galway offers for granted! Galway is really great fun!!
You can access a full festival calendar by checking out galwaytourism.ie
To the west, there are charming coastal towns and villages like Ros Muc, Roundstone, Clifden, Letterfrack, Leenaun - all with the many beautiful seascapes and quiet beaches of Connemara - all sporting blue-flags for their cleanliness of waters and also safe to bathe in. The mountains of the Maum Turks and the 12 Pins offer a dramatic backdrop to Connemara. They’ve inspired many artists over the ages - perhaps most famous among them Paul Henry and latterly Kenneth Webb. They make for wonderful hiking however a moderate skill level and suitable attire is recommended.
We live in a Gaeltacht area where the ancient (5,000 years) and musical Irish language is spoken on a daily basis. We welcome any and all correspondence “as Gaeilge”; both Karen and I are fluent and daily speakers.
Here, Irish culture still holds strong - traditional song, dance and music still readily available.
We also have na hOileáin Árainn, the Aran Islands here on our doorstep. These are the most westerly inhabited islands in Europe. Inis Mór, the largest of the 3 is home to such wonders as UNESCO site of historic significance - Dún Aonghusa, a 1500BC hill fort, perched atop a 300ft cliff. Poll na bPéist, the Serpents Lair is also a sight to behold, a rectangular blowhole hewn by the Atlantic Ocean from the granite rock. It has recently been used by RedBull Cliff divers.
http://www.aranislands.ie/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6673.jpg
Inis Meáin, the middle island is quiet and a really different experience to the more developed Inis Mór.
To the south, Inis Oírr is the smallest but perhaps most charming of the three islands. From here you can enjoy views of the Cliffs of Moher, rising a majestic 704ft from the Wild Atlantic Way on the County Clare mainland to the east. This is a real treasure.
“ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ISLAND DESTINATIONS
That this feeling, this authenticity, has survived the modern world is nothing short of miraculous”
National Geographic
Check out www.aranislands.ie AND www.wildatlanticway.com
Ferry boats and flights to and from the islands are available just minutes away.
If you like cycling, golf, hill walking, sea fishing, lake or river angling, Connemara is for you. We have 5 championship golf courses within an hour from our door - ranging from the parkland course in Oughterard to wonderful links golf at Barna, Galway & Connemara (Ballyconneely) as well as a really challenging and beautiful Connemara Isles 9 hole course where you will play from one island to another and yet another!
We have some club sets and shoes we are happy to lend to you. We also have a few bicycles & helmets if you fancy taking them out too. We’re happy to advise on day trips and excursions further afield if you fancy an adventure.
Meet your host
Lives in County Galway, Ireland
Intrepid traveller who likes the finer things in life. Travel mostly in Europe & North America. Like to cycle - Alps, Pyrenees etc.
But I also love where I live. Galway county & city are both wonderful locations for holidays and a full calendar of festivals & events.
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Check-in after 5:00 p.m.
Checkout before 10:00 a.m.
3 guests maximum
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Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm