Mick and Mary's Coastal Cottage in Barna

Entire home in Barna, Ireland

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Maura
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

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Beautiful and walkable

Guests say this area is scenic and it’s easy to get around.
We welcome you to stay at our newly renovated coastal home in the heart of Barna village on the Wild Atlantic way and 15 minutes from Galway City and 10 minutes from Salthill. We look out on Galway Bay.
We are 2 minute's walk from the two beaches and 5 minute's walk from the great selection of restaurants, pubs, hotels , cafes, hairdressers, barbers, supermarket and launderette.
We are on the main thoroughfare between Galway city and Connemara including transport links to the Aran Islands.

The space
Our beautiful cottage consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 king, 1 double and 1 twin and a separate dining and living area.
We have a spacious patio area with amazing views of Galway Bay and the Burren.


Please check out our guidebook for recommended places and also please see the section named Other details to note under description.

Check out galwaytourism ie for all events in Galway.

If this is your first time to Galway and need help with an itenary please ask us and we are more than happy to help

Other things to note
We are more than happy to help with itineraries and suggestions of places to visit/ eat while you are staying with us. Please ask when booking.
We

We also have a 2 bedroom house nearby named Tigh Michael Og if your group is larger than 6 people. Please ask for more information.

Please check out our guidebook on our listing for our recommendations.

We are more than happy to help guests who do not wish to rent a car by referring them to a very reputable driver who can bring them for a tour each day, they will be picked up at the door of the cottage in the morning and dropped back each evening. Please ask for details when booking.

Galway Xmas Market runs from the 08th Nov to the 05th Jan 2025.
This is a very popular festival, it features the Ferris Wheel, rides for the children, Santa Express Train, a visit to Sant and 50 chalets which line Eyre Square offering a variety of treats and crafts. Check out
galwaychristmasmarket website

Galway Skates | Ice Skating
14 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2026
Galway Skates Ice Skating returns to the Salthill seafront from November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026, bringing holiday fun with a 600m² real ice rink beside Leisureland.

Skaters of all ages can enjoy festive lights, music, and gliding on ice with six daily weekday sessions and 11 on weekends.

Galway Races Summer Festival 🏇
(27 July – 2August 2026)
Ireland’s biggest and most famous racing festival is held in Galway during the last week of July every year and involves seven days of unrivalled action. The 2026 festival will run from Monday 27 July to Sunday 2 August.

Galway International Arts Festival 2026
Online art courses
13 - 26 Jul, 2026, Galway Events Calendar
Ireland’s leading festival of extraordinary experiences
Galway Arts Festival brochure
2026 Programme (tbc)
The Galway International Arts Festival is one of the main highlights of the year and involves events throughout Galway City.

The Galway International Arts Festival in 2026 will take place for 2 weeks in July and will feature a wealth of theatre, music, comedy, visual art, dance, and literary events from artists from Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and of course Ireland and Galway.


Galway Film Fleadh 2026
Festival
The Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland’s leading film festival will celebrate the 37th edition from 7 – 12 July in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema. Irish Film Talent is to the fore of programming at the Fleadh alongside World Cinema, award winning Documentaries and Irish and International Short Films; audiences can look forward to powerful, moving, funny and provocative storytelling from both emerging and renowned filmmakers.

Check out this website for all events in Galway
www.galwaytourism ie

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 63 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Barna, County Galway, Ireland

Meet your host

Superhost
64 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Lives in Galway, Ireland
My name is Maura and i was born and have lived all my life in this beautiful village of Barna. We welcome you to stay in what was once our family home and hope you enjoy your stay. We have ample parking and once here you can relax and everything you need will be within walking distance.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm