"On the Shores of this Western Paradise" Bayside Cottage is a traditionally styled home with thatched roof and whitewashed walls. The charming, 'real-world' escape is situated on the shores of the majestic Cashel Bay, directly located on the Wild Atlantic Way in the heart of Connemara. The space - 3 Double En-Suite Bedrooms (1 with Mezzanine level and additional double bed) - Mezzanine level over sitting room with Sofa Bed - Large Decked Area - Barbecue - Boot Room with Washing Machine and Dryer. - Traditional Thatched Roof - Salvaged Oak Flooring - Feature Granite Stone Fireplace with 'fat boy' antique stove. Please note stove is temporarily not in use to safeguard the newly thatched roof Main Attractions: - Cashel House Hotel, a 19th Century House with acres of beautiful gardens, bar facilities, fine dining and afternoon tea. - Zetland Country House Hotel with with a beautiful Restaurant overlooking Cashel Bay - Cashel Hill, with a summit of 1000 feet, provides wonderful panoramic views of the Twelve Bens mountain range and coastal scenery

- Roundstone, only 8 miles down the road, is a popular fishing village with the white sandy beaches of Gurteen and Dog’s Bay. - Clifden, 'The Capital of Connemara', and the world famous Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian gardens and the Connemara National Park are less than a 25 minutes’ drive away - Boat trips to the Aran Islands, Inishboffin Island and the Killarney Fjord are popular tourists attractions Area Events: - Cashel Together. A week-long festival which includes sports events, dance classes, barbecue and ceili - The Cashel Horse Show - The Roundstone all Ireland dog show - The Clifden Connemara Pony Show, which attracts visitors from all over the world - Clifden Arts festival features a feast of culture with a mix of poetry, music, theater, dance and visual arts - The Great Fjord Swim. An open water swimming event which takes place in the deep green waters of Killarney Fjord - Festival of Atlantic writing. Doonreaghan house, a famous home of poet laureate Ted Hughes hosts talks from established writers.