The Thatched Cottage B&B offers bed and breakfast in the relaxed setting of Kilgill, County Galway. A 25-minute drive from Galway City, this 19th-century cottage has a garden and terrace, and provides free Wi-Fi and parking. Some rooms have an en-suite bathroom and all rooms have a flat-screen TV and hairdryer. Guests have access to tea/coffee making facilities. A baby sitting service is available on request. The B&B is located a just a 20-minute drive from Galway Racecourse, with a shuttle service provided from Claregalway Village. The Cliffs of Moher and north County Claire are within a 90-minute drive. Headford and Lough Corrib are 7 miles from the property and Salthill Beach is 12 miles away. Galway’s cobbled streets host regular markets and contain plenty of traditional Irish pubs and restaurants. The city hosts an annual Oyster and Seafood Festival, International Comedy Festival and is home to Ireland’s largest aquarium, the Galway Atlantaquaria.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Claregalway
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  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Huge room, comfy bed and very peaceful! The personalised breakfast in the morning is top notch too!
  • Helen
    United States United States
    Host was very kind and made us feel right at home. Breakfast was terrific. Very peaceful and welcoming home.
  • Ricardo
    Portugal Portugal
    A very calm and relaxing location in the country Room comfortable and cleans, breakfast nice Matches Booking information and photos

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 396 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have been running bnb here now for over 13 years. It is a relaxed, homely approached where I meet all my guests and enjoy speaking and looking after everybody. We have dogs and love our dogs very much as do they the BnB environment but we do not accept guests dogs.

Property information

A 19th century thatched cottage. I am the fifth generation of my family here. The house has three ensuite bedrooms and we have a large outdoor patio area suitable for guests to enjoy in the evening weather permitting Most rooms have a 7 day cancellation policy and requests for date changes withing this period will not be processed , pls refer to individual booking for cancellation policies We are looking forward to welcoming you to our home. The safety of our guests and staff is our priority. We have completed safety and hygiene training.. All room promotions qualify for a Continental breakfast. Please note if not using a car, their is a walk of 40 mins to bus/ , and the bnb is not recommended a such to guest without car

Neighbourhood information

In the neighbourhood is Annaghdown lake and pier ( lough corrib) with fishing. Within a 20min drive by is the historical town of Cong, galway racetrack and galway city. There is horse riding, fishing, golf and seaweed baths available locally

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Thatched Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Good free WiFi 40 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Thatched Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 19:30 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash The Thatched Cottage B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast must be booked in advance breakfast must be booked in advance on first come first served basis.

When booking for 6 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

For exact information on the property's location please check the map provided on the Booking.com website or use the link provided in your confirmation email. You can also contact the property directly for directions.

Damage to property or breach of the house rules will result in a EUR 50 to EUR 200 charge, depending on cost of damage.

Please note, the property has a pet dog but does not accept guest pets.

Guests should kindly note that check-in time is from 19:30 until 22:30 but if an earlier check-in time is required please contact the property via the Special Requests box at the time of booking to see if it can be facilitated.

Please note payment is done in cash, at check in.

The property is rural and while it is serviced by a day time bus , their is a 40 minute walk on un-lit roads to this bus/ all services ,and as such this BNB is not recommended for a traveler without a car.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Thatched Cottage B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Thatched Cottage B&B

  • The Thatched Cottage B&B is 4.3 miles from the centre of Claregalway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Thatched Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at The Thatched Cottage B&B include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Studio

  • The prices at The Thatched Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Thatched Cottage B&B is from 19:30, and check-out is until 11:00.