There are (almost) no words for how magical a place this is. Eleanor met us after a very long and stressful travel day with warm words and a welcoming smile. The lad of Cnon Suain unfolded before us in the morning, with big ponies, wildlife, blooming gorse and even a standing stone.This is the perfect little hidden away base for exploring the extraordinary Connemara area. If you’re unsure where to start, Eleanor has an entire binder full of recommendations - choose an adventure and get stuck in.

Lovely

We are on a whirlwind 2 week self guided tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tracing our ancestry and experiencing the nature, history and culture of the land. Eleanor, Dearbhail and Charlie’s Property could not have been a better fit. We stayed in a beautifully restored and recreated thatched cottage filled with books, stocked with wonderful local and homemade goodies in a village setting with a Standing Stone , peat bog and ponies. We watched the sunsets and soaked up the history. It was amazing!

I was traveling with folks you enjoyed road trips and villages more so there was lack of time to really enjoy the surroundings of this cottage. If you want time to take walks in the bog and solitude this is a place to visit. I did think the cottage was going to be on top of a hill with a view of the mountains and valley. But it was down a path snuggled between trees. I felt the cottage was dark with small windows and minimal lighting indoors. I did get to take one longer walk where I found their 3 ponies and had time to create small watercolor sketches. The private patio area was not the cozy feel I expected. The best part would be the exploration on the acres of land they owned. Unfortunately we just didn't have that kind of time. So obviously it depends on the agenda you share with your fellow travelers. The best part was my walk and brief times talking with the owners and host. I'd wish I had more time talking with Eleanor and her parents. They were very warm, interesting and gracious.