Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage

Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage descritpion

With magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding mountains, the family-run Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage is 5 minutes’ walk from Glassilaun Beach, on the Wild Atlantic Way route. The Scubadive West Diving Centre is also just a 5-minute walk away.
The modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a seating area with a TV and others have an en suite shower room.
In the mornings, the Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage serves a wide choice of freshly cooked breakfast options. The breakfast room features views of the white sandy beach and the sea. Home to lively pubs, the village of Tullycross is just 10 minutes’ drive away.
The Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage is set in the heart of Connemara, just 8.1 miles from Connemara National Park. The Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Gardens are just 24 minutes’ drive away. The area surrounding the cottage is ideal for hill walking and enjoying scenic drives.

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Facilities of Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage

Outdoors ：Grounds | Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area

Reviews for Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage

Review 1：The location is close to paradise, at beautifull Glassilaun beach. Close to many places of interest and beauty. Room was super with great bed and Italian shower plus two confortable seats, small convenient fridge in the hallway, own entrance and very, very nice hosts!!! Great selections for breakfast and so many good suggestions for sightseeing, walks (the Killary walk of Peter is a must-do!!), music and bars/reataurants. At the same time you will have more than enough privacy. Nothing but a 10 could be worth all this.

Review 2：Tv didn't have any working channels on it. Breakfast sittings allocated for set time with no flexibility at all. Wifi was slow. Isolated location far from shops or pubs.

Review 3：Amazing view, room was big and comfortable. Amazing beach within walking distance.

Review 4：Absolute stunning location. Great and dramatic scenery combined with a lovely host. You even have a stunning beach right below your window with just a few minutes to walk. Amanda and Peter are really into the B&B with their heart. The breakfast ist lovely, the rooms really large and with an amazing view. The home-cooked dinner is also really tasty. You can even get a lift to a pub in the evening. Altogether there is nothing you have to miss and you can have a wonderful time. Compared to other B&Bs this is also really good value. Nevertheless keep in mind the area is a little remote, but if nature and a beautiful scenery is what you're looking for, I definitely recommend this place!!!

Review 5：Italian shower making water splashing everywhere (and making me walking till the toilet during the night on the wet cold floor. But it's only very minor inconvenience. All the rest was excellent.

Review 6：Our best experience from our 8 days travel through South-Western Ireland. The place is remote and situated 100 meters from the beautiful sandy beach not far from the best sites of Connemora, like Connemora national park, Sky Road etc. Amanda and Peter are very nice, their house very cozy, our panoramic view room was very beautiful and we enjoyed a great breakfast in the coziest room ever.

Review 7：Stunning location. Spacious, comfortable and clean accommodation. Delicious food. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Ard na Mara is within walking distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. Highly recommend you stay here if visiting the Connemara area!

Review 8：Very friendly welcome and thoughtful touches at every turn. As a family with two teenagers we were given the upstairs which is almost like a separate flat although the sitting area was on a mezzanine level above the kitchen/ diner. Extensive collection of DVDs. Good power shower and excellent breakfast. Good value for money.

Review 9：The only thing we regreth is that we couln't stay longer

Review 10：The hospitallity, the accomodation and espacillity the view and location. A special thanks to Ammanda and Peter for everything and their hospitallity

Review 11：Nothing! Everything was amazing just like Amanda.

Review 12：Amanda and her husband, the food, the location all just brilliant. Could not do enough to help and advise just wonderful.

Review 13：Rooms were decorated for children House and decor lacked character Sitting area overlooked family home and lacked privacy despite the fact it was listed as separate .

Review 14：Area was beautiful Rooms were very clean Hosts were pleasant

Review 15：There was no tub in bathroom or no enclosed shower. Minor inconvenience...

Review 16：Beauty countryside all around, with breath-taking views of Irish hills and the sea. The town pub nearby in tulle cross is so full of atmosphere and true Irish friendly staff, amazing Guinness and the food is great.

Review 17：Nothing!

Review 18：Remote location; only findable with good road description from B&B! Unimaginable view! On the hill, with the Connemara next door and the sunset catching your fotographic eye. Private entrance to your fantastic room; only six feet to carry your luggage! Your lovely breakfast cooked to order by "saint" Peter! He's your guy but not at "the Gate";-) Very warm people; very helpfull and good indications where to go and where to eat! You're right in the middle of "National Geographic Channel" from TV.

Review 19：Nothing. Perfect stay!

Review 20：Beautiful room, beautiful location, amazing host Amanda. We traveled from Canada with our two young girls ages 3 and 5 and have never felt so at home while traveling! The two bedroom unit was so beautifully kept and decorated.

Review 21：That we had to leave!

Review 22：Amazing view, beautiful room. Lovely couple, even took us to restaurant and greeted us with cake! Perfect, our favourite B&b out of 9 others we stayed at on this holiday.

Review 23：The house has a great feeling to it Breakfast prepared by our host Peter was beyond all expectations We had a wonderful stay. Wish it was not for just one night.

Review 24：Nothing! It is a perfection.

Review 25：Very welcoming hosts, extremely clean, beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast each morning (scrambled egg and smoked salmon were my favourites!) and a truly stunning beach!

Review 26：Really loved the place, the surroundings are stunning, Amanda and Peter are friendly and great at making you feel welcome and relaxed, it feels like a home not a B&B, the rooms, the food, the place, the doggies..everything it's just great! Can't wait to be back!

Review 27：Our stay in Amandas B&B was absolutely satisfying. The location is spectacular and the B&B won't leave any wish unfulfilled. We can highly recommend her place.

Review 28：We loved our room with the sea view and the ensuite wet room/shower room. Amanda & Peter were friendly and helpful, but didn't intrude on our privacy. Perfect hosts!! And they do a great breakfast with plenty of choice if you give them notice.

Review 29：Such a lovely place to stay with amazing wild landscapes. Amanda is a lovely host and is so welcoming. The house has everything you need. We would recommend this place to stay.

Review 30：I wish I could have spent some more time with the dogs.

Review 31：The location is simply amazing, the house as well and I really enjoyed the fact two little dogs welcomed us when arriving. Breakfast is great, hosts are cool people.

Review 32：Absolutely nothing to dislike, 1 wish them well

Review 33：Fresh, spotless accomodation, attention to detail to make your stay memorable, location beautiful, owners happy to help you with any query you may have.

Review 34：Beautiful location in the mountains, Very Friendly owners, Great Irish breakfast, Great evening cooking, especially the chicken curry. The room was beautiful and included complimentary amenities such as water, soap, tea, coffee, sugar, milk and water.

Review 35：As soon as I booked this B&B, I recived an email from the owner. They kindly give us very detailed directions and we've been asked if we would like to have dinner there, as many restaurants close quite early in that area. Peter welcomed us and cooked a delicious dinner. Our room and bathroom were very clean and tidy, with an amazing view on the ocean. The bed was so comfortable, the sheets so soft, that when I came back home I couldn't sleep properly in my own bed! Amanda cooked our breakfast that was really good, and she served it in this beautiful living room with sea view. One afternoon we came back really wet after a walk in the Connemara National Park and the owners were so kind that they dry our clothes and make our room very warm. Thank you Amanda and Peter!

Review 36：nothing!! perfection!!

Review 37：Loved this little piece of heaven on the Connemara Coastline. Yes it is remote but it is all worth it I promise! We arrived late and the owner gladly made us Coffee & also offered scones etc. Then we placed our order for brekkie, which was very early the next morning. Our room was beautiful and the house itself was just gorgeous! If we can we will definitely return!!

Review 38：Nothing

Review 39：Beautiful location.. Perfect hosts in Amanda and Peter ... B&B was so homely and relaxing. Beautifully finished rooms.Will definitely be back.

Review 40：Nothing! Leaving :((((

Review 41：This was our favourite place when we were in Ireland! The hosts were particularly helpful and friendly! We wanted for nothing! We have felt ourselves as at our Home! We just recommend and do well by Amanda an Peter! The landscape was more than beautiful, next time we will spend more days there, not just a night! Thanks for all, and All the bests for You! :)

Review 42：Very friendly hosts, even gave us a lift to the local pub for dinner in the evening. Beautiful location although a little difficult to find.Would stay again if in the area.

Review 43：First off we would like to thank Peter and Amanda for an excellent stay. Peter even made a fabulous stew for our dinner one night. Their friendly cheerful personalities added greatly to our stay. The cottage is only 5 years old and was first rate. Our room was large with fabulous views of the ocean and the spectacular beach.

Review 44：that we had to leave...

Review 45：Staying in Amandas&Peters B&B was the best decision we made during our Ireland holiday. The house is located on a great spot surrounded by beautiful landscape and very close to a beach that gives you carribean feeling (well, if the weather is good ;-)) and you have a spectacular view over the sea. Our both rooms on the ground floor were big, clean and very stylish with direct sea view. They make you feel very comfortable. An excellent place for relaxing, feeling good and spending holidays - no matter what the weather is like. Amanda and Peter have been great and lovely hosts. The included breakfast where you can chosse between 5 different meals and the dinner you can order on demand were absolutely delicious. Amanda was so sweet and caring, she even picked us up when we got soaking wet on a walk. Back at the B&B they spoiled us with home-made scones and coffee and helped us dry our clothes. We spend 4 nights at Amanda&Peters' and were really sorry that we could'n stay longer and that we had to leave... But we'll definitely come back :-)

Review 46：Everything. We cannot commend Ard na Mara Beach Cottage enough. It is in a beautiful location and has been excellently completed. The service was second to none. We were treated like royalty, slept like logs and had a delicious breakfast. What more could we ask for!

Review 47：our room was very beautiful with a beautiful view. you can reach the beach in a few minutes and the hosts have been the friendliest and most helpfull we had. :)

Review 48：Everything was good: the owners, the house, the breakfast... Amanda and Peter take care of every detail to make you feel comfortable. The place is simply amazing. Beatiful beach in a peaceful spot.

Review 49：This delightful place with stunning views of beach and mountains is run by a very nice and welcoming couple. The rooms are spacious, very clean and nicely decorated. The full Irish breakfast was excellent and kept you going all day! We had a nice chat with Amanda and Peter every morning and they gave us very good advice on what to see. We had a wonderful stay and we'll be back!

Review 50：We didn't,t. Like. Leaving!

Review 51：Absolutely everything, from the warm welcome and tray of tea with scones, the good breakfasts, informative hosts, the fair wether. The views from the windows were unbelievable. It somewhere we would love to return to. Thank,s

Review 52：The beds are a bit short for large persons (close to 2 m)

Review 53：The b&b is in a fantastic scenery and offers everything you might be able to think of. The rooms are clean and of a good size. Not to forget the amazing view on the beach close by.

Review 54：We loved that the Cottage was in the middle of nowhere, with such a nice vue on the sea. We loved the very nice welcome of the owner with tea and scones. We loved our room with both of vue of the sea and of the hills. We loved our stay at Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage! Nous avons adoré le fait que le Cottage soit perdu au milieu de nulle part en pleine nature avec une aussi belle vue sur la mer. Nous avons adoré l'accueil des propriétaires avec du thé et les gâteaux de bienvenue. Nous avons adoré notre chambre avec d'un côté une vue sur la mer et de l'autre une vue sur les collines. Nous avons adoré notre séjour au Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage.

Review 55：Peter and Amanda were very welcoming, helpfull, friendly hosts. Food, facilities and overall comfort was excellent. Surrounding area is naturally beautiful. A quiet relaxing location.

Review 56：The location is fabulous. You have everything in one place... a beatiful beach, ocean view, mountains. The cottage driven by Amanda and Peter has an amazing climate. Rooms are very nice and clean. Amanda and Peter are fantastic people. We arrived quite late but they welcomed us with a warm tea and cake. They advised on what is worth to see, how to get where etc. When we will back to Ireland, we choose this place again and we will recommend Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage to our friends.

Review 57：Amanda and Peter were really welcoming and friendly, hospitality could not have been better and location is idyllic! Our room was bright and modern with contemporary decor, beds were very comfortable, with fresh towels and every convenience including tea, coffee, fridge, amazing shower! Breakfast was superb full Irish fry, cereals, fruit etc - we could not recommend Ard na Mara Beach Cottage highly enough and look forward to our next stay!

Review 58：I wish we had booked two nights!

Review 59：My favorite place on earth thus far. We were all kids again- playing all day on the beautiful beach and roaming the islands accessible at low tide. While many hosts list hospitality as their strong suit, this B&B captures the very essence of it. If you don't mind small country roads with sheep crossing here and there- DO NOT miss this paradise. We will never forget it. A must.

Review 60：The location is perfect. The owners are very friendly and professional. Actually, all provided services are brilliant - the highest quality for lowest price. I will come back again… It is absolutely not necessary to look for another place.

Review 61：Amanda is very sympathic. The breakfast was good and the room was cosy

Review 62：Thanks Amanda + Peter for your warm welcome, upgrade to ocean view room and great breakfast - wanna come back!!

Review 63：Lovely location. Great value. Warm & Welcoming hosts!

Review 64：Outside view is deceptive of the cottage itself

Review 65：The Irish stew is to die for!

Review 66：Great hospitality. Lovely place. Perfect

Review 67：Lovely, family friendly accomodation, with personal touches, great location and fab breakfast.

Review 68：It was pretty cold in the bathroom

Review 69：Otherworldly location, great dinner and breakfast

Review 70：Excellent place to stay. Everything just perfect.

Review 71：The best place I have ever been in Ireland

Review 72：Stunning scenery

Review 73：Nothing not to like

Review 74：Everything. Could not have been better. Thanks for everything x

Review 75：Directions are tricky so look out for little yellow sign

Review 76：Location and away from crowds, beautiful view room

Review 77：Very friendly and easy to chat to hosts who are keen to ensure you have a great stay in their home.

Review 78：We liked everything.

Review 79：The Host was very helpful

Review 80：Pete & Elaine were very friendly and went the extra mile to make you feel v welcome. It was a home away from a home in a beautiful location!

Review 81：Very warm welcome, great food, comfortable rooms and facilities.

Review 82：The room with the ocean view. Fantastic breakfast and scones!

Review 83：location: very close to a white sand beach excellent breakfast friendly and helpful owners design feel power shower good matress

Review 84：no problems

Review 85：as above

Review 86：Great location, beautiful views, good breakfast, friendly owners, lovely stay, would def recommend

Review 87：nothing

Review 88：Very friendly hosts, great breakfast, location in the countryside close to a quiet beach. We loved it!

Review 89：Everything

Review 90：Beautiful setting, lovely breakfast, sound hosts. One of the nicest B&Bs we have stayed at in Ireland.

Review 91：Everything!

Review 92：Great location.....excellent facilities....great host.

Review 93：Views are AMAZING! Bedroom really large and stylish, and well equipped.couple who run it friendly and welcoming.

Review 94：Absolutely stunning location! Gracious hosts, ample breakfasts, and a very comfortable room - we had a delightful stay here!

Review 95：Nothing.

Review 96：Amanda was very helpful and extremely attentive to our groups needs. A lovely location a stones throw from the beach. I would highly recommend a stay and will be using this b&b in the future. Excellent all round.

Review 97：Our first time in Ireland and immediately we struck gold. That is how we thought after our wonderful stay at Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage. We had enough privacy, the room was really gorgeous, clean and to see the sun set from this point was -without exaggerating- unforgettable. It's a warm place in the middle of the pure Irelandic scenery. The hostess and host were both kind and helpful, their breakfast delicious!! Especially after a good night at the nearest pub... Honestly, the only bad thing was that we couldn't stay longer. Excellent stay! Onze eerste keer in Ierland en gelijk raak! Zo voelde het na ons verblijf in Ard Na Mara Beach Cottage. De kamer was prachtig, zeer privé en de zonsondergang was -zonder enige overdrijving- onvergetelijk. Een warm verblijf temidden van de rauwe Ierse omgeving. Zowel de gastvrouw als de gastheer waren vriendelijk, behulpzaam en we raden het ontbijt ten zeerste aan! Vooral na een avondje genieten in de pub... Eerlijk is eerlijk, het enige wat jammer was, was dat we niet langer konden blijven. Uitstekend verblijf!

Review 98：what a beautiful B&B! 200 m to the beach, great breakfast and charming hosts! We felt at home here! Special Thanks to our b&b-Mummy Amanda and Peter - all the best for you!

Review 99：The Ard Na Mara B&B was the best of our 2 week trip in Irleand! The room and the view were perfect. It is only a short walk to the nice and quiet beach. We will definetly come back!

Review 100：The location is beautiful. Amanda and Peter were perfect hosts and attended to our every need. Special touches like candles, flowers and fresh drinking water in the room made all the difference. The place was immaculate. The food was very well cooked and presented wonderfully. All in all a fantastic place to stay. Would highly recommend.

Review 101：Great b and b situated in a wounderfull situation overlooking a fabulous beach which is five minutes walk. Amanda and Peter are the perfect hosts and nothing is too much trouble. The room was lovely and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it! We will defnitely stay again and would recommend to anybody.

Review 102：В нашем путешествии по Ирландии мы останавливались в пяти или шести В&B, все они были замечательные, но этот - наилучший. Красивейшая природа и практически полное уединение. Комната комфортная и декорированная со вкусом, плотный ирландский завтрак, хозяева очень гостеприимные. Рекомендуем!