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 private 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 in particular 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 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 full 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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  • Bryan
    United States of America United States of America
    Host was very friendly, we had the whole top floor of the house. Enjoyed the dogs.
  • Christie
    United States of America United States of America
    Owner was very friendly and accommodating, the place is beautiful and an easy drive to town.
  • J
    James
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved staying at the thatched cottage. We had a private bathroom and our family of 5 had plenty of space. There was good water pressure in the shower ! We loved the windows and the views of the surrounding area. We left early in the morning...

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 375 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 people 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Thatched Cottage B&B

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

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Studio

  • Check-in at The Thatched Cottage B&B is from 7:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at The Thatched Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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