Title: Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107095046&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal ## Photo gallery for Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal ![Interior - Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal (Spiddal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107100000/107095100/107095046/9219412c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal (Spiddal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107100000/107095100/107095046/d1fd09fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal (Spiddal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107100000/107095100/107095046/fbab9549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal (Spiddal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107100000/107095100/107095046/fb62f830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal (Spiddal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107100000/107095100/107095046/06eb8e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet Spiddal lane, this stylish light-filled holiday home offers views of Galway Bay. Inside, unwind in the sitting room with a large window overlooking the bay or enjoy cooking up a storm in the modern kitchen with panoramic sea views. With amenities like WiFi and TV to keep you entertained. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62002 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal Situated in a quiet lane in an absolutely delightful setting yet less than 5 minutes drive from pubs, shops and restaurants. This superb stylish light-filled holiday home offers breathtaking views of Galway Bay. Recently built and finished to a luxurious specification, the property is equipped with everything you would expect from a five-star self-catering home. From wifi broadband to microwave, TV, travel cot and highchairs this property has it all. From the front entrance, you walk into a large hallway. The sitting room has a large window overlooking Galway Bay, a TV with Saorview channels, comfy couch with a footstool. The modern kitchen has a central preparation island, and double doors opening out to the side of the house. Upon entering the kitchen you are immediately struck by the natural light and stunning panoramic sea views from the large window in the dining area and double patio doors. This kitchen is a gourmet delight as it has everything one might need to cook that perfect meal. There is a stove to light in the evening after a fun-filled day touring Connemara and Galway and enjoy an evening meal. King-size master bedroom with carpet flooring, wooden finishes and ensuite shower room. 2 double rooms with wooden flooring, cream wooden finishes and good lighting There is a large bathroom with a separate shower unit, sink unit & WC. This superior holiday home is wheelchair friendly with a ramp at the back door. Exterior: Enjoy spectacular views from the front of the house with a large pebbled driveway. Spiddal: The small seaside village of Spiddal, on the Irish Coast, overlooks Galway Bay and the Aran Islands and is a very popular destination for visitors. There are numerous restaurants and pubs, two beaches and a lovely coastal golf course it has something to suit all tastes. Located close to Shannagarraun Wood, a Special Area of Conservation, Spiddal provides lovely places to walk and explore. Try sea fishing off the pier, take a walk down Tra na mBan Blue Flag sandy beach or indulge in a round of golf at Rosshill Golf Course. Only 12 miles to the east lies Galway City, where you can discover some of Ireland’s long and varied history; visit Lynch’s Castle, or trace the origin of the famous Claddagh Ring, which originated in a village near the shore of Galway Bay. Linen and Towels are included Free Wifi No pets allowed Check-in is from 4 pm onwards Check Out is at 10 am Spiddal has the best of both worlds as it is close to both Connemara and Galway City (19km) so it is the ideal location if you want to tour the rugged landscape of Connemara but want to be close to Galway City for shopping and its nightlife. Taxis cost €25 one way from Spiddal to Galway with Galway Taxis. Bus Eireann has 2 bus routes that run throughout the day between Galway City & Spiddal Things to do in Spiddal: Standun Spiddal: Standún is a unique family-run store with a huge variety of Aran Sweaters, Irish products, Menswear, Ladies' fashion, children’s clothing, Irish and International gifts and homeware and a cafe with home baking. Spiddal Craft & Design Studios: is a small complex of craft workshops with stunning views of Co Clare; where traditional craft demonstrations take place. Crafts include Hand weaving, Jewellery and Stained Glass making, Screen printing, various forms of art, Traditional Basket Weaving and a Photographic Studio. It also has an onsite cafe, An Builin Blasta. Beaches: Spiddal has 2 beaches. One is a blue flag beach called Tra na mBan and the other is situated behind the pier and is suitable for fishing Galway Bay Fishing: Boat Hire and Deep Sea Fishing excursions of the coast of Spiddal. Fish for shark, cod, ling, pollock or ray, as well as other species, on the Maighdean Mara. C O’Neachtain Tours: Based in Spiddal, O’Neachtain Tours is a touring company which will show you some of the most scenic views in the West of Ireland. Island Hopping: Why not take a day trip to the Aran Islands? Rossaveel is only a 20-minute drive (19 km) from Spiddal. There are various trips between Rossaveel Harbour and the islands throughout the day. Click on the following link for more details on ferry times and prices Barna Golf Club: For any of you avid golfers; Barna Golf Club is only 14kms from Spiddal. Caddy hire available. The dress code is neat & casual. Full canteen facilities available with full bar menu and restaurant. Letter More: Lettermore (Leitir Moir) is a lovely Gaeltacht area in South Connemara and is joined to the Connemara mainland by a bridge. The Lettermore-Lettermullen Peninsula is a series of small islands which are linked together by the R374 roadway. The area's name derives from the Irish Leitir Móir meaning great rough hillside. The main spoken language in Lettermore is Irish. Lettermore Village has a welcoming pub and a local convenience store Lettermore boasts a contrasting landscape of rugged coastline, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. This is an area where the traditions and culture of the Gaeltacht are very much alive The Connemara Isles Golf Club is located in Lettermore. This 9-hole golf course is a golfer's dream! After a game why not relax in Ireland's only thatched golf club house? There are plenty of lovely walking trails in and around Lettermore with stunning scenery so don’t forget to take your camera! Lettermore is 48 Km from Galway City. There is a daily Bus Eireann service from Galway to Lettermullen. Lettermore is approx a 1 hour drive from Clifden town centre. Other nearby areas to visit are Kilkieran, Roundstone, Carraroe and Rossaveal, where you can take a ferry to the Aran Islands. All these routes take you along stunning coastal roads. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,002 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1993/5fbdf45c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flannery's Hotel Galway Ballybaan Beg - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews CA $131 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Mar 9 - Mar 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=1993&PinnedHotelID=1993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6170000/6168500/6168407/0b7dbc66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinlay Hostel Galway Galway City Centre - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Game room - Business services 8.8 Excellent 190 reviews CA $180 CA $205 total includes taxes & fees Mar 9 - Mar 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=6168407&PinnedHotelID=6168407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217500/1217426/9dc1462b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway Galway City Centre - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews CA $140 CA $159 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=1217426&PinnedHotelID=1217426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6730000/6724500/6724479/6c313808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galway Bay Sea View Apartments Cappanaveagh - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 271 reviews CA $527 CA $598 total includes taxes & fees Mar 26 - Mar 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=6724479&PinnedHotelID=6724479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859900/31859868/w600h799x0y1-548f9f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Intl Townhouse Apt on The Crescent: perfect for walking everywhere! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 494889 ## About the area Spiddal is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Spiddal Beach, while Galway City Museum and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium. [Visit our Spiddal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Spiddal.dx6173939) [View more Vacation homes in Spiddal](https://www.expedia.ca/Spiddal-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6173939-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.25488%2C-9.26711&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7QpZMXFpBkv-ggWzwwf7vL_sbNM=) Spiddal, County Galway ### What's nearby - Spiddal Craft Centre 3 min drive \- 3.1 km - Spiddal Pier 5 min drive \- 3.8 km - Spiddal Beach 6 min drive \- 4.1 km - Bearna Golf And Country Club 10 min drive \- 11.0 km - Bearna Golf and Country Club 14 min drive \- 14.4 km ### Getting around - Galway Station 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Padraicin's 4 min drive - An Nead 4 min drive - The Coffee House 8 min drive - Poitin Stil 10 min drive - Supermac's 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal? ### What time is check-out at Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal? ### Where is Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sioscadh na Mara, Spiddal Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget Aug 2, 2024 #### Beautiful Beautiful comfortable house, good location amazing views. ##### Bridget ### 10/10 Excellent #### Uzma P. Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galway trip Lovely house with great views & Mairead was a very considerate host ##### Uzma P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon Aug 20, 2025 #### Beautiful Home : ) We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Spiddal. The views were absolutely breathtaking—such peaceful countryside. The home itself was cozy, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed. It was the perfect place to unwind and take in the natural beauty around us. We truly didn’t want to leave and would love to return someday! Overall, it was a fantastic experience! ##### Sharon ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sascha R. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Seeeehr schönes Haus, klasse Aussicht, offener Kamin, sehr sauber, freundliche Outdoorkatze. Vermieterin bei Bedarf erreichbar und nearby, sonst angenehm in Ruhe gelassen worden. Schön eingerichtet. Guter Ausgangspunkt für alle möglichen Ausflüge. ##### Sascha R. 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