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The Uplands, Spiddal

Spiddal vacation home with kitchen

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A landscaped area with a gravel path, small bushes, and a concrete border.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with chairs.
A rocky beach with a clear sky.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Spiddal, Galway
  • Place, Galway Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Spiddal Craft Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spiddal

In Spiddal .You'll find Galway Bay and Spiddal Craft Centre within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Spiddal Pier and Spiddal Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Spiddal Craft Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Galway - 26 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Quay Street - 32 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Eyre Square - 33 min drive - 13.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sin Scéal Eile Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ros Na Rún (Chuasnóg) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Builín Blasta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O'Gradys on the Pier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Donnelly's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Uplands, Spiddal

Summary:

Welcome to the Uplands, which offers luxury and comfort in the peaceful setting of Spiddal. This beautiful bungalow holiday home is family-friendly accommodation offering a spacious and bright relaxing home complete with a large patio ideal for enjoying dining al-fresco with distant views of Galway Bay, Clare Hills and the Aran Islands, this is an ideal holiday base along the Wild Atlantic Way.





The Space:

Welcome to the Uplands, which offers luxury and comfort in the peaceful setting of Spiddal. This beautiful bungalow holiday home is family-friendly accommodation offering a spacious and bright relaxing home complete with a large patio ideal for enjoying dining al-fresco with distant views of Galway Bay, Clare Hills and the Aran Islands, this is an ideal holiday base along the Wild Atlantic Way.

The reception room has large windows overlooking sea and mountain views, large vaulted ceilings, a cosy couch, an open fireplace, large flat-screen Tv.

Double doors lead into an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area with high vaulted ceilings, and a fully fitted kitchen with an island/breakfast bar, the conservatory area is used as a dining room oozing natural sunlight with views over Galway Bay. From the dining area is a door leading to the patio area.

Bedroom 1: Large double bedroom with sleigh double bed and ensuite shower room, window to the side of the house.

Bedroom 2: Large double bedroom with sleigh double bed with window to the front of the house.

Bedroom 3: Again a large double bedroom with a sleigh double bed, window to the front and side of the house, and ensuite shower room.

Family bathroom containing bath with shower overhead, sink and Wc.

No smoking or pets allowed.
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.




Other Things to Note:

Included services



- Baby high chair



- Cot/Crib



- Parking



- Towels



- Internet Access



- Heating



- Bed linen









Optional services



- Cancellation Insurance:

Price: % 5 of the booking price.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

🚫 No Parties or Events This property is for quiet holiday use only. Strictly no parties, gatherings, hen/stag weekends, or unauthorised events. ...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Uplands Spiddal
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Uplands, Spiddal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Uplands, Spiddal to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Spiddal Beach and 9.4 mi (81-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Uplands, Spiddal offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Uplands, Spiddal?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Claudes Casino (18-min drive) and Caesar's Palace (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Uplands, Spiddal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Uplands, Spiddal?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Uplands, Spiddal have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Uplands, Spiddal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Uplands, Spiddal to downtown Spiddal?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Spiddal.

The Uplands, Spiddal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay for a break.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Uplands. Have stayed there a number if times and always look forward to going back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house in a quiet location

Loved the large rooms, with 3 large beds. Really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great local spot

Wonderful location and perfect for our family, spacious and clean. Close to Connemara!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding! We loved the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cottage

Location was beautiful, everyone made this an easy process and was wonderful to deal with going above and beyond
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location of the home and size of the home are great. Nice comfortable furniture in living and bedrooms. Good atmosphere. Siobhan is really great to work with. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super holiday

House was lovely, well equipped and very spacious. Well positioned for visiting Galway and local area. The big roads are a scenic revelation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irland at its best

it was great to stay at this house. very centrally located. and we were happy about our pheasant we saw every day
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Country home

My wife and I and my son's family stayed here for one week. It was a great location to explore the Connemara region. The house was very roomy and handled 2 families very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, wonderful stay

We stayed with two other couples and everyone loved the property and area. The house was clean and every bed was comfortable! We loved walking into town and bringing back cheese and wine to enjoy on the outside patio. Bus to Galway was very convenient too. 5 star stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just Right

Roomy comfortable house in close proximity to Spiddal xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conemarra

Perfect place for exploring Galway city and Conemarra.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home and quiet location

The house was perfect for our family with adult children. We were all able to have our own spaces but also great gathering places to play a card game and have a family dinner. The area was quiet but a perfect in-between for sightseeing. Thanks to Siobhan for checking in with us and making it easy to connect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spiddal home

Beautiful home with everything you need to feel at home. Rooms are all spacious, large bedrooms, 2 came with their own bathrooms while the third bathroom was across the hall from third bedroom. Only 30 minutes to Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Along the wild Altlantic Way

We (6 people) had a very good time at this location. The house provides everything we needed for a good time, very clean and a lot of facilities which are better than other places we visited before. The pictures gave us helpful information of the house and we found everything like it shows there. The location is a good mixture of having a peaceful and relaxing stay with a short trip to Spiddal and good connection to Galway. The support during booking and on-site was excellent. All of us were happy to have chosen this place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

My boyfriend and I stayed at this property for a week. It was exactly as advertised, if not better. I found it to be bigger and more spacious than it appeared in the pictures. We had several people over for dinner one evening and it was a great space to host as the dining room and kitchen are open plan, with a door off the kitchen directly into the living room. The host was available by phone if needed, but otherwise left us completely to our own devices. I honestly can't fault it. We had a great stay there and I would recommend to anyone planning a trip to the area :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Everything was just about prefect with this house! The pictures don’t do it justice. Great layout. The kitchen was well equipped for all your cooking needs. The bedrooms are down the other side of the house - perfect set up for those that need to sleep while others are in the kitchen and living room. Towels were scratchy not soft. Back bedroom was cold. Other than that house was a gem. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stay at the Uplands

We were delighted with the accommodation at the Uplands. It is a spacious well designed house with a most welcome sea view. The kitchen draws sunlight throughout the day. The Uplands is well furnished throughout and very comfortable. Ot was nice to have supplies such as tea and coffee on arrival. The only negative from our point of view is that the curtains in the bedrooms are very light especially with the sun rising so early. We addressed the issue by using black sacks on the windows. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uplands est une merveilleuse propriété avec une belle vue sur la mer, au loin. Elle est accueillante et chaleureuse et la cuisine est super complète pour faire des repas complets. Les chambres sont vastes et super condortable. C'etait le spot parfait pour nos visites aux Cliff de Moher, Iles d'Aran, Connemara N.P. ainsi que de profiter de la ville de Galway. Merci de nous avoir accueilli et espérons peut-être un jour y re-sejourner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Hi our stay at uplands

We enjoyed our stay at the Uplands The location and views from the holiday home are Lovely Very close to some lovely beaches There were two of us staying but it was a very large house lots of space for family Very comfortable bed and very quiet for a good nights sleep
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would Thoroughly Recommend.

Perfect location for touring around the Connemara National Park and the Aran islands. Property is situated in the outskirts of Spiddal in a quiet location with a view over to Galway Bay. Upon arrival everything was very clean and tidy and Siobhan made us feel very welcome. Would be ideal for family and couples and we would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone wanting a perfect stay in the locality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spiddal getaway

It was a very spacious house for the two of us and we were very comfortable. The house was ideally placed for us to explore Galway surrounds and into Connemara. The welcome pack from the host was a lovely surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Great property. Good location. Great Waterview from the house. The house is nice and large. Siobhan was very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upland Paradise

The online booking is slick and the property was well appointed. A welcome pack of bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee was good. The property with three bedrooms, open plan kitchen diner and separate lounge is spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed sunrise from dining room at breakfast. Great stay thank you. Colin and Chris September 2021
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spiddel stay

Really good house in great location Highly recommend this house No fuss with anything Owner very helpful