The Irish Independent Weekend Magazine profiled Within the Village in its March 2025 interiors feature, telling the story of how three friends transformed a former pub, grocery shop, and B&B in Roundstone into five luxury self-catering cottages and an intimate event space. The article describes how the restoration preserved the historic character while introducing understated, design-led interiors inspired by Connemara’s landscape, enhanced with locally crafted furniture, pottery, textiles, and art.
Award-winning landscaper Mark Grehan’s garden design, bespoke joinery in oak, and curated works from artisans such as The Tweed Project, Joe Hogan, and Dorothy Cross reflect a commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and connection to place. The renovation balanced heritage and modern comfort, reconfiguring the original buildings into unique accommodations, each with its own personality, views, and architectural features.
From the vaulted ceiling of Bog Cotton cottage to the bay views from Sea and Kelp Townhouses, the feature paints Within the Village as a place where every detail — from linens to arrival gifts — is thoughtfully chosen. Maria Murphy, Lorna Kissane, and Keith Kissane’s shared vision has created a retreat that blends seamlessly into Roundstone’s village life, offering guests a home that “feels as though it was always there.”
About Within the Village
Located in Roundstone, Connemara, Within the Village offers five boutique self-catering cottages and townhouses combining refined comfort with a deep sense of place on Ireland’s west coast. Guests enjoy individually restored interiors, private outdoor spaces, and a concierge team ready to help you discover the area’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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Prices start from €215/night | Cottages & Townhouses sleep 2–7 guests | Two-night minimum stay
