In “The Connemara List”, Maria Murphy and Lorna Kissane present Connemara as a place of untamed beauty, with long coastlines, wild bogs, and poetic skies, perfect for travelers looking for a slower, more meaningful experience.
Roundstone is as the heart of this experience: a charming fishing village full of craft shops, seafood pubs, and intimate local encounters. The authors map out three scenic loops (Galway–Roundstone, Letterfrack–Kylemore–National Park, and Clifden–Sky Road) filled with detours into gardens, hikes, coastal drives, artisan workshops, and atmospheric ruins, all connected by a respect for place, tradition, and storytelling.
Embedded within the village itself is Within the Village, a passion project by the authors who transformed century-old buildings (a former pub and guesthouse) into five luxury self-catering cottages. Inspired by the Italian albergo diffuso model, the design emphasizes local materials, craftsmanship, and a “staying in a friend’s beautiful home”.
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
