Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
This amazing French restaurant in the heart of Oranmore is my absolute favorite place in the area to go for breakfast.
Try the 'Full Veggie'.
18 locals recommend
Armorica Restaurant, wine bar & Accommodation
an tSráid MhórThis amazing French restaurant in the heart of Oranmore is my absolute favorite place in the area to go for breakfast.
Try the 'Full Veggie'.
Lunch and dinner time favorite! This beautiful seafood restaurant is a thatched cottage with incredible Irish food hidden beside another small inlet of galway bay. For seafood lovers try the Garlic Crab Claws with a creamy pint of Guinness.
99 locals recommend
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirLunch and dinner time favorite! This beautiful seafood restaurant is a thatched cottage with incredible Irish food hidden beside another small inlet of galway bay. For seafood lovers try the Garlic Crab Claws with a creamy pint of Guinness.
One stop shop for fantastic coffee in Oranmore! Need a sweet treat to add to your favorite coffee? Try some Rocky road or a Caramel slice
13 locals recommend
Brazco Coffee Academy
One stop shop for fantastic coffee in Oranmore! Need a sweet treat to add to your favorite coffee? Try some Rocky road or a Caramel slice
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St Lowerfantastic restaurant in Galway City
For food lovers Kai is a must visit! The menu is changed continuously but regardless of what you choose you will not be disappointed
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdFor food lovers Kai is a must visit! The menu is changed continuously but regardless of what you choose you will not be disappointed
Sightseeing
Kilcornan Wood
Kilcornan WoodLovely area to bring the whole family for a walk
A beautiful area to bring the whole family for a leisurely walk, play in the playground, exercise or picnic. The area also over looks the boat club and is right next to the galway bay golf course.
11 locals recommend
Renville Playground
Renville PlaygroundA beautiful area to bring the whole family for a leisurely walk, play in the playground, exercise or picnic. The area also over looks the boat club and is right next to the galway bay golf course.
Cliffs of Moher
An absolute must see attraction in Ireland
Coole Park
Enchanted forest with a historic tree on the grounds and a tea room
Golfers must visit
Golf lovers are in for a treat at the Galway Bay Golf Resort. Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr. the beautifully landscaped golf course at the Galway Bay Golf Resort is a quiet oasis just 7km from Karrie's Cottage.
17 locals recommend
Galway Bay Golf Resort
Renville CourtGolf lovers are in for a treat at the Galway Bay Golf Resort. Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr. the beautifully landscaped golf course at the Galway Bay Golf Resort is a quiet oasis just 7km from Karrie's Cottage.
Athenry Golf Club
Great course with a fantastic restaurant
Kids day out (0-12 years old)
Great indoor and outdoor spaces for a family fun day out
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Great indoor and outdoor spaces for a family fun day out
A large indoor play center for the kids to go crazy when the Irish weather prevents sightseeing .
10 locals recommend
Busy Bees Childrens Activity Centre
A large indoor play center for the kids to go crazy when the Irish weather prevents sightseeing .
Although it is almost 45 minutes drive to the gardens it is always worth it. Perfect for a nice day out with the kids. You can bring a picnic or dine in at the coffee shop
39 locals recommend
Brigit's Garden & Cafe
Although it is almost 45 minutes drive to the gardens it is always worth it. Perfect for a nice day out with the kids. You can bring a picnic or dine in at the coffee shop
Relaxation
We are so lucky at Karrie's Cottage to have a very talented Yogi right next door. Visit the facebook page for up to date opening times
https://www.facebook.com/Galway-Bay-Wellness-1065577206806003
Galway Bay Wellness - Yoga and Mindfulness
We are so lucky at Karrie's Cottage to have a very talented Yogi right next door. Visit the facebook page for up to date opening times
https://www.facebook.com/Galway-Bay-Wellness-1065577206806003
Pubs
Best pint of Guinness in Galway set in a cool old pub in the heart of the city
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperBest pint of Guinness in Galway set in a cool old pub in the heart of the city
Great pub with fantastic atmosphere and beer garden in the middle of Oranmore
15 locals recommend
The Thatch / McDonaghs
Main StreetGreat pub with fantastic atmosphere and beer garden in the middle of Oranmore
Grocery stores
Tesco Superstore
Headford RoadFor all your grocery needs
ALDI
Evergreen Healthfoods - Oranmore
The best one stop shop for alternative dietary essentials