for the perfect break ! With the luxury of a hotel suite, the privacy and freedom of home, designed for a couple. Kinvara suites are situated within a newly converted 18th century stone hayloft. They are set back from the road in a secluded garden in the heart of Kinvara at the head of Galway Bay and two minutes walk from the quayside. Access is via a gated courtyard with parking. An external staircase leads to the two suites each with a south facing balcony offering views of the countryside and the nearby Burren national park. Internally each open plan suite has a double or twin bedroom, a living area with a sofa, a real fire stove and a dining section facing the view. The efficient kitchen alcove has a ceramic hob, combined grill, microwave and oven. The fridge and larder stocked with basic provisions are all enclosed within oak units. The modern white shower room is mirrored and brightly lit. Facilities include under-floor heating and plenty of storage space. Each suite retains the uninterrupted form of the original hay loft, with quirky windows located within the existing opening. On the top floor the pitched roof has been raised to form a high vaulted ceiling with a strip of window on all sides allowing the sun to glance in during the day. The recently completed units are finished with furniture selected for its simplicity, modernity and comfort. € 390 FOR 3 NIGHTS minimum stay. € 800 FOR 7 NIGHTS Towels, bed linen and breakfast provisions included. Seasonal offers available. Phone 091 637760. Send Email This secret haven is the ideal place to escape from the stresses and cares of a busy world. Cook a meal, sit by the fire, read a book, listen to music and unwind. The perfect hideaway if you want to create that novel or somewhere to step out of the rat race and chill for a while. The region offers a rural paradise of sea and rolling hills with the delights of Galway City only 30min a way. Direct daily flights from European and US airports to Galway and Shannon. Kinvara has a good range of shops, restaurants , a Friday market, traditional music in the pubs and a lovely quayside gallery, craft shop and café www.murphystore.com under the same management as Kinvara suites. Within the grounds is the C F Seaweed Treatment Centre where you can take advantage of a unique holistic Irish seaweed wrap and other relaxing treatments. www.seaweedtreatment.com