In 1952, Cong was one of the filming locations of the Oscar-winning movie, ‘The Quiet Man’. Ever since then, the area has grown to be a major tourist attraction site. In this beautiful town, you cannot miss exploring the ruined medieval abbey, where the last king of Ireland is believed to have died. You will also have the chance to visit the Natural Museum of Ireland where you will find a Celtic art in form of a cross called the Cross of Cong, which shows Viking influences. If you are done exploring the town, you can also have long peaceful loop walks which give you an overview of the village and deep insight into the history of Cong en route. There is so much to do here in Cong. Check out the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Cong, Ireland, and book now.
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1. Luxurious accommodation at the heart of Cong (from USD 125)
Get hosted by Robert and Susan in their luxurious house located only 500 metres (546 yards) from the town centre of Cong, Ireland. You will love this location because it is close to many social amenities including shops, bars, hotels. On market days, you can enjoy the fresh animal products from the nearby farms. If you book this accommodation, you will have access to a private bedroom, living room, and bathroom. Your bedroom is furnished with a comfortable double bed, two bedside lamps and a working space for your laptop. The living room has an indoor fireplace, a comfortable couch, TV, a coffee table and a library of books. You will also have access to your own private bathroom that has a walk-in shower, a bath and toilet. Linen, towels and toiletries are also provided by the host.
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we were very comfortable and the amenities were wonderful--especially the "fireplace" on a wet & cold eveningreally appreciated the added touches of tea coffee and treats in the apartment on arrivala fantastic apartment tastefully decorated with lots of amenities near bythe mews were spacious and extremely comfortable we’d stay here again for surethe king beds are so comfortable with nice heavy down blanketsCleanliness:
it is very clean comfortable and well equippedthe apartment was spotless and the cookies susan left for us were especially delicious after a long tripbeautiful apartment spacious clean and very comfortablethis is a nicely appointed flat spotlessly cleanrobert and susan's place was exactly as described and very cleanHost:
friendly and helpful hoststhe hosts are welcoming and helpfullovely hosts and great placegreat place nice host would defgreat space and helpful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was excellentfantastic location in the heart of the villageexcellent place great locationbeautiful river so closesuch a wonderful location in a very special village
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2. A cozy loft apartment (from USD 103)
This is a modern holiday apartment located in a quiet environment surrounded by trees 300 metres (328 yards) from Cong village. You will love this accommodation because you will be so far from the noisy city yet so close to easily access the classy social amenities that are within the area including shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Booking this accommodation will give you access to the whole apartment which consists of a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The living room is furnished with a comfortable sofa, air conditioner, a dining table and a coffee table. Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen where you will find a microwave, oven, kettle, toaster and utensils. Free parking is also available upon request.
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had a stove gas heater that made the space super cosy in no timewe had a wonderful stay and it was so convenient having access to a washer in the apartmentthe cosy loft apartment was a lovely place to stayCleanliness:
very clean and nice spacethe unit was spotless clean and cozylovely clean apartment with all we neededher loft was clean and had everything we neededit's clean and has a comfy bedHost:
the host showed true irish friendly hospitalityvery friendly and helpful hostsgorgeous loft and very accommodating hostssinead was an excellent hostthe accommodation was perfect and sinead and gary were so helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
it was a very close walk to the picturesque village of conggreat location and very friendly and helpfulsmall but comfortable quiet yet only a short walk from the villagelocation is perfect - right near the ashford castle and the townvery close to the heart of cong and a beautiful part of the world
3. Croinilaun holiday apartment in Cong (from USD 130)
While planning your tour to Cong, be sure to book this lovely apartment which is located only two minutes’ drive from the town centre of Cong, Ireland. You will find this location very favourable because you will be close to museums, shops, theatres, hotels and bars. In your new home away from home, you will find a spacious living space that has an air conditioner, TV, DVD player, a coffee table, and a working space for your laptop. You will also have access to the kitchen which has a kettle, toaster, washing machine, fridge, oven and a cooktop. Your sleeping areas consist of a cozy bedroom that has a double bed and a single bed. The bathroom has a claw foot tub, a walk-in shower and a toilet. Linen, towels and toiletries are also provided by the host.
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apartment has all the amenities one could need for a holidaythe space had everything we needed and was so comfortable and invitingloved the shower comfortable beds and the feeling of being 'up in the trees' on the balconywonderful airy spacious apartment-style accommodationCleanliness:
very clean and well equipped and privatewell kept and very cleanit's clean and modern with very tasteful decorit was clean warm & inviting and well equippedclean warm well equipped and a great homely welcome including milk for tea and apple pieHost:
highly recommend this property and hostsrichard was a wonderful hostperfect hosts the guidebooks and maps in the flat are really usefulthe accommodation was first class and the hosts really lovely peoplerichard was a fantastic host and ensured that we felt welcome throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location on the edge of the villageso close to a most beautiful villageperfect tranquil location within an easy walking distance of the villagegreat location and beautiful apartmentthe location was amazing too
4. Lovely family home (from USD 251)
Have a peaceful night while visiting Cong in this beautiful family house located at the bank of the Cong River. At this location, you will have a selection of activities to indulge in including kayaking, swimming and fishing. You will also be close to many social amenities including shops, supermarkets, boutiques, restaurants and bars. This house consists of a living room, five bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and a garden. In the living room, you have a comfortable sofa, a piano, TV, DVD player, dining table, coffee table, and a library of books. As you go deeper into the house, you will see the kitchen which is equipped with a microwave, cooktop, fridge, oven, kettle and a toaster. The main bedroom has a queen-size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed and the rest of the bedrooms are furnished with two single beds. Guests are always welcomed to use the garden for whatever purpose they see fit. Free parking is also available on the premises.
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there was plenty of room and the place was perfect for usCleanliness:
the house was perfectly clean and very comfortablethe house itself is gorgeous and impeccably cleanthe house is private clean comfortable and spacious and a great base for us to explore connamarathe house was superb very clean and well equipped like stepping into someone's homethe house itself is spacious clean and has a garden on the river frontHost:
anne and hugh were excellent hostsanne was a lovely hostthe house and owners were very niceanne and hugh were great hosts and made us feel right at homevery helpful and friendly and helpful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely house close to really nice villageperfect location right on the rivergreat house in great location in congcong is a five minute walk and is a lovely historical villageit's super close to everything via walking yet highly private
5. Michaeleen's Manor (from USD 119)
Book a room in this lovely townhouse which is managed by Gary. You will prefer this accommodation to other accommodations found in this area because it is located in a very secure neighbourhood only 2 minutes’ drive from the town centre of Cong. From this location, you will be close to shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques. Each of the rooms in this house consists of two double beds, closet, a dressing table and a terrace that will award you with the panoramic views of the forest. Breakfast and other types of food are provided in the living room where you will find dining tables and chairs. Free parking is also provided upon request
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the building was incredibly clean and a combination of rustic and elegantroom was spacious clean tv big bathrooms and a quiet locationthe house is very clean spacious and in a good locationgreat location clean comfortable and excellent serviceHost:
gerry and margaret are such wonderful hoststhe hosts were wonderful and super friendlyeasy to locate and kind hostsexcellent hosts everything as expected highly recommendvery clean and good value had a lovely breakfast and gerry & margaret were very friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
i would recommend this location to anyoneextremely close to the wonderful city of congthis was the perfect location walking distance to the lodge and to cong villagethis is a wonderful bnb that is only a short walk to town and to the castlei was attending a wedding in the lodge and this was an ideal location
6. Mayfly Lodge (from USD 130)
Mayfly Lodge is a newly refurbished three-bedroom cottage located only 5-minute walk from the historic village of Cong, Ireland. In this location, you will be able to enjoy the presence of the many pubs, restaurants, shops, boutiques and supermarkets. Ideal base for exploring Connemara, the majestic Ashford Castle or you can even try your hand at archery, falconry or horse riding. Booking this accommodation will give you access to the whole house which has a living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. In the living room, you have a sofa, air conditioner, a dining table, a coffee table and a TV. Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen which is equipped with a microwave, fridge, oven, kettle, and a cooktop. In the sleeping areas, you have a king size bed in the main bedroom, a double bed in the second bedroom and two double beds in the third bedroom. Free parking is also available on the premises.
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great house with modern kitchen and comfortable furnishingsnice touches with the fruit bowl coffee tea and breakfast itemshost left some milk butter etc and had a welcome pamper pack in the bathroomCleanliness:
very clean and maintained old houseit is spotless and very welcomingall very tidy and cleanvery comfortable beds and lovely clean accessible showervery clean newly renovated and had everything we could ask forHost:
marie was a great host very attentive and engagingtop class host and would strongly recommendmarie was very helpful for local tipswhen we contacted marie with concerns she was responsive and attempted to meet our needslovely house and marie was very welcoming and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location 5 mins walk from the center of towngreat location for walking around congin a good location if you are able to walk further than indicatedclose to the cutest town that had everything you could wish forlovely comfortable accommodation in a great location
7. A cozy chalet in Cong (from USD 110)
Come and have a peaceful night in this luxurious village house which is located in Cong, Ireland. You will find the location of this accommodation very convenient because you will be close to bars, restaurants, hotels, and parks. Your rented accommodation is a three-bedroom house in a very secure neighbourhood. As you enter the house, you will have to pass through the living room which is furnished with a TV, two comfortable sofas, an indoor fireplace and a cupboard. You will also have access to the kitchen which is equipped with a microwave, oven, kettle and utensils. Your sleeping areas consist of a double bed in the master bedroom, a single bed in the second bedroom and two single beds in the third bedroom. The host is always happy to provide towels, linen, and toiletries.
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lots of information brochures to read books wifi and a smart tv with netflix a/cwe're huge quiet man fans and the museum is right around the corner from the chaletthe hungry monk cafe right next to the cottage was great for breakfastthe kitchen functional and the living room very pleasantit's quiet and really comfortableCleanliness:
really clean and homelythe chalet was very cleaneverything was clean tidy and tastefully decoratedthe chalet is well equipped clean and very cosylovely place and very clean would stay againHost:
lovely and very responsive hostssusan was a perfect host in everywaythey were very helpful pointing out good hiking spots nearby which was greatthe hosts susan and robert are friendly and very helpfulwe can’t recommend the place or the hosts highly enoughRead more reviewsLocation:
great location is a small village of conggreat place and lovely locationamazing location loved the apartmentvery central to all types of fun activities and sitesit’s tucked away in a peaceful and cozy part of the village with everything easily within walking distance
8. Blakehill House (from USD 60)
Come and enjoy your vacation in Cong, Ireland while being hosted by Teresa in her beautiful apartment. You will love this location because you will be close to shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, boutiques and supermarkets, By booking this apartment, you will have access to your own bedroom, bathroom a living room and kitchen. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, two bedside drawers, a closet and bedside lamps. The kitchen has a microwave, oven, kettle, toaster and a cooktop. In the living room, you will find a comfortable sofa, a lamp, TV, coffee table, and a dining table for two. You will also have access to the bathroom which has a walking shower, hot tub, a claw foot tub and a water closet. The host is always happy to provide all the necessities including towels, linen and toiletries.
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we stayed 2 nights in this lovely roomCleanliness:
comfortable clean room and bathroomnice and clean roomvery clean and friendly a great place to stay when visiting congthe accommodation is clean and inviting and breakfast all you could wish forher home is extremely clean and friendly and her cooking is unbelievableHost:
teresa is a good hostteresa is a fantastic hostteresa was a very kind host we could even wash our clothes thereRead more reviewsLocation:
we can absolutly recommend to stay at this place
9. The Quiet Man Hostel
If you want to experience a stress-free vacation in Cong, then this should be the only accommodation option that should be on your mind. This accommodation is strategically located only 300 metres (328 yards) from the shopping centre of Cong. From this location, it is needless to point out that you will be able to access shops, café, bars, restaurants and boutiques. The house consists of a living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms and the garden. In the living room, you have comfortable sofas, an indoor fireplace, coffee table and dining table. Each bedroom is equipped with comfortable beds, a dressing table, closet and a working space. There is also a game room where your family can enjoy both electronic and board games. Free parking is also provided by the host.
13.37 km (8.4 mi) from Aughnanure Castle
10. Ryan's Riverlodge B&B in Cong village
Come and have a peaceful rest in this luxurious townhouse located at the centre of the historic village of Cong. From this position, you will be close to hotels, bars, restaurants, boutiques and supermarkets. The famous Ashford Castle is just 2 minutes’ walk away and with a ten-minute walk, you will be able to access the Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way. This accommodation consists of a living room, bathroom, and the bedrooms. The sleeping areas consist of a master bedroom which has a king-sized bed and a second bedroom furnished with two single beds. The living room is on the ground floor and it has a dining table, armchairs, air conditioner, coffee tables and a cable TV. An ample parking space is also available on the premises.
Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
13.62 km (8.5 mi) from Aughnanure Castle
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