Wild Atlantic Workshop & Katie's Claddagh Cottage — Attraction in Galway

This was one of my best experiences in Galway. The cottage is a bit hidden and I found it by chance. There were only two other tourists there and the lady (I assume that was Katie) working there. I basically got a private tour through the cottage. Since she herself used to live in a cottage like this during her childhood, she had lots of stories to tell from her own experience. She was also baking scones and the whole cottage smelled really nice. (Also, in case you are reading this, Katie: Thank you so much for recommending me the circle if life gardens. After looking around a bit, I found it and it was as peaceful and beautiful as you had described it. I enjoyed...

Really ticked off that it was closed! We walked 40 mins to find it and on calling the phone number while outside this place we were told it was by appointment only. Rubbish! Nowhere on the website did it say by appointment only. Such a waste of time!

Edited TO REPLY to OWNER

I did ring when we were outside to be told by a gentleman that answered the number that was listed outside it was by appointment only and when I said the website didn't say that, he replied, 'well it should have' and that was it!!!!!! So...

Elizabeth gave me a pre-booked tour of the Claddagh Cottage replica, including plenty of history about the area & the Claddagh cottages themselves. A Galway boat (with name Google misunderstands) is on the grounds in front of the cottage, without sails. Very friendly & informative! Option of having scone & tea, as well as exploring the beautifully designed local art at the back. Very good value & definitely worth a visit. Contact Elizabeth for a tour on...