The Twelve Bens rising above Lough Inagh in Connemara The Twelve Bens, Lough Inagh
Holiday home care · Connemara

Your cottage, cared for while you are away.

Discreet, local care for unoccupied holiday homes across Connemara. We check it, maintain it and have it ready for you, so you never make the journey just to be sure.

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A quiet promise

Kept safe. Kept sound. Kept ready.

A holiday home in the west holds more than furniture. It holds long summers, family gatherings and the particular quiet you come back for. When it sits empty through an Atlantic winter, it also holds a little worry.

We take that worry away. Regular checks, honest reports and trusted local hands, so the only thing you need to think about is when you will next be here.

LocalBased in [Area]
PersonalOne point of contact
FlexibleWeekly or monthly
What we do

Everything your home needs, without the journey.

Anything that saves you a trip while making sure your house is checked, maintained and ready.

Dry stone walls along the Connemara coast near Carna at dusk
Carna, Connemara coast
i. Property checks

A watchful eye, in every season

Frequent or infrequent visits, as often as you need. After every visit you receive a short report with photographs.

  • Leaks and damp
  • Storm damage
  • Insurance requirements
  • Overall condition
Boats in the harbour at Roundstone, Connemara
Roundstone harbour
ii. Pre-visit welcome

Arrive to warmth, not to chores

Walk into a home that is clean, aired and warm, with the essentials already in the cupboard.

  • Cleaning throughout
  • Pre-visit checks
  • Heating on before you arrive
  • Groceries in place
A stone cottage in the Inagh Valley beneath the Connemara mountains
Inagh Valley
iii. Maintenance

The small jobs, quietly handled

We arrange and oversee trusted local trades, so the house is looked after inside and out.

  • Gutters cleared
  • Chimney swept
  • Grass cut and gardening
  • Painting and decorating, inside and out
How it works

Simple, personal and reliable.

Four steps from first conversation to complete peace of mind.

01

A conversation

Tell us about your home, how often you visit and what matters most to you.

02

A walk round

We visit and note anything your insurer, or the house itself, needs.

03

Your plan

Weekly, monthly or whatever suits you, with extras only when you want them.

04

Peace of mind

A short report with photographs after every visit, wherever you are.

Kylemore Abbey reflected in the lough, Connemara
Wherever you are in the world, your home in the west is in good hands.
Flexible care plans

Care that fits your calendar.

Every home is different. These plans are a starting point and can be tailored to your property and your policy.

Essential

Monthly

For homes that need a regular, reassuring eye.

[Price] / month
  • One full property check a month
  • Leak, damp and storm inspection
  • Photo report after each visit
  • Post collected and forwarded
Enquire
Suggested for winter

Fortnightly

Ideal through the Atlantic winter months.

[Price] / month
  • Two full property checks a month
  • Visits after named storms
  • Insurance visit log kept for you
  • Priority arranging of trades
Enquire
Complete

Weekly

Complete care for complete peace of mind.

[Price] / month
  • A check every week
  • Heating and water run through
  • Garden and exterior watched closely
  • Pre-visit welcome [optional]
Enquire

One-off pre-visit preparation and maintenance projects are also available. Prices on request: [Price].

White sand and clear water at Dog's Bay near Roundstone
Local, and here for you

Looked after as if it were our own.

Safe + Sound Connemara was started by [Owner name], who lives locally and knows how the Atlantic weather can test a house that sits empty for weeks at a time.

Our role is simple: keep it safe, keep it sound, and have it ready whenever you are. [Owner photo and short personal story to follow.]

Local knowledgeBased in [Area], with trusted trades nearby.
Honest reportingPhotos and plain notes after every visit.
Discreet keyholdingYour keys and home treated with care.
FlexibleWeekly, monthly or as you need.
Emergency call out

When the weather turns, we are close by.

If something goes wrong at your home while you are away, call us. We will attend, make the property safe and keep you informed with photographs.

  • Storm damage
  • Burst pipes
  • Leaks and flooding
  • Break ins
Emergency lineTap to call[Emergency number]

[Hours / availability]

Questions

Frequently asked.

Something not covered here? Use Live Chat and we will reply personally.

Which areas do you cover?

We look after homes across [Areas covered]. If you are unsure, just ask.

How often should my home be checked?

Many insurers set requirements for unoccupied homes. We can visit weekly, fortnightly, monthly or on a schedule that matches your policy.

What happens if you find a problem?

We contact you straight away with photos, make the property safe where we can and, with your approval, arrange a trusted local trade.

Can you get the house ready before we arrive?

Yes. We clean, check everything, put the heating on and leave essential groceries ready for you.

How do you hold our keys?

Keys are stored securely and never labelled with your address. [Key holding details].

Get in touch

Let's talk about your home.

Tell us a little about your property and we will be in touch to arrange a friendly conversation.

Phone[Phone]
Email[Email]
Area[Areas covered], Co. Galway
We reply personally, usually within [response time].
Live Chat