Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse

A warm and friendly home-away-from-home, Buttermilk Lodge is 5 minutes' walk from Clifden town centre, so you can just park your car and easily walk to town.

The non-smoking Buttermilk Lodge has some ground-floor rooms. All rooms are en suite with every modern convenience. Free Wi-Fi internet access and a computer is available.

The extensive breakfast menu features each item freshly cooked to order, as well as free tea and coffee.

The hotel breed Connemara ponies and sheep. You are welcome to visit them during your stay. You can also meet the resident dogs, Toby and Harley.

At Buttermilk Lodge you will find real turf fires and original works of art, as well as lots of local knowledge and information.

Rooms: 11
Rate: 50 - 135 EUR

The guest lounge is most comfortable, with complimentary tea and coffee facilities, lots of local information, board games and books. You can even peruse through the guest comment books since 1997.

The front garden slopes down to the road (steps provided!). There are landscaped beds and a pond. The rear garden extends up to the base of the hill where there are beds of herbs and vegetables. The hens reside here from May to September, even providing some of the eggs for breakfast, and Diana, our small Connemara pony, visits from time to time.

All rooms are spacious and feature a private shower room, some also have a bath.

Complimentary tea and coffee and home-baking are served by the turf fire in the guest lounge on arrival.

The breakfast room is spacious, with individual tables. You can help yourself to a large buffet before ordering your beverages and main breakfast.

The buffet includes juices, yoghurts, cold meats, cheeses, cereals, fresh fruits, and prepared fruits, as well as fresh home-baking and home-made breads. You can also order the hot beverage of your choice from a large selection, served with toast, home-made marmalade and preserves. Then choose from the many choices of freshly cooked breakfast, featuring traditional Irish breakfast, home-made pancakes, smoked salmon, buttermilk porridge and daily specials.

The selection of restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries nearby makes this the ideal base for your holiday in Connemara. Connemara is the area of County Galway west of Lough Corrib, and it is an area of outstanding beauty. There are numerous sandy beaches, golfing at Ballyconneely, fishing in the famous lakes and rivers, and spectacular hill walking in the mountains. You can also enjoy cycling, bird-watching, scuba-diving, sea-cruises, heritage tours, garden tours, deep sea fishing and pony trekking. It is a place to unwind, de-stress, relax and breathe in the fresh, clean air.

GPS : N +53* 29' 31.53" W - 10* 1' 24.83"

By Car ( from Galway):
-Take N59 to Clifden;
-As you arrive in Clifden turn right at the Topaz petrol station onto the Westport Road.
-Buttermilk Lodge is 400 metres up this road, on the left, just after the thatched sweater store.

By Car ( from Westport):
-From Westport, take N59 to Clifden
-Buttermilk Lodge is on the right, just as you arrive in town, immediately after the 50kph speed limit sign.

By Bus from Galway there are 2 options:
-Bus Eireann www.buseireann.ie
-City Link www.citylink.ie
We can collect you from the bus if you wish (advance notice required).

The guesthouse only accepts children over 5 years of age.

On your day of arrival, please telephone the hotel en route to confirm your expected arrival time if after 18:00.