Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Hotel Description

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.

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.

10/10 Overall rating

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Guest Services

• Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Diving, Massage, Library, Cycling, Golf Course (within 3 km), Canoeing.
• General: Safety Deposit Box, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Garden, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Ticket Service.

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Restaurants and Bars

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.

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 21:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 13.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: Children older than 5 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Important Information

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

Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse, Clifden - Directions

GPS : N +53* 29' 31.53" W - 10* 1' 24.83" By Car ( from Galway): -Take N59 to Clifden; -As you enter Clifden, there are 2 Esso filling stations, turn right at the second one; -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).

*Directions included in email booking confirmation