Guesthouses

Set back from the flag-stone shore and looking on to the cliffs of Aughinish, you enter another place at Mount Vernon, a magical country house whose owners, have passionately retained its old world charm

Named after George Washington's residence in Virginia, it was built in the 18th century for his friend Colonel William Presse of Roxborough, who served in the American War of Independence. The three tall cypress trees in the walled garden are thought to be a gift from Washington.

At the end of the 19th century it became the summer home of Sir Hugh Lane, the noted art collector, and then to his aunt Lady Augusta Gregory of Coole Park, County Galway. Many of the leaders of Ireland's cultural renaissance stayed and worked here, including WB Yeats, AE (George Russell), Sean O'Casey, Synge and GB Shaw.

The lovely reception rooms have fine antique furniture, paintings and batiks and painted panels from Sir William Gregory's time as Governor of Ceylon; three fireplaces were designed and built by the Pre-Raphelite painter Augustus John.

The bedrooms are spacious and interesting with views to the sea, or the wonderfully tended gardens, which include lovely walled gardens to the side that provide a sheltered place to sit out in the sunshine

There is a leisurely feel here and meals are an event with drinks and conversation at 7.30 and dinner at 8.00pm. There's an emphasis on organic and local foods, especially seafood like crab, lobster, salmon and monkfish in summer, moving towards game and other meats in the cooler months.

Although conveniently located, only 20 miles from Galway city, this is a world apart. Golf links at Lahinch and Doonbeg are within comfortable driving distance. Guided walks on the Burren available locally.

Monkey Business Kids Play Centre is located behind B&Q, off the Western Distributor Road in Galway city and is the perfect play-area for children up to 10 years old with slides, mazes, and ball pool areas. Kids eyes light up as soon as they arrive and you won’t have to worry about them as they will be happy bouncing, swinging, and sliding as soon as they can get their shoes off. There is also a cafe area with newspapers to keep the adults happy. Phone (091) 580956.

Lynfield Bed & Breakfast is located just a 4 minute walk from Eyre Square and Galway's bus and train station. All our rooms are en-suite with power showers, tastefully decorated with multichannel plasma TV, tea & coffee making facilities and are centrally heated. Beds have memory foam mattress. Traditional Irish and Continental breakfast is served. Free parking for 6 cars and free broadband is also available. Lynfield's website is http://www.lynfieldguesthouse.com. Phone number to contact the owner +353 (0)87 2211116.

Lough Kip Lodge Guest House is situated 2km outside Moycullen Village on the edge of Connemara close to Lough Corrib and 3 golf courses. Ideal location for golfers, anglers and for touring Connemara. Enjoy home cooking with locally sourced organic food from Farmers' Markets.

Joyces Waterloo B&B is a totally non-smoking, lodging, accommodation provider with King-size and Queen beds and with huge emphasis on the best of Connemara and Irish Hospitality. All bedrooms have 21" TV, DVD / CD player, VCR, tea/coffee tray, hair-dryers and direct dial phones.

Three well appointed guesthouse properties located in Galway City Centre. Abbey Lodge, St. Judes Lodge and Ashton House are all located within a few minutes walk of the centre of Galway.

3 modern superb Bed and Breakfasts accommodation properties located in great spots such as on the Salthill promenade and College Road in Galway city centre.

Luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Galway City located on the promenade overlooking the sea between Salthill and the City Centre. If you intend to take a short break, why not enjoy one of our purpose built Bed & Breakfasts in the most sought after locations in Galway. Just 10 minutes walk from the City with panoramic views of Galway Bay.

Eyre Square Townhouse is located in Galway city centre and the accommodation offered it is the perfect base for exploring the historical city, and all the other many tourist attractions in the County including Connemara, Cliffs Moher and the Burren to name a few. Eyre Square Townhouse is one of only a few city centre guesthouses, no taxi required, shopping and tourist hotspot’s are on your doorstep. It is a 2 min walk to Galway's train and bus stations.

Emlaghmore is a small period Guesthouse set in private, secluded grounds just off the coast road in a wild and beautiful part of Connemara. Looking out over its own little river to the mountains, across moorland dotted with lakes, a haven for otters, raptors and unusual plants.

Dun Aoibhinn House is a beautifully restored period style Guesthouse in Galway City. It is situated a pleasant 5 minute walk from the City centre and is also within easy walking distance of Salthill Beach and many other attractions.

Newly re opened and refurbished. Desota house is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from the centre of Galway City. All our rooms are furnished to the highest standards and are ensuite.

Delphi Lodge is a delightful 1830s country house offering top-quality accommodation in one of the most spectacular settings in Ireland. Located in a valley of unparalleled beauty, the 1000-acre Delphi estate is one of Ireland’s hidden treasures. Being surrounded by the tallest mountains in Connemara and overlooking a pretty lake, the historic Lodge is the perfect holiday hideaway. Delphi Lodge offers guest accommodation and great food from from mid-February to mid-October each year. From mid-October to mid-February the lodge is open for group bookings only (houseparties, family reunions, small weddings and corporate outings - minimum 18 people).

Our long-established lakeside guest house is situated on the picturesque shores of Lough Corrib, in the heart of the Connemara district of County Galway. A remote and peaceful place of lakes, bogs and breathtaking heathlands, where the usual hectic pace of every day life slows to a gentle stroll. We offer traditional Irish hospitality to people looking for that "get away from it all" experience and a holiday to remember. Double, single, and family rooms available.

Corrib House Tea Rooms and Guesthouse is located at no. 3 Waterside, Woodquay, which is just a stones throw from the courthouse, and is the nicest tea rooms/cafe in Galway.

Open since October 2011, havingbeen faithfully restored in accordance with the age of the building circa 1820, and is the kind of place you would just love to find when visiting any city. It has oodles of character, is spotlessly clean and has the best views of any eating place in the city. It looks directly out over the Salmon Weir and if you get one of the window tables it will be pretty hard to leave.

It is only a two minute walk from shop street, but because there is little or no traffic it is splendidy quiet and relaxing.

There are two rooms both with open fireplaces and a blazing fire in one of them. The menu is a combination of breakfast items until 12.30pm and then a lunch menu. There are daily specials such as chicken and ham pie with a puff pastry top, auiche of the day with salad, wraps, open sandwiches, and soup.

Accommodation is also available with four, large, beautifully decorated bedrooms, and a least two of them have views over the river to die for. This new guesthouse is a wonderful find, centrally located with the best views in the city and parking at the front door after 6.30pm.