Top Hotels in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands Lodges
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10 Top-Rated Lodges in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Discover the best Lodges in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands including Corrib View Lodge, Blackberry Lodge B&B, Lodge at The Old Barracks (Guest Accommodation), New Forest Golf Club, Aran Walkers Lodge, Railway View, Atlantic Lodge Galway, 2 Manor Avenue, Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges, East Clare Golf Village.
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1. Corrib View Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Eight Bedroom Guest House situated close to the shores of the famous Lough Corrib. 20 minutes to Galway city and 4 miles from the spectacular Ashford Castle. A most professional guiding service provided for anglers looking for that fishing holiday.
Super Guesthouse
Reviewed By maurac984Thank you so much for a lovely short stay at Corrib Lodge. Super Breakfast and warm welcome. Thoroughly recommended! Rooms very comfortable with great showers - attention to detail throughout West of Ireland a great place to visit!
2. Blackberry Lodge B&B
Overall Ratings
5 based on 168 reviews
All prices online exclude breakfast. Breakfast can be purchased at the property for an additional charge.
Very clean, oacious and comfortable B&B
Reviewed By 394trishrLovely stay. Highly recommend. Spotless rooms, tastefully decorated, very comfy beds, lovely bathroom and great shower! Located in quiet area but near great eating places. Lovely cooked breakfast and plenty of healthy choices. Owners very accommodating. Definitely stay again. Thank you!
3. Lodge at The Old Barracks (Guest Accommodation)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Lodge @ The Old Barracks is a Carefully restored Townhouse full of charm & Style with Award Winning Food & Service. Fully refitted in 2018 and opened to the public in July our rooms come in all shapes and sizes each with flat screen Tv, Tea & Coffee Facilities, Complimentary Water and a sample of goods from our on Site Bakery. Just 12 km from Galway City, Athenry is a Town full of rich local Heritage and the ideal base to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and West of Ireland.
Excellent place to recover after Ride The Classic sportive
Reviewed By X2726VOkenmA group of us rode the "Ride The Classic" sportive from Monavea (highly recommended also!) and stayed in Lodge at the Old Barracks afterwards. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, Conaire our breakfast server was particularly good. We enjoyed recovery pizza and drinks in the attached Pizzeria, which was also delicious, and the breakfast was plentiful and quick. Couldn't fault a thing really.
4. New Forest Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
The original Estate Courtyard has been converted into luxurious 2 bedroom lodges. These lodges can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests, contain combinations of split level reception areas, living rooms, fully fitted kitchens with dinning areas, bathrooms and bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms containing jacuzzi baths in many. Each Lodge has smart TV and free Wifi is available throughout.
Stayed 3 nights at the lodges/apartments
Reviewed By lukini-niStayed in lodge No.7 for 3 nights (16th-19th)... First of all I’d like to highlight that when we arrived absolutely no information was given to us when checking-in in relation to meal times of the restaurant, contact numbers,local attractions/ shops destinations or the usual stuff that gets told to you when you check-in somewhere. It is so important that this should be made available to make guests feel welcomed to any property. When we were escorted to the lodge the first impressions of the lodge was okay we were a bit surprised at the amount of space the lodge offered. Then we started noticing things after an hour or so of settling in such as practically no WiFi (which is stated is available throughout) or a signal that at most held for 10 seconds then drops completely away leaving you with nothing (no cellular signal either by the way). Next thing we noticed was when one of our party went to use the bathroom and was greeted by a god awful non-mistakable sewage smell coming from the downstairs bathroom which quickly expanded throughout the lodge & left us running for sprays. Of course this was relayed to the reception immediately via Facebook messenger as there were no telephones, the message was read but we received no reply so we decided to physically go to reception and relay this & We were promised a WiFi booster and did receive this the following day after having to chase it up as I had previously expressed WiFi was essential due to work commitments. We also re-highlighted the sewage smell of the downstairs bathroom to the polite young man who brought us the WiFi booster whom said he’d pass it on about the sewage smell. Next thing we started noticing was the cleanliness of the place it was just average and could of been cleaner in our eyes considering the price of the place ie grease stains wiped off cooker hood light & the surrounding cupboards, marks of dirt around doors & handles, dust & cobwebs behind tv and cobwebs from the side of kitchen cupboards. The sofas that were in the property were a bit worst for wear as well the leather sofas springs were near popping out and sank in the middle as for the cloth sofa which should of never been in a pet friendly accommodation smelt real bad, we had to spray it a few times to try and disguise the bad smells coming from it (which we had to go out and purchase). We also had to literally fight with the refrigerator door to keep it closed as it kept opening by itself. As for the upstairs area we never found a problem except for 2 minor things the dirt marks around door handles of the doors and there could of been more of an effort made to remove limescale marks around the seams of the shower doors. The beds were comfy, firm & also clean. Also a tip for the cleaners of the lodges it would be nice to leave a few extra bin liners so the bins can be emptied more regularly as stated on the notice on the wall. I was actually quite surprised to find these faults after reading such good reviews which is what attracted me to this place but I believe it’s better for the proprietors to have knowledge of these things to improve their service. The only resolution we received was the WiFi booster heard nothing back about the sewage smell.
5. Aran Walkers Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Our lodge, on the stunning and magical island of Inis Mór is a place for rest, adventure, pilgrimage, beauty and immersive and culturally rich Irish experiences! We open our doors and arms to guests from all over the world for the summer season with the main intention of offering beautiful, comfortable and affordable accommodation with detailed information/ideas on what to see and step by step guidance on where to go provided by our warm and friendly team! We are blessed to be situated in such a prominent and stunning spot on the island, nestled amongst so many historic and monastic treasures, on top of being immediately struck with sensational views from our front door! Our lodge is in prime position to embark on stunning walks to all such sites at your convenience. A real walkers paradise! It really is a pleasure to accommodate and connect with so many of you wandering travelers and we look forward to every new arrival! Safe travels and see you soon!
Would not recommend
Reviewed By Denise GExtremely disappointed in this over priced acommodation. It was located a good distance from Kilronan with a €25 return fare for 2 to get back to Kilronan. There was no warm breakfast, which was shocking considering the price. The lodge itself was full and it felt like we were staying in the neighbours house next door. Asked the owners for a lift, and they said no, whereas we met some other locals during our stay who generously offered us lifts. The water to shower was ice cold. Appalling service and shockingly overpriced.
6. Railway View
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Nice place to stay in the way
Reviewed By Shlomi31Very comfortable place with nice room and very good breakfast. Elaine is very nice host with a very welcoming attitude - we enjoyed staying there the view and area is lovely with a lot of small lakes and farms
7. Atlantic Lodge Galway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Wish we could have stayed longer
Reviewed By TravelWithRosyThe whole experience was perfect, highly recommended. The view from the lodge was stunning, we spent one evening watching the sun setting for about two hours cosy on the balcony. There was plenty of car parking and the road was very quiet, especially at night. There are lots of leaflets for local extractions and services, we used a recommended taxi service. The breakfast was devious, the service was very welcoming and friendly, thank you to the lady (can’t remember her name) she was wonderful. Thank you again for the lovely accommodation, I just wish we could have stayed longer.
8. 2 Manor Avenue
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Homely B&B
Reviewed By simlidMary and Jarleth were very friendly hosts & full of great advice for local restaurants & attractions. They made us feel very welcome. Mary cooked us a superb breakfast. Our room was large, quiet & beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was huge with a great shower with plenty of hot water! We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast chat before leaving. Thank you for a wonderful stay & would definitely recommend travelers to stay. Not a major issue if you want peace & quiet & easy access to Connemara but slightly out of walking distance to town. You can catch a bus or taxi for a small reasonable fair.
9. Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges
Overall Ratings
4 based on 580 reviews
Nestled in the Heart of what can only be described as the "Alps of Ireland", the Glen of Aherlow you can relax and unwind from the fast paced and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the Galtee Mountain Range.Aherlow House Hotel and Lodges comprises of 29 well appointed Guest Bedrooms and 15 Three Bedroom Self Catering Alpine style lodges.Experience the tranquillity in its glory on one of the well appointed walking trails that border the hotel or relaxing in the Hunting lodge bar beside an Open log fire and sample the finest of local cusine from our bar food menu. For the more food enthusiatic side of you, choose from our Head Chefs extensive Restaurant menu which you can enjoy in the comfort of our Tree Top Restaurant.Located within a short distance of the Hotel you can enjoy the Historic with a Visit to The Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle,The Swiss Cottage or the wonder of the Michelstown caves. Also clsoe by you can partake in Horseriding, Childrens activities and many more wonders that Tipperary and Aherlow have for you to discover.
Best Hotel for weddings. Everyone we know who's been there loves it. We had guests in the lodges too are excellent for familie
Reviewed By Honest-TpWe had our wedding here and the staff and facilities are excellent. We had 120 guests and most stayed extra days because they loved it here. Best wedding ever we kept hearing and it really was thanks to Eve, Sinead Ryan, Adam, Alex and Aherlow.
10. East Clare Golf Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
East Clare Golf Village is set amid the beautiful Irish countryside of County Clare, a short drive from the majestic Cliffs of Moher and the famous Bunratty Castle. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The well-furnished apartments include a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee maker. Each apartment has a private bathroom and shower room. Television, DVD player, stereo and iHome alarm clock are also provided. The resort is situated beside an 18-hole championship golf course and sailing, horseback riding and fishing can also be enjoyed nearby. A complimentary shuttle service to and from Peppers Bar, which plays traditional Irish music, is available every Sunday and Wednesday evenings.
Doggy heaven
Reviewed By Wander686478Just stayed 3 nights with my family & 2 dogs. Such a lovely relaxing time! Dogs had such freedom & we all loved it! Houses are lovely & everything we needed. Golf course is amazing . WiFi hit & miss however no one noticed as the weather was amazing & we spent our time on the lake. Highly recommend renting a river boat to get around all the little islands, such fun swimming & kids dogs had a ball. Fabulous aqua park nearby,& we will certainly be back!
