Buttermilk Lodge is 5 minutes' walk from Clifden town center, so you can just park your car and easily walk to town. There are 3 apartments with private external entrance - 2 x one-bedroom on the ground floor and 1 x two-bedroom self-catering apartment on the first floor, upstairs and 3 further apartments located in the main building, entered by the main entrance - 2 x one bedroom and one x 2 bedroom, these are located on the first floor -upstairs. Apartments are self-catering (no meals included) and have separate entrances, comfortable living areas with TV and fireplace. Each bedroom has a private shower room with personal toiletries, towels etc. All bedrooms have good storage, excellent beds - fully dressed, tv, hairdryer etc. The fully equipped kitchens have cookers, microwave, dolce gusto coffee machine, all utensils etc and washer-dryers. On arrival you will find tea/coffee, fresh milk, juice, cereals, condiments and homemade brown bread and cake. There is excellent complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking. Patrick and Cathriona breed Connemara Ponies and Sheep on their farm which is located a few miles from the house, guests are welcome to visit during their stay and can meet our dogs Milo, Robbie and Ben if they wish.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Clifden, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Clifden

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jean
    United States United States
    We stayed in 7 lodges during our stay in Ireland and this was absolutely the best! Everything was prepared to make our self-catering a delightful experience. Our hosts even left juice, milk, fresh fruit and homemade bread and cake. The showers...
  • Garretson
    United States United States
    Close walking distance to town but very quiet. Separate bedroom from kitchen and eating area. Well equipped kitchen, host friendly and accommodating.
  • Amya
    Ireland Ireland
    It was a great location to town, only about a 5-10 minute walk. It also gave plenty of space to hang out and cook our own meals.
  • Willa
    United States United States
    We toured Ireland for 2 weeks and Buttermilk was our favorite lodging, hands down! Everything was perfect. Cathriona is a fantastic host and made herself available for any question we had. She even gave us a bag of apples so we could go visit her...
  • Agne
    Germany Germany
    The best Irish breakfast we had on our Ireland trip! In addition, there were multiple options on the menu to choose from. The hosts were very friendly and shared some good recommendations, the room was spacious, had a water kettle, tea, coffee and...
  • Dina
    Israel Israel
    We liked absolutely everything about this wonderful guest house. Room was spacious, clean, equipped with bath products and area information……and the bed was very comfortable. It’s a five minute walk into town, so once you park your car for the...
  • Tim
    United States United States
    Great location, very comfortable and the apartment had everything we needed. The host included goodies in the fridge and delicious bread. Easy walk to town. Very nice.
  • Taylor
    United States United States
    We ended up having to arrive dramatically later than we wanted or anticipated and the host was gracious despite the late hour. The rooms were terrific and the beds were very comfortable. I took a nice long hot bath after a long day and it was very...
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable room. Well equipped. Everything worked. Excellent internet. Digital TV was a nice bonus. Wonderful breakfast. Host was very helpful and welcoming.
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Buttermilk Lodge is larger than most B & Bs, but everything was clear and comfortable and the food was very good. It was less of a personal experience than most of our stays, but for those who desire to have an excellent place to stay nearby...

Managed by Patrick & Cathriona O Toole

Company review score: 9.5Based on 507 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Patrick & Cathriona purchased this site in 1996 and building began that September. In January 1997 they returned from England (leaving the Construction and Hotel industry) and by July of that year (after a short break to get married in March) Buttermilk Lodge opened for business. Initially it operated as a Guesthouse but in 2024 they changed to self catering apartments.

Property info

We are located just at the edge of Clifden, its a short walk to town but a quiet location, with private parking. We breed Connemara Ponies and Sheep and our guests are welcome to visit them out on our farm which is located a few miles away.

Neighborhood info

We are easy to find being on the N59 Westport Road , there is a short-cut down Canons Lane & Church Hill to the town centre. We are close to town but away from the noise .

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Spa

    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    " Buttermilk Lodge does not accept children under 12 years of age. We will send you check in instructions for your apartment on the day prior to your arrival"

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    FAQs about Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation

    • Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Bike tours
      • Bingo
    • Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation is 1,500 feet from the center of Clifden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation include:

      • Apartment
    • Check-in at Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.