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
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Clifden
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  • 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 of America United States of America
    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...

Hosted by Patrick & Cathriona

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Patrick & Cathriona
We are located just at the edge of Clifden, its a short walk to town but a quiet location, with private parking. Our breakfasts are famous, lots of delicious options to choose from, all freshly cooked to order. We cater for vegetarian/ gluten free/ dairy free diets etc. We breed Connemara Ponies and Sheep and our guests are welcome to visit them out on our farm which is a few miles away.
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.
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 .
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family 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
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • 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).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    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.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    The guest house only accepts children over 10 years of age.

    Please note that early or late check-in can be accommodated by prior arrangement.

    On your day of arrival, please telephone the hotel en route to confirm your expected arrival time if after 19:00.

    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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    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
      • Bike tours
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bingo
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours

    • 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.

    • Room options at Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation include:

      • Apartment

    • Check-in at Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • 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.