Buttermilk Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Clifden with free parking

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Exterior
Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Living area
Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living area
Front of property
Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Westport Road, Clifden, Galway, H71 VF25
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Clifden

At Buttermilk Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Clifden guest house include Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre.

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sky Road - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Connemara National Park - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Snappy Snappy Crab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Buttermilk Lodge

Suburban guesthouse in Clifden with free parking
Buttermilk Lodge offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Buttermilk Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Buttermilk Lodge was completed in November 2023.

This 3-star Clifden guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Buttermilk Lodge offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Accommodation at this 3-star guest house has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Clifden guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1997
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Buttermilk Guesthouse
Buttermilk Guesthouse Clifden
Buttermilk Lodge
Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse
Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse Clifden
Buttermilk Clifden
Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse
Buttermilk Guest Accommodation
Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation Clifden
Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation Guesthouse
Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation Guesthouse Clifden

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buttermilk Lodge?

Buttermilk Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buttermilk Lodge?

Yep, Buttermilk Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buttermilk Lodge?

The closest beach to Buttermilk Lodge is Mannin Bay Beach (7.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buttermilk Lodge?

No, Buttermilk Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buttermilk Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buttermilk Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.