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Buttermilk Lodge

3.0 of 5
Westport Road, Clifden, Ireland
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Ranked #8 of 40 Clifden B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
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mejid
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

This establishment is the tops- rooms clean and comfortable and breakfasts ( wide choice including wonderful fish and unforgettable porridge) were outstanding and the service provided by Cathriona and Patrick was impeccable.Location is excellent and Clifden is a lively centre .I would thoroughly recommend Buttermilk Lodge. More

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gerulis
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

On our recent trip to the west coast of Ireland we had the good fortune to spend a couple of nights at this lovely guest house.Our ground-floor room was clean,warm and very well-appointed.The hosts,Patrick and Cathriona,are charming and served up delicious breakfasts. There is a comfortable guest-lounge,always accessible to guests,with a real peat fire and complimentary tea and coffee facilities.... More

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Deirdre118
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

My friends and I spent 3 nights at the Buttermilk Lodge. The rooms are very nice, the breakfast is great and it's a very short drive into Clifden. Patrick took us to his farm to meet his Connemara ponies. Cathorina was very efficient, but not what you'd call friendly - it was the only B&B we stayed in where Irish... More

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Julie M
Mooresville, North Carolina
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

We loved the Buttermilk Lodge! The owner was so sweet and welcoming and a wonderful cook! The breakfast she made was one of my favorite meals during my time in Ireland!! The place was clean and easy to find and we were provided with much needed information about the town and best places to go. I would recommend this place... More

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seanohealaigh
Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

Buttermilk Lodge is a lovely B&B 5 mins walk from Clifden Town Center. If you are visiting Clifden and haven't done so already, make sure to take a nice stroll up the Sky Rd. It has a lovely theme of dairy cows running through the restaurant which are great and make the dinning area very homey. The food was excellent... More

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KMJJ
Winter Park, Florida
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

Patrick was most welcoming upon our arrival with hot tea and restaurant menus for that evening. The location is perfect with just a short walk to town, restaurants and pubs, and the Sky Road. The bathroom was good size for a B&B and the room comfortable and quiet. We enjoyed meeting the other guests as well. My husband paid a... More

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Dec1981
Dublin, Ireland
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15 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

I stayed in the Buttermilk lodge during a trip around Ireland and found it to be one of the best out of all the places we stayed. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the town centre. Our room was huge with a great powerful shower in the ensuite. Our host in the B&B had loads of information... More

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andydoyle9
Dublin, Ireland
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12 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

I stayed in Buttermilk Lodge while on a cycling tour with friends. The staff were extremly friendly and welcoming. The location was perfect right beside Clifden. The staff were able to provide us information about the local area. I shared a twin room with my friend the room was perfect spacious and clean. I had the full Irish for breakfast... More

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Bike4Life_11
Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

Clean and convenient to the downtown area. We started a bicycle tour from the BB. the rooms were quiet and large. The shower was warm, but not hot. The sitting included board games and a peat fire place. Many choices for breakfast, all were well received. Host was willing to dry wet clothes for us. Wi fi cut in and... More

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wallyireland
Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

This is an absolutely lovely guesthouse to stay in and well deserves the positive reviews that it receives.The attention to detail is amazing,rooms are tastefully decorated,loved the " cow" theme that is evident around the house.The breakfasts are really a treat and is comparable to any 5 * hotel that we have stayed at.Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night break there... More

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