On the shores of Lough Corrib, surrounded by the Connemara hills, Waterfront Country Home offers beautiful panoramic views. With bright, warmly furnished rooms, guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts. Comfortable orthopedic beds are provided in each room at The Waterfront House Country Home. Private bathrooms feature power showers, while bedrooms include a hairdryer and HD TV. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the house. Some rooms boast fantastic views of the lake or the Connemara hills. Hearty, cooked breakfasts are served each day. Guests can also relax in the spacious sitting room with its open fireplace and enjoy views over Lough Corrib. Free parking is available, and both Oughterard and Aughnanure Castle are just 5 minutes’ drive away. Galway City is a 30-minute drive from the Waterfront Country Home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 full bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cyril
    France France
    Very nice place with wonderful view on the Lake. Room are good, comfortable and clean. The hostess is very kind and gives good advises. Breakfast is good.
  • Shirley
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, waterfront views, good host, very helpful, good breakfast.
  • Aaron
    Austria Austria
    Nice B&B with a pretty view! The host was nice and gave us useful information on where to park in town and the food options. The breakfast was good too. Would definitely stay there again when in the area.

Host Info

9.4
9.4
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Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Oughterard, Connemara, Co. Galway, in the west of Ireland. The Waterfront House Country Home offers superb accommodation, central to an area from the Cliffs of Moher to the Aran Islands, and Connemara to Westport. In an area of astounding beauty you can enjoy walking, golfing, angling, relaxing, touring, sight-seeing, swimming. The Waterfront House Country Home sits nestled right on the shores of the world-famous fishing grounds - Lough Corrib, surrounded by the Hills of Connemara, just a short stroll along a winding country lane from Aughnanure Castle and the lovely Oughterard 18 hole Parkland golf course in the heart of the Irish countryside. The Waterfront House Country Home was designed and built to suit the needs of guests looking for that memorable overnight stay and, with over thirty years experience in the business, Mary and Tom Walsh have come to know exactly what the visitor expects. All rooms have private en suite with thermostatically controlled power-showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. All rooms also are equipped with flat-screen HD TVs where you can watch multi-channel Satellite and Terrestrial TV channels and li...
The Waterfront House Country Home sits nestled right on the shores of the world-famous fishing grounds - Lough Corrib, surrounded by the Hills of Connemara, just a short stroll from Aughnanure Castle and the lovely Oughterard 18 hole Parkland golf course. Centrally located to an area from the Cliffs of Moher to the Aran Islands, and Connemara to Westport. In an area of astounding beauty you can enjoy walking, golfing, angling, relaxing, touring, sight-seeing, swimming, horse riding.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Waterfront House Country Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Waterfront House Country Home takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Waterfront House Country Home 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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note that the property address is: Golf Course Road L5351, Near Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Connemara, Galway, Ireland. There is a lack of road signs in the area and satellite navigation signal in this area is intermittent.

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

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    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.

    FAQs about The Waterfront House Country Home

    • The Waterfront House Country Home offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water sports facilities on site

    • Yes, The Waterfront House Country Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Waterfront House Country Home is 2.2 miles from the center of Oughterard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Waterfront House Country Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Waterfront House Country Home is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Waterfront House Country Home include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad