Westport Road, Clifden, Ireland
#3 of 22 B&Bs and inns in Clifden
Guests' ChoiceBased on 295 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 9, 2024
Martina
IrelandThere were no negatives during our stay.
Very spacious apartment with some complimentary bread, cake, juice and cereal supplied. The decor was lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Franka
Germany-
Everything was perfect! The location, the interior, the beds were so darn comfy :) a walk-in shower, shower gel and shampoo were provided, the kitchen with all its appliances were new and in absolute perfect conditions! Walk into town was like 10 minutes. Overall it was just perfect!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Amya
IrelandIt 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.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Latourrette
FranceEverything was AMAZING
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Willa
United States of AmericaNothing, everything was great
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 ponies. Breakfast was superb, best we had during our entire trip. My husband said we need to go back to Ireland just to stay at Buttermilk!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Helen
United KingdomNothing
So homely ,food was amazing, room was very comfortable and the people were lovely
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Jennie
SwedenAll was good!!
Supernice hosts, cosy building, great breakfast and perfect location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Sue
CanadaWe stayed in BnB's almost exclusively during our 2 weeks in Ireland and the Buttermilk was hands down the best of all. The room was lovely, breakfast out of this world and easy walk to town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Agne
GermanyNothing to complain about
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 etc. There were so many cows in the lodge, which we found to be very cute :) Thank you very much for a great stay!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Maria
IrelandThe room was nice and warm, breakfast was delicious and the staff were very nice. The position is also great, you can walk to the town centre instead of taking the car. We would definitely go back.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Giacomo
ItalyWe had a really great stay at Buttermilk. The lodge is surrounded by greenery but 5 minutes walk from Clifden centre. The staff is super nice, the structure and rooms are cozy and clean and breakfasts are GREAT! It's a perfect position to visit Connemara and would absolutely recommend it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Alexandre
FranceAll good
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Judith
AustraliaThis was the best accommodation I stayed at in Ireland. The hosts were great and the breakfasts delicious. I was even given a pot of tea and warm cake on arrival!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Dina
IsraelWe 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 evening, there’s no need to move it again. Breakfast is a variety of cold and hot with fantastic homemade breads to boot. Warm and welcoming hosts……what more could you ask for.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Tim
United States of AmericaAll good
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.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Alison
SwitzerlandAwesome breakfast. Lovely people. Thanks!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Taylor
United States of AmericaGoogle maps did not take us to the correct place and we did have to wander a bit to find it. Not the property’s fault at all but just warning others. It’s actually located well on a main street but google maps has us wandering around some side streets that were unnecessary.
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 relaxing. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of options for everyone. The host provided some bug spray before we left to wander Kylemore because it was midge season. It was very thoughtful of the host to make sure we knew everything we were walking into for the day!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Daniele
CanadaThe bed was a bit too soft
The location was very convenient. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was well organised in the appartment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Neil
CanadaNothing comes to mind!
I rate the Buttermilk 10/10 cows, although that doesn't accommodate for all the cows on the property! I really enjoyed my stay there. It's a short walk into Clifden, which is filled with all sorts of art galleries and restaurants. The Buttermilk conveniently has all available menus in the lobby to peruse before venturing into town. Because it's just a little out of town, my room was quiet and so I had peaceful nights there. The breakfast was top notch, with daily specials. The first day I had the waffles and they were scrumptious! They also offer a packed lunch, which I opted for on the day I biked on the Sky Road loop. Their ham sandwich really hit the spot!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Marcela
BrazilPersonally, the pillows. But only that.
Superb breakfast, great sized room, cleanliness, location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Jessie
IrelandI would personally prefer a walk in shower rather than a shower over the bath.
Great location and the breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Elise
FranceSome rooms are not sufficiently soundproofed.
The hotel restaurant is very fine, with sea view, the breakfast is excellent, the staff is very kind and friendly. Comfy rooms and bed. Excellent location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Mary
United KingdomNothing!
Pat offered us Tea and malt bread on arrival, The most diverse breakfast in a B&B I’ve seen and so tasty!! Rooms were great size, spotless and very very comfortable .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Deirdre
United KingdomNothing
Good location with all possible amenities that you would require in a self catering property
Stayed in August 2023
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