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Bed and breakfast The Convent

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The Convent

Leenane, Leenaun, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 196 reviews)

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9.3
Superb
196 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

great stay in this exceptional b&b, the location is great ,on the outskirts of the village,it was very quiet,the host was really nice and the room was very comfortable,breakfast was excellent,overall a really great place to stay.

Eamon Ireland

The location was excellant, the breakfast was excellant and very plentiful. The host could not be any better, nothing was too much trouble.

Martina Ireland

Sean the proprietor made us very welcome ,cosy and homely place to stay. Beautiful scenery,excellent location. high standard of cleanliness. Good well cooked breakfast,served in the beautiful convent former chapel. Excellent cuisine served in nearby Blackberry restaurant,for evening meal or lunch and reasonably priced.

Dympna United Kingdom

Sean was an amazing host and provided a great breakfast, the place itself is very unique and great value.

Patrick Ireland

Location excellent, very clean , cosy place. Bed comfortable. Rooms not very big but enough for short stay. Very nice host. I would come back there again.

Aleksandra Ireland

Breakfast was all l needed for a tough day on the local mountains, a good start to the day. Room was comfortable and quiet, amazing location

James United Kingdom

The host was a dude, very accommodating and friendly, great decor, cosy, warm, great view of the fjord from the room on a stormy night. Breakfast was immense yum!

Declan United Kingdom

Brilliant place to stay! The owners are so friendly and helpful.

Clodagh Ireland

Very friendly owner. Wore a mask and kept safe distance but was available if we needed him. Hand sanitizer throughout the house. Room was lovely decorated. The bed was very comfortable with good quality linen. The bathroom was high standard and toiletries were appreciated. We had dinner in the blackberry which is a 3 minute walk from the B and B. The cooked breakfast was very tasty. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Aine Ireland

Seaun was a super host ,Breakfast fresh,Filling and tasty..

Finola Ireland

Excellent location!

9.7
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9.3
Superb
196 reviews
  • 9.7

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great stay in this exceptional b&b, the location is great ,on the outskirts of the village,it was very quiet,the host was really nice and the room was very comfortable,breakfast was...”
    Eamon Eamon Ireland Ireland
  • “The location was excellant, the breakfast was excellant and very plentiful. The host could not be any better, nothing was too much trouble.”
    Martina Martina Ireland Ireland
  • “Sean the proprietor made us very welcome ,cosy and homely place to stay. Beautiful scenery,excellent location. high standard of cleanliness.”
    Dympna Dympna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Sean was an amazing host and provided a great breakfast, the place itself is very unique and great value.”
    Patrick Patrick Ireland Ireland
  • “Location excellent, very clean , cosy place. Bed comfortable. Rooms not very big but enough for short stay. Very nice host. I would come back there again.”
    Aleksandra Aleksandra Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was all l needed for a tough day on the local mountains, a good start to the day. Room was comfortable and quiet, amazing location”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The host was a dude, very accommodating and friendly, great decor, cosy, warm, great view of the fjord from the room on a stormy night. Breakfast was immense yum!”
    Declan Declan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Brilliant place to stay! The owners are so friendly and helpful.”
    Clodagh Clodagh Ireland Ireland
  • “Very friendly owner. Wore a mask and kept safe distance but was available if we needed him. Hand sanitizer throughout the house. Room was lovely decorated.”
    Aine Aine Ireland Ireland
  • “Seaun was a super host ,Breakfast fresh,Filling and tasty..”
    Finola Finola Ireland Ireland

Featuring the best views over the Killary Fjord, The Convent also overlooks Connemara’s rugged mountains. Dating back to the 19th century, this family-run property was once occupied by the Mercy order of nuns. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

With views over Killary Harbour, the rooms include a work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite shower rooms have a hairdryer.

In the mornings, The Convent serves full Irish breakfast in the unique chapel room. Centrally located in the picturesque village of Leenane, The Convent is a 2-minute stroll from local pubs, shops, and facilities.

Local activities include hill walking, fishing, and cycling. Guests have use of lockable bike storage, which can also be used to store fishing equipment. Connemara National Park is a 20-minute drive from The Convent. The surrounding area is home to many quality golf courses and the famous Kylemore Abbey, which is just 9.9 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Brilliant!

Most popular facilities

Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Beachfront

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

낍 Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

끸 Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.3
Superb
196 reviews
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  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money 9.3
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 8.4
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  • Eamon Ireland

    “great stay in this exceptional b&b, the location is great ,on the outskirts of the village,it was very quiet,the host was really nice and the room was very comfortable,breakfast was excellent,overall a really great place to stay.”

  • Martina Ireland

    “The location was excellant, the breakfast was excellant and very plentiful. The host could not be any better, nothing was too much trouble.”

  • Dympna United Kingdom

    “Sean the proprietor made us very welcome ,cosy and homely place to stay. Beautiful scenery,excellent location. high standard of cleanliness. Good well cooked breakfast,served in the beautiful convent former chapel. Excellent cuisine served in nearby Blackberry restaurant,for evening meal or lunch and reasonably priced.” Read more

  • Patrick Ireland

    “Sean was an amazing host and provided a great breakfast, the place itself is very unique and great value.”

  • Aleksandra Ireland

    “Location excellent, very clean , cosy place. Bed comfortable. Rooms not very big but enough for short stay. Very nice host. I would come back there again.”

  • James United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was all l needed for a tough day on the local mountains, a good start to the day. Room was comfortable and quiet, amazing location”

  • Declan United Kingdom

    “The host was a dude, very accommodating and friendly, great decor, cosy, warm, great view of the fjord from the room on a stormy night. Breakfast was immense yum!”

  • Clodagh Ireland

    “Brilliant place to stay! The owners are so friendly and helpful. ”

  • Aine Ireland

    “Very friendly owner. Wore a mask and kept safe distance but was available if we needed him. Hand sanitizer throughout the house. Room was lovely decorated. The bed was very comfortable with good quality linen. The bathroom was high standard and toiletries were appreciated. We had dinner in the blackberry which is a 3 minute walk from the B and B. The cooked breakfast was very tasty. Thank you for a lovely stay. ” Read more

  • Finola Ireland

    “Seaun was a super host ,Breakfast fresh,Filling and tasty..”

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  • Is there a restaurant on site

    Hi, we have no restaurant on site but we operate a restaurant within a 5 minute walk from the B&B called the Blackberry and can arrange a booking for you (if you wish) when you arrive. Regards Sean


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  • Do you have a twin room?

    Hi ,we have two twin rooms,


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  • Do you have a room with two single beds or are they all double beds do you have interconnecting rooms for family? How close to Mweelrea climb ?

    Hello, we have both twin and double rooms. Unfortunately, none are inter-connecting. And we are situated approximately 8-9 miles from Mweelrea.


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  • Hiello will you be open from Monday the 29th June ? We are from Co.Derry .Thank you

    Yes, we are now open until end September.


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  • Hi! Are you open? We would like to go from Friday to Sunday. This weekend. Please let me know if your providing services and if breakfast can be included. Thanks so much

    Hi We are not open until end of June Regards Sean Hamilton


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  • Is there a restaurant on site

    Hi, we have no restaurant on site but we operate a restaurant within a 5 minute walk from the B&B called the Blackberry and can arrange a booking for you (if you wish) when you arrive. Regards Sean


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  • Do you have a twin room?

    Hi ,we have two twin rooms,


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  • Do you have a room with two single beds or are they all double beds do you have interconnecting rooms for family? How close to Mweelrea climb ?

    Hello, we have both twin and double rooms. Unfortunately, none are inter-connecting. And we are situated approximately 8-9 miles from Mweelrea.


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  • Hiello will you be open from Monday the 29th June ? We are from Co.Derry .Thank you

    Yes, we are now open until end September.


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  • Hi! Are you open? We would like to go from Friday to Sunday. This weekend. Please let me know if your providing services and if breakfast can be included. Thanks so much

    Hi We are not open until end of June Regards Sean Hamilton


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Closest airports
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    42 miles
How to get to The Convent from Shannon Airport
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Brilliant!
1 restaurant on site

    The Blackberry

    Cuisine: Irish

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

4 reasons to choose The Convent

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Facilities of The Convent Great facilities! Review score, 9.0

Most popular facilities

Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secured parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

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Check-in

14:00 - 21:30

Check-out

08:00 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 4 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa The Convent accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Convent 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that bookings can be reserved using American Express. However, the property does not accept this card type and alternative payment will be required.

Please inform The Convent in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply. Learn more.

FAQs about The Convent

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Convent (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private parking
    • Secured parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • The Convent offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horse riding

  • The Convent is 450 yards from the centre of Leenaun.

  • Room options at The Convent include:

    • Twin
    • Double

  • The prices at The Convent may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Convent has 1 restaurant:

    • The Blackberry

  • Guests staying at The Convent can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Convent by:

    • Car 2h 30min

  • Check-in at The Convent is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

9.3 Superb 196 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money 9.3
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 8.4
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