Frommen and Le Petit Fute guides have recommended Ben View House in recent times. All the bedrooms in the guesthouse are tastefully decorated and come equipped with en-suite facilities and a TV. The accommodation also caters for families of all ages and even has a babysitting service on request as well as children’s meals, a high chair and a cot. Enjoy all the modern comforts of home as well as the old world atmosphere of Ben View House.
Local attractions in area include craft and gift shops, pubs with traditional Irish music sessions, golfing at Connemara Golf Club or fishing at Oughterard and Westport. Pony trekking, horse riding and walking are great ways to explore the Connemara countryside at your ease. There are numerous historical sites in the area including Kylemore Abbey and Gothic Church and Clifden Castle. A trip to Galway is not complete until you visit Connemara National Park or hop on a boat and take a day trip to one of the Aran Islands.