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The Branches

Three Star

13 Woodhaven, Merlin Park, Galway City, Galway Show on a map

Superb 9.1/10 thumb up

Rated 9.1 by GoIreland customers
(15 ratings)

The Branches Bed and Breakfast is highly approved by Ireland's leading bed and breakfast tourism guide books including Failte Ireland and Town & Country homes. We are situated in the city suburb and just minutes from the heart of Galway city centre. Unrivalled for its quality shopping and street entertainment. It’s the perfect location to enjoy Galway’s Theatres, its famous pubs, restaurants, galleries.  It is also an ideal base for touring Connemara, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Your host Michael Bane will ensure that your every need is catered for when you visit The Branches B&B.

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Directions

We are located on the main Dublin N6 approach road into Galway. At the Martin roundabout take the first exit for Merlin Park. Drive through 3 sets of traffic lights and after another minutes drive we are on the right, we are located between Merlin Park Hospital and the Corrib Great Southern Hotel in a quiet cul-de sac called 'Woodhaven', Merlin Park. We are house number 13 which is to the back of the estate third from the end.

Description

Our Bed and Breakfast is family run, this we take a lot of pride in as we have been operating for 15 years and feel we have perfected our trade, we offer luxury accommodation and a warm welcome to all our Guests. Our Goal is to ensure our customers have a pleasant and enjoyable stay in Galway, the 'city of the tribes'.

The accommodation is luxurious in style and decor and delivers a warm and comfortable feel.  All room feature Orthopaedic beds, the facilities offered in rooms are: ensuite, a bath is also available, LCD High Definition Televisions with DVD players, hairdryers, wireless internet access, coffee/tea making facilities are available on request.

Other facilities throughout the house include free parking, free still drinking water, outdoor seating, a conservatory and seated back garden for our Guests.

Our breakfast menu is delightful and prepared fresh each morning by the host Michael Bane who is renowned for his famous Irish breakfast which he has been serving for the last 15 years.
 

Reviews for The Branches(Back to top)

Total Score 9.1/10 (from 15 reviews)

  • 8/10 for Bedrooms
  • 9/10 for Rest of house
  • 9/10 for Breakfast
  • 9/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Welcome
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 9/10 for Friendliness
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9/10

Elaine from Albuquerque

Stayed 06-2011
A few friends

The host was so pleasant and very attentive. The hot breakfast was delicious and there was a generous assortment of other items. The bed was comfortable the shower was hot! A very enjoyable stay!

9/10

Julien from Nice

Stayed 04-2011
Young couple

Lovely and well kept B&B. Very nice welcome. Lovely stay here in Galway.

9/10

Anonymous from Chevigny Saint Sauveur

Stayed 10-2010
Family with kids

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Facilities (Back to top)

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • No Smoking On Premises

In Room Facilities

  • DVD Player
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • No Smoking
  • Television - Flat Screen

Nearby Leisure

  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Snooker.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop

Premises Location

  • Urban

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