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Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre

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Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
A set of concrete stairs leading up to a building entrance, with a 'Welcome' sign above the door.
A hotel room with a built-in TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Clifden Castle
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom One

1 King Bed

Bedroom Two

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre

Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" a 2 Bedroom Apartment, with its own private entrance (up one flight of outdoor stairs) is located at the rear of Buttermilk Lodge on the Westport Road at the edge of Clifden town. It's a quiet location yet only a short walk to town.
There are two bedrooms –
Bedroom One has a large ensuite shower room, with large shower, washbasin and toilet, a Superking-size (6ft) dressed bed, TV, lots of storage, desk, tv, hairdryer etc.
Bedroom Two has a dressed King -size (5ft) bed, TV, lots of storage, desk, tv, hairdryer, iron & ironing board etc. It is directly opposite the main bathroom which has a power shower, bathtub, toilet, washbasin and storage.
Towels and toiletries are supplied.

The kitchen / diner is fully equipped for your stay with a washer/dryer, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, blender, Dolce Gusto coffee machine , safe etc. On arrival there will be complimentary cereals, juice, water, tea , coffee, homemade cake & bread, fresh milk , condiments etc
The living area is fully furnished with a large flat screen tv, electric fireplace, books, lots of local information , walking guides etc
There is WiFi throughout.
Please note: we do not cater for children under 12 years and no pets are allowed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 9pm to 9am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1941954
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Clifden

Located in Clifden, this apartment is in the city center and on a lake. Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Station House Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sky Road - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 22 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre on Oct 2, 2026 start from $213, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buttermilk Lodge - "Goulane" 2 Bedroom Apartment, 5 mins walk Clifden Centre located?

Located in the heart of Clifden, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here & would have loved to stay longer - all down to the apartment being clean, homely, spacious, very well equipped & walking distance from the eateries in Clifden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2026
Thank you so much Helen ! We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and return in the future , Kind Regards Cathriona & Pat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Very clean!

Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location. Neat, clean, well stocked kitchen. Our hosts were very accommodating. Easy walk into Clifden. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Thank you ! We appreciate your kind comments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Thank you Linda

About the host

Hosted by Patrick & Cathriona O Toole

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Patrick is a local from 3 miles out the road and Cathriona is from the east of County Galway ! They have been in the hospitality business for many years and also enjoy farming their land nearby where they raise Connemara Blackface Sheep and Connemara Ponies.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this site in 1996 and opened our guesthouse in 1997. In 2019 we developed this apartment and began renting in 2019. It has proved very popular with many repeat guests and is decorated and updated annually. In 2024 we changed the Guesthouse to other self catering apartments also.

What makes this property unique

The apartment has its own private entrance with parking nearby, it's in a quiet location but walking distance to Clifden town. It is spacious and beautifully decorated with your comfort in mind. Guests have use of the rear garden where there is outdoor seating etc.

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English, German
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