Oughterard Travel Guide
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Mountain View Guesthouse
What a lovely guesthouse! It is spotlessly clean and quiet, and Patricia is a welcoming and gracious host. She prepares wonderful breakfasts each day. I highly recommend Mountain View if you want a Galway-area stay, a bit outside the city.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

The Dean Galway
Amazing Hotel from clean room staff amenities the lot & a 5min walk to centre of everything We shall be back it was just amazing hotel all round loved it Galways amazing & the Dean just made it even more so for is.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Menlo Park Hotel
Clean room. Comfy beds. Great food.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)
We had a lovely stay and the days were clear and bright showing off the location as we were surrounded by lough Corrib. The open fire was delightful. The well equipped kitchen easily accommodated our Christmas day meal. The design of the house is excellent and accommodates all real needs with a variety ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY
Very little communication from the host. We don’t have directions to the place only where the key was. Being in Ireland for the first time and no working phones didn’t help either. I was
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Historic Georgian Country House with Private Garden & Riverside Charm
They took out deposit with zero communication. We booked and paid half, they didn’t contact us for the further payment, just took the deposit and cancelled without notice, ruined our joint family reunion, then kept the large deposit.
Reviewed on 30 July 2025
Popular places to visit

Quiet Man Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oughterard with a stop at Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Lough Corrib
The largest lake (or lough) in the Republic of Ireland, Lough Corrib is a beauty spot that embodies much of what is so striking about the Irish landscape.
Glengowla Mines
Learn about the local history of Oughterard when you take a trip to Glengowla Mines. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the fishing spots.
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle is just one of the places to see in Oughterard, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Brigit's Garden
Find out about the history of Oughterard when you spend time at Brigit's Garden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the fishing spots.
Oughterard Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day

Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.

Pike fishing by boat.Lough Corrib,Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie



