Carrowntober House B & B

Location: Ardvarna, Oughterard, ie

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Invoice provided
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  This double room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Cots

• Deluxe Twin Room

  This twin room has a wardrobe, heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Cots

• Deluxe Family Room

  Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV with cable channels.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Cots

• Deluxe Triple Room

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cots

Guest Reviews

• Theresa (10/5): - Felt like family!....Cliften area was a wonderful recommendation,Thank you for everything.....
• Celine (10/5): - I was travelling with my sister and two nieces 10 and 12 years old. We all had an excellent experience. The host has been very welcoming, providing great recommendations for dinner and very helpful local tips to help with a national unusual situation. Thank you so much!
• Jeremy (9/5): - Emplacement et acceuil super. Petit déjeuner fait le matin par les hôtes et conseils de visite en prime. Rien...
• Rachel (10/5): - Everything! Great location to explore the region. The room was very comfortable.
• Natàlia (10/5): Cap de setmana intens, curt i acollidor. - M'ha encantat el tracte personal de la Mary. Ens hem sentit molt ben acollides, l'esmorzar boníssim i abundant. Els horaris d'entrada i sortida sense inconvenients. Una casa molt càlida i acollidora entre Galway i Clifden. Molt ben situada i silenciosa. Amb molt d'espai per aparcar. Hi hem estat amb la meva filla, germana i neboda. La Mary ha estat molt atenta en tot moment, inclús ens va aconsellar una ruta per Connemara que ens va encantar. Per dir alguna cosa per millorar, només he trobat a faltar endolls USB a l'habitació.
• Ralf (9/5): -
• Jacqueline (10/5): Accueil chaleureux, logement confortable, situation géographique super -
• Erika (9/5): Sehr zu empfehlen!!! - Sehr reichhaltig und große Auswahl: z.B.: grambeld egg, porched egg, salmon, ... Sehr helle Zimmer, mit Bildern ausgestattet
• roberto (9/5): -
• Frank (10/5): Very comfortable room excellent bathroom - Very good choice of breakfast and tea in lovely dining room Nothing
• Patrick (10/5): First choice when in area next time, Highly recommended - First class meal in a lovely location served by very friendly and helpful staff,
• manuela (9/5): Sentirsi a casa - I proprietari Mary e Gerry , la struttura molto bella in un bellissimo posto e maggie il cane ❤️…colazione buona fatta da Mary ..come a casa da una zia mi sono sentita Nulla
• Gaurav (10/5): -
• Shariar (10/5): -
• carol (10/5): -
• Jean-Luc (10/5): -
• Julie (7/5): Comfortable but not stellar - Very pleasant owner Could hear everything happening in the bathroom upstairs (not only the flushing!). Breakfast wasn’t great; the eggs might have been from powder, there was mold on some of the fruit suggesting it wasn’t fresh. The walk into town isn’t long but it’s along a very busy road.
• VIRGINIE (9/5): Très agréable séjour - Établissement calme, idéalement situé à l'entrée de Oughterard. Accueil très chaleureux et petit déjeuner excellent ! Rien à signaler
• Jeffrey (10/5): Grand stay .. we’ll be back!! - Mary and Jerry such super care of us! Loved the comfy room/bed, great location for all things Connemara, awesome breakfast .. and the friendliest hosts!!
• Lucy (10/5): Beautiful house and gardens, lovely friendly owners! - Beautiful house, gardens, owners and breakfast! Comfortable bed, great shower, lovely room, close to town and the lake. Loved everything about our stay here.
• Christine (9/5): - L'accueil de Mary qui est une vraie maman pour tout le monde tant elle est aux petits soins, et toujours prête à partager ses bons conseils. Le breakfast est varié et excellent. Le matin, le bruit de la cuisine qui arrive un peu trop jusqu'à la chambre.
• paulo (10/5): -
• Elisa (10/5): -
• Laura (9/5): -
• Jérôme (8/5): -
• Alberto (10/5): - Todo perfecto. Mary fue muy amable y servicial. Nos encantó la estancia
• Christophe (9/5): -
• NICOLETTA (8/5): -
• Stephane (10/5): Mary est une très belle personne aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. - Mary était très accueillante, aux petits soins Elle nous a fait de bonnes recommandations pour les restaurants du soir et propose une alternative au traditionnel petit déjeuner irlandais avec son assiette de saumon exceptionnel accompagne d’œufs brouillés et cottage cheese ! Nous recommandons vivement cet établissement. Rien
• LIZ (10/5): Lovely relaxing - Mary lovely friendly lady, not too intrusive Nothing
• sergio (10/5): -
• Andrzej (10/5): super! - Wszystko. Doskonała obsługa - pomocna nawet w sprawdzeniu późnej rezerwacji w pubie w miasteczku, bardzo elastyczne. Właścicielka jest wyjątkową osobą - naprawdę życzliwa i elastyczna, dbająca o gości. Pokój bardzo przyjemny. Lokalizacja super. Ogród dostępny też dla gości.
• Martin (10/5): marvellous - the owner was extremely polite and sympathic
• Sharla (10/5): The Clean and Comfortable Carrowntober House B & B - Listen, what a gem this B&B is! From the moment we arrived, we were wrapped in the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like you're staying with old friends, not just renting a room. We arrived via the CityLink bus, which conveniently dropped us off right outside the house. And in true small-town magic, another friendly passenger overheard us chatting with the driver and chimed in: “Oh, you’re heading to Gerry and Mary’s place?” I mean—how sweet is that? It instantly set the tone for the kind of close-knit, welcoming vibe this area offers. Mary greeted us at the door by name (a thoughtful touch that made us feel right at home), carried our bags up to our room, and let us know breakfast would be ready in the morning. The room itself was perfect for our trio—two comfy beds, a clean and spacious en-suite bathroom, and a quiet spot on the second floor that let us rest easy after a long day of travel. Later that evening, their polite and helpful grandson helped us arrange a taxi into town, where we had dinner at the Camp Street Café—a cozy, charming little spot with exactly the kind of comfort food every traveler dreams of stumbling into. Breakfast the next morning was a real treat. While we waited for our made-to-order selections (which were absolutely delicious), we were offered a variety of other tasty bites to tide us over. What truly impressed us, though, was how thoughtfully they accommodated my mother’s gluten intolerance. Mary had even made a quick run to the store the night before to pick up special gluten-free toast just for her. That kind of attentiveness is rare—and so appreciated. This place is more than just a bed and breakfast—it's a warm welcome, a friendly face, and a soft landing spot all rolled into one. Can’t recommend it enough! We slept soundly after a full day of travel and exploring—so much so that we hardly noticed anything else! The only small hiccup was running a bit short on hot water during showers. Of course, that’s to be expected in a charming B&B that isn’t outfitted with industrial-sized water tanks. A kind reminder in the bathroom to be mindful of water use might be a helpful touch for future guests. Still, the overall experience was grand!
• Aleksei (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hans (10/5): Best in class! -
• Caroline (10/5): Exceptional - The hosts couldn't have been nicer and so helpful. Unfortunately our beds were not comfortable.
• Maureen (10/5): If you want quality, this is your place to stay! - Mary was absolutely amazing! My family and I enjoyed her very much. Great food, great hospitality.
• Gayter (8/5): Very good - Breakfast Gardens Internet was spotty in our room
• Gregory (9/5): Superb -
• Eilin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Phyllis (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely situation, great breakfasts and very welcoming.
• Eleanora (10/5): Exceptional - Super nice host, clean, tidy, cute rooms and great breakfast. No complaints at all!
• Eleanora (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely hostess! Beautiful and amazing house. Great breakfast, clean and tidy. Super helpful. No complaints at all.
• Susan (10/5): Perfect! - The owners are really friendly and hospitable. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was magnificent. Nothing. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
• Darik (8/5): Very good - Great place , Very good location 5 minutes drive from lake and boat ramp. , Perfect people made early breakfast for us, as we were leaving early for fishing. Would like to have Kettle in room
• Maire (9/5): Superb -
• Marina (10/5): Exceptional - Hosts were just so unbelievable amazing
• Anthony (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rajulapati (10/5): Exceptional - We are very happy with the great hospitality and B&B was very comfortable and accessible.
• Letizia000 (10/5): The perfect choice - Everything was great. The host is very kind and sweet. Delicious breakfast and very comfortable beds. Last but not least the room for 4 people is big and very clean. Definitely the perfect choice! 🥰
• Sebastian (10/5): A great B&B with a very welcoming host - Mary is a wonderful and caring host. We had a short but remarkable stay at Carrowntober House in a spacious, clean and comfortable room. The lovely breakfast provided a good start into the day. -
• Margaret (9/5): Superb -
• Aidan (9/5): Superb -
• Niki (10/5): Highly recommend Carrowntober B & B - The B&B is absolutely stunning. Run by a lovely family at a beautiful and very convenient location. We arrived after a very long drive, took our rooms very quickly and after some freshen up we headed into town for some dinner. Breakfast was deliscious and plenty. Can highly recommend Carrowntober B & B -
• Duco (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lorraine (10/5): The owners Mary & Gerry were very welcoming and run a fabulous B&B, comfortable and spotless - Beautiful breakfast with lots of choice and fresh produce all made to order. Location was ideal for our visit to Oughterard Golf Club. Bed was a bit hard for me but that's just because I like a soft bed!
• Ververl (10/5): Exceptional - Big nice room, great host. Did us a big favor. Grest breakfast
• Jonathan (10/5): Fantastic B&B Near Galway City! - If you're looking for a B&B outside of busy Galway city, this is it! Mary was a fantastic host! She brought tea right to our room when we arrived, which was perfect after a long journey. Her breakfast was phenomenal with a wonderful view outside in the dining room. She was happy to answer any questions we had during our stay and an absolute delight to chat with. My missus and stepmother were with me, so we had plenty of space in our triple room and no complaints whatsoever. Oughterard is a great location. It was 20 or so minutes drive into Galway city, and you're also on the edge of Connemara. So you have the perfect balance of city and country access from this place. And the town itself, which you can walk into from the property, has all the essentials (petrol, corner shop, grocery, pub, etc.). We will definitely look this place up next time we're in Galway! Absolute class!
• Jenny (9/5): Superb -
• Karolina (9/5): Superb - The hosts were really nice and welcoming. Highly recommend this place to stay in. Mary was really lovely 🌸🌺🌸.
• Brad (10/5): Excellent - I liked everything. Room was spacious and beds comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. A great value. Hosts were wonderful and very helpful.
• Trevor (10/5): Exceptional - Mary was very hospitable and the breakfast and conversation were wonderful. Great recommendations for dinner and a very comfortable sleep.
• Ciara (10/5): Exceptional - The hosts were very welcoming and very helpful, as well as the little boss maggie(dog) who had a waggle for every time we came in and out, the room was very clean and comfortable, with an amazing cooked breakfast in the morning as well as cereal an fruit and lots of coffee 😊, Nothing
• Neha (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chri711 (7/5): Good - Very easy to find, even though it does not have high standards, it was clean, breakfast was good, and perfect for 1-2 nights.
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast was excellent and catered for all our needs Nothing.
• Jag (8/5): Excellent and would definitely stay again - The hostess was exceptional, I could not have asked for better service, and a great breakfast to boot, very happy indeed!
• Lynn (10/5): Enjoyed it so much, we will be returning. - A warm Irish welcome from the owners. Rooms and facilities were spotless. Excellent choices for breakfast. Hosts very knowledgeable on the area and more than happy to advise on places to visit and the best restaurants/cafes during our stay. Would definitely stay with Mary and Gerry again.
• David (10/5): Went out of their way to make our busy schedule easier. - Friendliness, the welcome with a hot drink & home baking.
• Paul (8/5): Very good -
• Rolando (8/5): Very good -
• Mary (10/5): Exceptional - Mary and Gerry are wonderful hosts - Mary made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in the door. I had stayed there before with my family and was happy to make a return visit with friends. The location is perfect for exploring Connemara as well as for visiting Galway. The village of Oughterard is charming and within walking distance of the B&B if you wanted to leave the car behind for the night and go into town for dinner or a drink at the local pub, The Thatch. Mary is happy to make suggestions for trips around the area and her recommendations are always spot on! Nothing - it was all good! I have stayed in many Irish b&bs (as well as ones in the US) and would rate this one as top notch.
• Dean (10/5): Exceptional - This accommodation was excellent for our requirements. Everything from the location, the greeting, the room, the bed was high quality. No problems using this accommodation again and I will be recommending them to friends Nothing
• Leeper (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maura (10/5): Beautiful spot close to town excellent food comfortable rooms - Hosts were very attentive and friendly It was very clean and comfortable and the food was excellent
• Wee (9/5): Superb - Clean and neat Can't think of any
• Marko (9/5): Superb - It was a very cosy stay, we deliberately booked a small facility instead of a larger hotel and got what we hoped for. Since we only stayed two nights and wandered around most of the day, we experienced our stay at this B&B in the mornings with breakfast. And it was a very pleasant experience, we all felt very good and relaxed, the owners were very fiendly and helpful. We all agreed that their breakfast is one of our fondest memories from our trip to Ireland.
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sarah (10/5): Absolutely loved our stay, welcoming and friendly host. Great food. Would recommend and come again. - Great location. Plenty of guest parking. Beautiful setting and garden. Fantastic made to order breakfast including locally sourced meats and free range eggs and homemade bread. Welcoming and friendly host Mary. Thank you we highly recommend. Nothing it was perfect.
• Martin (9/5): As a place to pause our drive to Cleggan, for an overnight stay, it was perfect. - Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice & generous helpings. The home-made brown bread was very good. We can’t suggest any improvement; Mary, the host, welcomed us with a cup of tea and biscuits and couldn’t have been more friendly, obliging and helpful.
• Christina (10/5): We enjoyed it very much and are planning to come back. - Very clean. Mary and Gery are so friendly and will gladly recommend things to do and to see. The breakfast is amazing.
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michelle (10/5): Brilliant stay for a family of 3, will definitely be back - Close to everything we needed, Super clean and tidy and Mary and Gerry were the best hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend. Nothing, everything was perfect
• Attila (10/5): We will definitely be back again. - All about the property was just perfect. The house was clean and Christmas decorations were everywhere. Our host was amazingly nice and friendly. Room was cosy and breakfast was just delicious.
• Gearoid (10/5): Exceptional - Helpful staff and nice traditional Irish breakfast
• Nuria (10/5): Excelent - Very good breafast. Nice place. Friendly. Everything all rigth
• Anna (8/5): Very good - Delicious breakfast, big car park. Unfortunately, we get room next to quite loud water pomp.
• Natalya (8/5): Very good -
• Spillane (8/5): Very good -
• Steven (10/5): Exceptional -
• O (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely lovely place. The room was very spacious, comfortable and very clean. The owner was very kind and friendly, always greeting and smiling. Breakfast menu was very awesome, we where able to order anything we like. would highly recommend.
• Charles (10/5): Lovely B&B - Breakfast was great, rooms were cosy and Mary was very helpful
• Andrea (10/5): Exceptional -
• James (10/5): Ideal B & B, Great service and location. - Gerry and Mary were fantastic hosts. The location was in excellent proximity to Galway, and the Conemara area and within walking distance to Oughterard for some nice pubs and food. The breakfast was great and the place was quiet, and the beds were comfy. I would DEFINITELY stay here again, and hope to someday soon. Not a thing.
• Dennis (9/5): An overall fine place. Great house and host. Had an excellent stay there. I highly recommend. -
• Ian (8/5): Very good and will certainly recommend to other friends - The staff were great Rooms are very small
• Frank (6/5): Pleasant -
• Kelvin (9/5): Superb -

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