Ballinasloe Guest House in the Heart of the Country

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Ballinasloe Guest House in the Heart of the Country
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Ballinasloe Guest House in the Heart of the Country in Ballinasloe offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy garden views, free WiFi, and amenities such as a hairdryer, free toiletries, shower, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Outdoor Spaces: The homestay features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Bicycle parking is available for those who wish to explore the surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 113 km from Shannon Airport, the property is near attractions like Cross of the Scriptures (24 km), Athlone Castle (29 km), and Athlone Train Station (31 km). Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, host, and room cleanliness, the homestay ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jose
    Spain Spain
    “The calm during the night and the hoster, very friendly.”
  • Oscar
    Mexico Mexico
    “The room was wonderful, the property looks new and in great conditions, the owners kind and helpful. You can grab some snacks from your room or at the leaving room.”
  • Caoimhe
    Ireland Ireland
    “Near to golf club where we were attending a competition. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. The rooms were spotless.”
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    “Fantastic spacious rooms with all the amenities. Kettle in the room was much appreciated. Fiachra was very friendly and accommodating to us. Beautiful house, will recommend”
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A lovely spacious room, comfortable bed with breakfast included in the room. A fridge and small lounge area upstairs was much appreciated. Really appreciated advice on local areas of interest Thank you.”
  • Sheehan
    Ireland Ireland
    “The location was easily accessible, plenty of parking, not far from town. The room was immaculate and spacious with a nice sized ensuite toilet and shower. We were supplied with milk, water and cereal for breakfast and it was a nice and peaceful...”
  • Seamus
    Ireland Ireland
    “Bhí fear an tí fíor cabhaireach agus Gaeilge aige comh maith”
  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was really helpful and friendly and had provided some breakfast cereals and snacks in the room which was a lovely touch. The house is beautiful - as is the general area - lots to see and visit!”
  • Aisling
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lovely room, very clean, plenty of parking space, nice and quiet. Nice touch to have tea and coffee facilities in the room.”
  • Cheryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts were lovely and friendly and were always on hand if needed. The accommodation had everything you need. It was very comfortable and quiet. Good cleanliness too.”

Hosted by Valerie and Fiachra are your hosts.

9.6
Host review score
Valerie and Fiachra are your hosts.
A home of ease and warmth in the heart of nature and the countryside, 3-5 min from Ballinasloe town, on the R355, and just 90 seconds from the M6 Motorway. The ideal place to stay if arriving or leaving from Dublin airport as it is 1.5 hours by car depending on traffic. On a walking trail, the Beara Breifne Way. Golf course across the road. Train station 4.5km, Buses 2.5 km, excellent taxi service. Within 20-25 minutes to Portumna, Loughrea, and Athlone. Galway City 42 minute drive
My partner and I are both natives of Ballinasloe. We enjoy and love the countryside and nature. We believe in and explore unlimited healthy lifestyle options. Grow a lot of our own food. I am a holistic health practitioner and practice, educate, and teach people self-healing techniques and exciting and adventurous ways of creating a new and happier lifestyle.
Galway City 42 minute drive 1. HISTORICAL TOUR/TRAIL - Includes the 1691 battle of Aughrim, Ireland’s game changer and most decisive battle in Irish History. Visiting a restored authentic Irish Castle, Clonony Castle. A river Fortification crossing on the River Shannon. Also a historical tour of Ballinasloe can be arranged. Portumna Castle & Gardens built in early 17th century. Portumna recently restored authentic famine work house. 2. ECCLESIASTICAL TOUR/TRAIL - Clonmacnois a 6th century monastic site located on the banks of the river Shannon. Clontuskert Abbey, a national monument and medieval Augustinian Priory. 6th Century Clonfert Cathedral founded by St Brendan the Navigator who is buried there. Meelick Franciscan church the oldest used Roman Catholic church in Ireland. Kilconnell medieval Franciscan Friary. 3. WALKING TOURS/TRAILS - Hymany section of Beara Breifne Way. Aughrim Battlefield Walk. Ballinasloe to Shannonbridge through bogland, and wetlands, along the banks of the old Grand Canal. Ballinasloe to Clonfert bog/canal/wetlands walk. Aughrim to Killure Bog walk. These walks can be tailored between 5 - 20+ km. A packed lunch can be provided. Please contact for specific details.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.