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The Waterfront House Country Home

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a lake with a grassy area and a dock. - The Waterfront House Country Home (Oughterard)
A living room with two leather sofas, a coffee table, and a television. - The Waterfront House Country Home (Oughterard)
A modern house with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden. - The Waterfront House Country Home (Oughterard)
A dining room with wooden furniture, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted shelves with plates. - The Waterfront House Country Home (Oughterard)
A bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea. - The Waterfront House Country Home (Oughterard)
The Waterfront House Country Home provides amenities like free breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and pillows, a white nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Ensuite (Treble Rooms)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a desk with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oughterard is home to The Waterfront House Country Home. Oughterard Golf Club and Wildlands are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brigit's Garden and Cong Mini Golf Club. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Oughterard travel guide
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Map
Golf Course Road (L5351), Near Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, County Galway, H91 PW89

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a central arched doorway, flanked by symmetrical wings with windows and a red door.
    University of Galway
    26 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Eyre Square
    34 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • A crowded street lined with historic buildings, a reception area, and a bar.
    Quay Street
    35 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • A blue boat docked at a pier with a red buoy, surrounded by colorful buildings and other boats.
    Galway Harbour
    36 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Oughterard Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Sullivan’s Country Grocer
    5 min drive
  • Supermac's
    5 min drive
  • My Little Flower
    5 min drive
  • Connemara Greenway Café
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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Important information

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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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterfront House Country Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront House Country Home?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront House Country Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waterfront House Country Home located?

Situated in Oughterard, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oughterard Golf Club and Aughnanure Castle. Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Waterfront House Country Home Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

orion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a bit of a change r/t a problem with the property, but stayed in another B&B with Mary's sister, Ethel. Both nice ladies. Ethel makes a splendid breakfast, and helped me "hoover all over". Would be blessed to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to stay! We were promptly greeted and shown our room. Our host was the sweetest lady. My husband had a great fresh and hot Irish breakfast. I had the continental breakfast. The rooms are quaint, quiet and just what you need after a wold day of site seeing. The location on the water is breathtaking. It is very close to a little town. We were given great recommendations on things to do and see. Our host was top notch. I cant recommend this House enough! As my first Bed and Breakfast experience, this set a super high standard!!! Overall: Super kind, Informative, Helpful, Clean, Delicious breakfast, Beautiful surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary was great, the gardens were beautiful and the room cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary the host was delightful and very helpful. Breakfast was lovely each morning. Would definitely recommend this to others. Loved everything about the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely immaculate! Beautiful garden and great surroundings. Very big Welcome from the host, extremely clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast was always served with a heaping pit of the best tea and the biggest smile. Would absolutely go back again! Miss it already.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay on our trip. Beautiful surroundings. Our host was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast delicious. View from our window was lovely. We went for a walk to nearby castle and enjoy it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary made sure we were comfortable at her charming bnb. The view was beautiful and the room we had was just the right size for our family of 4. Breakfast was delicious. Mary also went the extra mile to share suggestions about the area and how to make the most of our visit. We loved the unique flare and style of the bnb and would recommend for others to stay here, especially if you want something quiet and private.
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8/10 Good

Cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterfront House was an absolutely gorgeous property with a lake view and magnificent gardens. Our room was nicely furnished and very clean. Our host was welcoming and very gracious. The continental breakfast was average with croissants, toast and brown bread, butter and jam. The boats pictured on the website are not available for guests to use. That was a bit of a disappointment. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Joslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and she had some of the best coffee we have had in Ireland. The only issue was with Ireland getting so much warm weather now they need to invest in ceiling fans or standing fans for the bedrooms as it was very close, even with the window open
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet. and lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Wonderful owners! Super breakfast. Pretty far from Galway.bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

Lovely location, friendly hosts, great breakfast, and a well kept facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary took the very best care of us after long days of travel. For those looking for the perfectly sequestered getaway in County Galway, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is gorgeous around the property. The breakfast was well done, filling and protein packed. We found the mattress to be well worn and hard for our liking. A comfortable bed is a big deal to us now that we’re getting older.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good, safe location. It is clean, well-kept, and Mary is very nice. I have nothing negative to share about the property. I plan to go back numerous times if I am able.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Anders

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary and John were lovely. Everything was super-clean and efficient. A little off the beaten path but beautiful and worth the detour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ROSEANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful views of the lake from the porch ,,,comfortable beds! very good breakfast and was offered hard boiled egg instead of over easy...liked the variety! Thank You !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

Alice

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing. Couldn’t get taxi to come out there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect spot

Mary was the perfect hostess. Nothing was a trouble to her....she was helpful but not intrusive. The Waterfront does not lie....what a beautiful view of Lough Corrib from our room and from the terrace. Peaceful yet not too far from the buzz of Oughterard (Mary can organise taxi for 20 euros return) Mary also organised a fishing trip for another group whilst we were there and is willing to help with any advice of where to go and what to do. Breakfast was delicious....as well as full Irish there were homemade scones/pancakes/fresh bread as well as fresh orange juice, cereal etc. Definitely the place to stay if you want to visit this delightful area.
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4/10 Poor

Marianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room has very thin walls where we could hear someone snoring all evening from another room also walking on the top floor. Upon arrival I had to ask for new towels as they smelled moldy/dirty. To add to it the shower had black mold on the top portion. During breakfast, my husband and I wanted to sit side by side to look out the window and we were told we could not even tho the dining area had only one other couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed having stayed at other venues. The property was clean but so outdated and tired. Old blankets were used as bedding, no duvets. The en suite was very small and the shower cubicle I could never have used. I am not obese in any way. The tv had only two channels, BBC 1 and BBC 2. Sound was limited as you could hear people next door and upstairs. No tea or coffee making facilities. Full Irish breakfast did not include white or black pudding, mushrooms nor beans. Having travelled for almost 3 hrs, we arrived at 14.55 only to be be told that check in was not until 16.00. We were told to go into the village for a coffee. I had not noticed any time to check in if there was one. I presumed it was 15.00. We stayed only for one of the two nights booked and expect a refund of our second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

FRANCESCO

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appena arrivati già ci viene voglia di scappare, la proprietaria ci informa che non possiamo entrare nella camera con le scarpe, sicuramente non conosce la micosi, ci dice poi che se vogliamo lasciare la finestra aperta dobbiamo spegnere la luce, la struttura si trova in un punto scomodo per spostarsi, ed è in mezzo al nulla. Abbiamo prenotato per tre notti ma siamo scappati dopo la prima. Assolutamente sconsigliato, rischiate di rovinarvi le vacanze.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KRATZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique! Petit déjeuner excellent ! Hôte très sympathique et de bons conseils !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026