Glenarde House

Room was fantastic, virtual staff helpful, free onsite parking, Super fast internet, almost near Galway shops, kitchen had all the cooking/baking/cleaning equipment to use, as well as free tea/coffee/cookies...common property inside and outside needs a bit of shining up, but overall, value for money.

This was a lovely large room in a stately home tucked away from the lively Salt Hill seaside promenade. Unfortunately we hit rush hour traffic as we approached. inching through the busy Salt Hill city center. We arrived during a rare heat wave. Like most accommodations in Ireland, there were was no AC or fans and no television. There was not a tea kettle in the room, but the house offered use of a large communal kitchen where some guests apparently cooked dinner (based on cleaned dishes drying next to the sink). The owner left out tea bags, milk and wafer cookies and there was a lovely patio outside. It was about a half hour walk into Salt Hill and a drive into Galway city center. We met the owner who graciously advised us where to get a coffee with a view of the ocean, not to mention generously sending a print of my ancestor's house I foolishly left behind. There is also a cafe in a hotel a few minutes walking distance from the site. If you are looking for a quiet, tranquil place to rest and relax on your trip to Ireland this should be at the top of the list.

We had everything we needed for our stay. Our host was very nice and gave us many tips for our trip.

Room was clean and adequate.