Oughterard Travel Guide
Tourist 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
Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Great food at Sophia’s.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
No sewer traps in bathroom and room smelled very bad
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)
We had a wonderful time in the house. The pictures online do NOT do justice to the beauty of the location—absolutely gorgeous views from the dining room! Nice enclosed front yard and back yard leads to the water, fun for kids to play. It is a great place for families as the house is comfy enough ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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 Jul 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 quaint 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.
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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 romantic area.
Things to do
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day
