There are many options available for those travelers wishing to stay for a few days or more in the Connemara region of Ireland in County Galway. These include:

Hotels

Hotel accommodation covers the full range of facilities likely to be required by anyone. The Connemara offers a range of hotel accommodation from 5 star down to budget accommodation.

Heritage Houses

Heritage houses are private country houses of historic interest offering high-class accommodation. The Connemara offers one or two of this form of accommodation.

Self Catering Accommodation

Rent your accommodation for the week (or more) and do all the cooking yourself! This way you can cater for a family for small cost and enjoy Connemara on a budget. Accommodation can range from mobile homes to large spacious houses.

When we visited the Connemara, we stayed at Heatherhill Cottages in Letterfrack. This facility offered a great base from which to explore the region, and Letterfrack itself is a lovely quiet village with all of the facilities needed to enjoy the experience within walking distance of our accommodation.

Heatherhill Cottages offers spacious accommodation (5 bedrooms) on three levels, with everything needed to enjoy the travel experience, including an open fireplace in which a peat fire can be lit.

Guesthouses

These vary from five bedroomed family houses, Georgian and Victorian residence to larger professionally serviced modern premises. Some guesthouses provide meals to non residents. Evening meals are available.

Hostels

Providing budget accommodation with excellent self-catering facilities. Many hostels are able to supply meals to guests upon request.

Country homes, Farmhouses and B&Bs

Country homes offer a wide selection of premises such as Georgian residences, modern bungalows, and traditional Irish homes- all with modern amenities and facilities. Farmhouse holidays are attractive for those wishing a temporary escape from the pressures of modern life. Most B&Bs are somewhat more modest, but offer rooms for accommodation, some with ensuite facilities. Evening meals can be provided in some premises if notice is given.

Caravan and Camping Sites

There are a number of caravan and camping sites in Connemara. These cater for tents, caravans and many also rent mobile homes.

Submitted by John Kumm www.onlinetravelconsultant.com