Friars Quarter House

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

Located just 3 minutes’ walk from the town center of Ballinrobe, the ivy-clad Friars Quarter House offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. Ashford Castle is just 8.7 mi away. With garden views, the rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. The surrounding area is home to both Lough Corrib and Lough Mask and the Friars Quarter House has storage for sporting and fishing equipment. Offering numerous outdoor activities, the village of Cong is just 15 minutes’ drive away. Within close proximity to both the Wild Atlantic Way and The Green Way.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Trish
Ireland Ireland
“Wonderful stay in Friars Quarter house, lovely house and excellent service”
Ginevra
Ireland Ireland
“Very quaint townhouse and nice location. Lovely hosts.”
Lkch
United States United States
“Great location for exploring Connemara! Lovely stay in this beautiful home! Fantastic hosts!”
James
United States United States
“The only flaw with this B&B was no breakfast, although hostess left out things to eat each morning (yogurt, fruit, etc.). Rooms were fine, reception fine, friendliness of everyone perfect.”
Jitka
United States United States
“Very traditional B&B. Breakfast is oatmeal, yogurt and fruit.”
Nathan
Ireland Ireland
“Excellent comfy, clean and convenient place to stay. Loved the character of the building also and well kept interior and exterior. Walking distance from Ballinrobe. Really appreciated very easy check in!”
Gabriel
United States United States
“Comfortable B&B, just a short drive from the Balintober abbey and the picturesque town of Cong.”
Noah
United States United States
“We had a very friendly reception and had a very comfortable stay”
Norton
United States United States
“Quiet location was perfect for my purposes (central location from Galway, Sligo, & Westport) and schedule (easy come n go, walks into Ballinrobe for eating, necessities, & shopping).”
Jamie
Ireland Ireland
“It was absolutely adorable, very cozy and welcoming!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 462 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

An avid golfer, Breege, and a happy gardener, Martin, are the owners of Friars Quarter House. We revel in welcoming visitors to our beautiful home and to the West of Ireland.

Property info

A beautiful, well maintained property owned and operated by a husband and wife in Ballinrobe town, south Mayo, near to the Galway border. We are centrally located for Connemara, Ashford Castle in Cong, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Greenway and less than an housr from Galway City. We offer a 5 star guest experience and have offered our home to visitors for many years.

Neighborhood info

We are close to Connemara, Joyce Country, Ashford Castle, Cong village (home of the Quiet Man), the museum of Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Greenway, a myriad of outdoor adventures and activities. Within a short car journey you will find something new and exciting to fit all tastes and interests. Ballinrobe town and its environs offer food, drink and entertainment to suit all and we are less than an hours journey to Galway City, Castlebar, Westport and Knock Shrine.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Friars Quarter House

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Friars Quarter House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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