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The Bards Den

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Letterfrack , Connemara , County Galway Show on a map

The Bards Den is an owner managed Holiday Hostel with liscenced Restaurant and traditional style Bar.We are located in the middle of the seaside village of Letterfrack, at the entrance to Connemara National Park and a short walk from Kylemore Abbey. We have 12 spacious ensuite rooms, private, family and dormitory style. Light breakfast is included in our prices. Residents enjoy free bicycle hire.

The Bards Den - Exterior
The Bards Den - Exterior

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Directions

By car take the N59 West from Galway City or West from Castlebar/Westport. We are located 10 km from Clifden in the middle of the village of Letterfrack. Citylink offer a bus service direct from Galway City to our door.

Description

The Bards Den is one of the oldest Hostelries in Connemara. Formerly a village post office, pub and grocer, today The Bards Den is a Bar, Restaurant and Holiday Hostel. We offer a fully liscenced Bar and Restaurant, serving bar food and a la carte menus, adjacent to our Holiday Hostel. We have 12 ensuite rooms, private and dormitory, offering unbeatable value and comfort for couples, families or small groups visiting this area. Our location is our best asset. Located at the entrance to Connemara National Park and the Renvyle Peninsula, and beside Kylemore Abbey, we are the ideal base for exploring this unique part of Connemara, "where history abounds in scenic splendour". The 12 Bens, The Western Way, The Maamturks, Killary Harbour and Majestic Mweelrea are all accessible on foot or by car. We also offer FREE bicycle hire, to our residents, subject to availability. All our prices also include continental breakfast.  

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Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Laundry Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Pets Welcome Inside

Hostel Facilities

  • Bed Linen Supplied Free.
  • Cooking Facilities.
  • Fridge.
  • Internet Access - All Types.
  • Ironing Facilities.
  • Luggage Room.
  • Microwave.
  • Security Lockers.
  • Television Lounge.
  • Towels Supplied Free.

In Room Facilities

  • Internet Access - Free Broadband
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • Power Shower
  • Television

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gun Sports.
  • Gym.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Orienteering
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Snooker.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Tennis Court.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop

On Site Leisure

  • Bicycle Hire
  • Hill Walking
  • Traditional Music

Premises Location

  • Mountain
  • Parkland
  • Rural
  • Scenic
  • Seaside