Oughterard
Travel Guide





Visit Oughterard

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 Oct 30, 2025

The Waterfront House Country Home

The Dean Galway
Food was really good. The pool & hot tub was fantastic. Our room was really nice with funky decor & a really nice bathroom . I highly recommend the Dean hotel
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)
We had a lovely stay and the days were clear and bright showing off the location as we were surrounded by lough Corrib. The open fire was delightful. The well equipped kitchen easily accommodated our Christmas day meal. The design of the house is excellent and accommodates all real needs with a variety ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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 Nov 11, 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 Jul 30, 2025
Popular places to visit

Quiet Man Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oughterard when you stop by Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing 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.
Oughterard Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
Shannaghree Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shannaghree Lough during your travels in Oughterard. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots.
Things to do

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.

Pike fishing by boat.Lough Corrib,Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie

From Galway: Private Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles Day Tour


