At Oak Lodge, overlooking Ballinakill Lake, unwind with a tranquil atmosphere. Take in the ever-changing colours over the lake from your own mountain or sit by the cassette-style solid fuel fire in the cozy sitting room. With a well-equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities, this property is perfect for those who love food and cooking.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Great location to explore Connemara
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, plus a fridge and a dishwasher.
Guest accommodations at this apartment feature washing machines.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
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Is Great location to explore Connemara pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Great location to explore Connemara?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Great location to explore Connemara?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
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Great location to explore Connemara Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This is a beautiful, cosy, very well-equipped house in a great location on a quiet country road between Letterfrack and Cleggan. Highly recommended.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nick P.
4 Oct 2023
357 Oak Lodge - A very comfortable place
Oak Lodge is a comfortable base for exploring the area. The house is well equipped, has fast wifi and comfortable beds. It’s in a quiet location good for star gazing.
Nick P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 Jan 2024
Great place to stay
Amazing place to stay near of beach's, restaurants, kylamore abbey.
We could not be more happy.
Thank you
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2024
All good apart from a proper shower
Great place 2 stay for touring connamara..very handy too letterfrack and cliften..lovely house has everything u need..enjoy folks
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun 2024
Wedding in Connemara .
We stayed at Oak Lodge while attending our son’s wedding . Everything was excellent.
So comfortable n clean . Hope to return again sometime to enjoy the comfort of such a lovely house . Breathe taking scenery and we had lovely weather. Florence .
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 Sept 2023
Perfect location
Four words: perfect house, perfect holidays!
We had a wonderful time there.
Bright, nicely furnished house, great kitchen, lots of crockery and accessories, comfortable beds. Beautiful views. Quiet. With a car about 10 min to pubs, restaurants, beaches. Just one small blemish:
the low water pressure in the shower and bathroom should be improved.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Mar 2024
Wonderful house in a great location and pet-friendly too!
We stayed in Oak Lodge for a week in March 2024 and it is a lovely home to stay in. Everythign was clean and the instructions for operating everythign were clear. There was only two of us, plus our border collie so the house was big for our needs. Being dog-friendly, together with location is one of the reasons we chose Oak Lodge.
It's a great base for a holiday in Connemara. There are so many things to do that are not far away, lots of great beaches and forest trails. Waking up to the stunning countryside is somethign I will never get used to.
Highly recommended
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laureen M.
28 Oct 2024
Felt immediately at home
I liked the house and felt immediately at home in it. It's comfortable, welcoming, beautifully located, and warm when the outdoors isn't. My stay included a visit by Storm Ashley to the entire west coast and when the power went out for six hours, along with most of the internet, and followed eventually by the rest of the internet and the phone, the owners' attentiveness meant everything. I had a lovely week and highly recommend Oak Lodge. (And just a note: There are reviews here complaining about the water pressure. It's ordinary rural water pressure, perfectly adequate, much like mine in my own Canadian village. Maybe people who want city amenities and endless WiFi would be happier on an urban vacation?)
Laureen M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
22 Jul 2025
Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting
We found the holiday cottage easily from the directions given, though the eircode just took us to Letterfrack. The cottage was cosy and well equipped. Everything we needed and we enjoyed the books and dvds there. The caretaker was easily contacted on WhatsApp and really helpful.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Micha K.
17 Sept 2025
Charming spacious cottage
We especially liked the open kitchen / dinning area and the views on the lake.
Water pressure on the shower is sometimes a bit challenging. But nothing that one could not deal with. Apart from that, a really pleasant place to be.
Micha K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Amazing week in Connemara
We loved our week at Oak Lodge. The cottage was very comfortable and equipped with fantastic views, in a lovely, quiet location. Letterfrack nearby was handy for almost anything you need, with bigger shops a short drive away in Clifden. There's loads to go and visit in the area. In fact, we need a return visit to see more!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Johnston G.
19 Aug 2025
Magical week at Oak Lodge
We had an amazing week in beautiful Connemara. The beaches, mountains, lakes, villages. Playing with the dog and family on stunning beaches, kayaking, hiking, music session in Cleggan, trip to Inishboffin, Clifden, Roundstone.
Wow.
We'll be back!
G
This house had everything you could wish for to provide great food and a comfortable stay
Lindsay A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diana M.
12 Aug 2025
A wonderful retreat
Have been coming to stay in and around Clifden for a few years now. We love the area but were looking for a quiet retreat away from busy Cleggan.
Oak Lodge was exactly what we wanted. Everything you could want is there and our dog Charlie was very happy with all the lovely walks from the house. A short drive in the car and he was in the sea for a paddle!
Only downside was that my daughter and her partner had the twin beds downstairs and they found the mattresses uncomfortable.
Diana M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 Jul 2023
Lovely stay
Lovely house in a lovely location. One minus, the waterpressure from the shower is far to low. Upgrading it will give an excellent review for this cottage in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
11 Jan 2026
Lovely cottage but had some issues
We spent 10 days over Christmas in this delightful cottage with lots of room for entertaining and great views however there were some fundamental problems during our stay.
There was no wifi or TV when we arrrived as there was a dangerous outside electrical socket full of water that kept tripping part of the house. We managed to "botch it" for our stay however no electrician was forthcoming. The poor water pressure, which has also been mentioned in several previous reviews, really does need attention and an electric shower would make a huge improvement. Luckily we have relatives nearby so ended up showering there. Lots of rules and regs regarding heating, wifi, log burners and not enough crockery or glassware and unfortunately the dishwasher broke down whilst we were there and it could not be resuscitated!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Holger H.
26 Aug 2025
Herrliche Lodge
Die herrliche Lodge mit dem schönen Garten liegt zwischen Clifden, Cleggan und Letterfrack an einem See inmitten grüner Wiesen mit Pferde, Schafen und Rindern. Das Meer ist nicht weit weg und die Pubs mit guter Musik und die Restaurants sind leicht und schnell erreichbar. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und weitere Kulturangebote gibt es genügend. Die nahen Strände sind einmalig. Die Tierwelt lädt zu Beobachungen ein, am nahen am Wasser gelegenen Friedhof mit dem berühmten Gogarty Grab wachsen herrliche Brombeeren.
Hier kann man sich erholen!!!!
Nous avons passé un très bon sejour dans le Connemara. La cottage est très bien situé pour visiter la région. La vue est magnifique sur le lac, montagne et les moutons. Il est très bien équipé pour les vacances en famille. Le contact avec l'agence de location etait parfaite. Nous recommandons cette location.
Séverine G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
12 Feb 2023
excellent
simple brilliant facilities and superb location. Centrally located between Letterfrack and Clifden very easy to deal with and a really great price for my stay. Recommended
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Johan B.
12 Jan 2023
Comfortable, cosy cottage.
Great cottage. Cosy. Stunning views at lake and mountains.
Very good place to visit a main part of Connamare.
Johan B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Johan B.
11 Jan 2023
Comfortable, cosy cottage.
Great cottage. Cosy. Stunning views at lake and mountains.
Very good place to visit a main part of Connamare.
Johan B.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
27 Sept 2022
A property with a view
We enjoyed the peaceful location of this property with its wonderful views across the lake and mountains beyond. However, although the property was generally comfortable we did have some niggles. The low water pressure meant that showers were more of a mission than a pleasurable experience. The bathrooms and the kitchen were clean but there was a lot of dust and dead insects that hadn’t been dealt with. There is clearly a great deal to see in the area and so we were a little disappointed that there was very limited information on hand in the property. Hopefully, this can be addressed for the benefit of future gifts.
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is light and airy, well-insulated and thoughtfully furnished and well-equipped. The situation and outlook were delightful. We felt very lucky to have chosen it and would love to come again.
Suzanne W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
31 Aug 2022
One week closed to Cleggan
Very nice quiet place, closed to cities, in perfect conditions & all you can need to have a good stay !!