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The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation

The Longwalk, H91 H7TE Galway, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>91</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
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Rated superb
91 reviews

Location was excellent. Property was spotlessly clean and comfortable for a group of 5 adults. Beautiful sea views but only minutes away from the lively town centre

Jacqueline United Kingdom
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The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
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On the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city centre, the award-winning Herons Rest Boutique accommodation offers two self-catering townhouses with a gourmet breakfast box included. Featured in Conde Nast Traveller, The Irish Times and Food & Travel Magazine among others, its rooms look out over picturesque Claddagh Harbour, and offer free Wi-Fi throughout. Beds have luxury orthopaedic mattresses and are dressed with high-quality linens, and bathrooms have luxury handmade toiletries and towels. The sea side self catering townhouses offer a gourmet breakfast hamper which includes fresh juice, freshly baked breads, butter, jam, home made muesli with yoghurt and fruit farm fresh eggs, farmhouse cheeses with smoked salmon and ham. To offer you a home from home experience. On Ireland’s western coast, Galway has a variety of traditional Irish pubs and music venues within 10 minutes’ walk of this guest house. The region of Connemara offers a landscape of rugged coastline, isolated beaches, mountains and lakes. Ot is a superb touring base for visiting The Burren to the south with the famous Cliffs of Moher. There is also easy access to the Aran Islands with a ferry leaving direct from the city only 2 minutes from the property location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Breakfast info

Continental

Private parking available on-site

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Galway
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  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was excellent. Property was spotlessly clean and comfortable for a group of 5 adults. Beautiful sea views but only minutes away from the lively town centre”
  • Eileen
    Ireland Ireland
    “Terrific location. Very easy to check in and out. Great ingredients left for our breakfast. All in all a wonderful experience and I would definitely stay here again.”
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    “Great location and comfortable apartment. Breakfast provided for first day with locally sourced goods. Delicious. Have to pay extra for parking.”

Hosted by Sorcha the Owner

9.5
9.5
Host review score
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Sorcha the Owner
We enjoy providing a home from home experience and strive to offer you a personalized locals insight service. On order our continental gourmet breakfasts, provisioned from local and organic produce give you a taste of the best of the west. In each stylish sea view bedroom lots of thoughtful touches enhance your comfort and panoramic views of the bay give a feeling of idyllic hideaway whilst still located in the city centre. We love to share up-to the minute advice with you on the best restaurant recommendations and help you with your reservations. Galway is the perfect base for day tripping and we offer a number of tours which can be booked directly on our website in advance of your arrival. If you are driving we would be happy to help you with personalised route planning to ensure you can avoid the tourist traps and find unspoilt secret spots. Why not let us pack a gourmet picnic for you? and let us recommend our favorite places to stop. Breakfast is included and can be re-ordered during your stay (extra charge). This is made up of Irish farmhouse cheeses, local artisinal products and fresh baking. In our next door property we offer a 3 Double Room Bed and Breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you to Galway.
The Herons Rest is uniquely located by the waterside within a stone’s throw from the city centre action, we call it keeping it country in the city. Turning right out the front door takes you to the Spanish arch, the historical city walls and across the fish market plaza to the pubs and restaurants of the Latin Quarter. The view from your room overlooks the Claddagh quay where the river Corrib meets Galway Bay. It is a tidal harbour with an incredible rise and fall of 15 feet. This sheltered harbour is home to the traditional black boat with rust coloured sails known as the Galway hooker. Alongside the pleasure boats Lobster and crab fishermen can frequently be seen landing their catch. The Mutton Island lighthouse is situated at the mouth of the harbour and the blue limestone hills of the Burren lie on the opposite shore, making it a very safe harbour for sailing. On our doorstep Corrib river is the shortest an fastest moving river in Europe and its bank is teaming with wildlife and home to one of the largest colonies of mute swans in Western Europe. Occasionly from your window you may be entertained watching wading fishermen seeking elusive salmon. Enjoy the best of both worlds
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Mastercard Visa Cash The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation

  • Yes, The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation on this page.

  • The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding

  • Guests staying at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation is 700 yards from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.