The Bards Den
Letterfrack Village, County Galway Connemara, Ireland .
53 out of 63 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'The Bards Den'
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Recent review (19/02/2012)
ClaudiaTurcotte thinks
Really nice hostel! Like an hotel! Clean, friendly, nice place! Next to the park!
Overview
Directly at the foot of Diamond Mountain and surrounded by the 12 Bens and Connemara National Park, "The Bards Den" is one of the oldest hostelries in Connemara. Situated in the centre of Letterfrack Village, overlooking the village green and Letterfrack Furniture College
The Bards Den" today offers a warm welcome; Traditional Bars featuring regular organised and impromptu Irish music seisuns; Restaurant which is open all day featuring locally caught seafood and shellfish and Connemara lamb dishes; Serviced Accommodation with 12 ensuite rooms with TV,s; open fires and personal attention.
Self service kitchenette
Laundry and drying facilities
Inclusive packages
Bordering National Park
Internet access available
Ideal for Hen & Stag parties
12 ensuite rooms with t.v.`s
Group discounts available
Private car and bike park
Village centre location
Tourist Information
Restaurant and bar open all day
The Bars at the Den
Open fires, comfortable lounges and full service. Seisuns, parties, celebrations and a great night immersing yourself in the culture of tradtional Irish music and guinness. The bars also feature a disco which is the only one in Letterfrack and for miles around. It makes for a great night out and for those who wish to party.
Dining at the Den
The food at the Bards Den always features fresh local and Irish produce where possible and when in season. Crab, mussels, scallops, pollock and salmon are all sourced locally.
Trout, brill and more are harvested off the west coast. Lamb dishes are prepared from Connemara lamb and feature Irish Stew, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Centreloin Lamb Cutlets and Roast Leg of Lamb. Only prime Irish beef is offered and the Bards Den is renowned for its Fillet, T-bone and Entrecote Steaks.
Add in Smoked Salmon, Chowders and homemade brown bread. There is no better way to finish a Connemara day. Light snacks to full meals always available.
Self Catering 1
Built in 2003 this 1500 sq ft architecturally designed home sits on 8 seaside acres with exceptional sea views. The house also overlooks Rusheenduff Lake and Renvyle House Hotel
The accommodation comprises-
Large open plan Kitchen with antique furniture.
Dining Room and Sitting Room with exceptional sea and island views.
2 Ensuite Bedrooms with Kingsize Beds
Additional features include;
Exceptional sea views. 4 oven Aga Cooker. Underfloor heating.
Exceptional sea views. Very spacious rooms. Private parking.
Exceptional sea views. Central to all amenities in Renvyle.
Original artwork throughout. Exceptional sea views.
Self Catering 2
Finished in 2006 this architecturally designed home sits on a 4 acre private site on the western slopes of Tully Mountain with spectacular and majestic sea views from Inishboffin Island to Achill Island to Croagh Patrick.
The accommodation comprises-
Fully fitted old style kitchen.
Large split level sitting room with panoramic sea views.
2 Ensuite bedrooms with kingsize beds.
Additional features include-
Original artwork throughout. Majestic sea views.
Open fires. Majestic sea views.
Underfloor heating. Majestic sea views.
Large patio/deck with majestic sea views
Very spacious house with private grounds.
What's Included |
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| Luggage Room | Free |
| Breakfast | Free |
| Linen | Free |
| Towel | Free |
Facilities |
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| Bar | Credit cards accepted |
| Car Parking | Self-catering Facilities |
| No curfew | Currency Exchange |
| Lounge area | Internet / Wi-Fi |
| Pool table(s) | Restaurant |
| Safety deposit | 24 hour hot showers |
| Tours/Travel Desk | Wheelchair accessible |
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.
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