Prices at Tullyvrick B and B Oughterard from €35

A warm welcome awaits you at Tullyvrick, a beautiful Connemara stone house, built in the traditional style and situated on the Lake Shore Road. Impressive entrance lounge and turf fire. Peaceful country location yet only a short stroll to the bustling village of Oughterard with it’s many fine restaurants and bars with traditional Irish music. A delicious Irish breakfast with fresh eggs from our hens and home baking, is served in the conservatory with views of the landscaped garden, waterfall and rolling field Orthopedic beds and comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms ensure a good nights rest. Attractions Locally Go fishing or take a cruise on the famous Lough Corrib, boat hire and packed lunches arranged. Visit 15th Century Auganure Castle 3km, Glengowla Mines 3km, Brigits Garden 6km. Oughterard Golf Course 3km. Horse riding 2km. Try the Demoura Mountain Bike Trail or take one of the many scenic walks. Hotel Swimming pool 2km, Bike hire. Enjoy painting? Art classes arranged Oughterard, situated between the cosmopolitan City of Galway and the wilds of Connemara is a perfect base to explore all the diverse activities, sights and experiences the West has to offer. The village and surrounding areas are steeped in history that dates back to 3000-4000 B.C. There are some megalithic tombs still nearby. Early Christianity also left its mark as many monastic ruins remain, the oldest being on the Island of Inchagoill on Lough Corrib which can be reached during the summer months by a daily ferry service which continues on to Cong. Lough Corrib is also famous for its brown trout, salmon, pike and perch fishing and Oughterard is internationally known for its brown trout fishery. It is considered to be the trout anglers paradise. The trout fishing season starts on 15th Feb when most fish caught are taken trolling. The fly fishing begins in mid-March with the emergence of the Duckfly and the Mayfly around the 10th May. Connemara with the scenic Twelve Bens mountain range in the north, the picturesque, golden beaches reaching out into the vast Atlantic Ocean and the many lakes and bogs are all within an easy drive. Take in the breathtaking and unique Connemara countryside with its gentle hills, boglands, numerous lakes and golden, sandy beaches which are ideal for safe swimming. An artists paradise, with its special light, the Connemara countryside boasts different colours and moods every day with its wild Fuchsia, Rhododendrons, Heather and many wild flowers. One can spend the day walking, cycling, golfing, painting, horse riding, shooting or fishing. In any weather, the Connemara countryside and atmosphere is awe inspiring and magical. Galway, City Of The Tribes and described by W.B.Yeates as the Venice of the West is a 25 minute drive from Oughterard. Free spirited artistic and bohemian, it has an ambiance all of it’s own and is regarded as Irelands cultural capital. The city has many relics of its medieval past and is worth taking time to explore. Other Attractions within an Hours Drive. Aran Islands, Kylemore Abbey, Cruise on Irelands only Fjord in Killary harbour at Leenane. Clifden, Roundstone, Kinvara and the Burren.