Ard Mhara Lodge Oranmore, Galway

Holiday Rental Description

Ard Mhara Lodge is a warm and welcoming old-style country house just two minutes stroll from Oranmore village.
Nestled in beautiful manicured gardens on the outskirts of the village, this is an ideal base to explore Galway and the West of Ireland. This great location is also just a 10 minute drive from the vibrant Galway City!

Accommodation:
All our rooms at Ard Mhara Lodge have been tastefully decorated and maintained to our consistently high standards. The rooms are modern, warm and welcoming, while retaining a charming old-style country feel.
There are four bedrooms - sleeps up to 10 , wifi enabled though out the house, flat screen TV's in all living areas and bedrooms. The rooms are modern, warm and welcoming while retaining a charming old-style country feel. Huge space and comfort for the discerning guest.

When visiting Galway and surrounding areas there are a few places that cannot be missed. Connemara and The Burren are truly areas of outstanding natural beauty and should not be missed when visiting the region.
Connemara:
From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you're in Connemara by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the landscape. Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland. This natural terrain and un-spoiled environment offers the visitor a wonderland of sights, experiences, adventure and activities. The people are warm, friendly and extend a hospitality which is the essence of Ireland. The beautiful spring flowers, buds on the trees, newborn lambs dancing on the hills and the call of the cuckoo all make Spring time a very special and magical time in Connemara. This is an ideal time to take a break as the countryside is totally renewed. On mellow Autumn days, one can enjoy the Connemara countryside, now clothed in different colours with each passing day. In the evening enjoy lovely warm turf fires after a day spent walking, cycling, painting, shooting, fishing or golfing.
The Burren:
The Burren National Park is located in the southeastern corner of the Burren and is approximately 1500 hectares in size.
The Park land was bought by the Government for nature conservation and public access. It contains examples of all the major habitats within the Burren: Limestone Pavement, Calcareous grassland, Hazel scrub, Ash/hazel woodland, Turloughs, Lakes, Petrifying springs, cliffs and Fen.
The highest point in the park is Knockanes (207 metres) which continues as a curving terraced ridge to Mullaghmór to the south. East of this ridge is an area of extensive, low lying limestone pavement containing a number of semi-permanent lakes. West of this ridge the pavement sweeps down to partially drift-covered ground which gradually rises again to reach the foot of a rocky escarpment. To the south of the park the limestone bedrock disappears under a layer of glacial till. This till area is far more intensively managed for pasture and silage.