An old town house in the lower, quieter part of Clifden has been extended and converted into a comfortable guesthouse with private parking. The town's bars and restaurants are only two minutes' walk away, yet there can be sheep grazing on a vacant lot across the road. Rooms are a good size, with hotel-like features including adjustable radiators, swagged floral curtains, and efficient showers. Help yourself to tea and coffee in the residents' lounge, a good place to compare notes with fellow travelers. The breakfast room has a pine floor and white damask cloths, and the toast is accompanied by butterballs (shaped by butter pats, once ubiquitous in country hotels, now seldom seen) and homemade jam. Pros: hotel-grade rooms at B&B prices; quiet central location. Cons: bland style of décor; parking lot is effectively on-street, not secured.
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