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Kilmurvey House

Address: Cill Ronáin (Kilronan), Kilronan, Co. Galway
Phone: 099/61218
www.kilmurveyhouse.com

Price range: $-$$
Location: Inis Mór (Inishmore)

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Fodor's Review:

This rambling 200-year-old stone farmhouse, run by the warm, chatty owner, Treasa Joyce, is the first choice of many visitors to the island. It's at the foot of Dún Aengus fort, a three-minute walk from the beach, and about 6½ km (4 mi) from the quay and the airport (accessible by minibus). The old stone house has been cleverly extended to provide extra guest rooms. The neatly kept front garden leads to a large, high-ceiling hall and wide stairs, giving a pleasant sense of space. The walls are hung with portraits of the house's previous owners, the warrior clan of O'Flahertys—one of whom was Oscar Wilde's godfather—whose descendants include the famed writers Liam and Robert. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with views of the fort, or distant sea views. It's worth paying a small supplement for one of the four larger rooms with king-size beds. Pros: lovely warm welcome; home-cooked evening meal served five nights a week; memorable location adjacent to historic fort. Cons: 4 mi from village, pubs, and restaurants; minibus costs EUR 5 each way.

Hotel Details: 12 rooms
In-room: no a/c, no TV.
In-hotel: restaurant, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Credit Cards: MC, V
Closed: Closed Nov.-Mar.