Portacarron Bay, Oughterard, Ireland
#7 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Oughterard
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Chanelle
AustraliaVery friendly hosts.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Jan
United KingdomGreat B and B in a lovely location right on Lake Corrib. Gary is a good host and his dogs are gorgeous. Very friendly, and wanting to play, Billy even led us to our room. Very good breakfast, I particularly enjoyed the crepes with fruit. Very clean with a very comfortable bed. We will be back next year, and hope Billy will have a new ball.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Schwaiger
Germanythe ceiling of the shower could be renewed as it looks a little bit gross, but other than that: no complaints
wonderful host Gary; fantastic Irish breakfast with some fresh fruit and joghurt as a buffet; two lovely dogs who want to play all the time; great big room with lakeview; remote area to relax
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Sims
SpainAll good.
We had the biggest room we have ever stayed in for a long time. A big bathroom also, the bedroom opened straight into the garden and directly to the lake. Breakfast was very tasty. The 2 dogs were visiting us and were so friendly Gary, the host was very helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Bryan
IrelandNothing.
The setting was spectacular. The balcony had the most amazing view out over the lake and it was just the post peaceful experience to sit there and take it all in. The location was perfect for us. We just stayed the one night and had to leave early the next morning, but we are already planning on returning to explore the area some more. The hosts were very nice, friendly people, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Leandra
SwitzerlandAmazing view, quiet location, cute dogs
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Elmira
IrelandReally nice place to stay It’s clean and quiet, perfect for relaxing. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Billy and Zola make the place feel even more special. We really enjoyed my stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Christopher
United KingdomVery clean and quiet
It was very clean and nice and quiet breakfast was fantastic and the owner was very welcoming
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Bryan
United Statesit was a bit remote.
Breakfast was great, as was the peace and quiet. We also had a deck we could sit out on and look over a lake that was about 100 meters away.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Daniel
AustraliaStunning location, spacious room and delicious breakfast!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Pfja
United StatesNo complaints.
Gary provides and cooks a satisfying breakfast and is a most convivial host. He is attentive and accommodating. The bed and the shower were excellent and the room was quite comfortable.The view of Lough Corrib from both the room and the breakfast room is lovely. Just a little off of the N 59, the property is not difficult to find. This is a well placed location from which to explore Galway. Eat at Powers in town. I highly recommend staying here and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Tico07
NetherlandsThe matters was a bit soft for our liking but other than that everything was great.
Great Irish breakfast and very friendly staff. The dogs are lovely and playful. The location is just amazing, especially if you have one of the rooms overlooking the lake, really beautiful sunrises there! The rooms are very spacious. On our arrival we had a delayed flight and the hosts were kind enough to receive us way past the check-in hours.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Clara
IrelandThe property was wonderful! Stunning location for a getaway. Two lovely dogs there to greet you upon arrival. Lovely breakfast and lovely hosts!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Paolo
Italywould appreciate a variation of food in the continental breakfast and the availability of Italian expresso coffee
We had a beautiful big room and a small terrace with a table outside where we could have our dinner. Quiet place in a romantic position. Friendly dogs. Gary did his best to help us with our needs and we were grateful for that. He has a particular sense of humor. We stayed there for 2-3 days but I am sure there would have been much more to see in the area. Very good price for the value offered.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Johannes-max
GermanyVery good breakfast and lovely dogs. A fantastic lake view.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Ronald
United KingdomNo complaints at all
Fantastic, highly recommended. Breakfast was very good, hosts very pleasant, with lots of helpful advice, including recommendations. Lakeside location was beautiful and the accommodation was comfortable with everything you would need.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Thomas
IrelandAll good
Friendly owner and very good breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Virginia
United StatesNA
Location was great, beautiful view, great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Carmel
IrelandAbsolutely nothing.
Location..breakfast was top class..great quality but the highlight of our stay (apart from Billy and Zeus the dogs) had to be the bed..Best nights sleep..so so comfortable ..there's nothing to complain about here..perfect stay!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Tom
IrelandDid not seem as though there was possibility for purchase of cool refreshments and only option was trip of 3 odd kilometers to Oughterad.
Pleasant view, Clean comfortable room with adequate extras supplied (coffee, toiletries etc.) Great ample breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Kathleen
United KingdomNothing, we’ll definitely be back!
On arrival, Gary took us around to our room which overlooked Lough Corrib. The room was spacious & comfortable plus we’d an outside seating area. The location is fantastic. Breakfast next morning was full Irish. Excellent!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Veronica
IrelandBeautiful location, excellent host, beautiful food, comfortable accomodation😃
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Brenda
United KingdomEverything was perfect
The location was beautiful, so peaceful and quiet. Breakfast was lovely and our host was friendly, funny and a great cook. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Monika
AustriaGary, the host was so relaxed, helpful and friendly! The rooms are huge, you have so much space, there is even a terrace with the view of the lake. It was so quiet, so if you look for some rest, you'll definitely find it there. It's also only a half hour drive to Galway. The breakfast was perfect.
Stayed in July 2024
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