Hosts: Pat and Connie O'Sullivan
Guestrooms: 4
Address: Grattan Lodge B&B, 12 Grattan Park, Salthill-Galway, Ireland
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Telephone: (353) 91 589 068
Fax: +353 91 582933
Activities/Attractions: Grattan Lodge is located virtually on the promenade, and is a scenic ten minutes walk to the city centre through the historical Claddagh. A ten minute walk in the opposite direction, along the promenade brings you to the village of Salthill. Galway City, known as the ‘city of the tribes’ with its seaside suburb of Salthill, is an important tourist centre and a gateway to the scenic areas and cultural attractions of the county.
- Eyre Square: an open
green park where one can relax
- Statue of Paraic
O’Connaire
- Cannons: presented to
the Connaught Rangers at the end of the Crimean War 1854-1856
- The Fountain: Built in
1984, consists of a copper-coloured representation of the sails of
the Galway Hooker
- The Spanish
Arch: built in 1584 and located on the
banks of the Corrib
- City Museum: situated
into one of its walls of the Spanish Arch
- Lynch's
Castle: a fine stone building and a
townhouse which dates back to the 14th century
- The Cathedral of Our
Lady: built on the site of the former
county jail
- Collegiate Church of
St Nicholas of Myra: Ireland's biggest medieval parish
church
-
National University of Galway: established as one of the Queens' Colleges in Ireland in 1845 and it officially opened in 1849
General Information: Welcome to Grattan Lodge ... set adjacent to the sea beside Europe's Longest promenade and offering rooms fronting onto it. The stunning view changes by the hour because of the unique light. Grattan Lodge is a Bed & Breakfast of Irish character as all of the ensuite rooms contain vibrant paintings of the promenade, or other Irish Art to look at whilst enjoying breakfast. We are just ten minutes walk from the city centre. There is a quaint smokers area and an early breakfast will reveal a wonderful view from the large Dining room window.
Tastefully decorated and superbly maintained the accommodation includes breakfast room and guest lounge. All bedrooms are extremely comfortable and features of our B&B include:
- Multi channel TV in all bedrooms
- Tea/Coffee facilities in all bedrooms
- Direct dial telephone in all bedrooms
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Ample safe car parking
- Walking distance to Leisure Centre and Salthill holiday
resort
- 3 minutes drive to Galway Golf Club and Driving Range
- 3 minutes to Tennis Club
- Walking distance to Spanish Arch and Claddagh marina
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On bus route for Aran Island Ferries
Salthill is situated 2 km West of Galway City and is now an important suburb of this expanding City of Galway. Consequently, Salthill has grown in importance and today, it is a premier resort in Ireland.
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard and Cash.
Rates: (Prices quoted in Euros).
€35-45/night/person
You can have a choice of full Irish or smoked salmon with scrambled egg which is a favourite for most German people. You also get the usual cereal, tea/coffee, toast and soda bread as well as fruit and yogurt.
