Your Host Christina welcomes you to Cashelmara Lodge.

Cashelmara Lodge our family run B&B is located in Salthill, Galway with splendid views of Galway Bay. Our Bed & Breakfast in Year 2011 Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board) Approved. We offer a very high standard of accommodation. All rooms are en-suite (Private Bath) with Power Showers, Hair Dryers, Cable TV,Wi-fi, Telephone and Tea / Coffee facilities. Book Now

The Lodge is all non smoking. Smoking is allowed on our large Balcony overlooking Galway Bay.Private Free Car parking facilities is provided outside the Lodge.We can help you with your schedule in visiting local Tourist attractions and recommend Restaurants / Pubs / Irish Music etc.

Accommodation

Cashelmara Lodge is lavishly laid out and comfortable throughout. Each of the luxurious modern bedrooms has there own private bathroom, multi-channel TV, Cenetral heating, Hair dryers, Orthopedic beds, tea/coffee facilities, free 24 hour wireless broadband Internet access,direct dial telephones, free private off street car park and Full Irish breakfast.Sitting out on the balacony and watching the sun go down on Galway Bay is the perfect end to a day spent in the West of Ireland.All taxes are included in rate. Check Availability

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Location

Five minutes drive from the city center on the scenic Coast Road at the gateway to Connemara, Cashelmara Lodge is the ideal tourist base located just one hour from Shannon airport and two hours from Dublin airport it is in a prime postion for guest interested in touring the west of Ireland. There is off road parking and many bus comapnies run professional guided tour for those traveling without a car. Guests can be picked up right outside the B&B.

As can be seen by the map there are many traditional Irish restaurants within walking distance to the B&B, these restaurants offer Irish cuizine at a great price.

Local Attractions

As a tourist location, Galway is one of the most popular cities in Ireland. Lots of local tourist attractions, many are within walking distance.Galway is a cultural centre, attracting thousands to the many festivals throughout the year. A few of the big attractions include The Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival they are famous throughout Ireland and beyond. Theatre lovers are particularly blessed with a number of superb theatre companies based in the city, including the world-renowned Druid Theatre Company. The state-of-the-art Town Hall Theatre was opened in 1993 and covers all aspects of the performing arts including concerts, ballet, musicals, and operas.

Salthill

Salthill is situated just 2 km West of Galway City and a fifteen minute walk from the B&B. Salthill is a seaside village which attracts many tourists all year round.It has a 5 km long promenade, locally known as the Prom, overlooking Galway Bay with bars, restaurants and hotels. Salthill has been a center point for the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race, as well as the more recent Round-Ireland Powerboat race in 2010. During these events. Salthill's main attracting every year has been its promenade and numerous sandy beaches. Sathill having a clear blue sea along with a diving area located at Blackrock beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. Blackrock, having steps down to the sea, is used all year round regardless of the water temperature. The show Trad on the Prom is just down the road from our Lodge and is a favourite of our guests. Marian Fahy and Band direct from Riverdance, The Chieftains and Loard of the Dance. Established as the Number One Show in Ireland, Trad on the Prom returns for another season to Salthill. This spectacular celebration of Irish Culture at its best transcends language barriers with its unique blend of world class Irish Music, Song and Dance.

Galway

Galway is Ireland's most vibrant and fun city.Even though it is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Galway has retained the friendly character and intimate feel that makes it so popular. The City of the Tribes is ideal for all sorts of vacations, whether you are looking to explore the ruggedly beautiful west coast, interested in playing a selection of the best Irish golf courses, or simply wishing to take it easy and enjoy a relaxing holiday in a wonderful city.lway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every July, Galway hosts the Galway Arts Festival which is known for its famous Macnas parade.The main squares in the city are Eyre Square in the centre of the city, and Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch. A 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world, or 14th in Europe and 2nd in Ireland (behind Dingle). It was ranked ahead of all European capitals except Edinburgh, and many traditional tourist destinations (such as Venice).