LOCAL AREA

Island View House is centrally located in the picturesque fishing village of Roundstone overlooking the breathtaking scenery of Bertraghboy Bay and the Twelve Bens.

Close by are Gurteen and Dogs Bay beaches – well known and loved by regular visitors to Roundstone .

The village has many delightful restaurants and pubs which offer a wide selection of local fresh seafood and traditional dishes.

Roundstone is home to a variety of festivals throughout the year.

Island View House is ideally located for guests who would like to tour Connemara or those who would like to go on day trips to the Aran Islands or to  Inishbofin.

Here are some of our  day trip suggestions:

• Explore the scenic Sky Road Clifden (20 minutes by car)
• Taste delicious salmon at the Connemara Smokehouse Ballyconneely (15 minutes by car)
• Walk the beautiful grounds of Kylemore Abbey (45 minutes bycar)
• Take the ferry from Cleggan to Inisbofin (40 minutes by car)
• Go pony trekking in nearby Ballyconneely (15 minutes by car)
• Go hill-walking in Connemara National Park (40 minutes by car)
• Explore the wonders of the Aran Islands ( 50 minute drive to the ferry at Rossaveal)

LINKS

Connemara Smokehouse
Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Inishbofin Island
Pony Trekking Ballyconneely
Connemara National Park
Connemara Golf Links
Killary Cruises
Roundstone Musical Instruments & Crafts
Connemara Heritage & History Centre
Aran Islands
Roundstone House Hotel
O'Dowd's Bar & Restaurant
Letterfrack Bay Water Tours

TOURISM SITES

Roundstone
Connemara