Knockakilleen Atlantic Retreat Lodge, H91A0F5 Kinvara, Ireland
#2 of 15 hotels in Kinvara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Mick
United KingdomLiked everything
Well equipped, easy access , very clean, well kept with lots of local information.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Russell
AustraliaOnly issue is the bed has 2 single mattress and 2 single doonas pushed together but otherwise all good.
Great remote location and views. Had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. Provided a number of little extras / treats on arrival.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Alison
South AfricaWe liked everything. Perhaps a little more wood to make a nice fire. Only 3 logs. But I'm sure we could have bought from the local. Thank you so much Carola and Steffen.
Everything about our stay was wonderful. Excellent communication from our hosts all the way through. Easy to access home. Spotlessly clean. It was more beautiful and special than the pictures even gave us. Very well equipped kitchen Warm and cosy Attention to details like the lap blankets in the gorgeous sun room area .... Our favourite first thing in the morning. It was peaceful and felt so safe. Very comfortable beds Showers good. Plenty hot water.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Mike
United StatesUnfortunately it’s not very sound proof with the apartment below so you can hear a lot if they are noisy guests. That would be the only issue. Beautiful location though.
Loved the welcome basket. The decor and layout was well thought out. Nicely equipped even with books and games. Extra blankets and beautiful windows were awesome. We were able to see the stars. Not far from Galway about 35 minutes. Nice little towns close by.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Sanneke
NetherlandsThe Lodge was very clean, fresh, and bright, with all equipment needed and more. We have had an amazing stay
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Phyllis
United StatesBeautiful home
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Deborah
United StatesThe oil diffusers & potpourri. We’re allergic! Smoke alarms went off in our unit from (apparently) burnt toast downstairs & we couldn’t shut them off til folks downstairs did theirs!
Well equipped! Nice shower.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Roisin
IrelandLovely peaceful location, great base to explore the Burren with easy access to Galway also. The house was so well stocked with everything you might need for a short break, probably the best I've ever seen. Lots of extras for the kids aswell, toys, books etc. Host was very responsive also and provides lots of information.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Annie
United StatesMore pillows are needed! Many of us, especially those aging, need more than one pillow to support our head, knees, etc.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Guy
United KingdomNothing really.
We stayed in the downstairs part which had exclusive use of the garden which was lovely. The facilities were excellent and clean. Kitchen was well stocked and overall couldn’t fault the place. Quiet location and perfect for quiet restful stop.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Hilary
United KingdomBeautiful cottage with everything you need except a serving spoon in the kitchen!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Elizabeth
IrelandNothing it was perfect
Beautiful modern apartment
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Eleanor
United KingdomModern, excellent facilities, clean
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Sjoe
IrelandWas a very lovely cottage, the walk to Traught beach is close. Had a great time here
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Paul
United KingdomIt was really very warm, but due to some inclement weather it was not sensible to open the windows too much.
The property, facilities, location, and hospitality were all excellent.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Siobhan
IrelandAbsolutely nothing🙂
The location is quiet, and has beautiful countryside on your doorstep
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Julia
United KingdomThe weather - but that wasn't the fault of the owners!!
We catered for ourselves so have no comment on service and food. The apartment was the very best I have ever used. There were little notes to explain things all over the place; it was absolutely spotless, VERY well equipped and really I don't think it could have been bettered.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 May 2022
Rosemarie
IrelandI couldn't work the electric hob//but eventually we got dinner cooking(with help from Carola)
It provided everything we needed
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Paddy
IrelandCould not find any fault with the property.
A great location and peaceful. Very well maintained with everything supplied to make you feel at home.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 19 March 2022
Lindsay
South AfricaAn awning by the front door would help, got quite wet trying to work the front door code.
The beds were comfy. Lovely surroundings and the house was clean, cozy and spacious!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 17 March 2022
Elizabeth
Irelandnothing!
clean efficient lovely and warm
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Andrea
ItalyAwesome, this is all I could say about Atlantic Retreat Lodge and their owners. We were provided with everything we would need, and more.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 29 October 2021
Satbir
IrelandWell, we had a great experience and the service apartment exceeded our expectations in almost every regard. I guess the only thing that might help are a clearer set of directions to the utility room for first floor apartment renters. We needed to use the washing machine at one point and didn't want to try and open doors on the ground floor in the middle of the night as there was another family staying there - other than this minor observation, we absolutely loved the service apartment and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
The service apartment was quite cosy and exceptionally clean. The kitchen was very well stocked - we had carried some utensils, oil etc. with us but none of them were required as the hosts had provided ample utensils and basic condiments (salt, oil, sugar) already. The instructions to use the utensils were quite clear and we loved the notes that pointed towards keeping luggage, shoes, etc - very well thought out. There were a few board games which our son enjoyed playing. We had a fab stay.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Virgil
United StatesNO air, bed very uncomfortable and NO wash rags. When two people are there for three nights it should be 6 wash rags.
Clean and location
Stayed in June 2024
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