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Ben View House

Bridge Street, Clifden, Ireland
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Ben View House
Ranked #18 of 41 Clifden B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Durban
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Eileen and her brother are perfect hosts.....so friendly and helpful...certainly better than the tourist information office!!!! Lovely comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast in a charming diningroom filled with antiques and speacial things. Eileen's pancake and fruit breakfast is a winner. Easy walking distance to eateries and shops. More

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Victoria, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

My friend and I stayed here for one night in September. It was lovely. Eileen and her brother could not have been more helpful. The room was comfortable and the breakfast superb. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a charming B&B. The only issue is that there is only onstreet parking but, for us, it... More

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Reno, Nevada, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

We just stayed at Ben View House. The rooms, breakfast, and host were extraordinary and very affordable. Absolutely would recommend to any one! More

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Loughrea, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

I had forgotten about the Horse Sales this weekend so our usual B&B was booked. Ben View was an alternative budget priced guest house meeting the main criteria for this weekend being within walking distance of the pubs/music in town. This is a charming old world type accommodation, very welcoming with a large array of nick nacks which some might... More

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Rhinebeck, NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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After a number of years, we recently returned to our beloved West of Ireland, anticipating many 21st century changes. We were delighted and relieved to find our favourite B&B in Clifden -- Ben View House -- better than ever. Ben View, in the town centre, is a generational family-run establishment, and Eileen and Des Morris have seen to it that... More

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Stayed 2 nights in this wonderful B&B and we were not dissappointed at all. Very warm and friendly welcome. We were in Connemara for a golf Pro-am and this B&B was a perfect base only 20 mins from the Golf club. Up early on the first morning (6am) and we were served with a great breakfast of Cereal, Toast, Eggs... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Stayed here for one night in August, in a big room at the back of the hotel. Not much of a view, but it was incredibly quiet, which is just what we had asked for. The place has lots of character, breakfast room full of memorabilia and knick-knacks. Breakfast, by the way, is plentiful and excellent. We definitely recommend this... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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Sadly only stayed 1 night. This establishment has all that is best in Irish hospitality. Wonderful atmosphere. Ornaments, "nick nacks" and flowers beyond belief. Beds comfortable. Rooms adequate. Breakfast unbelievable (in the best sense). Freshly cooked, beautifully served, and the tables themselves were laid like works of art. As to value - you wouldn't get better anywhere. If you are... More

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Dublin
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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Old fashioned, shabby rooms, duct tape still on mattresses ,no shades on light fittings, , overpriced for what it offers More

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Sebastopol, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed in B&B's all over Ireland over many years and have never seen a mattress with duct tape keeping it together before! The hosts were surely very pleasant and the antiques were everywhere, but it was like staying at your favorite aunt's house where you don't mind those things so much. We looked forward to the pancake breakfast for... More

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Bridge Street, Clifden, Ireland
Price range (per night):* 39 AUD - 71 AUD

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