A number of years ago my then fiance and I stayed at the Quay House - we vowed to return having thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Paddy and Julia, the eclectic and sumptuous style of the property and the peace and tranquility of watching the ebb and flow of the tide below. Several years have passed but we finally got... More

We stayed with Paddy and Julia for two nights as part of our "take Dad around Ireland" tour. It is said that the hosts make or break a bed and breakfast...Paddy and Julia make the Quay House a truly lovely place to stay. The House is located a tad out of town, down a side road along the river. It... More

First of all, Clifden itself is just a wonderful seaside destination. The Quay house is located right on the bay and the center of town is literally a five minute stroll. My friend and I were lucky enough to stay in "The Sky Room." A beautiful room with a massively huge and comfy bed and wonderfully pretty decor. All in... More

If you like a glitzy 5 star modern hotel The Quay House is not for you. However, if you like a homely atmosphere and where the warmest of welcomes from your delightful hosts Paddy and Julia Foyle, awaits you and you like bedrooms which carry an imprint of the character of the hosts, that are at the same time extremely... More

I simply loved this place!!! I traveled with a small bicycle touring group, and as a former travel agent and group tour consultant (Globus) I haved stayed in lots and lots of places (very few with this much character). I felt like I was at home...the place is somewhere between a museum, a home, and a hotel. Paddy and Julia... More

Our hosts, Paddy and Julia, are warmly welcoming and informative and they serve a great breakfast that even offers oysters for those who can face them at 8am. There is, however, more than enough in the way of choice for those who prefer more conventional food at the break of day and it was all very good and among the... More

Fair do's it is only a B&B but reading the reports and travel guides you might think it was the best place in Ireland, well it is not quite that. Down on the quay you often have to fight with fisherman's cars to get parked. The building is rambling, plenty stairs to most rooms, no dinner is served despite what... More

I went to Quay house for my birthday weekend, the building is absolutely stunning and perched overlooking the harbour. Julia Foyle, one of the owners, let me have a look at some of the other unoccupied rooms to see what they've done with them and the decor ranges from jungle safari to Victorian with a Napoleon room that has to... More

On a recent trip aound the West of Ireland with a number of stopovers, this was the best place we stayed in. The hosts are friendly and helpful, the house itself has wonderful views over the water and the accommodation was first class. The bedroom was large, clean and well heated and decorated in really original way. Breakfast was excellent... More