Lackafinna Whitethorn Lodge Farm B&B, Cong, Ireland
#5 of 9 B&Bs and inns in Cong
Guests' ChoiceBased on 171 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 23, 2025
Ronan
IrelandBrilliant location and very friendly owners
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Domhnall
IrelandExcellent breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Steve
United KingdomVegetarian breakfast option was eggs and tomatoes, maybe a few mushrooms and beans could be added.
Lovely house in a beautiful setting, hosts very friendly.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Graham
United KingdomIf you like a wine or beer with your evening meal, you will have to have a designated driver or have a soft drink, no hardship in that. Really we didn't find anything to dislike.
Breakfast was very good and plenty of it. cooked to order and have just what you wanted. Beware of the Irish Soda Bread, it is addictive! The shower was great, once we had figured it out, not difficult. Mine Host could also advise of places to visit.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 30, 2024
Diarmaid
IrelandGreat B&B in a in nice quiet location, close to all the main attractions of Cong and Mayo. The hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable about all the activities and attractions. I would highly recommend staying here if you would like to visit the May/Galway region.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Loran
United StatesA longer stay - didn’t want to leave this beautiful home and gorgeous views
Felt right at home with the kitchen and eat in area connected so we got to watch our breakfast being made. Geraldine and Micah work hard making breakfast personalized for all their guests!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Jon
United StatesVery nice host, very clean home and beautiful grounds. Was able to wake up early and take a nice walk down the road. Great visit.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 11, 2024
Olivier
SwitzerlandThe neighbors in the next room were very noisy.
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 7, 2024
Beilei
ChinaNone
Michael and Geraldine served us a feast breakfast with two choices of Irish and continental style. The rooms are very clean and the beds are quite comfortable. There is a lake nearby their house, around 10 minutes’ walk.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 6, 2024
Aengusg
IrelandEverything about the stay was well above expectations, from the flexibility of arrival time, to the absolutely immaculate condition of the rooms, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whitethorne Lodge. The room size for a family was ideal & although we took 2 rooms, a family of four could easily fit in a single room. The staff were really kind & accommodating, providing us with a friendly welcome through to a very lovely breakfast that the kids & adults enjoyed.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Raphael
FranceQuiet and lovely place Nice host
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Cindy
SwitzerlandVery welcoming and friendly, the room was clean. The breakfast was good, we got nice pieces of advice from the hosts who were very helpful. It is 5 minutes from Cong by car or 20 minutes by foot. It is very calm, we only heard sounds from the sheeps on the fields next to the house. A great stay !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 2, 2024
Michael
United KingdomWell presented in a lovely countryside location. Michael and Geraldine were great host. Very knowledgable on their area, restaurants, parking etc.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 30, 2024
Christopher
United StatesNothing.
The B&B itself was excellent overall as well as the room furnishings; the owners were very pleasant, welcoming and enjoyable to chat with.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Craig
United KingdomNothing.
Geraldine and Michael were wonderful hosts. A very warm welcome from Michael. Geraldine’s communication pre-arrival was extremely helpful. The whole property was immaculately clean. Breakfast was great and plentiful. In room T.V, WiFi, Tea and coffee and toiletries, were enjoyed. Great location just outside Cong village, near Ashford Castle and the stunning Connemara National Park. The property is a short walk down to the waters edge of Loch Corrib.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 19, 2024
Colm
IrelandN/A
N/A
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Scott
United KingdomNothing - we would not change a thing
We stayed for three nights in June 2024 going to a wedding in nearby Cong. Everything about our stay was excellent. The hosts, Mike and Geraldine, were so accommodating from the time we arrived and throughout, until we left. We had three nights in a larger room which was incredibly comfortable and clean, and the breakfasts were fantastic. Location of the B&B was slightly out of the way but this was a positive as the surrounding areas were very picturesque and added to our enjoyment.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: July 6, 2024
Kelly
United StatesIt was ideal. No possible complaints.
Beautiful location, sheep in fields nearby. Friendly and welcoming proprietors. Felt right at home.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 29, 2024
Michael
United StatesIIt was a comfy room. The people and breakfast were great.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 26, 2024
Helene
SwedenLovely place, very clean and well organised, excellent breakfast and nice hosts.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 23, 2024
Ethna
IrelandLovely stay. So friendly and welcoming couldn’t do enough for us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Michael
IrelandNothing to dislike
Clean, spacious, great shower
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Isabelle
France-
Geraldine and Micheal were wonderful. They did everything to find solutions for us and they were very helpfull. We totally recommend them, they have a strong sens of hospitality. Rare are the hosts who would have done that much for us.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Fleur
FranceSuch a perfect place ! We stayed for several nights and loved staying there. Ideally located if you want to visit and Connemara and Mayo. Beautiful house, impeccable cleanliness, spacious room, very comfortable beds, generous and good breakfast, quiet and peacefull place. Everything was perfect. Mickael and Geraldine take great care and are so nice ! Thank you for your kindness and the advices to visit the area.
Stayed in May 2024
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