We highly recommend Kylemore Lodge. It is set in such a beautiful part of Connemara. We were mesmerized by the view of the mountains from our room - as if you are staying in the national park itself. Breakfast is delicious and Nora is flexible with timing. Kylemore Abbey was less than a 5 min drive away and well worth the visit with its beautiful walk, gardens, historic estate and church, and cafes. We arrived to the Abbey between 10:00 and 11:00 and there were only a trickle of visitors at this time which was nice, as it busied up around the lunch hour (while the tourist crowd was well managed be both agreed). We found a delightful restaurant (Veldon's) nearby in Letterfrack (5 min drive) where we ate fresh, local seafood on several occasions. Was also amazing to experience traditional Irish music in another nearby town, Tully, which was excellent value for the cost (13 euro). Just magical to experience traditional Irish music, dance, and singing by local young people without the hassle and bustle of the big city. Nora is a gracious, warm host and made us feel right at home with her attentive, yet relaxed manner. We are so grateful we were able to stay here.