We loved the Lodge to bits! Four adults and two young kids stayed for eight nights in late July. Different beach every day when sun was shining (Gurteen in Roundstone our favourite), turf fire cosiness when the showers came. The lodge is very close to Clifden for shopping supplies (Connemara Hamper was our favourite food shop). Keoghs pub in Ballyconneely had great seafood. The house itself is well kitted out for families, very clean and spacious with the added advantage of some hotel services and a fantastic restaurant, 3 minutes walk away. Hot tub an added bonus!