Allyson's Lodge is a great spot is peace and quiet is what you need. With beautiful surroundings and a calming modern interior, it's a place to relax. Everything is sparkling clean and smells like new paint. We were quite late arriving down on the first night but this wasn't a problem due to the Lock-Box facility. We didn't spend much time in Ardrahan but it appeared to have all the essentials. We saw Galway city, Connemara National Park and the Burren, so it's a good base point if you're looking to explore these spots. Thanks Allyson.