Neil is a very friendly host. He was full of attention and stayed long enough with us to give all kind of information and advice. He is very passionate about his region. The Lodge is a bit far from the vibrant Galway. You need 30min with a car to reach the city. But you have all the commodities in the nearby Headford. The location is close to the lake, and you can enjoy the silence and quietness of the area.
The location is also ideal to visit the Connemara natural park or the cliff of Moher (this was one was a bad experience for us because there was such a crowd in August) . I will for sure recommend Neil's lodge.