Perfect.

After welcoming us with a cup of tea in his cafe downstairs, Dessie showed us the rooms, which really are perfect for couples. My girlfriend and I made dinner together in the nice kitchen before recharging on the lovely bed.

Oughterard is optimally placed to explore much of the Western coast of Ireland. Aside from being a very nice town (with shops, grocers, and pubs literally less than 1 minute out the front door) we were easily able to visit Connemara, Galway, the Aran Islands, and the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin town, and the Burren. You will need a car for this, however.

Dessie was a wonderful host and you could really tell making his guests happy genuinely makes him happy.

Fantastic place to stay.