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Amber Hill Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
itsawonderfullworld
tenerife
Dec 24, 2009

I travelled with family this december to galway for a family function and my cousin booked the amber hilll bed and breakfast for us. We were so happy when we arrived because the house and our room...more

“The best in the west!”

Park House Hotel

5 of 5 stars
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Atlanta
Dec 23, 2009
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Followed Tripadvisor's advice and stayed at the Park House for two nights in December. It was so festive, warm and welcoming. The staff are professional yet real. The room and bathroom were large and...more

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Galway Tour Company

5 of 5 stars
goddessangela
singapore
Dec 23, 2009

We (3 of us) arrived in galway and went to the tourist office to see what tours we could do of the surrounding areas. We checked all the brochures over a pint, and noticed that the galway tour...more

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