Five-star service!

 We've been helping our guests experience holidays of a lifetime since 2013.
We have more than 50 five-star reviews on ​tripadvisor, VRBO, airbnb, holidaylettings and HomeAway.
Read some of our guests' comments below and search "Banba House" on the travel sites for more reviews. 
"Relaxing"
Had a great 4 days at the Banba house. Train station across the street and Athenry was a nice village within walking distance with plenty of pubs with lots of personality. Ray was there to greet us with a marvelous welcome buffet that included roast chickens, cold salads, smoked salmon, bread with delicious Irish butter and a variety of spirits to wash it down with. Would not hesitate to stay again and will tell my friends that this is a great home base for touring the Galway area.
mikadoct, Connecticut, USA March 2017
"Great house for a large family"
 Banba House is a few minutes walk to the train station and bus stop with a short ride to Galway city where there are great restaurants and pubs, live music and much to do for the entire family.
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The owner, Ray went above and beyond his role as owner of the BANBA House. From the moment we arrived, Ray let us know he was available for anything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. He followed through on his promise as we called on him frequently.

​Before we arrived in Ireland , Ray arranged for transportation from the airport to Athenry for our entire family as there was a bus strike during our visit. Once in Ireland our group numbered 19 people as we were meeting other family members. Ray arranged private transportation for our entire family with tours to many popular sites. The BANBA House was an excellent choice for our family, but Ray's hospitality and genuine kindness helped make our family vacation a memorable and wonderful experience.
​Ellie, Boston, USA, April 2017
"Beautiful house, superb location" 
We stayed in Banba House for three days. When we arrived we got a delicious complimentary meal with two bottles of wine prepared by the owner Ray, he was a very friendly and helpful man. The house was beautiful and spotless and everything was in perfect working order. The location was terrific so near to Galway by train, and so many sites to be seen. We were a large group of ten women and we will be definitely returning next year. Thanks to Ray for looking after us during our stay in Banba House as you are guaranteed a warm welcome in a house of complete luxury.
Jane, Cork, Ireland August 2015
"Great stay!"
We brought over 13 teenage boys to play in soccer/football tournaments in Ireland and England. We stayed at Banba House during our Galway matches. It was really convenient to get into Galway to play our matches it took only about 10 minutes. Ray, Banba House owner, also helped set us up with a minibus rental for a group of sightseeing days. We visited the Cliffs of Moher, Clifden and Connemara. The house was perfect for our group. Two additional camp beds were available with sheets, quilts, and pillows and we set them up to suit ourselves to accommodate the team. Having a whole house with a kitchen was a great money and time saver for us. We preordered
a "welcome meal" from Ray, which was on the table when we arrived, hot freshly cooked chicken and salad for 15...wow.. impressive or what. Thanks Ray....this just set us up with what we needed when we first arrived and then did shopping at the store just a block away. I highly recommend Banba House for a large group like ours. We had a
great experience. We will be back next year.
Betty, Denver, USA September 2016
​"Wonderful home, incredible service"
What a great place to stay. Outside the big city of Galway but only a short train ride to town. Serene gardens and beautiful interiors. The owner Ray couldn't have been more accommodating. We arrived to be greet with 2 bottles of welcome wine. All the rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was our center of activity. I can't recommend this enough.
Steve, Los Angeles, USA Sept 2017
"Lovely house with an amazing host"
Banba house is a beautifully maintained spacious property and made our stay in Galway thoroughly enjoyable. In a great location, Athenry is only a short train ride away from Galway town and with the local shop and a friendly pub only a five minute walk away you can have the best of both worlds.

Ray was more than accommodating ensuring we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and even went out and brought us a brand new hairdryer after we couldn't find the one already in the house. He is extremely friendly and I would definitely like to return to Banba in the future. 
​carlytay10r, London, UK. April 2017​
"Lovely home in a nice town near Galway"
We spent a week at Banba House nine adult siblings and spouses. Everything was great comfortable house, well stocked and furnished, with a great landlord right next door. Mr McGrogan was available for all kinds of help and advice, from how to start a peat fire to where to hear great trad music (he's also a talented performer who appears in pubs in Athenry and Galway). You're only a short walk to the train station, shops, pubs and restaurants. If you want to explore western Ireland, this house is an excellent base.
Thosetwo, Washington, DC USA April 2016
"Can't wait to do it again!"
Next time we will rent the Banba House for a week and travel to other places from there, There was eleven of us and we all had our space and we love the set up of the house, very spacious and elegant. The owner Ray made us feel at home and made our stay a very memorable one, we can not say enough about all his help, before we got to Ireland and his attention to detail while we where there. 
Houston USA, July 2016
"A heartwarming host and a beautiful house"
My family, girlfriend and I stayed at this house during part of our tour of Europe; three days in Ireland. Ray and his friend were waiting for us at the train station. They had a very warm greeting and immediately made us feel at home. When we arrived at the house they had ready for us a meal of 2 cooked chickens, salad, fresh bread and wine, which we really needed after 2 straight days of travel. He has a nice binder of info to get you started in the town of Athenry and Galway with food, pubs, music, sightseeing and other services. On his recommendation we went to Clifton which was absolutely lovely. The house was spacious and well furnished, there are many beautiful rooms and the beds were very comfortable. The area was extremely convenient by the train station, but also very quiet, with no road noise, etc.
Maryland, USA August 2014
"Family trip of a lifetime"
My extended family of 15 people had a fantastic stay at Banba House. Ray and his family were very gracious hosts. The space was perfect with quick access to Athenry and a quick drive or train ride to Galway. Great memories! Thank you.
ntunney5, Chicago,USA, May 2017
"What a wonderful weekend!"
From start to finish we ( a group of 16) had an amazing weekend! Ray was a wonderful host very help and on site very quickly when we needed a few tea bags after our long journey. The house is amazing with unique interior, and accommodated 16 ladies very easily. The house is beautiful & comfortable with all the fitting and fixtures you would need for a group of any size. Ray helped us arrange music in the local pub which went down great with the group. Ray couldn't have done more for us! We had the best weekend ever!
Lorraine, Dublin, Ireland April 2014
"Everything is perfect"
We stayed at Banba House for 5 nights in early Sept. 2013. The house and host, Ray McGrogan, were wonderful. There were only 2 of us, middle aged women from the U.S.. Ray met us at the train station and took our bags the one block to the house and up the stairs to the bedrooms. We were both immediately enchanted by the house and hospitality. We had arranged to have the welcome dinner on our arrival, and it was set up beautifully just as in the online pictures, and the next morning we had our breakfast delivered to the kitchen by Ray as well. It was all delicious and beautifully presented with a pot of mums on the table as well, And we actually had so many leftovers that we got several meals out of the food Ray prepared.

​Banba House is so grand, and welcoming. Lots of huge windows, and
comfy seating, The beds were very cozy as well. We had no problems with the hot water, very simple to heat up the shower. Everything was clean as a whistle. There is a booklet on the entry table with all of the information needed about the house, local medical facilities, restaurants, pubs, trains, buses, hair salons, laundry, anything you could need. And if there is anything you need beyond that Ray is right next door and would be at the front door in a matter of minutes to help out when called.

 We visited a different couple of pubs in the lovely town of Athenry everyday and met so many interesting people. They were all friendly and helpful, from the shop owners to the bartenders. One night we listened to the lovely trad music at one of the pubs and enjoyed it immensely, especially the fact that young and old all enjoy it together. Only a few minutes ride on the train to Galway where there is lots of shopping and
street performers and fun. My advice is to consider this wonderful way to vacation, visiting a small town and having time to meet, and get to know the Irish people and culture. Athenry is lovely, has a 1000 year old castle to tour, and don't skip over the Athenry Heritage Center tour, it was very interesting, full of history and amazing artifacts. Can even try on the medieval military wear. And the ancient cemetery and parish are amazing to wander through and great picture opps as well. So thanks to Ray for a wonderful time at Banba House. And thanks also to the people of Athenry for making us feel so welcome.
Linda, Michigan USA September 2013