Ashford Castle
Northwest
5 Star 2 Red Rosettes
This fabulous 12th-century castle overlooks the beautiful Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland. Each of the bedrooms and suites is designed with an individual style to promote elegance and comfort. There are 2 fine dining restaurants, The George V Dining Room, which offers classical Irish cuisine, and The Connaught Room, offering classical French cuisine; there is a further dining option provided at Cullen’s, housed in a charming thatched cottage in the grounds of the estate. The formal Cocktail Bar, originally built for the Prince of Wales, is a great location for pre-dinner drinks. The Dungeon Bar is more relaxed and provides traditional Irish music at night during the summer season. There are plenty of activities on offer on the Ashford Estate, including fishing, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, archery and a nine-hole golf course.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 11:00 am
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Treatment Rooms, Fishing, Falconry and Equestrian Centre, Archery, Shooting Range, 9-hole Golf Course
- Bars/Restaurants: George V Dining Room, Cullen’s, Cocktail Bar, Dungeon Bar.
Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa
Northwest
4 Star
Set in the heart of Ballyliffin village, this 4-star hotel has striking panoramic views of Malin Head and the Inishowen coastline. Renowned for its character, charm and excellent service, the hotel has a selection of elegant and comfortable rooms and suites to suit all tastes. The Rock Crystal Spa provides a full service of pampering treatments to help you relax and de-stress. The Jacks Bar and Lounge caters for everything from light snacks to private dinners, whilst the intimate Holly Tree Restaurant provides modern European cuisine.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Treatment Rooms, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi and Fitness Centre.
- Bars/Restaurants: Holly Tree Restaurant, Jacks, Mamie Pats Bar.
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
Northwest
4 Star
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is a wonderful castle property which has long been renowned as one of the finest luxury Castle Hotels in Ireland. Set in a private 450 acre estate, overlooking the river and ringed by mountains, the atmosphere is at the same time both relaxed and elegant. The food here is memorable with the chefs using fine fresh local produce, great fish and game.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Fishing, Shooting and Horse Riding
- Bars/Restaurants: Owenmore Restaurant and Hotel Bar
Cashel House Hotel
Northwest
3 Star 2 Red Rosettes
This elegant hotel is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and is set in 50 acres of award-winning gardens. It is a lovely place to enjoy long walks, fish, or horseback ride and is located only a short distance from Connemara Golf Club. The hotel is furnished with period antiques and paintings while most of the guestrooms look out over the gardens and some over the sea.
- Check in Time: 3:00 PM
- Check out Time: 12:00 Noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: None
- Bars/Restaurants: Cashel House Hotel Restaurant and Bar
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Northwest
5 Star
Situated just a couple of miles outside the city of Galway, this luxury hotel is located on a 140 acre waterfront estate. This a great place for relaxation or for an adventure based holiday. The restaurant here is excellent and interestingly is a conversion of 1920’s Pullman train carriages; formerly part of the Orient Express!
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: None
- Bars/Restaurants: Pullmans Restaurant, River Room Restaurant and the Oak Cellar Bar and Lounge.
Harvey’s Point Hotel, Lough Eske
Northwest
4 Star
This luxury 4 star Donegal Resort Hotel is located on the shores of Lough Eske set in the most breath taking mystical landscape just 10 minutes from Donegal Town. Appealing to all visitors wanting to get away from it all, walkers, hikers, surfers as much as to the discerning golfer, this luxury 4 Star Donegal Hotel encapsulates an extraordinary experience where no two visits are ever the same. Relax and unwind in one of our luxurious bedrooms offering:- outstanding space complete with a separate foyer, lobby and mini bar as well as our very roomy bathrooms comprising of a bathtub for two, and double vanity units. Sample some of our many decadent dining options, enjoy a spa treatment, play a round of golf, have a ramble on one of the surrounding walks, or enjoy one of our many Donegal turf burning fires.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Yes
- Restaurants: The Lakeside Restaurant & Pub
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, Westport
Northwest
AA 4 Star
A warm welcome awaits you from, the staff at Knockranny House Hotel. The hotel is built to a high standard and offers a unique homely atmosphere with sophistication, style and elegance. Situated on an elevated site just minutes from the town of Westport, Knockranny enjoys breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay and of Westport itself. Offering a range of accommodation from superior to deluxe suites, fine cuisine at their 2 Red Rossette restaurant and open fires.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Spa Salveo
- Bars/Restaurants: La Fougere Restaurant & Bar
Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort
Northwest
4 Star
The Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort is located in one of the most picturesque areas of Ireland (northwest coast of County Donegal) and is a great place to get away from it all. Set within 36 holes of championship golf, the 60-bedroom hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities including a swimming pool, jaccuzzi, sauna and steam room. The hotel enjoys a wonderful setting with super views of the bay from the dining room, and comfortable, spacious bedrooms and lounges. The hotel’s Vardon Restaurant specialises in local seafood, and fresh fish is delivered to the kitchen daily. Both courses offer incredible challenges over some of the finest linksland in the world. The original links dates back to Old Tom Morris’ visit in 1891, when he first staked out the course. Although additions and changes were made later by Harry Vardon and James Braid, the layout remains as natural as it was in Old Tom’s day. A second course called Sandy Hill Links, by Pat Ruddy, opened to great fanfare in 2003.
- Check in Time: 2:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: Swimming Pool, Jaccuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room.
- Bars/Restaurants: Vardon Restaurant, Old Tom Morris Bar.
Stella Maris Country House, Ballycastle
Northwest
4 Star
Stella Maris, located in Ballycastle, County Mayo, reflects charm and personality that can only be found in Ireland. While the hotel is rural, it’s also comfortable with first-class service and a staff that’s committed to your comfort. The hotel features 12 lovely rooms, an inspired award-winning restaurant, a top-shelf cocktail lounge, and a quiet conservatory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Owners Frances Kelly and Terence McSweeney have worked hard to make Stella Maris their Irish home, one they share with guests who appreciate the finer aspects of life.
- Check in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check out Time: 12:00 noon
- Spa/Leisure Facilities: No
- Bars/Restaurants: Stella Maris Restaurant & Bar