Luxurious country retreat and four-star hotel set in its own 350-acre wooded estate.
GUESTROOMS
40 tastefully furnished, individually named en-suite bedrooms, including 3 suites, 9 luxury, 10 superior and 18 standard rooms, each with a view over river or mountain.
FACILITIES
Private fishery, tennis, bicycles and country walks, while shooting (in season), pony trekking and hill climbing can be enjoyed nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
You simply cannot imagine a more idyllic location than that of Ballynahinch Castle. Situated in its own 350-acre estate in the midst of the mountains, rivers and lakes of Connemara, Ballynahinch Castle stands proud and majestic, overlooking the famous Ballynahinch River. The Castle has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for centuries from the days of the O'Flaherty Chieftains and Grace O'Malley to Humanity Dick Martin and H.R.H. the Maharajah Ranjitsinji.
The hotel boasts an atmosphere probably best described as one of casual country elegance. With open log fires glowing in the reception rooms and unpretentious service from professional staff, Ballynahinch Castle is the ideal centre from which to explore the beautiful west of Ireland. Soft colour schemes are the order of the day in the tastefully decorated bedrooms, while fresh local produce is used to create culinary delights for the dining room, which overlooks Ballynahinch River.
While Ballynahinch is ideally located for play at Connemara Golf Club, situated about 12 miles away in Ballyconneely, it is also a real haven for the fisherman, with the renowned Ballynahinch Fishery regarded as one of the finest salmon and trout rivers in Ireland. As a venue for complete relaxation, Ballynahinch is also hard to beat. Guests are free to enjoy scenic country strolls around the estate and consume the incomparable surrounding beauties of Connemara. Galway City, with its superb shopping, is approximately 40 miles away, while a visit to the Aran Islands provides an exhilarating experience for all.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
Set in a hauntingly beautiful environment, Ballynahinch Castle is the perfect getaway from the rigours of modern life. It is the perfect base from which to play Connemara Golf Club and absorb the beauties of Connemara.
Ballynahinch Castle is set in the heart of Connemara about 15 minutes southwest of the village of Recess. Take the main N59 route from Galway to Clifden and follow the signage to Ballynahinch just after Recess village from the Recess to Clifden road.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Erriseask House Hotel, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. Tel: (353) 95 23553. Email: erriseask@connemara-ireland.com. Serving exquisite dishes under the guidance of Stefan Matz, This hotel and restaurant, is renowned for its excellent culinary produce.
Cashel House Hotel, Cashel, Co. Galway. Tel: (353) 95 31001. Email: info@cashel-house-hotel.com. Offers a choice of dining and serves excellent, locally sourced food in a relaxing atmosphere with an extensive wine list.
Derryclare Seafood Restaurant, Market Street, Clifden, Co. Galway. Tel: (353) 95 21440. Email: dclare@indigo.ie. Offers a choice of dining rooms, with specialties including beef, pork, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Rosleague Manor Restaurant, Letterfrack, Co. Galway. Tel: (353) 95 41101. Email: rosleaguemanor@eircom.net. Recommended by all good food guides, the cuisine is based on the freshest and finest ingredients, with fresh seafood and Connemara lamb a specialty.
You simply cannot imagine a more idyllic location than that of Ballynahinch Castle. Situated in its own 350-acre estate in the midst of the mountains, rivers and lakes of Connemara, Ballynahinch Castle stands proud and majestic, overlooking the famous Ballynahinch River. The Castle has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for centuries from the days of the O'Flaherty Chieftains and Grace O'Malley to Humanity Dick Martin and H.R.H. the Maharajah Ranjitsinji.
