Clifden, Republic Of Ireland Hotels

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

On the Sky Road ascending from Clifden make a swift descent towards the sea to find yourself in the pleasant gardens of Abbeyglen Castle Hotel.Bulit in 1832 Abbeyglen is owned and operated by two generations of the Hughes family and is renowned for the quality of its cuisine and choice of accommodation. Abbeyglen has 18 superior rooms many with four poster beds jacuzzi and open fires. You can enjoy most indoor and outdoor pursuits from a range of facilities at Abbeyglen. From its commanding position overlooking the village of Clifden at the head of a magnificent bay against the mountainous backdrop of the Twelve Bens Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is the ideal base for touring Connemara one of the loveliest parts of Ireland blessed with a natural beauty. When the day s activities are over and Abbeyglen beckons be assured your care and comfort will be in practiced hands with the added attraction of a friendly welcome complimentary afternoon tea gourmet cuisine Steinway sounds and unrivalled atmosphere. AA Courtesy and Care Award 2002 and two AA Rosettes for Food.

Byrne Mal Dua House & Restaurant

Award winning 4 offering luxury in a relaxed friendlyu atmosphere. Perfect base to enjoy the beauty of Connemara surrounding us here in Clifden.Visit connemaa National Park Kylemore Abbey and Gardens Connemara Golf Club the Aran Islands and Inishbofin Island. Walking at all levels Cycling fishing golf swimming on many beautiful beaches. Pony trekking arranged here. RAC 5 Diamonds AA 5 Diamonds. RAC Little Gem Award 2000 to 2006 incl. Bicycle rental and use of nearby health and leisure club.

Cashel House Hotel

Cashel House Hotel formerly one of Connemara's most gracious mid 19th century country houses was opened as an hotel by skilled hoteliers Dermot and Kay McEvilly in 1968. Cashel House Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel which stands at the head of Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara on the West coast of Ireland and is set in a 50 acre award winning garden of flowering shrubs and woodland walks. Luxury and tranquillity are offered to discerning guests in an atmosphere created by turf and log fires and a friendly and helpful staff and by tastefully decorated rooms with full central heating. In 1969 the late General and Madame De Gaulle spent two weeks of their Irish holiday there. Beaches golf salmon and sea trout fishing are available in the vicinity. The hotel has its own hard tennis court tiny private beach and horse riding facilities. The gardens withdrawn and quietly secluded are a delight with their enchanting cultivation's of exotic and exquisite flowering shrubs many imported from Tibet including rhododendrons azaleas camellias and the rare beautiful magnolias. Our guests may walk along the seashore through woods and streams and eventually onto the summit of Cashel Hill. Suitable for longer restful stays. All good guides recommend Cashel House. Overall winner of the National Garden Award 1983 and 1987. RAC Blue Ribbon Award 1992 to 1998. RAC Gold Ribbon Award 1999 to 2003.

Rock Glen Hotel

ROCK Glen Hotel is a small Family run 4 star Manor House Hotel and is situated on the edge of Ardbear bay 1km south of Clifden. It has unrivalled views of the Twelve Ben mountains and is the ideal base from which to discover and experience all Connemara has to offer. Connemara championship links course 27 holes is only fifteen minutes from the Rock GlenHotel whilst Errislannan Pony trekking is only five minutes away where one can trek along the golden sandy beaches. Organised Walking tours and fishing trips are available locally and can be easily booked through the hotel. Kylemore Abbey Innis Boffin killary boat tours are some of the other attractions of interest in the north of Connemara whilst in the south the beautiful fishing village of Roundstone can be found surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in Connemara such as Dogs bay and Gurteen bay.