PRICE
Starting from EUR €6,050 per night for a minimum of three (3) nights in staffed accommodation, including breakfast, teas & coffees and all soft drinks. The property is only let on a fully exclusive basis as a whole.
ACCESS
Due to the nature of the property, please be aware, there are steep and narrow staircases to some of the bedrooms.
HISTORY
There is plenty of history going back to 866 AD on the estate. There were early tribal conflicts on the land and following that, after the introduction of Christianity, many churches and monasteries were built, the remnants of which can be found on the land surrounding the castle.
More recently, the current castle was built during the Gothic revival period in the early 1800s. Designed by John Nash who also worked on Buckingham Palace, it is beautifully positioned overlooking the 1000 year old lake.
DESCRIPTION
Galway is a beautiful part of Ireland and this is a wonderful castle to use as your base for exploring the west coast of Ireland. The castle is cosy and private with wonderful walks and a huge lake right in front of the property. It has a romantic feel and a lot of elegance too. There are lots of activities on the estate and you will be beautifully looked after by the family’s staff, some of whom have worked at the castle for many years. The bedrooms all have wonderful views over parkland, forests and the lake. There is a special charm to the west coast of Ireland and this castle has it in spades!
Just 40 minutes drive from Shannon airport, the castle is easily reached.
STAFF & CATERING (NO SELF-CATERING)
The castle is fully staffed and guests will be looked after with the true warmth of good traditional Irish hospitality. With breakfast included in the price, additional catering will be organised for guests to suit their requirements from good country house food to gourmet, Michelin Star cuisine. Fine wines and other specialist liqueurs can be arranged for special dinners or parties as well as other wines and spirits.
ACTIVITIES
There are many activities that can be arranged on the estate or nearby. There is boating and fishing available on Europe’s largest privately owned lake, wonderful biking and walking trails and clay pigeon shooting. The castle also provides a great location for exploring the south and west of Ireland.