Ballynahinch Castle

Recess
Co. Galway
Ireland

Luxurious country retreat and four-star hotel set in its own 350-acre wooded estate.

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.

Private fishery, tennis, bicycles and country walks, while shooting (in season), pony trekking and hill climbing can be enjoyed nearby.

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.