Brilliant 21st century lodging; Adrian in the restaurant was tremendous and efficient…read more WOW...not what you expect to find in the west of Ireland.....and all the better for it. It's funky slightly mad design style is very refreshing. The establishment is big.... goes way back from the street. Our room at the back was gloriously huge with a great bath and shower, king size bed and comfy sofas/chairs and even a chez long covered with zebra print! The room was very quiet and thus we slept well but would have been assisted by another blanket as the duvet was too warm for a summers night. Good selection of in room beverage tea/coffee, small fridge made for a comfortable stay. All the staff were lovely but Adrian deserves a special mention; he was young enthusiastic and chatty and made one particular supper in the bar very enjoyable. Despite only being young (still at school!) he had natural charm and affability. Our selection of food dishes were all delicious and the bar area provides a contemporary atmosphere.

What a wonderfully unexpected nice hotel to find in the west of Ireland - the decor is blingy and…read morein your face, but it adds a fun quirkiness to the place. The bedroom was well sized & appointed with a good sized bathroom with large 2 person walk in shower. The staff were lovely & the breakfast menu was extensive and food cooked & presented really well. Would very much recommend anyone stay here!

I love this place with my whole heart it is so good staff are lovely and food came quick and was…read moredelicious !!

The Belleek Castle looks a bit like fairy tales. After crossing a huge fortified gate, you travel…read moreseveral hundred meters in a large wooded park to finally appearing at the corner of a bend, placed on a hill, a castle with gray hues contrasting incredibly with a grass of a green not found. Crossing the front door, you are immersed in a world that oscillates between the medieval armor, the remains of eighteenth century ships used to make the bar, chandeliers and buffets that would not demerit in the most beautiful museums. The restaurant is in the same style though a bit more rustic. It is true that the castle is regularly busy for weddings or seminars. So you need solid! Paul Doran is a well-informed amateur, almost enlightened by his obsession of beautiful bottles. He has a superb cellar that would make many sommeliers green with envy. The list is longer than the Nile, with multiple international variations. In addition, our owner does not force the sale since he guided me to a bottle, a Pinot noir Rochioli 2013, much cheaper than the one I had originally chosen, a 2012 Sonoma Pinot Noir Kosta Brown Coast. And as we sympathized, he offered me in the middle of the meal to open my first choice to taste it! We ended up sampling a Château d'Yquem 1997. Do I really have to comment? !! But back to the plate, that was our first reason to come here. When I informed our landlady that we were going to dinner at Belleek Castle, her billiard-eyed eyes made me understand its reputation for excellent food was well established. The breads are really excellent. Particularly this "soda bread" which is made not with yeast but with baking soda and milk "ribot". It is accompanied by brioche bread for those who want lighter to start. As an appetizer, a few slices of smoked beef with mushroom mayonnaise and cucumber. It's pretty thin. It is unfortunate that the slice of cucumber is too thick and without any seasoning. The other elements are worked and it is a little rough in the middle of others. As a starter, chef David O'Donnell uses local "fuel", turf, to smoke a piece of lamb. It's good but we would like a little more strength. Either the turf does not give a particular taste, and in this case, as much smoked with conventional wood, or while the meat should be smoked a little longer. This starter is very good but less original than expected. The scallops are presented with a crumbled crab and mussels. The first are perfectly cooked, neither the crab nor the mussels come to encroach on their fine taste. The few branches of dill bring a welcome herbaceous power. And some caviar grains more. We start the tough part with drunk beef at Jameson. Impressive (and funny) preparation of a beef tenderloin stuck on an authentic fifteenth-century sword made in Taiwan. The waiter dramatically blazes at Jameson whiskey. This "service en salle" is like you don't often see! The deer fillet is perfectly cooked, "rosé" and very tender. Country accompaniment of vegetables. Fortunately we are spared the evergreen potatoes that invade Irish dishes too often. Beautiful Pavlova with wild red fruits for dessert. It is therefore a beautiful discovery that this Belleek Castle, with a very pleasant atmosphere, a little outdated but I love it. I will return one day to discover the rooms. Do not hesitate to take a tour before or after your meal at the bar. It is made of ship recovery wood and is shaped like a quarter-deck. Apart from the radiator that detonates a bit, the owner has created an atmosphere out of time. Thanks again to Paul Doran for welcoming us and having some of his beautiful bottles tasted. A little inconvenience, the chef is a little rigid on the menu service schedules. Very reasonable addition of 219,50 euros for 2. I do not integrate the two glasses of Yquem extra.

Definitely stop here if you are in the area. The castle has ten bedrooms for those that want to…read morestay overnight and a wonderful bar and restaurant. We stopped in to have a drink and really enjoyed the experience. Excellent way to end our day.

Absolutely amazing hotel food and rooms spectacular well worth a visit. Stunning beaches and walks…read moreand I believe fishing is great in area. Seafood restaurant in hotel is really good and staff are so friendly and helpful. A must.

From the owner: The freshly renovated Talbot Lodge is a delightful blend of character and style and is not your…read morebland anywhere any place hotel....... Located in the village of Geesala, just south of the picturesque sea side town of Belmullet in Erris, voted Irish Times Best Place to go Wild! The rustic charm of Talbot Lodge with its many open fireplaces provides a homely atmosphere for visitors and guests to enjoy. Visitors to Talbot Lodge are charmed by the village, the real Irish Welcome and its wide-ranging landscape of sea, sky and surrounding mountains

Staff are incredibly witty and up for the banter, especially that lovely red headed girl I think…read moreher name was Kate or something like that. fantastic food and great pints. Atmosphere was great and to top it all off you have lovely scenery of the ocean and mountains. I'll definitely be back here again.

What a great pub and restaurant!…read more Where else can you sit in a pub until 6am listening (and playing) the finest music with a pint in front of you and a crowd of lunatics (in the best way possible) around you! Inishbofin is one of my favourite places on earth and between the walks of the island, the wonderful people and the welcome, I don't know which I love the most! The food in Day's is absolutely delicious and the management and service is professional and second to none. No slacking off here just cuz they're on a small island...oh no no no!

I can't speak for the hotel itself, as I've only tried their bar area and restaurant but it was…read morewonderful! My mom and I were there for about 5-6 hours and even tried a bit of their food (fish cake, duck rolls, and goat cheese tart) and all of it was delicious! Best of all was Thorsten though! He made the experience top notch and my mom and I couldn't stop talking about the great service we had. We had other waiters and bartenders taking care of us throughout but he kept coming up and making sure we were alright. We've done a 6 city tour and he's the best we've had so far so kudos to him! We'd come back just to have him again. Thanks for the great time!! :)

On the way in to this hotel there's a sign that says something along the lines of 'you are now…read moreentering a stress free' zone. So true. This is one of the most chill places I've ever had the privilege of staying. The rooms are small but incredibly comfortable despite the dodgy plumbing. We booked in for three nights on a bed, breakfast and dinner package with 3 other couples on the bank holiday weekend in June. We had a blast. The food is magnificent. The breakfast alone sets the tome for the day and dinner is a delight. Nothing fancy. Just good wholesome food, beautifully presented and with well drilled and attentive staff. Relax at any time during the day in several day rooms with coffee or booze more or less on tap. Live music at night in the bar after dinner leading to a sing song ranging from Irish ballads to ABBA ensure a relaxing, no hassle weekend. During the day, there is so much to see and do in the beautiful Connemara countryside within easy striking distance of the hotel. Must see tourist destinations such as Kylemore Abbey and chic food trucks such as The Misunderstood Heron in nearby Letterfrack have to be experienced. Experience also the grounds in the immediate vicinity for a bracing walk in the afternoon or even a dip in the sea right next to the hotel. For the less adventurous, the hotel,has a heated outdoor swimming pool as well. Given that it was an all-in package it was incredibly good value in my opinion. Highly recommended. Will definitely return. It's a minimum 4.5 hour drive from Dublin so need at least 3 nights to get the full chillax experience.

Location is amazing. Pub is excellent. Rooms are small and tired. The suites in the back are…read morerecommended. Sometimes dinner is a cattle call type experience, but the food was always good. Not many hotel choices here, this is it. For the money, we find better value doing a VRBO.

It is my first time in County Mayo and I couldn't have picked a better spot to stay while in…read moreLouisburgh. From my first step in the door Mary was so accommodating and made it known that she would make sure that I have all I need during my stay. The rooms were spacious and well kept, the continental breakfast was delicious. I am happy with my stay and I will absolutely return in the future!

This was the last night of our tour and it was a good way to end our trip. We were warmly welcomed…read moreand escorted to our room. The room was nice, except that it was so hot and without air conditioning, it was a bit tough sleeping that night. Since it is such an old building, not everything is perfect. Our bathroom door wouldn't close. There was a nice Preseco party and a discussion of the history of the building, which was fun and interesting. They took pictures of everyone and had them sitting at your table in the dining room. After that, we went to dinner where our party was seated at a large round table which was nice so that we could see and talk to everyone. The menu was interesting and I had been craving chicken and was happy to find it there. They brought all 11 meals at once and presented them. Nice touch! Chicken was tasty. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar and played some snooker (we kind of made up our own rules). The bartenders were very friendly. We had breakfast thr next morning which was nice.

Lovely stay in this distinctive property a short walk from the center of Clifden. Our room had its…read moreown babbling brook, and our special request for a non allergenic room was met with enthusiasm (amazing how often hotels mess this up). We attended the Monday evening prosecco reception and brief history talk, which was great fun from a social standpoint, marvelously entertaining (one of the owner's has the gift of gab in a great way), and educational at the same time. Grounds are lovely, and we were plenty comfortable. Staff are predictably wonderful and accommodating. Charming place to stay if you're in this part of Ireland.