This hotel can nor be rated with the rest of the worlds accommodations…read more It is so far above all. In all aspects. From service to location Amenities to activities.

Ashford Castle is the most magical place on this planet! The staff is so incredibly kind,…read morethoughtful, and helpful. There is a lot to do on the state, whether it's clay shooting, fishing, taking a little boat out on the lake for a small tour, going on a hawk walk or horse ride, and more. The food is incredible across the board from breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner (both more formal and pub-style). I've stayed in a few different rooms at this point, and they have all been elegantly and luxuriously appointed, with every detail already thought out. I cannot say enough about how amazing this castle hotel is! Loved it so much during previous stays that I even had my wedding there! Hope to stay again soon

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.

Wow! Best hotel restaurant I've eaten in in Ireland. From start to finish this meal was incredible,…read morecould not fault a thing. Definitely the best meal I've had the pleasure to eat so far this year! From the homemade breads they bring to start to the delectable caramel cheesecake to finish off proceedings, it was pure food heaven. The castle itself is so quirky and awesomely decorated that it's a treat to find the food on offer matches, if not surpasses the surroundings. The dining room is all dark woods, copper utensils, a big open fire and completely lit by candlelight (explains the poor quality of the pictures) and is the perfect place in which to dine like a lord. My pork pie starter and duck main were also excellent, cooked to perfection, the textures and tastes on each plate were just sublime. I'm almost weeping writing this as I want to go back so badly! If you find yourself in Ballina make it your absolute duty to stop by for a meal and a gawk at the castle.

This place is amazing. If you ever need to be in this area, Cashel House Hotel is where you need to…read morestay. The staff went well above and beyond in every aspect. The rooms were immaculate; the food is divine and the people were so incredibly wonderful!! If I could give more stars. I would.

Another jewel in the crown, we were rather shocked when learning we were one of four couples in the…read moreentire place. Perfection, we thought. We reveled in being absolutely spoiled in this sleeper locale where De Galle once stayed in the late 60s. While the accommodations weren't what one might consider top of the line, they were well-furnished, clean and spacious. Every room but for those occupied was open, providing a true run-of-the-house feel. The food and service exceeded five stars...simply delicious. What fun with potatoes, and extensive vegetarian offerings without so much as a blink. Between the gardens, grounds, and an old nearby cemetery where we sat smoking Cuban cigars and overlooking a bluff, we knew we'd found a slice of heaven. The thought of staying there permanently crossed our minds more than once.

Staying in Castle sounds expensive but this property is definitely affordable and beautiful. It's…read morenestled on over 700 acres of land with beautiful gardens and walking trails. The place definitely screams of vintage furniture with fireplaces dotting the interior. It's a little stodgey with falconry and fishing however it all seems to work. We did the three course dinner at their nicer restaurant and it was fabulousn. Along with great flavors the presentation was phenomenal The only downside is that they don't have AC which usually isn't an issue but we visited during a hotter time. However the upside is that you get complimentary breakfast where they fresh squeeze orange juice plus the service is impeccable.

If there ever was a need for a reward after a long drive across Ireland from Dublin, this place is…read moreit! The stately castle hotel, part of the Relais and Chateau association, is a welcoming beacon in the Connemara. Adjacent to a trout/salmon stream just a mile from the ocean and featuring extensive woodland walking trails, one can't help but feel at peace. In fact there's an overwhelming feeling of coziness and calm in the spacious suites with a view to the woods and water. Our suite, #36 was so quiet and beautiful it was a treat returning to it after exploring the wild Atlantic way. The two easy chairs with views quickly became our his/hers perches for reflection. Our superior king suite itself was very large with a four poster bed and ample room to spread out and settle in while the generous bathroom with its tub, shower, two sinks and make up desk added to our comfort. With its two restaurants the fisherman's pub (casual) and fine dining Owenmore restaurant one never need seek sustenance elsewhere. The beautiful breakfast that was included provided masterfully cooked to order entrees along with a sumptuous buffet each morning to get you started on your day of exploration. We also enjoyed the beautiful walled garden which is not to be missed and some of the well Maintained walking trails through ancient forest. Exceptional property and lovely (but too short) stay. Highly recommended

This is an outstanding experience.!…read more Came with a tour, so enjoyed a Prosecco upon arrival in what looks like an old smoking lounge. John Nole took care of us. When you arrive, mention my name and he'll take good care of you. The dinner was awesome. Great young servers like Ashton with an innocent, but sarcastic humor (if you encourage them). The salmon wrapped in pelote was the most moist and flavorful I have had in awhile. I like the family style serving of the sides for groups like ours. The view is great, and where else will you find separate hot and cold water taps in your room.

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.

Could not have asked for a better stay! The staff were all INCREDIBLY friendly. We arrived well…read morebefore check-in but they held on to our luggage while my wife and I explored the island on ebikes at the nearby pier (after a helpful ride from the staff). Once back at the hotel and in our room, we couldn't get over how amazing the room (clean, cozy, modern) was, along with the spectacular view of the water. Dinner was delicious! Highly recommend the sea chowder - my wife and I shared as a starter but quickly wished we each had our own! Breakfast was just as delicious. Overall, phenomenal hotel and staff! Cannot wait to come back!

Nice modern hotel, about 5-10 minute stroll from the ferry dock. The hotel has nice rooms with…read morestandard fixtures, and moderate bedding, and a nice/large bath. There are 20+ rooms and some have balconies. Most rates come with breakfast which they serve continental early 7am-9am, and full Irish breakfast begins later at 9AM. The hotel restaurant and bar on premise are quite good. It's a short/easy 5 min walk from the hotel to the center of town. They contract with local tour guides to pick you up if you wish to take an island tour. The front desk is pretty strict about check-in and didn't let us check in before 3PM even though we were on the 10:30AM ferry that got in around 11:30AM, but they do let you store your luggage behind the front desk. P.S. They tend to have a lot of weddings at this hotel as there are banquet tents, so be prepared for potential parties (bachelor or bachelorette) on certain weekends.

We got married in the McWilliam in September. It was the best day of our lives. From when we had…read morebooked our wedding 2 years previous the management and the staff of the McWilliams went above and beyond to make our day special and memorable. Laura, our wedding coordinator did such an amazing job. Her professionalism and attention to detail is top class. Every single detail of our wedding was like a dream. We had our ceremony there as well. Laura and her team put our mind at ease over every part of the planning. Every extra detail we wanted to include for the ceremony and reception was no problem at all. Laura was so helpful, we couldn't have asked for a different person for our special day. The food was absolutely perfect. And a great selection of options, catering to everyone's needs. Ourselves and quite a number is our guests stayed over at the hotel, the accommodation was fantastic, with an amazing breakfast. Our heartfelt thank you to Laura, Boris, the management, and all the staff of the McWilliams for giving us our dream wedding. Highly recommend the McWilliams Park Hotel.

Stayed a couple of days here would recommend it however, multiple people from the public are able…read moreto enter this hotel, using the gym and other facilities. the breakfast advertised at 7:30 comes late. Also, the television in my room was out of order for most of my stay and management unresponsive yes is close to everything and the restaurant itself has good food and parking is easy but average hotel overall.

If you do not like spiders, this is not the place for you. This place is kept as clean as possible,…read morebut for some reason, I guess because there's forest nearby, there are spiders found in the lodge. I was also bummed that you cannot visit the castle, only if you have reservations like dinner or spa activities that you pay for, you cannot just walk into the castle, even if you were staying at the lodge. Overall, the food was amazing there, the restaurant on the second floor was absolutely amazing. The short rib was out of this world. The room was absolutely beautiful, but again there were spiders here and there in the lodge and the rooms (which honestly can't be avoided) which literally paralyzes me in fear so I personally won't be back but if a spider or three doesn't bother you this place and the castle to stay is definitely the best in Ireland. The service was also top notch as well. Be prepared to have to reserve all activities in person with concierge when you get to the hotel or call beforehand as they might be booked up.

Amazing room, excellent service even better view out of the front and nearby for only a ten minute…read morewalk or a 2 minute car ride is Ashford Castle. When I entered my room it came with 4 free cookies.

Wow! This place is just what we imagined when planning our trip to Ireland. The B&B is set on a…read morehill overlooking a quaint village with a single row of brightly colored cottages leading through idyllic fields (there is even a white horse leisurely living in the field below). From the small back deck you can look over this town all the way to the high cliffs that drop into the ocean, creating picturesque views of the orange, red and pink sunset. We arrived to a small sign personally welcoming us. Niall and Darra treated us like family while we stayed at their house and even dined at their table. They were personally acquainted with the entire area and gave us honest recommendations for spending our days there. We were able to see the Cliffs without crowds because of their directions. We then had the perfect dinner of local food at Roadford House where we walked along stonewalls past cows, horses, and sheep to the intimate dining room overlooking pastures. We ended the night by enjoying local music at O'Connor's Pub just a minute walk from the Sea View. We would highly recommend staying at the Sea View for at least a few nights on your trip to Ireland. Thanks again Darra and Niall, Ryan and Cristina

My stay at the Sea View House in Doolin far exceeded my expectations. The entire house was…read moredecorated very lovingly, with family pictures in many of the common rooms. The guest rooms were immaculate and very spacious. We even had a view of the ocean from our room, true to name. :) The B&B is located just above the main street of Doolin, very close to Gus O'Connors. The guest lounge had a few books on history of the area. There were a few bottles of wine available for purchase on the honor system, which was a nice touch if you wanted to take it along on an evening stroll along the beach. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, with most of the ingredients coming out of the kitchen garden. My hubby even had a choice of duck or chicken eggs from the family's own birds!