Cashel House Hotel  

On the west coast of Ireland in Connemara, in the village of Recess, overlooking Cashel Bay and sitting on the Wild Atlantic Way. A family-run, luxury 4-star country house hotel about 8 miles from Roundstone and less than 25 minutes from Clifden and Kylemore Abbey. Pet-friendly and set on expansive grounds for a true coastal escape.

Housed in a 19th-century country home converted to a hotel in 1968, the property nestles in 50 acres of gardens and woodland walks. About 30 individually decorated bedrooms and suites mix antiques and chintzy country-house charm. Public rooms feature comfy sofas and turf or log fires, and many spaces overlook the gardens and Cashel Bay.

Enjoy bicycle rentals, a terrace and garden, a mini-golf area and a library for slow afternoons. The hotel offers wedding and concierge services, tour assistance, limited room service and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and a complimentary full breakfast; free self-parking is available on site.

A business centre can host meetings and board sessions, with express check-out, luggage storage and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

The on-site restaurant sits in a conservatory with garden views and serves country-house cooking. Expect locally caught seafood, Connemara lamb and herbs grown on the grounds. There’s also a bar/lounge and a complimentary full breakfast each morning.