Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Beautiful interiors and attentive staff throughout the stay. I booked the stay last minute the only rooms were the smaller rooms in the main house which was very cosy with a well appointed ensuite bathroom and lovely Mountain View. We were unable to get a table in the main restaurant so we ate in the fisherman’s pub and had the most amazing cote de boeuf to share and had after dinner drinks in front of one of the many open fires in the house. The following morning we went to the main restaurant for breakfast with gorgeous river views, there was a great selection at the buffet and a good choice of hot foods made to order we opted for a traditional Irish breakfast. The Irish breakfast was my only complaint about our stay it was one of the worst I’ve had because of the 2 slimy fried eggs on the plate. I was surprised we weren’t asked how we’d like our eggs cooked and would suggest this option is given I would have preferred scrambled or poached as opposed to what was offered or at least the option of over easy. We did opt for the woodland sauna and I’d highly recommend this on your stay. We were supplied with a basket of towels, slipper and water and got to ride down to the lake in a golf buggy to go cold water swimming and take our sauna over looking the lake.

The hotel itself was lovely however, I left an expensive coat in my room after a few months I realised and called the hotel. Reception said they would look into it a day later I got a call back to say they could not locate it. When you are paying that kind of money you would expect they would make contact with you surely when they found the coat in the room you would think they would contact you. Very Disappointing.

Having stayed recently at Ballinahinch Castle, my husband asked me to write a review praising the establishment. This request instantly prompted me to write a sparkling review . Of course, it helped that I was equally as impressed with Ballinahinch Castle which is set in beautiful Connemara in Co Galway. From the get go, we were given a 'Céad Míle Fáilte' by the receptionist and porter who insisted on bringing our bags to our beautiful room which was spacious, spotless and comfortable. Our dining experience in the Owenabue restaurant was first class and made special by the staff who were professional , friendly and good humoured. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. It also tasted wonderful. The menu was carefully chosen with some lovely fish from nearby Atlantic offered. Breakfast was truly special. It was a relaxing experience and no on felt rushed. Pat managed the dining room seamlessly and chatted to people at each table in turn. In short, 'beimid ar ais' (we will be back) but at a time when daylight hours are longer and we can maximise our visit to take in the majestic scenery that surrounds Ballinahinch Castle. Maith sibh go léir.. tá sibh ag déanamh sár job!! I cannot wait to return.