Wow! What a cool experience to stay in a 400-year old castle! The rooms, the grounds, the views--everything was beautiful! There is so much space here. Even though some rooms of the castle are occupied by Karen and her uncle, there are lots of rooms open to guests. We barely even explored all of them. The views from the bedroom windows are gorgeous, especially when the two horses wander over to that side of the property. One night we watched an otter catch his dinner in the small lake, while the swans looked on. The binoculars that are provided really came in handy that night!
Be sure to check out Moran's for dinner and sample the grapefruit marmalade that's in the kitchen on your toast. I'm not even that big of a marmalade fan, but I bought a jar to take home.
Thank you, Karen, for opening up your beautiful home to guests and for giving us the historical tour. A totally unexpected treat was that Karen texted a friend's daughter who plays accordion and is also an Irish dancer to come over one morning and perform for us. Tara is a very talented young lady.
If we ever have the pleasure of returning to Galway, we'll for sure be staying in the castle!