Wherever you have booked your next visit to the Galway area, cancel it - and treat yourself to a step back in time with a unique holiday at one of the residences at stunning Ross Castle. Your lovely hostess Marshall will graciously welcome you and provide for your every need to make you feel like family. The whole picture is such a unique experience, the grounds are vast and lovely (and this was December mind you), the rambling rooms full of antiques and cozy spaces to rest and enjoy each others company. We had a large family gathering over Christmas and thus cooked many meals (used every kitchen) and settled in to truly live and experience the surroundings - in addition to the lovely grounds (don't miss the stunning chapel!) the adjacent walking paths are a nice pastime. The amenities and decor are lovely but you are not made to feel you are in a museum, it is your beautiful old house for your stay to enjoy, nothing too pristine. Our large extended family stayed at Park Hall and enjoyed the indoor pool and gardens, as well as relaxing for family meals, and finding time for games in the large living room area. Marshall helped us find a tour guide/small bus to explore Connemara and another day down towards the Cliffs of Moher which was really a welcome luxury (vs. driving all the time), but lively Galway is an easy 25 minute drive. If you have the chance come settle in and make lifetime memories in this unique and timeless place on Ross Lake! It will steal your heart.