What an amazing opportunity to stay in a real castle! The owners are a breeze to work with and the on site house manager Geraldine is a joy, so helpful, and the warmest welcome and departure you could have. Highly recommend Tina the chef to bring you dinner your first night. Her generous meal truly fed us for many days! It was really helpful to have all those leftovers in the fridge to snack on.
This place would be a wonderful artist or writer's retreat, family break, or relaxing getaway to a truly very remote place on the water in Ireland. Highly recommend lots of time at nearby Galway and Ashford Castle as well. The falconry is highlight for us!
It's definitely a true castle, as we were told found it ruins and renovated in the 70s I believe. It has a super historic and romantic cabin, glamping vibe that my family and I loved. It's a trip! We loved the department store Dunnes in Galway and the grocery store Joyce's in Headford to get groceries and extra towels and comforts of home. If you are looking for a super high end luxury escape castle vibe, I'd highly recommend Ashford Castle, Dromoland Castle, or the ultimate splurge, Adare Manor. We've stayed at and adored all so much. Totally different experience but really fun to try out on vacation.
What a unique and special experience - thank you Geraldine, Tina, and Annemarie!