The Abbeyglen is a fantastic place. Brian puts all his heart and soul into this castle hotel and takes very good care of his guests. It only took me about 2 nights to already feel at home and I would recomment this place to anybody who wants to have a unique experience for a good price. Definetively stay for more than one night! The food is fabulous as well and it's convenient that you can hang out at the bar at night where it is very easy to connect to the other guests. So if your travelling alone it's a nice alternative to the pubs in the village which is only 10 minutes to walk though. There is good live music going on in the hotel bar as well and Brian is a talented musician himself. Don't miss the complementory Prosecco reception that is on every night at 6.30. I stayed for a week and went out to see different absolutely stunning places in Connemara either by bus, bike or car. Don't miss going to Inishbofin (take a little fairy from Cleggan) and Killary Harbour and cycling the upper and lower sky road is a beautiful way to seeing the landscape with more time. You can rent bikes in town. Another little hidden gem is the beach club at the end of the beach road that is also just by the hotel. I can only say that the Abbeyglen and Connemara is a magical place and if you actually want to connect to the people and nature you should stay for some days and take your time talking to the locals and doing some trips. So yes, I would highly recomment staying at the Abbeyglen. Thanks to Brian and all of his amazing staff!