Michael is an amazing host. He loves Castle Ellen so much and has been spending years renovating it. He made our stay in Co. Galway unforgettable. For our last night in Ireland, Michael asked us to come home early and we had dinner and wine together. He took us around the property and explained everything that he had been doing and it is truly spectacular. The room we stayed in was comfortable and Michael started a fire for us. There were some spiders crawling around but that was expected considering how old the castle is! I didn't mind the bugs at all but if you're easily scared by bugs, this might not be the place for you. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience and we will definitely come back to Castle Ellen when we come to Ireland again. If you guys are looking for somewhere with history and a host who will make you feel special, this is the place to stay!