We had a wonderful stay at Pete’s Castle! A highlight of our trip for sure.
THE LOCATION: The castle is in a beautiful rural area, a 10-minute drive from the nearest town and about half an hour from Galway. The site is surrounded by fields and open land which made for a nice getaway from all of the cities that we had been in previously! The surrounding area was beautiful, and we had a lovely ramble through the back garden when we arrived. There isn’t much entertainment in the area so going out for the night wouldn’t be an option unless you have a car. You wouldn’t need to, however: staying at the castle is enough of an experience!
THE CASTLE: Extremely cool castle with lots of character! We love the wood stove, winding stairs, rooftop view and quirky artwork/decor. As our stay was in January, it was a little cold but the fire and the heated blankets on the bed solved that. It was a bit damp, as is to be expected, but clean and no leaks. The love and care Peter has put into this castle is clear.
THE HOST: Peter is charismatic and caring, with clear passion for inviting guests into his amazing home. He was very kind and accommodating, and gave us an in-depth tour, complete with photos and history of the castle.