Bespoke Victorian Estate in Cashel Bay

This magical haven is a classic country house overlooking the majestic Cashel Bay on the west coast of Ireland.

A perfect start on your venture on the Wild Atlantic Way, the country house overlooks the majestic Cashel Bay on the west coast of Ireland. Here a traditional welcome awaits guests in this classic country house retreat. Built in the 19th century this gracious country home was converted to a family run four star hotel in 1968. Situated in the heart of Connemara and nestling in the peaceful surroundings of 50 acres of gardens and woodland walks, this little bit of paradise offers an ideal base from which to enjoy walking, beaches, sea and lake fishing, golf and horse riding.

This haven is located 8 miles from the beautiful fishing village of Roundstone, a beacon for artists and naturalists. The buzzy town of Clifden and nearby Kylemore Abbey & Gardens are less than 25 minutes drive. It is the ideal location for exploring the Aran Islands.

The elegant dining room is located in the conservatory overlooking the gardens and serves country house cooking at its best; including locally caught seafood, Connemara lamb along with freshly picked fruits and vegetables from the house's own gardens.

The property has 29 bedrooms in 2 sections: The main Victoria House and the Garden Wing.

The main Victorian House has 16 bedrooms with beds for up to 34 people, 2 lounge sitting rooms, 1 small library, 1 Bar with a lounge and outside patio area, 1 large dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen.

The Garden Wing has 13 Garden suite bedrooms (which sleep 30) for larger groups. It may be closed off from the main house at the guests' wishes.

As a bespoke Victorian hotel, the older part of the hotel has very different styles, shapes, sizes of bedrooms while the garden suites are mostly the same. The standard courtyard view rooms are either small double rooms or large triple rooms, and there are 2 very small single rooms. The superior garden view rooms have super king beds which can be split into twin beds but are suitable for 2 adults. Seven of the garden suites have super king double beds, some of which can be split into twin beds. 6 garden suites have super king double beds with a single bed, accommodating 3 adults comfortably. Local property management also has single beds that can be added to the sitting room area if another bed is required.

Recently, the property manager has done extensive renovations and updates to the property, and they are investing in the grounds, gardens and an arboretum.

There are two self-catering options nearby, which can provide accommodation for 10 people. Please inquire if interested.

Bedroom & Bathroom Information

Each of the 29 bedrooms and suites are individually decorated and furnished with antiques presenting a charming chintzy country house style. Comfy sofas, turf and log fires combine to give a relaxing homely atmosphere. Of the rooms, there are 13 mini garden suites, 10 superior garden view rooms, 6 standard rooms. 10 of the room have views of the Atlantic.

Of the 13 Garden Suites, all 5 ground floor suites have walk-in showers. The other 8 newly renovated suites have baths with shower fittings overhead. In the victorian section, of the 16 bedrooms, only one standard courtyard bedroom has a walk-in shower. All the rest have baths with showers overhead.

Overall Winner Of The National Garden Awards

The gardens are a place of profound beauty, a place of meditation and relaxation, which benefit from the warmth of the gulf stream. Blossoms galore welcome spring in all its glory! Benches are located throughout the garden for rest and reflection.

Withdrawn and quietly secluded, the gardens are a delight with their enchanting cultivations of exotic and exquisite flowering shrubs – many imported from Tibet – including rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and the rare beautiful magnolias. Lists of rare trees are available at reception.

Guests may walk along the seashore, through woods and streams and eventually onto the summit of Cashel Hill where the breathtaking views of sea, sky and coastline are well worth the climb.

It also boast its own herb garden. No chemicals are needed to encourage growth as a mixture of seaweed from the beach, combined with a few secret ingredients, are used as a magnificent fertilizer!

Restaurant Dining At Cashel House

Connemara`s hundreds of lakes, rivers and mountain land, as well as the island studded Cashel Bay combine to provide the choicest food – fresh lobsters, mussels, clams, scallops, salmon, mackerel, brill, turbot and trout.

Choice meats and Poultry also feature on the menu – Connemara Lamb, Irish Beef, Venison, Quail and Guinea Fowl complimented by a wide variety of fresh vegetables from the property's organic gardens.

Garden Suite Wing

These spectacular suites are aimed to give guests unlimited space along with every modern convenience to make any stay second to none. The suites are split level with a step down from the Bedroom to a Sitting Area with the best view onto the Gardens.

The top floor Garden Suite has wonderful sea views.

When letting the house for smaller groups, local property management usually closes the suite wing, as it makes the house feel more intimate. However, the choice is always up to you and your family or group.

All of the Bedrooms Enjoy:

• Ensuite Bathrooms & Shower
• Soft Towels and Luxury Toiletries
• TVs
• Direct Dial Telephones
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary Mineral Water
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Evening bed turndown service

Experiences

This haven has a stable of experience activities such as a local fisherman who bringing guests out to an island that used to have a population of 500 but has been vacant for 15 years. The local guide will tell you the history of all who took the famine boat to the USA, stopping with them along the way to lift a lobster pot that has been conveniently left to always have at least 1 in the pot when lifted.