Most vacations to Clifden Ireland are centered on visiting the surrounding countryside of Connemara. Clifden forms a great base for exploring the area. This article highlights five accommodation gems that manage to combine traditional old style hotels with great service and dining.
The coastal town of Clifden is a pleasant country town sitting north-west of Galway.
The village has thankfully not been over-commercialized by some of the larger hotel chains.
Instead there is a proliferation of country house hotels and castle hotels to provide a unique and enjoyable stay. Abbeyglen Castle Hotel: This 4-star hotel is a former castle that has been carefully remodeled as a hotel.
The hillside location overlooks Clifden and the bay. Rooms are very spacious and all decor reflects the grandeur of the building and surrounding grounds. Rock Glen: Yet another hotel with scenic views across the bay. This 5-star country house offers modern amenities, including free wi-fi and power showers.
The big draw is their famous restaurant with its menu of Irish dishes that make the most of locally sourced produce. Crocnaraw Country House: This hotel's secluded country side location makes for a great romantic getaway to savor the authentic Irish cuisine on offer in their restaurant.
The hotel grounds are a mix of informal garden styles that reflect the charm of the country house style. Renvyle House Hotel: Traveling further afield, the Renvyle is a large old hotel that has been lovingly maintained.
The restaurant is superb with a mixture of traditional Irish and classic French cuisine. Amenities include tennis courts, a private beach, access to several scenic walks and its own 9 hole golf course. Zetland Country House: Sitting on Cashel Bay, this large hotel provides spectacular views from all of the guest rooms. Outdoor activities involve exploring the surrounding countryside and relaxing on their neighboring beach.
Indoor activities are centered on their excellent and bar. Most Clifden hotels reflect the old world charm of this part of Connemara, so while they may not be part of the major hotel chains, they have carefully mixed modern amenities with traditional rooms, decor and professional friendly service.
For independent advice about accommodation in Clifden, Ireland , and a range of Connemara hotels, visit the Clifden Hotels website
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