Clonalis House
Guest House – Gold Room

A hidden gem that you MUST visit! We had a last-minute chance to get away for a night and wanted something with a short... read moreWe had a last-minute chance to get away for a night and wanted something with a short drive and different from our usual destinations. we came across Clonalis House and just a short 1-hour drive from Galway seemed just what we needed. We arrived at what is the most beautiful house and grounds, the first thing I noticed was the peace and tranquility - something we both agreed we hadn't experienced in such a long time. We were greeted by our wonderful hosts who served us coffee and homemade treats, which didn't last very long. With their advice, we took a walk through the beautiful wooded area which can take you into Castlerea town, and we looped back to the house which in all took about 45 minutes. It was a lovely walk and perfect for such a lovely sunny day. Our room was exceptional, with a 4 poster bed and a huge bathroom, and the cleanliness was impeccable! We had a stunning view of the gardens from our window where I could happily sit for hours. Before dinner, we sat in the garden with some drinks and then went on to an exceptional 4-course meal of duck and vegetables which were all locally sourced. The wine selection has something to cater to everyone. I could go on and on about how amazing Clonalis House is, but in a nutshell, it is a hidden gem that has to be discovered.... We had a last-minute chance to get away for a night and wanted something with a short drive and different from our usual destinations. we came across Clonalis House and just a short 1-hour drive from Galway seemed just what we needed.

We arrived at what is the most beautiful house and grounds, the first thing I noticed was the peace and tranquility - something we both agreed we hadn't experienced in such a long time. We were greeted by our wonderful hosts who served us coffee and homemade treats, which didn't last very long.

With their advice, we took a walk through the beautiful wooded area which can take you into Castlerea town, and we looped back to the house which in all took about 45 minutes. It was a lovely walk and perfect for such a lovely sunny day.

Our room was exceptional, with a 4 poster bed and a huge bathroom, and the cleanliness was impeccable! We had a stunning view of the gardens from our window where I could happily sit for hours. Before dinner, we sat in the garden with some drinks and then went on to an exceptional 4-course meal of duck and vegetables which were all locally sourced. The wine selection has something to cater to everyone.

I could go on and on about how amazing Clonalis House is, but in a nutshell, it is a hidden gem that has to be discovered. Amazing food, stunning location, the friendliest and most welcoming hosts you could ask for in a place where you can truly escape from the noise of life and recharge your batteries.

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