Hotels Clifden Ireland ( IE)

Rock Glen Country House Hotel, Ardbear Road, Clifden

  
The Rock Glen is a traditional country hotel originally built as a hunting lodge in 1815 for Clifden Castle. It is situated in Ardbear Bay on Ireland's west coast, just south of Clifden, with views of the Twelve Bens Mountains. The 27 guestrooms are decorated in a country house style with warm cream and yellow tones. All include televisions, direct dial phones, hair dryers, and trouser presses. < B R> In fine weather guests can sit out in the garden taking in views of the Twelve Bens mountain range over Ardbear Bay, or enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn. Guests can plan sightseeing itineraries and keep in touch with friends and family using complimentary Internet access and there are plenty of places for a quiet spot of reading. As the sun goes down an evening of musical entertainment and Irish coffees can be enjoyed in the lounge bar with the resident pianist. Spontaneous sing songs occur regularly and guests are invited to join in. The hotel restaurant serves a menu of modern Irish dishes such as Braised Lamb Shanks in Guinness. Guests can enjoy a game of billiards on the full size snooker table or play tennis on the all weather court. There is also a play area for children and a putting green, and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged on request. For golf enthusiasts the Connemara Golf Club, with its 18 hole championship course, is 19 kilometres from the hotel. The area offers opportunities for hill walking and river, lake and sea fishing. Pony trekking can also be arranged at an equestrian centre one kilometre from the hotel. Galway airport is 50 miles away with a driving time of 60 minutes

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Sky Road, Clifden

  
Set against the verdant backdrop of Connemara's Twelve Bens and with views out over the Atlantic, the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was built as a private house in the early 19th century by the founding father of the town of Clifden. The 45 traditional guestrooms feature antique style dark wood furniture and richly patterned, country house style fabrics. All rooms have satellite television, direct dial phones, tea and coffee making facilities and bathrooms with bathrobes and hair dryers. < B R> Guests can relax with a pint of Guinness in the wood panelled bar while listening to live piano music, enjoy a game of pool, or take advantage of the peaceful study for quiet reading. Overlooking the garden, the traditional restaurant serves traditional cuisine including freshly caught salmon, shellfish and Connemara lamb; the chef will also prepare fish caught by hotel guests. The daily papers are available in the front lounge, which features large sofas and an open fireplace and guests can make use of free Internet access in the public areas. An open air swimming pool, hard tennis court and nine hole pitch and put golf course nestle in the extensive grounds and there is also a sauna and spa tub in the hotel. There is a safe for valuables at the front desk and onsite parking is free. Hiking, biking and horse riding trails abound in the surrounding area. The hotel is two miles from Clifden Castle and within 12 miles of Connemara National Park, the golf club and Kylemore Abbey. The nearest airport is Galway, 50 miles (80 kilometres) and a 60 minute drive away