3 Days of Peace and Tranquility

Myself and my husband have just returned from a wonderful short pre-Chrismas break away from the kids in this Hotel. We arrived to be met by a warm welcome on checkin ander a nice young man who brought us to our room. On exploring the Hotel we decided to Dine in their 'Adults Only' restaurant (No Kids - Wonderful Idea, but they also have a family restaurant which on a different visit would also be perfect for us) the food was exceptional, the pianist wonderful and the staff most helpfull and friendly.

The next morning we headed off on a drive to explore the wonderful sights of Connemara, Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, the place where the Quiet Man was made, and a nearby silvermines, returning to the hotel in the early afternoon for a Sauna and an exhilarating dip in their outdoor Hot Tub (What an experience), followed by an equally wonderful evening in the restaurant and a traditional ballad session in the bar later on (much!).

The following day we went shopping in the city which is about 15-20 mins drive away, lots of shops, mainstream (Marks etc.), quaint Craft Shops, Celtic Jewellery Stores, lovely market at the end of the main pedestrain area. After our day shopping we returned to the Hotel for a relaxing drink by the fire, and I had a stress relieving massage while my husband read by the fire. Later on we had dinner in a nearby Restaurant (down on the Pier). This restaurant is a must their Chocolate Fondant Desert is just to die for.

Our last day brought us on a short ferry trip (30 mins) to the nearby Aran Islands, Breathtaking views, lovely people, this place is a must if your in the area. For our last night we stayed in the hotel for dinner which again was as great as the previous night.

This Hotel is exceptional
* Near the City, In the Countryside
* Some of the most friendly and helpfull staff I have
ever met
* The views from our bedroom were breathtaking
* The leisure facilities at the Hotel are great
especially the hot tub.(perhaps larger massage
room)
* Well decorated and equiped bedroom (we upgraded to
an executive room which was worth every euro)

Overall an exceptional hotel in the perfect location