Renvyle House Hotel & Resort

It may seem like a peculiar Headline, but having greatly enjoyed many previous stays here in Autumn & Winter (when the Days are shorter, the Rain is more frequent, the winds are constant, etc.) we were all the more delighted to now experience Renvyle House's warm hospitality in favourable sunny weather in April. For sure, no matter what time of year you come here, you will enjoy this historic Hotel's brilliant, scenic location on the Atlantic Coast, it's comfortable facilities, its superb Food, and - above all - being cossetted by the attentive staff, but good weather makes one smile all the more ! So, this time around, as the Sun shone for most of the time, we were even happier staying at one of our absolute favourite Hotels, here in Ireland or thar lear. Our renewed thanks to the incomparable General Manager, Anne Marie + to her supportive Team, most notably, on this occasion, Tommy, Majella, Linda and the newly arrived Frenchman, Martin : well done to them + their colleagues for making our latest stay so pleasant and encouraging us to come back again...

Where to start...the experience at the Renvyle House blew away my expectations. I did not know what to expect after looking at pictures and reading reviews, but the experience was 300% better. Where to start? The ambiance and location is something that is out of a storybook or movie. It is simply breathtaking. You can't capture the views of the seas and hills/mountains adequately through text or even photos. The history and ambiance of the accommodations and grounds were superb. The accommodations were traditional yet enough of the modern comforts. The atmosphere was amazing with the live music (harp one night and Irish folk music the next) at night. And then you have the hospitality!! The management team and all their team members are some of the best I've experienced all over the world. They were kind and diligent and they truly went the extra mile to make it memorable. **I almost forgot about the food. Every course that came out of the kitchen was fine dining quality. The added benefit was that every course (while not always Irish cuisine) was cooked with 100% local Irish ingredients (all the finish was freshly caught!!). There are so many extras that I didn't get to experience, such as the pool, hot tub or lawn games... I would 100% return for a very unique Irish country experience...

Wonderful hotel set on its own lake and on the edge of the sea. Views breathtaking. Of particular note is the wonderful chef and food - local Oysters with lemongrass sauce, lobster risotto, clam chowder were some of the best we have ever had. Congratulations to the chef. Front of house Martin is a gem. And bar staff very attentive and friendly. Nice heated outdoor pool and hot tubs overlooking the sea. Croquet lawn. You can eat a 5 course meal or bar food. Great place for R&R