Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

We wanted to be closer to Cliffs of Moher so we could get an early start there in the morning and this was a wonderful hotel between Galway and the Cliffs. It is remote, but oh so worth it. Only about 30 mins from the Cliffs. It was originally a house built in the 1600s and then converted into a hotel with 16 guest rooms. It was beyond charming. Our room was comfortable with modern accommodations, but it was styled in the older period, appropriate for this location. The bed was comfortable; room was quiet. We had a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean from our room (in the distance) and could see the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher from the property. It is up on a hill so there isn't much to block your view. It is very peaceful here. If you need to relax, you sure can here. We were there on the last Tuesday of the month when they do a special 7 course dinner paired with different wines. We are not huge foodies or drink wine. But this was a lot of fun and a great way to try something new. We tried everything. The food was very good. We could tell that others really enjoyed the wines as well. We just aren't wine drinkers. The owners really care that the guests have a a nice stay and we did. This is a place I would certainly return to if I am back in this area.

This hotel was excellent. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Our room had a fourposter bed and views of the sea out of the windows. The food in the restaurant was good and of a high quality, we were happy to have dinner there nearly every evening .