Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

About Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was built in 1832 in the heart of Connemara by John D'Arcy of Clifden Castle. Romantically set in beautiful gardens with waterfalls & streams, a panoramic view of Clifden and the bay with a backdrop of the Twelve Bens. Abbeyglen provides a long list of indoor/outdoor facilities, international cuisine, unique qualities of peace, serenity & ambience. Complimentary afternoon tea a speciality. AA 2 rosettes for good food and service. Superior rooms available at a supplement see photo below. Reservations from USA 011 353 95 22832, from Europe00 353 95 22832.

Rooms

Tastefully decorated, our bedrooms and 9 luxury suites offer comfort and style, all with bath/shower, central heating, direct dial telephone, multi-channel television, radio, trouser press, irons, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Location

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is located on the Sky Road overlooking the sea and the Alpine-like village of Clifden, with a backdrop of the Twelve Bens.

Other

History of Abbeyglen Castle Hotel The Abbeyglen Castle was built in 1832 by John d'Arcy of Clifden Castle, 33 years before Mitchell Henry built Kylemore Abbey in 1865. D'Arcy, who founded Clifden in 1812, was considered a leader of the community and was frequently consulted by the local constabulary in time of trouble or unrest. Following d'Arcy's death, his son Mitchen sold the property to the Irish Church Mission Society in 1854. As a result of the Famine the estate hit troubled times and the property fell derelict. In 1969, the Joyce family, then owners, sold the property to the Hughes family, who through the years have improved the castle and gardens to their present state. Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Restaurant Recommended by Egon Ronay, "Table for Two", and A.A., Abbeyglen Restaurant is renowned for its gourmet food and fine wines. With its elevated position overlooking the gardens the cuisine will delight you from locally caught fresh salmon to the well-stocked aquarium housing the best in rich shellfish to our true culinary traditional Connemara lamb. All tastes are catered for and we are always happy to prepare any fish caught by our guests.