Westport, Co. Mayo
Rating:
Rooms:
97
Property Type:
Hotel
Call Centre: 01 808 4419 in Ireland, +353 1 808 4419 International
About Knockranny House Hotel
Spectacular views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay combine with open log fires, antique furniture and classical music to create a warm and relaxed atmosphere at one of Ireland's premier luxury properties. The recently opened new rooms and suites are beautifully designed and offer facilities and space above and beyond that of many five star hotel rooms in Ireland. Among its wide range of facilities, the spectacular Spa Salveo features a wonderful vitality pool, expansive thermal spa suites and twelve spacious treatment rooms.
Rooms
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, offers luxury four star hotel accommodation with 97 rooms (including Presidential, Penthouse, Master and Courtyard Suites) that are spacious and light, featuring elegant furnishings and superb facilities throughout. Warm colour schemes give rise to a peaceful environment, thereby providing for guests a wonderful haven of warmth, calm and relaxation in this four star Westport Hotel.
Location
Knockranny House Hotel and Spa is situated in its own secluded grounds just off the main Dublin/Castlebar Road, the N5. Westport's town centre is a mere 10 minute walk, while the train station takes approximately 20 minutes by foot. The nearest airport to the hotel is Knock International, which is a 50 minute journey by car.
Other
La Fougére
A truly magnificent restaurant in Westport renowned for fine dining and the superb quality of its cuisine and wine list. La Fougère, which has just been awarded the 'Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland 2010' by the Irish Restaurant Association and has received Two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, offers a discreet professional service, welcoming ambiance.
With table d'hôte, à la carte and tasting menus to choose from, Knockranny House Hotel & Spa's team of chefs headed by Mr.Seamus Commons, places high emphasis on fresh seafood and the finest local ingredients. La Fougère also hosts regular themed events throughout the year including a Seafood & Shellfish Weekend, a Vegetarian Weekend, the Taste Knockranny showcase of local produce and Game nights in season.
Head Chef Seamus Commons has been widely recognised for his outstanding talent having been awarded the title of 'Best Chef in Connaught' by the Irish Restaurant Association 2010, and by FOOD & WINE Magazine in 2009. In addition to this he has received a glowing review in the 2010 edition of the 'Bridgestone Irish Food Guide ' and in the 2010 edition of the '100 Best Restaurants in Ireland'. Author John McKenna refers Seamus as "one of the great chefs of his generation" stating that "Cooking in Knockranny is going to cement his reputation as one of the most gifted cooks at work in Ireland. "Mr. Commons puts more detail into a single dish than most chefs put into an entire dinner menu".
Spa Salveo
Acclaimed as one of Ireland's finest destination spa facilities, Spa Salveo offers visitors space, a calming atmosphere, professional service and superb spa facilities. Spa Salveo encompasses a vitality pool with hydrotherapy stations, an expansive thermal suite, various relaxation areas, a fitness suite and twelve spacious spa treatment rooms. In 2007 Spa Salveo was short listed as one of the UK & Ireland’s finest spas in the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence and in November 2008 the hotel picked up the prestigious 'Readers’ Award' at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence in London.

