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Renvyle House Hotel - Connemara

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Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

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Renvyle House Hotel - Connemara

In one of the country’s most appealingly remote and beautiful areas, this famous Lutyens-esque house has a romantic and fascinating history, having been home to people as diverse as a Gaelic chieftain and Oliver St John Gogarty - and it became one of Ireland’s earliest country house hotels, in 1883
Conference/banqueting (120); secretarial services. Rooms 68: (3 Island Suites - family apartments, 4 suites, 2 junior suites, 40 no smoking, 18 ground floor, 8 single, 1 wheelchair friendly, 5 family rooms). B&B from about €99pps. Children welcome (under 2s free in parents' room, cots available (charge); children's playground, babysitting (arranged). Rusheenduff Restaurant: D 6.30pm-8.30pm daily. Bar meals 12.30pm-8.30pm (excl Christmas and when there are private functions). Gardens. Golf. Fly-fishing, boating & kayaking on private freshwater lake, 1km beach on Atlantic shore (swimming, snorkelling, exploring rock pools), all-weather tennis court, clay pigeon shooting, croquet, lawn bowls, sea angling. Self-catering. Activity breaks. Closed 7th Jan-14th Feb approx. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

In one of the country’s most appealingly remote and beautiful areas, the Coyle family's famous Lutyens-esque house has a romantic and fascinating history, having been home to people as diverse as a Gaelic chieftain and Oliver St. John Gogarty - and it became one of Ireland’s earliest country house hotels, in 1883. Since then it has seen many changes and comfortable improvements for today’s guests. 


In good weather, it is best approached via a stunning scenic drive along a mountain road with views down into a blue-green sea of unparalleled clarity. Once reached, the hotel seems to be snuggling down for shelter and, although it has limited views, there is a shift of emphasis to the comforts within, a feeling reinforced by the cosy atmosphere of the original building, with its dark beams, rug strewn floors and open fires - and a snug conservatory where guests can comfortably survey the garden, and the landscape beyond.


Photographs and mementos recording visits from the many famous people who have stayed here - Augustus John, Lady Gregory, Yeats and Churchill among them - keep guests happily occupied for hours, but there is plenty to distract you from this enjoyable activity, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis, trout fishing, outdoor hot tub, lawn bowls and croquet - while the surrounding area offers more challenging activities including archaeological expeditions, horse riding, hill walking, scuba diving and sea fishing.


Relaxing is perhaps what guests are best at here and there’s little need to do much else. The hotel’s bar food is excellent too - all this, plus the scent of a turf fire and a comfortable armchair, can be magic.


The grounds and gardens around the hotel are a special point of interest at Renvyle, and come as a delightful contrast to the magnificently rugged surrounding scenery.


As is usual in old houses, the bedrooms vary in size and style, but all are in keeping with the Arts & Crafts origins of this historic house, which has the simple, clean lines of the era and solid Irish oak and furniture featured throughout. The fabrics and furnishings are true to the spirit of the old house too, being made and woven by skilled local craftsmen whenever possible.


Special breaks (midweek, weekend and bank holiday) are very good value and, with so much to do and good facilities, it is an excellent choice for a family break, especially with older children. Renvyle also makes an excellent meeting and conference venue.


*Renvyle House was selected for the one-off ‘Spirit of Ireland Award’ to celebrate the Guide’s 10th anniversary in 2008, and was our Family Friendly Hotel of the Year in 2009.


Best Customer Service in Galway 2021, Galway Chamber of Commerce awards.


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Whilst bar lunches and light meals in the conservatory are very enjoyable during the day (and this is a great place to plan a break when touring the area), dinner at Renyle is an occasion to be relished.


The large dining room is formally appointed and there is a pianist at Count John McCormack’s concert Steinway most nights, adding to the sense of occasion. The tables are set with a crisp white tablecloth, heavy cotton matching white napkins and sparkling glassware and each table has of a small vase of fresh flowers picked from their own garden.


The menu focuses on local provenance and seasonality which is hugely important. The high skill from the kitchen is on show from the start of the menu with the flavours and combinations of dishes that are on offer; the crab meat is from the Atlantic on the doorstep, the mussels are from Killary, the oysters are from Dooncastle and the lamb is also from Connemara. The restaurant team are welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful without pretension.


 
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  • Ground Floor Bedrooms (accessible for less able)
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  • Location - Beach <1km
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  • Location - Remote
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  • Open Christmas
  • Open New Year
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  • Extensive Wine List
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  • Organic Produce used (mainly)
  • Pub Grub
  • Romantic
  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
2006 Award Winners Creative Use of Vegetables 2006
2009 Award Winners Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2009
Last Updated: 19-08-2024
Author: Georgina Campbell
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                  14th August 2016
                  Susan Irwin
                  would love to come and stay with our Irish Terrier Shea in September. Do dogs sleep in rooms or in separate kennels ?
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                  14th August 2016
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                  Hi Susan, In our experience Renvyle House is one of the best places in Ireland to stay with your dog. You would need to check the details with the hotel when booking as the policy may not be set in stone, but we have always been permitted to take our dog to the room and there are some ground floor rooms with enclosed garden areas that are especially suitable for larger dogs. Dog owners tend to be very responsible and respectful of other guests' needs, so it's a very happy atmosphere. I hope you will decide to visit Renvyle - enjoy your stay!
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