Gregans Castle Hotel
Co Clare, Republic of Ireland
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About the Hotel
Gregans Castle Hotel is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Burren, and has been a family run hotel since 1976. Our stunning 18th century manor house is set in its own established and lovingly-attended gardens, boasting spectacular views that stretch across the Burren to Galway Bay. Gregans Castle has long been a source of inspiration for its visitors. Guests have included J.R.R Tolkien, who’s said to have been influenced by the Burren when writing The Lord of the Rings, as well as other revered artists and writers such as Seamus Heaney and Sean Scully.
Location
Gregans Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan
Co Clare, Republic of Ireland
H91 CF60
Nearest Airport: SNN
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Garden
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Excursions
- Horseback Riding
- Golf
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Interests
- Hotels
Reviews for Gregans Castle Hotel
Perfection achievedpi
Perfection is the driving force for the team at Greggans Castle. They achieve it at every level. Wonderful gardens, exquisite interiors , Breakfast superb and dinner Michelin star quality. All this made even more enjoyable by the warmth of the welcome from charming staff.
PhyllisM469 - Oranmore, Ireland
Magical place
Great place to stay, beautiful location, excellent food, wonderful ambience. Really enjoyable stay. Looking forward to visiting again.
meffie2023
All hotels should be list this
An absolute gem of a hotel. Gentle courtesy from the staff with excellent suggestions for your stay. Couple this with superb food and complete tranquility. The beds are the most comfortable I have ever slept in: as a light sleeper I slept like a baby both nights of our stay (how I wish it could’ve been longer) and didn’t need the earplugs or eye blind that I always pack. And the location is superb too. The Burren is stunningly beautiful whether walking, cycling or driving). Do visit Aillwee plus the sheep dog demonstration at the fort and the Burren perfumery. The Cliffs of Moher are as awe inspiring as I had hoped too. I cannot fault a thing. Thank you.
CreatureComforts40 - Amberley, United Kingdom
A superior experience
Gregan's is not a castle, but it's a wonderful, top-notch hotel. The grounds are gorgeous, the views are stunning, the hotel itself is impeccable, and they have cats! (Not as in a cat-lady kind of way, though.) You must book dinner during your stay--we thought the prix fixe menu beat out even Homestead Cottage by a hair. In the hotel, our room was a little bit small but we made it work. It was also hot, but we were there during a heat wave (for Ireland). Super breakfast spread included. Reasonably priced afternoon tea for a bit extra. Be aware that you will drive the corkscrew road many times to get anywhere in the area. Hold onto your hats!
Boerumama - Brooklyn, New York
Disappointing for a SLH!
Very basic but expensive hotel without any atmosphere and fantasy. Nothing special on the room, no cofee, thee, wather etc. Quality ratio is lost. The quality of radio music in the restaurant is not to be listened to, in the morning during breakfast was loud and bad. The kitchen is oke but not for that price of € 110 per person.
clijs000 - Noordwijk, The Netherlands
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