Gregans Castle Hotel

Co Clare, Republic of Ireland

8.6 Deluxe
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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

2 days in Ballyvaughn

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 days ago

The views, the atmosphere the decor the staff were outstanding!

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Beautiful hotel in an idyllic location

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 week ago

Everything about our stay at Gregans was lovely. We arrived very early in the day after a transatlantic flight, hoping to drop off our luggage and maybe have a place to relax a bit until check-in time. We were warmly welcomed with a pot of coffee and an excellent breakfast, after which we were able to check into our room early. Our room was very comfortable, spotlessly clean, and beautifully decorated with a fantastic view. In addition to breakfast, our lunch in the Corkscrew Bar and dinner in Gregans Dining Room were excellent. There were some very nice touches, such as the petit fours and coffee or tea, served by the fireplace following dinner. The grounds are nicely landscaped, with outdoor seating and some nice walking trails. The staff were warm, friendly, and very helpful, and made us felt very comfortable during our stay. The two well-behaved resident cats, Lady and Mika, added a homey feeling. The location is ideal for visiting the Burren, and is about a 20 minute ride to the Cliffs of Moher. The strong sustainability and environmental policy was also a plus. We would return in a heartbeat!

Cinthia M


Gorgeous retreat resort in the middle of the Burren.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This is a beautiful retreat resort in the middle of the Burren. The bar is really nice with excellent craft cocktails and of course beer. The breakfast staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. We did the chef's tasting dinner one evening and it was an absolute delight. We spent 2 nights here, the only place in our journeys where we spent more than 1 night and I'm so glad we did! Be careful if you are allergic to cats. There are a couple of cats that live there and so of course they sit on every sofa and chair in the common areas, so if you are allergic you'll just need to be careful.

Sajani P - Atlanta, Georgia


Highly recommend a meal and a stay when you visit County Clare

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A beautiful location with a superb team who work effortlessly to make for a fabulous experience. The food was incredible; one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Breakfast was sensational. I hope to return!

tkp_dtw - Detroit, Michigan


A fantastic small country-house hotel in the most beautiful setting ...

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We had a really lovely 3 night stay - Gregans was everything we had hoped for and more for our mini break in the beautiful Burren. We were so impressed by the super friendly, yet at all times highly professional, demeanour of everyone we encountered. The care, concern and assistance offered by all team members was outstanding. Advance communication around our online booking and dinner reservations was highly efficient. The 'fine dining' dinner was wonderful. Breakfasts in the morning looking out over the manicured front gardens and Burren views was a highlight. This is a well-oiled team effort and the team's hospitality training, multi-tasking, and attention to detail is highly evident. Suffice to say, we really enjoyed our mini break in the Burren and Gregans provides the sort of low-key country house luxury and comfort which is a real treat. We will be back for sure another year. Thank you to everyone involved in making our stay as good as it was.

blairblue - Dublin, Ireland


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