Gregans Castle Hotel

Gregans Castle lived up to its reputation. The perfect Irish country house, with all that is cosy & friendly about that .. but with a modern dining experience that rivalled any top European capital city restaurant. Not a mashed potato in sight …! And a special word for the breakfast.. wish I’ve could have stayed longer.

Absolutely delightful hotel. Everyone was warm and welcoming, even the cats. The location in the Burren is superb ( just watch the drive down Corkscrew Hill, especially in the rain). The food was nothing short of extraordinary - the service matched it in every way.

I have wanted to visit Gregans castle for a while, but my wife- having read a few iffy reviews in the past- was less keen. She now wants to go back as soon as possible! We had a marvellous few days . No doubt it was helped by the weather, which was amazing that week, but even so our stay was outstanding. The hotel is not a castle but rather an old country home. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and we had a nice room with a lovely view. The hotel is full of nooks and crannies and with lots of books everywhere. I worried that it was a little gloomy when we came in and the logs burning in the hall grate were a bit smoky. But all this does add to the atmosphere, which everyone there seemed to enjoy. It was like being away with friends: everyone was chatty and friendly, whether staff or customers. Breakfast was excellent- and you can certainly skip lunch after it. I will review our dinner in the restaurant section of Tripadvisor, but just to say that if they don't get a Michelin star this year they should feel robbed. The price was notably less than two Michelin starred restaurants we have eaten in lately and the food was as good as the better of the other two. A most memorable experience. We thought that there was one slight jarring note and that was using UK bathroom products in an area , the Burren, which is well known for its locally produced soaps, lotions etc. However, they are very proud of their local sourcing of food products- and my goodness is the food special! We could not recommend it higher.

This is a perfect place for a relaxing stay. The view is amazing and the hotel is beautiful! Every detail has been taken care of. The rooms, while on the smaller side are absolutely beautiful. There were many areas in the hotel to relax with a good book. It is the perfect place!

Thanks to the wonderful team at Gregans Castle, we experienced a warm welcome; a beautiful room; exquisite fine dining and delicious breakfast. The house has great views; lovely character and is excellently maintained. Looking forward to our next visit and Blue Book Vouchers are welcome!