Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Location Located on the aptly named Sky Road, overlooking Clifden, Abbeyglen’s turrets and battlements blend well with the Connemara countryside. From its commanding position overlooking the village of Clifden - at the head of a magnificent bay against the mountainous backdrop of the “Twelve Bens” - Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is the ideal base for touring Connemara, one of the loveliest parts of Ireland blessed with a natural beauty.Rooms This impressive castle has some wonderful rooms that offer comfort and style. All rooms have bath/shower, central heating, direct dial telephone, multi-channel television, DVD player, radio, trouser press, irons, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many feature four poster beds, jaccuzzis and open fires.Restaurant The award winning restaurant is renowned for its gourmet food, offering the very best local seafood, live lobster, a fresh catch of the day and our delicious Connemara lamb. Relax, sit back and enjoy live music, friendly staff and beautiful views. The restaurant provides an A La Carte Menu and an extensive "table d'hôte" Menu, which changes daily.Spa Welcome to the Abbeyglen Beauty and Relaxation Centre, a place where you can come to relax, unwind and leave the stress of everyday life behind you. Come and indulge yourself with an Indian head massage, pamper yourself with a relaxing facial, or revitalize through reflexology.General The Abbeyglen Castle is a small, exclusive 4 star hotel providing accommodation, cuisine and service, located on the Sky Road overlooking the sea and the Alpine-like village of Clifden, with a backdrop of the Twelve Bens. The Abbeyglen Castle was built in 1832 by John d'Arcy of Clifden Castle, 33 years before Mitchell Henry built Kylemore Abbey in 1865. D'Arcy, who founded Clifden in 1812, was considered a leader of the community and was frequently consulted by the local constabulary in time of trouble or unrest.