Blessed with spectacular panoramic views of the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay, it's hard to think of a more romantic place to wake up than Ballinalacken Castle Country Hotel. Built in the mid 19 th century by Lord O'Brien next to the ruined medieval castle of the O'Brien clan, Ballinalacken House has been in the Callaghan family for over 70 years. The historic rooms have been beautifully restored to the grandeur of Lord O'Brien's era. Full of warmth and personality, the bedrooms are decorated with antiques to sit alongside those magnificent sea views, and some come with four-poster beds and working fireplaces. Enjoy the famous Atlantic sunsets whilst sipping a Guinness or glass of wine. For dinner you can enjoy Doolin crabmeat cakes, Irish beef and fresh Clare lamb the menu created by Head Chef Michael Foley. The fresh and local ingredients are beautifully complemented by... More

Blessed with spectacular panoramic views of the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay, it's hard to think of a more romantic place to wake up than Ballinalacken Castle Country Hotel. Built in the mid 19 th century by Lord O'Brien next to the ruined medieval castle of the O'Brien clan, Ballinalacken House has been in the Callaghan family for over 70 years. The historic rooms have been beautifully restored to the grandeur of Lord O'Brien's era. Full of warmth and personality, the bedrooms are decorated with antiques to sit alongside those magnificent sea views, and some come with four-poster beds and working fireplaces. Enjoy the famous Atlantic sunsets whilst sipping a Guinness or glass of wine. For dinner you can enjoy Doolin crabmeat cakes, Irish beef and fresh Clare lamb the menu created by Head Chef Michael Foley. The fresh and local ingredients are beautifully complemented by an extensive wine list. Ballinalacken is perfectly situated for exploring the best of the West Coast. The famous 700 ft Cliffs of Moher are a short ten minutes drive away. Next door in the coastal village of Doolin, you will find a host of lively local pubs with traditional music. From the harbour, take the ferry to the Aran Islands, or stop at the nearby spa town of Lisdoonvarna for a taste of the sulphur cure. The wild majesty of The Burren, with its fascinating limestone rock formations and wildlife lies within easy striking distance. Less

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