Curated luxury hotels in Connacht

The 4-Star, Family Owned Villa Rose Hotel & Spa is in Ballybofey. It offers The Forge Bar, the award-winning Fara’s Restaurant and a cozy coffee bar facing out on to the bustling main street.

Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free parking are available to guests. Complimentary bottled water and a well-stocked tea/coffee making facilities, including hot chocolate, are provided in each bedroom.

The Spa features a spa hydrotherapy bath, steam room, foot spas and tropical showers which can be booked for a surcharge, or book a treatment and receive complimentary use of the Spa. A wide range of holistic & beauty treatments are available.

The thermal suite has an additional charge of €15.00 per adult for one hour. All treatment pricing and information are available on the property's website. The thermal suite and treatments have to be booked separately.

The restaurant offers a varied A la carte menu with Bar Food also on offer. Villa Rose has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday and a traditional music session on Sunday evenings.

Local activities include surfing, golf and horse riding. Villa Rose offers guests discounted rates in local department stores, and for local children’s activities.

Located in Trim, the Knightsbrook Hotel is set in 186 acres of rolling parkland. It offers a Championship golf course, luxurious bedrooms, fine-dining, pool, and a spa and health club.

The rooms at The Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort are beautifully furnished and feature flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. They include luxury bathrooms with designer toiletries and there is also a room service menu available.

The River Spa offers a range of massages, body wraps and exotic treatments. The health club boasts a sauna, hot tub and a modern gym, there are also regular fitness classes. Christy O’Conor Jnr. designed the hotels golf course.

The Rococo Restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience, whilst the Terrace Lounge has a light menu and stunning views. Guests can unwind with a drink at Swift’s Bar.

The Hill of Tara and Bective Abbey are within a 5-minute drive. Horse-riding, fishing and beautiful walking routes are all available locally.

Offering a garden and garden view, Sea breeze Cottage is located in Dungloe, 24 km from Mount Errigal and 26 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The property has sea and mountain views, and is 17 km from Gweedore Golf Club. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Cloughaneely Golf Club is 34 km from the chalet, while Dunfanaghy Golf Club is 46 km away. Donegal Airport is 13 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Castle Durrow Country House is located in Durrow, 26 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 27 km from Kilkenny Castle. The property is around 40 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, 45 km from Carlow Town Hall and 45 km from Carlow Courthouse. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Sky Venue.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a wardrobe.

County Carlow Military Museum is 45 km from Castle Durrow Country House, while Carlow College is 45 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 114 km away.

The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an award-winning oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house with fine service and friendly efficient staff.

All rooms offer views over the thatched cottages.

The Dunraven Arms was recommended by Karen Brown as Hotel of the Year 2004 in Georgina Campbell's Guide. The Maigue Restaurant has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. This restaurant has been recognised with 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, Egon Ronay Irish Meat Restaurant of the Year, RAC Hospitality, Service & Comfort Award, Mouton Cadet Award and Bord Failte Awards of Excellence.