Description:
Location. The boutique Rock Glen Country House Hotel is located on Ardbear Bay, 1.5 kilometres from Clifden, Ireland. Omey Island is 12 kilometres away, the village of Letterfrack is 20 kilometres away, and Galway is at a 75 kilometre distance.
Hotel Features. Offering views of the Twelve Bens Mountains and surrounded by 50 acres of meadowland, the Rock Glen Country House Hotel is housed in a renovated hunting lodge dating from the 18th century. The hotel opens to interiors decorated in the style of a traditional country house and includes a lounge area with an open fire and piano bar. Further amenities include complimentary onsite parking and room service.
Rock Glen Country House Restaurant has an open fire and colourful murals, and serves international dishes with an emphasis on freshly caught seafood.
The hotel offers snooker and lawn tennis, and houses a putting green and croquet lawn. Clay pigeon shooting can be organised on request.
Guestrooms. The 26 guestrooms have antique- style furnishings and patterned fabrics, and are decorated in a traditional country style. Amenities include televisions, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access, and coffee and tea makers. Bathrooms have bathrobes and hair dryers.
Overview:
24-hour front desk
Location Description:
CLIFDEN
Rooms:
Standard twin/double room-One double bed or two twin beds. Traditional country house-style decor. Patterned fabrics. Antique-style furnishing. Wireless Internet. Television. Direct-dial phone. Coffee and tea facilities. Bathrooms. Bathrobes. Hair dryers.
Transportation:
From Galway Airport (GWY):
Distance to the Rock Glen Country House Hotel is 89 kilometres, approximately 90 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The easiest way to get from the airport to the hotel is by hire car or taxi, the latter costing approximately 100 EUR.
Getting around. The best way to explore the west coast scenery and the surrounding countryside is by car.
Driving directions. From Galway Airport follow the roundabouts into the city centre.
Take the N59 west to Clifden, via Moycullen, Oughterard, Maam Cross, and Recess.
From Clifden take the Ballyconneely Road (R341) and then take the first right-hand turn.
Attractions:
Clifden: 1.5 km
Sky Road (panoramic views): 3 km
Horse riding: 10 km
Omey Island: 12 km
Inishbofin (scenic island): 14 km
Letterfrack (historic village): 20 km
Leenaun: 30 km
Aran Islands: 30 km
Galway: 75 km
Facilities:
Laundry facilities, Shoe shine, Babysitting or child care, Internet public area - wireless, Billiards, Umbrella, Suitable for children, Room service (limited hours), Bar/lounge, Restaurant(s), Parking (Complimentary), Dry cleaning service
Room Facilities:
Trouser press, Hair dryer, Private bathroom, Wake-up calls, Television, Window opens, Coffee/tea maker, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, Internet access - wireless, Child care (in room, surcharge, Handheld shower
Description:
Rock Glen is a charming country hotel, built in 1815, nestling between Connemara’s Twelve Pin mountains and Ardbear Bay. The landscapes and Atlantic seascapes are magnificent. Owners John and Evangeline Roche have lovingly preserved and expanded the property, creating a delightful hotel in the country house tradition. All bedrooms have been beautifully decorated and include the full range of modern facilities for convenience and comfort. The restaurant, well known for it’s excellent cuisine has earned three AA rosettes specialising in modern Irish cooking with a French/Asian influence. Leisure activities include an all weather tennis court, croquet lawn, putting green and snooker room. Close by is the championship Connemara 18 hole golf links, not to be missed! Horse riding, pony trekking and fishing can be arranged locally. There are miles of sandy beaches for safe swimming and boat trips to the Aran Islands and Inishbofin leave every day. Rock Glen is a perfect base for exploring the delights of Connemara’s National Park, Kylemore Abbey and Clifden’s many art galleries and craft shops. A warm welcome awaits at Rock Glen. Don’t miss it! Recommended by Karen Brown, Fodors and Michelin Charming Hotels. A member of Manor House Hotels.
Rooms:
Double/Twin Room - Standard room for double occupancy.
Check-in:
2:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM
Child Policy:
Children aged 2 and under stay free in a room with paying adults.
Transportation:
From Watermans Lodge go back into Limerick City and then take the N18 to Ennis, Gort and Galway City. From Galway City take the ring road around the city and onto the N59 to Oughterard, Maam Cross and Clifden. Once in Clifden go around the one way system and take the road to Ballyconneely. Approx 1 mile along this road there is a right turn signposted for the Rock Glen Manor. The hotel is at the top of this road.
Car Parking:
Hotel car park.
Facilities:
Disabled Facilities, Hotel Car Park, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Tennis
Room Facilities:
Colour Television, Ensuite (Private Bathroom), Telephone
Description:
ROCK Glen Hotel is a small Family run 4 star Manor House Hotel and is situated on the edge of Ardbear bay 1km south of Clifden. It has unrivalled views of the Twelve Ben mountains and is the ideal base from which to discover and experience all Connemara has to offer. Connemara championship links course (27 holes) is only fifteen minutes from the Rock GlenHotel whilst Errislannan Pony trekking is only five minutes away where one can trek along the golden sandy beaches. Organised Walking tours and fishing trips are available locally and can be easily booked through the hotel. Kylemore Abbey ,Innis Boffin,killary boat tours are some of the other attractions of interest in the north of Connemara whilst in the south the beautiful fishing village of Roundstone can be found, surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in Connemara such as Dogs bay and Gurteen bay.
Transportation:
Follow the N59 from Galway city to Clifden and taking the one way system around to the left of the town instead of turning right to go back up the town carry on straight on the ballyconeely road r341 for about 1.5km taking the first turn to the right (Hotel well sign posted)
Facilities:
Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout, 24 Hour Reception, Babysitting services, Cots available, Wedding Licence, Restaurant, TV, Smoking allowed in bedrooms, Hairdryer in each room, Trouser press in each room, Telephone In Each Room, Limited room service for hot food, Wake Up Call Available, Pets Allowed, Doctor on call, Porter, Ground floor bedrooms, En Suite, Pub, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer, Family Rooms inc. Cot, Car parking available onsite
Description:
Experience the comfortable accommodation blended with a warm hospitality and unsurpassed service at the Rock Glen Country House Hotel Clifden. This 1815 built charming property is beautifully located on 50 acres of meadow land between the shoreline of Ardbear Bay and Connemara's Twelve Pines mountain range. This convenient location makes the hotel a perfect base for exploring the delights of Connemara's National Park, Kylemore Abbey and, Clifden's many art galleries and craft shops. All the 27 guestrooms are beautifully decorated and include the full range of modern facilities for your convenience and comfort. The in-house tastefully decorated restaurant specialises in modern Irish cooking with a French influence and provides the perfect setting for a relaxing meal at the end of a busy day. Leisure activities include an all weather tennis court, croquet lawn, putting green and snooker room. Close by is the championship Connemara 18 hole golf links. Horse riding, pony trekking and fishing can be arranged locally.
Facilities:
Billiards, Disabled facilities, Parking facilities, Restaurant, Tennis court
Room Facilities:
Private bathroom / Ensuite, Telephone, Television
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