The Best Castle Hotel in Recess in 2026

In a beautiful setting in the wilds of Connemara, Galway, Ballynahinch Castle has acres of woods, a lake and a famous salmon fishing river on its grounds, within which you’ll find miles and miles of beautiful country walks. It also makes a superb base for further exploration of some of Europe’s most iconic scenery. The hotel itself is full of old world charm, and is a relaxed, sociable place that effortlessly mixes the formal and informal, with fine dining in the Owenmore restaurant and traditional Irish Pub ambience in the Fisherman’s Bar. There are no business meeting facilities here and no spa or the like. It is a place for… > See All the Details & Book