Cashel House

César award in 2008

'A hotel that exists because people know they need to slow down.' The McEvilly family's civilised 19th-century manor house in a sheltered bay is a 'what's-the-hurry sort of place', says a visitor this year. Kay McEvilly, 'a remarkable lady with considerable energy', remains at the centre of things, welcoming visitors, supervising dinner service, working in the garden. The decor and style has changed little since General de Gaulle stayed for two weeks in 1969 (one visitor in 2011 felt it needed a 'make-over'). A garden room, at the side of the house, was 'warm and cosy'; 'poor water pressure' in the small bathroom. John O'Toole has joined Arturo Tillo in the kitchen. 'We enjoyed the food, colourfully presented: divine house soup with sizeable segments of fish in a creamy sauce; appetising pork wrapped in bacon, with apple stuffing; erratic service.' An early-bird menu, at half the price, can be taken from 6 to 7 pm. The 'charming' dining room ('immaculately laid') overlooks the garden. Breakfast has a substantial buffet; 'excellent full cooked'. (Mark Delargy, and others)

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Local attractions

Ballyconneely Golf Course
An 18-hole links course.
Twelve Pins of Connemara
Ideal area for hill walking or mountain climbing.
Aran Islands
Day trips available to a Gaelic-speaking, traditional area off the west coast of Ireland.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

  • Online vouchers

    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

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  • Book vouchers

    This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 25% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay. Each printed copy of the Guide contains six vouchers worth in total about £150. BUY THE GUIDE

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Contact Details

Cashel House

CASHEL BAY Co. Galway Ireland

Telephone

00 353 95 31001

Website

www.cashel-house-hotel.com

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

30.

Open

all year except Jan.

Facilities

ramps, 2 lounges, bar, library, dining room/conservatory, wedding facilities, 50-acre grounds (tennis, riding, small private beach).

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

not allowed in public rooms.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] (121/2% service charge added) B&B €75-€190 per person, early bird dinner €30, set dinner €60, winter breaks, Christmas/New Year packages.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates