Zetland Country House | ||
| Zetland Country House Cashel Bay Clifden COGALWAY CONNEMARA Ireland | A gracious four star establishment; the Zetland Country House Hotel stands on Cashel Bay in Connemara; an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house was originally built as a sporting lodge in the 1800s and today combines all the charm and elegance of its past with a host of luxury guest facilities. Connemara has a wealth of beautiful scenery and major sights include the Connemara National Park. The 5;000 acres of bogland; lakes and moutains which make up the park provide some of the most spectaular landscapes in Ireland and are home to the Connemara ponies. Clifden is the largest town in the area and is a good starting point to enjoy the scenic Sky Road Drive. Built in 1868; Kylemore Abbey is now home to the Irish Benedictine Nuns but visitors can enjoy the beautiful gardens and there is a restaurant and craft shop. There are many fine beaches in the area such as the well-known beach; Dog's Bay and Gurteen Bay. The Irish speaking Aran Islands are well worth a day trip. The islands have a rich ancient history and can be reached by a short ferry crossing from Rossaveal on the Connemara coast. Local produce and fine cuisine are the order of the day in the hotel's restaurant where salmon; lobster; Connemara lamb and feature on the menu. The hotel has a cosy sitting rooms were guests can enjoy afternoon tea and home baking. The Zetland Country House Hotel is situated on the edge of Cashel Bay. It is surrounded by beautiful mature grounds and guests can enjoy views of the gardens sweeping down to Cashel Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from all the main reception rooms. There are many sporting activities available locally including golf; sea angling; horse riding; cycling and walking. There are beautiful sandy beaches nearby. The Zetland Country House Hotel has 20 beautifully decorated guestrooms; including four deluxe rooms. All rooms offer splendid views overlooking either the gardens or sea. Accommodation is spacious and well appointed and features a host of modern amenities including private bathroom. The hotel has a hard tennis court and racquets and balls are available at reception. | |
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