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Overview
As you drive through the gates to this lovely old country house hotel you know you have arrived somewhere special. Peacefully set in some 50 acres of mature gardens and woodland walks overlooking the scenic Cashel Bay, this really is the very heart of Connemara. Cashel House Hotel was built in the 19th century and this gracious country home was converted to a hotel in 1968 by the McEvilly family and is owned and run by the family ever since. In the present day, Brian McEvilly has taken the reins, with a determination to continue the amazing hospitality legacy of the McEvilly Family. On entering through an open door, we could feel the warmth of generations. A lifelong collection of paintings hung on the walls and a welcoming bowl of water and towel for pets was left to the side. While the house has since been extended, the original features have all been carefully maintained and antique furniture and family heirlooms adorn the rooms and hallways.
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Dining
The spacious, light filled conservatory restaurant looks onto the gardens. Tables draped in white linen, silver butter dishes and China plates set the scene for good old-fashioned hospitality. This is Irish country house living at its best.
Dinner was an abundance of local ingredients. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way just a stone’s throw away from rich fish-laden sea waters and the nearby Killary Harbour, with its blue-shell mussels and renowned as Ireland’s only true fjord.
The dining room at Cashel House Hotel exudes a wonderful essence of traditional hospitality.
When we had the pleasure of visiting, there were families enjoying a relaxing break and couples celebrating birthdays. The dining area was full of warmth as customers chose this place to create some happy memories.
The servers were so attentive while also happy to go through the menu with us. Feel free to enquire more about the ingredients within each dish, you’ll be given details on the provenance of these quality ingredients, many of which come from the surrounding Connemara area.
During our visit to Cashel House, we had the pleasure to taste a range of the dishes served to residents and visitors.
At Cashel House, they take great inspiration from the local region when it comes to their ingredients. As you would expect, the menu is dotted with lovely fish and seafood dishes which include a selection of local oysters for starters, a hearty Smoked Haddock Seafood Chowder along with Cashel Bay Mackerel to name just a few. Why not go all out with their special Connemara Lobster?
The menu also features an array of poultry and meat dishes such as a winter warming Lamb Shank Casserole along with Roast Free Range Duck.
Vegetarian Specials are also featured and are full of exciting ingredients and flavours.
Dessert is such a delight featuring all time favourites, Warm Rhubarb Tart and Sticky Toffee Pudding. We sampled the decadent Vanilla Crème Brulee which was melt in your mouth delicious!
Rooms & Facilities
Cashel House Hotel is renowned as a destination hotel. They’re is really no need to go anywhere else, just relax and enjoy the stunning Connemara scenery that surrounds the house. The hotel in general including the spacious bedrooms and amenities as well as the beautiful garden are all designed for ultimate relaxation, peace and tranquillity. However if you wish to venture outside this oasis, Roundstone and Clifden are just a short drive.
This beautiful location is also a very popular wedding venue, having hosted countless happy couples over the years.
The rooms at Cashel House Hotel are a wonderful mix of charming country house accents and all the modern amenities you can expect from a comforting hotel getaway.
Plush bedding begs for you to sink into it and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Meanwhile, rooms are spacious with large windows and light décor giving a great sense of natural light designed for you to take in the beautiful scenery that surrounds Cashel House. Some rooms have great views looking out at the famous Gardens. You can imagine how awe inspiring this is during mid-summer with flowers and plants blooming.
Rooms at Cashel House range from the smaller Standard Rooms to Superior Rooms to Garden Suites which are split level and feature a lovely seating area. These rooms, as hinted by their name also have the best views of the Garden. Something that is the cherry on top of a visit to Cashel House Hotel.
For those who wish to bring their beloved pooches with them, you’ll be delighted to know that the hotel is also Pet Friendly.
Sustainability
The McEvilly family treats sustainability and bio-diversity with the utmost importance. Thus they are proud to have planted some 20,000 trees on the grounds to offset the carbon footprint that comes with running a country house hotel.
At Cashel House Hotel, supporting local people and businesses is vital. This is reflected in a wonderful menu featuring a bevy of local ingredients such as Connemara Lobster, Cashel Bay Mackerel and Cleggan Mussels to name but a few.
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