Ballynahinch Castle

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Rooms at Ballynahinch

Few Castle Hotels in Ireland offer rooms with aspects to match Ballynahinch Castle. The accommodation comprises 40 rooms, of which nearly half are classic rooms situated in the older part of the castle, and two riverside wings of superior rooms and luxury rooms and suites. All the rooms are finished to an exceptionally high standard and all superior and luxury rooms have stunning views across river and woodland. The Classic rooms have views over either the river or mountains with two over looking the courtyard.
Ballynahinch Castle's close association with the history of the area is reflected in each of its individually appointed bedrooms. Rest comes easily when surrounded by the casual country elegance that is Ballynahinch Castle . Soft colours through out the hotel harmonize the stately rooms, which are complimented by panoramic views of the river and the beauty of the estate. Each of the forty bedrooms have private bathrooms and are decorated to the highest standards with your comfort in mind. Choose from an elegant standard, superior or luxury bedroom or a Riverside suite.

Dining at Ballynahinch

The kitchens of Ballynahinch Castle, under the careful stewardship of Head Chef Xin Sun, have been delighting both visitors and local diners for years. Credited with two rosettes by the Automobile Association and using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Xin and his team take advantage of the wealth of fresh fish, and game available on the West Coast, to produce wonderfully balanced yet creative dishes.
Enjoying the produce of our kitchens while taking in the glorious view from the Owenmore Restaurant is one of the highlights of any trip to Ballynahinch Castle.
Changing the menus regularly to reflect the seasons ensures that regular visitors to Ballynahinch can enjoy a varied and interesting selection of dishes.

The Grounds

Ballynahinch Castle is located at the heart of the Ballynahinch Estate. Comprising 450 acres of beautiful woodlands, gardens, lakes and rivers, this sporting country estate offers a secluded retreat of peace for any visitor.
The terraced gardens by the river, the walled garden with its labarynth and tennis court and the miles of river and lakeside walks, provide the perfect environment for a quiet and reflective walk. As you stroll the grounds you my encounter some of the other inhabitants of Ballynahinch. Among the many species of wildlife one can expect to meet are mallard, teal, foxes, maybe a view of a swooping kestrel or merlin or perhaps if you are lucky you may glimpse the elusive tree dwelling Pine Martin. Every turn brings a new delight to discover and walking maps are available at reception.
For those feeling a little more energetic there is the tennis court, bikes for hire and of course fly-fishing. There is so much to see and do without even leaving the grounds of Ballynahinch Castle.

Ballynahinch Castle is steeped in a wealth of tradition and has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for many centuries.
From the days of the O'Flaherty Chieftains, to Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connemara, to Humanity Dick Martin, founder of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and to H.R.H. the Maharajah Ranjitsinji, also known as the ‘Ranji’, Prince of Cricketeers.
Richard Martin's life is largely marked by his efforts to attain human and animal rights. He supported Catholic Emancipation, and is generally considered the founder of the SPCA. It is rather ironic, that his families' great wealth, some of which came out of human injustice, was later lost during the Great Famine.

Connemara on your Doorstep