... game of pool, or take advantage of the peaceful study for quiet reading. Overlooking the garden, the traditional restaurant serves traditional cuisine including freshly caught salmon, shellfish and Connemara lamb; the chef will also prepare fish caught by hotel guests. The daily papers are available in the front lounge, which features large sofas and an open fireplace and guests can make use of free Internet access in the public areas. An open air swimming pool, hard tennis court and nine hole pitch and put golf course nestle in the extensive grounds and there is also a sauna and spa tub in the hotel. There is a safe for valuables at the front desk and onsite parking is free. Hiking, biking and horse riding trails abound in the surrounding area. The hotel is two miles from Clifden Castle and within 12 miles of Connemara National Park, the golf club and Kylemore Abbey. The nearest airport is Galway, 50 miles (80 kilometres) and a 60 minute drive away.