romantic old country
house, set in the wild splendour of Connemara, amid the magical
beauty of sea, lake and mountains. The keynotes are warmth and
comfort with award winning fine fare. Turf fires and cosy lounges
make you relax and feel at home...
Golf,
tennis, horse riding, swimming, snooker, boating, fishing, archery
and clay pigeon shooting are just some of the facilities that you
will find at Renvyle House Wonderful walking and cycling routes
throughout an area that hosts a vast National Park. A unique hotel
with an excellent location, a long and varied history and renowned
for its food, service and entertainment.
Over several centuries, Renvyle House has been
built, pulled down, rebuilt, burned to ashes and rebuilt once
again. A chieftain of one of the oldest and most powerful Gaelic
clans in Connacht once lived here.
It was also the home of Oliver St. John Gogarty (Buck Mulligan of
James Joyce's "Ulysses") and, since becoming a country house hotel
in 1883, Renvyle House has played host to many famous people -
Augustus John, Lady Gregory, Yeats and Churchill among them.
Renvyle House Hotel
awaits being discovered by you...
Recent Awards at Renvyle House
- Recommended by The Bridgestone
"100 Best Places to Stay" Guide 2006
- Georgina Campbells Jameson Guide
2006
- AA Rosette for Dining 2005/2006
- RAC, White Ribbon for Dining
2005/2006
- Ireland's Best Service
Excellence Award 2005
- Participant in the Cleaner
Greener Production Program 2005
- Gilbeys Award for Excellence
2004
- Tim O'Sullivan, Head Chef:
National Winner of the Moreau Chablis Fish Dish of the Year,
2003
- Barry's Afternoon Tea Award,
2003 - Connacht/Ulster Winner
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