Welcome to Glenlo Abbey Hotel

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3 Welcome to Glenlo Abbey Hotel A very warm welcome to Glenlo Abbey Hotel, nestled peacefully on a stunning 138 acre estate on the shores of Ireland s second largest lake, Lough Corrib. This five star, newly refurbished hotel offers the discerning traveller a warm, personable and luxurious base during their travels to the West of Ireland, with a choice of elegant bedrooms and suites, individually designed and beautifully appointed, blending luxury and contemporary décor. The beautiful, rugged and unspoilt natural scenery of Connemara lies right on our doorstep and creates a soft and balanced contrast to the vibrant and eclectic surroundings of life in Galway City. We look forward to welcoming you to Glenlo Abbey Hotel and creating memories to last a lifetime. marie lally, proprietor

4 grand suite relax in traditional style presidential suite Escape to luxury on the shores of Lough Corrib Our spacious and beautifully appointed rooms blend luxury and contemporary décor and offer stunning views overlooking the 138-acre estate, Lough Corrib and the 18th Century Abbey. An oasis of pure relaxation with sumptuous textures, fine fabrics with warming gold and natural tones that complement the local Connemara landscape. You are guaranteed a peaceful nights rest with our pillow topped mattresses, crisp, white linens, duck down duvets, fluffy bathrobes and luxury L Occitane bathroom amenities. Our Suites are individually designed and reflect the true character of this enchanting property. Each with separate adjoining lounge area which provides an impressive place for receiving guests and relaxing. The Presidential Suite located in a prime corner position of the original house, consists of a welcome lobby, large luxurious bedroom with an interconnecting living room and adjoining roof terrace. inviting and spacious junior suite corrib deluxe room ROOM SQ.M. SQ.FT. Presidential Suite With Roof Terrace Grand Suite Junior Suite Corrib Deluxe Room Abbey Classic Classic Room abbey classic room

5 dine in days gone past Dining Choose from a host of onsite dining options. Casual and rustic, traditional fare in the Oak Cellar Bar, fine dining in The Pullman Restaurant and our exquisite Afternoon Tea served daily, is a celebration of or more sedate time served in elegant surroundings. river room restaurant Private Dining From our 18th Century stone-cut Abbey, to the fairytale setting of the Corrib Suite with its breathtaking views over Lough Corrib and the estate grounds, to the charming and intimate surrounds of the Ffrench Room for pre-dinner drinks, your guests are guaranteed to be impressed by the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent property. abbey banquets afternoon tea kentfield private dining Step back in time and dine aboard the Pullman Restaurant. Comprising of two original carriages from the Orient Express, beautifully restored and set on the grounds of the hotel. Book a private booth or sit by the window with spectacular views overlooking Glenlo Abbey Estate and Lough Corrib. Recently awarded a second AA Rosette, Best Private Dining with the Restaurant Association of Ireland and Ireland s Fine Dining Restaurant at the Gold Medal Awards.

6 relax & unwind At Your Leisure Three opulent and elegant reception rooms, the Ffrench Room, the Kentfield and the Palmer Bar where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink by the open log fires, signature Afternoon Tea or take time out to relax and read the newspapers. Hide away in the cosy Oak Cellar Bar, set in the original kitchen of the house. Enjoy traditional fare and Whiskey Tastings set in rustic surroundings with original character features. oak cellar bar The Billiards Room, located just off the Oak Cellar Bar it is the ideal venue for guests who seek a little more in the way of friendly adventure and competition whilst relaxing on our 138-acre estate. Sink into luxurious velvet chairs and lose yourself in a good movie in the Abbey Movie Theatre. With fifteen comfortable lounge chairs, set on three tiers in an intimate room surrounded by rich fabric, dark mahogany panelling and soft lighting, it offers new and returning guests an ideal option to escape from the rigours of life and enjoy some quality downtime with family, friends or loved ones. billiards room abbey movie theatre ffrench room palmer bar

7 glenlo abbey golf golf Set on the banks of Lough Corrib, the scenic Glenlo Abbey Golf Course offers spectacular views and a challenging game. Designed by Ryder Cup legend Christy O Connor Jnr, the course has been recognised as one of the best 9 Hole Golf Courses in the country. The course offers a unique and challenging experience to golfers of all levels, including a signature 4th hole on an island green. Seven of the nine holes boast a water hazard. The 21 Bay Driving Range is the perfect place to warm up and practice your swing. Golf Tuition is available onsite with our PGA Professionals. Play our private 9 hole course on the banks of the Corrib driving range golf course

8 estate activities Enjoy a space to play and explore Glenlo Abbey s prime location adjacent to Lough Corrib offers direct access from the shore and makes us the perfect destination for a fishing trip. Ireland s second largest lake, Lough Corrib offers a plentiful supply of trout, salmon, perch and bream making it a haven for the keenest of fishermen. Experience an array of on-site activities such as falconry in our walled garden, archery, croquet on the lawn, fishing, cruising on Lough Corrib, or enjoy the grounds with a picnic prepared by our chefs. croquet Enjoy a leisurely stroll around our 138-acre estate on the shore of Lough Corrib, or go a little further to the Connemara National Park. This park covers 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, bog, grasslands & woodlands. See beautiful wildlife like deer and Connemara ponies and walk the Diamond Hill trails. fishing on lough corrib falconry archery estate walking paths

9 sights & sounds the aran islands kylemore abbey galway city The perfect base for some of Ireland s top visitor attractions the cliffs of moher The magnificent Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland s most popular tourist attractions. On a clear day one can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, as well as the Twelve Pins and the Maumturk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head to the south and the Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands off the coast of Kerry. Why not take a day away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland to visit the beautiful Aran Islands or explore Kylemore Abbey? The estate includes magnificently restored Victorian walled gardens and a variety of scenic walking trails. After your day out, experience what the Galway nightlife has to offer. Brightly painted pubs heave with live music and cafés offer front row seats to the many festivals and street performers. Stretching from Donegal to Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is the world s longest defined coastal touring route. Glenlo Abbey is positioned at the halfway point, making us a great stopping point or an ideal base for your West of Ireland adventure. attraction cliffs of moher galway city centre kylemore abbey aran islands transport times from glenlo abbey 1 hr 40 min 12 mins 1 hr 1 hr 30 mins

10 location The Glenlo Abbey Hotel is located just 3km from Galway City Centre on the N59 Clifden Road, and is easily accessible by rail, road or air from a choice of 3 airports; Shannon, Ireland West Airport Knock and Dublin. Daily connections leave from the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America to the above airports. ireland west airport All that is historic, picturesque, and beautiful in this grand Lough Corrib region, with its sacred islands, its ancient battlegrounds, raths, and tumuli; its splendid ruins of castle and abbey, contrasted N84 with the results of modern civilization; its magnificent scenery of N17 mountain and lake, with the ever-changing lights on the purple N59 N6 T hills, and the glorious sunsets peculiar to the West scenes so full of GALWAY CITY CENTRE THE CLADDAGH GALWAY CITY TRAIN & BUS STATION interest for the antiquary, the historian, the poet and the painter, the politician and social economist for all who love nature and truth. by public transport Regular buses and trains arrive and depart from CEANNT STATION in Eyre Square, Galway and from there we are a short car journey of 3km. Wilde s Lough Corrib Sir William Wilde, 1867 There are also express bus services between Dublin Airport/Dublin and Galway City with over 30 daily departures and arrivals. by air Shannon Airport to Glenlo Abbey 90km 1hr 10mins Knock Airport to Glenlo Abbey 92km 1hr 15mins Dublin Airport to Glenlo Abbey 216km 2hr 25mins by road Dublin City Centre to Glenlo Abbey 210km 1hr 45mins Cork City Centre to Glenlo Abbey 199km 2hrs 45mins Limerick City Centre to Glenlo Abbey 103km 1hr 25mins Belfast City Centre to Glenlo Abbey 310km 4hr 10mins

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