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Address: Cashel Bay

Rooms: 22

General Description: Zetland Country House Hotel stands on the edge of Cashel Bay in Connemara, an area of outstanding beauty. In this untamed landscape of mountains, lakes and white sandy beaches, this country house hotel is not only an oasis of elegance and warm hospitality but also the ideal base for visiting Connemara, Westport, Aran Islands and Galway City. The house, built originally as a sporting lodge in the early 1800s, derives its name from the Earl of Zetland, a frequent visitor in the last century. Today the property is owned by the Prendergast family which has recreated the charm and elegance of those days combined with all the sophisticated luxury expected by discerning guests. Guests may indeed look over the hotel's gardens rich in flowers, shrubs and trees just from the main reception rooms or bedrooms, and sweeping down to Cashel Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, it will be apparent that the natural beauty of Connemara is never far away. The property features 22 charmingly appointed bedrooms, a cosy bar, a fine restaurant and meeting, conference and banqueting facilities. Moreover, the hotel has a tennis court and a number of leisure activities have been specifically tailored to make guests' holidays a very restful and congenial experience. Built in the early 1800?s Zetland Country House is situated overlooking Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara surrounded by acres of garden. The House originally built as a sporting lodge derives its name from the Earl of Zetland, a regular guest and Lord Viceroy to Ireland in the last century. Antique furnishings and panoramic sea views have recreated the charm and elegance of those days combined with the sophisticated luxury expected by discerning guests. The cuisine, with an emphasis on local seafood, is second to none. br.Guests can enjoy the numerous walks in the area, which have been mapped and documented, outlining the areas of historical and geographical interest and the local wildlife. Tennis and snooker are available on the grounds. Local attractions include the Aran Islands, Inish Bofin Island, Kylemore Abbey, Roundstone?s sandy beaches and the Connemara National Park. Clifden, Galway, Roundstone and Westport are some of the towns and villages to visit. Local activities include golf, horseriding, game fishing, sea angling, hunting, cycling, guided walks and heritage tours. Zetland Country House is owned and managed by the Prendergast family who assure you of a warm welcome and personal attention. From Galway, take the N59 direction Clifden. You pass Oudhterard Maam Cross and Recess, 2 Miles after Recess take the first turn left and the hotel is sign posted from there.

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