Gregans Castle Hotel

A (lime)stone’s throw away from the mesmerising Burren
Ballyvaughan

Gregans Castle Hotel

Escape to the country by booking your next retreat at Gregans Castle Hotel – a historic hideaway on the cusp of one of Ireland’s most original national parks. The Burren is a marvel of limestone, mountains, wildflowers and green stretches, home to many old-world structures that speak of years gone by. Echoing the spirit of this special place, our castle hotel parallels the magic of nature in a way that’s growingly rare to find in modern times. Let’s explore…
Simon & Frederieke
SIMON HADEN & FREDERIEKE MCMURRAY - OWNER
ireland-gregans-castle-four-star-hotel-ballyvaughan

Building: 1750

Shirk the distractions of contemporary life with a trip to our four-star gourmet getaway, which puts you in touch with history, tradition, and Ireland’s most remarkable rural fruits. The beautiful peace and wonder of the Burrens – an astonishing glaciokarst gem – is something we prize, which is why you’ll find no TVs in our bedrooms: helping you tune in to the natural tranquillity of our historic hotel.

Our goal is to make you feel more connected to yourself and nature during your stay, just as we at Gregans Castle Hotel take every measure to interact with the world around us. We work synergistically with the local landscape, sourcing seasonal ingredients from local artisan producers and linking our guests to the very best experiences that West Ireland has to offer. Cycle, walk, ride, surf, golf, sightsee and more in the surrounding countryside, which is home to major sights including the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands. Feel free to bring your four-legged friend along, too – we’re sure they’ll love a holiday here as much as you do.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

‘Commitment to Sustainable Gastronomy’ green initiative award at the Michelin Awards 2021
‘Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant’ award at the RAI Irish Restaurant Awards 2019
‘Irish Hotel of The Year – The Good Hotel Guide’ award at the Cesar Awards 2018
‘Best Breakfast – 4 Star Hotel Category’ award at the The Georgina Campbell Awards 2018
‘Best for Romance’ award at the Food & Wine Awards 2017

Open: all year

Rooms: 21

From: €

260

Occasions to Remember

Some of the highlights of staying at our historic hotel

ROOMS & SUITES

We’ve handpicked every item in our 21 bedrooms and suites – a personal touch that gives each space its own, unique character. Make use of amenities including reading materials, organic toiletries, and soft bathrobes during your comfort-focused stay – some rooms even have access to their own private garden area.

RESTAURANT

The food at Gregans Castle Hotel is multi-award winning – a hotbed of organic, local and artisan ingredients forged into meals you’ll long remember. Our seven-course set menu, which changes daily, will take you through some of the best flavours of the region, while our evolving wine list features organic and biodynamic wines.

EXCLUSIVE PERKS

Cultivating a sense of inner calm in our guests is something we specialise in at Gregans Castle Hotel. Speak to one of our staff to book reflexology and massage treatments at the hotel, which we can arrange with local freelance therapists. As founding members of The Burren Ecotourism Network, Burren Food Trail and Burrenbeo Trust, we can also offer a special ecotourism package. Enquire for details.

CULTURAL SPOTS AND ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Experiences to add to your itinerary
  • The Burren
  • Galway
  • Ennis
  • The Cliffs of Moher
  • Aran Islands
  • The Ailwee Cave
  • The Burren Perfumery
  • Father Ted’s House
  • Caherconnell Stone Fort
  • Burren Farm Heritage Tour
  • Yeats’ Tower
  • Lahinch Golf Club
  • Woodstock Golf and Country Club
  • Dromoland Castle Golf Club
  • The Burren
  • Caher Bridge Garden
  • Coole Park
  • The Burren Centre
  • Coole Park Museum
  • The Kiltarean Museum
  • Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Fleadh Nua Music Festival (May)
  • The Burren in Bloom Festival (May)
  • Galway Arts Festival (July)
  • Galway Film Fleadh Festival (July)
  • Galway Races (July)
See what others have to say about Gregans Castle Hotel
Got a photo that you’d like to share with us? Upload it to Instagram using the hashtag #ExperienceHHE and we may feature it below!

Ready to book?
When you would like to stay?

Gregans Castle Hotel, Gragan East, Co. Clare

en_USEnglish

No booking Available for this hotel :)