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Gregans Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan,
Co. Clare
Hotel
+353 (0)65 707 7005
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€240 - €515
per night
Creative organic food, friendly young hosts and plenty of space to unwind at this hotel surrounded by woods and fields
20 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 15 Dec 24 - 15 Dec 24
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The Experience
In the ancient Burren landscape, Gregans is elegant and soothing – more like a country house without fuss or tension than a hotel. Owners Simon and Freddy are a particularly warm and efficient couple and want you to have the best possible time.
The food adds to the charm – local chef Robbie uses local ingredients and forages the shoreline and hills for more – wines are expertly matched. You can amble down to a delicious breakfast at nine or ask for an aperitif in the lush garden.
The area is ripe for exploration – borrow bikes and head off on adventures (take Simon’s advice on the best time to visit landmarks like the dramatic Cliffs of Moher to avoid crowds). If you want to learn about the region’s rich ecology and history, guided walks can be arranged.
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We think you'll love
- Eating at the award-winning restaurant
- Taking a glass of wine out onto the lawn on a summer’s evening with a good book
- Hopping on a hotel bike and heading down winding lanes to explore the coastline
You should know
- The restaurant gets very busy – make reservations if you want dinner
- The Burren is filled with tourists in school holidays
- There are several cats living here too
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €240
- Surcharges
- Singles €210-€225.
- 15 Twin/doubles
- From €240
- 5 Suites for 2
- From €435
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 2pm-10pm
- Check out
- By 12pm
- Other details
- Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- 20 December - 11 February.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Meals
- Lunch €10-€35. Dinner €45-€100. Wine €30.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Although the hotel is surrounded by fields and woods, a short walk in any direction finds you on the scoured limestone hills typical of the Burren. You’re a ten-minute drive from the unspoilt town of Ballyvaughan with a clutch of good pubs, and 20 minutes from the dramatic Atlantic coast - eat the famous oysters at Flaggy Shore. For a day trip, catch a ferry from Doolin to the rugged Aran Islands, steeped in history.
Local points of interest from Simon & Frederieke Haden
- Located in the middle of the Burren and overlooking Galway Bay. Lots of historic sights and caves to explore.
- 20 minutes from the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Island Ferries.
- Great area for walking or cycling. Guided or self guided trails.
- Horseriding, surfing, sea kayaking and lots of other activities.
- Beautiful seaside villages and traditional music pubs.
- The hotel is a founding member of the Burren Ecotourism Network, The Burren Food Trail and a supporter of The Burrenbeo Trust.
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Introducing
Simon & Frederieke Haden
Simon took over Gregans from his parents, who retired in 2003 after 27 years at the helm. He and partner Frederieka have updated and modernised the house, enhancing its beauty and sense of history. Freddy was responsible for the colourful interiors, inspired by Irish artists and her parents, who were carpet makers. The couple have also put the hotel on the gastronomic map, nurturing local chefs with a real flair for the region’s ingredients.