Ross Lake House Hotel

We stayed for 2 nights in Sept. 2008. Although located in a beautiful but isolated area, it was a good location from which to see Galway as well as the Connemara area. We had terrible weather and arrived around 3PM after a transatlantic flight. Henry and Elaine were most accomodating, the room was very nice and we stayed for dinner which was worth the cost (50 euro fixed price). Day 2 we visited Oughterard,Roundstone, Clifden, Kylemore Abbey and Westford returning to Oughterard for a wonderful dinner in town. Ross Lake is an excellent... more

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights during the Galway Racing Festival. It's approximately a 30 min drive from the centre of Galway city. The house and grounds are lovely and the communal areas of the hotel are very comfortable. The couple who run the hotel are very welcoming and friendly and the owner held court in the residents bar and entertained us with his opinion on current Irish politics. The breakfast was delicious, and the service very charming and prompt. The only downside to this charming country house hotel was our... more

We had two rooms at the Ross Lake House Hotel on May 26, 2005. This was my second visit there and I insisted on returning with my friends during this recent visit to Ireland. The Ross Lake House Hotel itself is a beautifully restored, elegant, country home. Elaine and Henry couldn't be more charming and the evening meal is an absolute delight to the palate. It sits off the beaten path but makes an excellent location for exploring Connemara and Klyemore Abbey. I highly recommend Ross Lake as a must stay in the area.

My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Ireland and our stay at the Ross Lake House Hotel was one of the highlights of our holiday. The welcome must be the warmest in Ireland! Henry and Elaine Reid, the hotel owners, and their dog, Millie, make this hotel a one of a kind gem. We were made to feel like old family friends. Henry and Elaine seemed to go to extra effort to make our stay extra special, but, in fact, we feel that it is just their generous nature to make all hotel guests feel at home.The hotel is a beautifully decorated... more