Renvyle House

This grand old house sits on the wild Atlantic shoreline. It was purchased in 1917 by Oliver St. John Gogarty, the famed Irish poet, wit, surgeon, and politician, who fondly called this secluded seascape and mountain setting "the world's end." That's putting it mildly: It really is off the beaten track, about 10 minutes' drive from the Connemara National Park -- not ideal for a quick overnight, but perfect for a stay of a few days or longer. Many have found it worth the trek. W. B. Yeats honeymooned here, and Churchill was a frequent guest. Today it retains a turn-of-the-20th-century ambience, particularly in its public areas. Guest rooms vary in size and decor, from grand rooms with balconies to cozy attic rooms with dormer windows. Along with sporting amenities, it hosts event weekends, including murder-mystery weekends, fly-fishing clinics, and painting weekends.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; 9-hole golf course; outdoor pool; 2 tennis courts; boating; horseback riding

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