Simon Haden and family, own and manage this oasis, where hospitality, good food from excellent local produce and peace and quiet are the themes.

All bedrooms are individually and elegantly decorated without the intrusion of televisions. The superior rooms and suites are particularly spacious and graceful, and are especially recommended. Some of these are at the ground floor level. A garden sensitively borrowed from the landscape and the rural setting ensure a peaceful co-existence with nature.

Within one hour's scenic drive from both Shannon and Galway Airports. Early check in is possible. Non residents are welcome for lunch and afternoon tea in the Corkscrew Bar an for dinner in the Dining Room.

Amenities include: non smoking bedrooms; gardens and walking trails; bicycles for guests use; croquet; massage therapist; high speed internet access.

Local activities include: Cliffs of Moher; Golf at Lahinch, Doonbeg and Gort, horse back riding, cycling and guided hiking in the Burren, day trips to the Aran Islands from nearby Doolin; sea fishing; clay pigeon shooting; Ailwee Caves; Coole Park.

Classification 2005: Irish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel; Karen Brown, Fodors and Frommers recommended; Conde Nast Johansens; Best Loved Hotels; AA Red Stars and Rosettes, RAC Blue Ribbon, Good Hotel Guide, Good Food Guide.

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