Situated on the edge of Ardbear Bay just outside the town of Clifden, the Ardagh is a refined, relaxing hotel and award-winning restaurant set in the scenic heart of Connemara.
Flanked by the mountainous Twelve Pins of Connemara and nestled at the head of a secluded bay, the Ardagh Hotel is set within stunning scenery close to where the first transatlantic pilots Alcock and Brown crash-landed their Vickers Vimy in Derrygimlagh Bog in 1919. And the two men would have found the perfect place to relax and unwind at the Ardagh, after their arduous flight over the Atlantic. The Ardagh is a contemporary styled country hotel where roaring turf fires and plump sofas await and the atmosphere is as laid back as the decor.
The Ardagh's well-appointed bedrooms are all individually decorated to very high standards set with sumptuous beds and fabulous fittings together with all the necessary essentials. While the larger of the suites also boast views overlooking the bay.
The Ardagh's restaurant has earned the hotel a wide reputation and a number of awards included the coveted three rosettes. Overlooking the bay the restaurant specialises in locally caught seafood and fresh homegrown vegetables with great attention to detail and presentation. As well as fresh oysters and lobster, samples from the menu include; Fillet of Turbot on Creamed Bay Spinach served with a Light Saffron Sauce and Roast Rack of Lamb with a Reduction of Red Wine and Lamb Jus perfumed with Rosemary and Thyme. All of which are complimented by an imaginative wine list. Afterwards, the refined piano bar is the perfect place to relax with after dinner coffees and liqueurs.
Connemara is great outdoors country and the Ardagh can arrange activities such as sea angling, horse riding and golf at the renowned 18 hole championship links Connemara Golf Club in nearby Clifden.
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