Rosleague Manor Hotel

After a very short break in Rosleague manor hotel, must say it was memorable, entering the drive we knew it was going to be a little gem, trees, shrubs and scenery. It did not disappoint, food, drink, accommodation, staff, all excellent. We will return, Chris and Una

This is a review of Mark, the hotel owner, rather than of a stay at the hotel. I believe it is relevant so please read on. My partner and I, while driving around on a very wet day yesterday, ended up stuck in a roadside ditch near Rosleague Manor. In search of help I met Mark who was on a cherry picker pruning some large trees on the hotel avenue. He immediately dropped tools, making very light of the interruption, and came along to examine the situation. The extraction of the car from the ditch took over an hour and necessitated an amount of experimentation. Mark was extremely helpful and very kind, inter alia lying flat on his front in the muck to examine the problem lest the car be damaged. He was understanding and patient in dealing with my nervousness, expert at the task and willing to try three times before we had success. We learned only by accident that he owned the hotel. It seems to me that the characteristics displayed by Mark would guarantee that one would be in very good hands in his hotel and we look forward to patronising it on our next trip to Connemara. ‘Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine’ is an old Irish saying to indicate that people depend on each other’; in other words, vaunting the importance of community and kindness. Mark exemplified this and transformed a stressful experience into a pleasant story of how nice people are in the west of Ireland.

This is a charming country hotel which is located in spectacular countryside with amazing views and ambience Rooms were comfortable and well appointed The food was amazing. We stayed two nights and had opted for dinner on the first night, but the meal was so good that we booked dinner the second night also. Best lamb I have ever eaten. Breakfasts were of an equal quality. The staff were welcoming and warm, and the owners clearly put their heart and soul into it.

This was our first time staying here and we will definitely come back. It's a charming Irish country manor hotel with wonderfully attentive and friendly staff. You feel as if you are staying at the country home of a friend's rich uncle. The food was fabulous -- interesting dishes with the menu changing each evening, well-executed and nicely served.

Feel like you are coming home for the holidays at this lovely Manor House. Our room was spacious, beautiful and comfortable. After driving and touring all day, we enjoyed a walk through their gardens down to the water and enjoyed some wine outside and in the solarium before dinner. Dinner was fabulous - 5 Star value and taste. I went with the 5 course both nights and my husband did the 2 course. I ordered the lobster thermidore which was the entire lobster, well displayed and all the claw meat accessible and placed with in the space by the head. Eatables and potato’s were served family style to the table. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Every day, we enjoyed wine or cocktails in one of the sitting rooms by the fire or outside when it was nice. This is a must stay and we will return if we are ever back in Ireland. It was so comfortable and relaxing, we added an extra night. Also - go down to the water side and try a crab sandwich from the Crab shack down the street! (I decided to read why one reviewer would rate this as terrible. It appeared they were looking for 5 Star accommodations in the room (flawless pillows, light fixtures, vanities). I loved the ways the rooms looked. As I mentioned… it’s like going home for the holidays.