With 180 acres of private unspoiled park and woodland Currarevagh provides a unique and magical setting almost unique in Irelands ever contracting natural environment. The tranquillity of the setting of Currarevagh lends itself to one of romantic isolation – a long avenue bordered by chestnut, beech and pine trees leads to the mansion overlooking Lough Corrib, with lawns sloping down to Currarevagh Bay.

We have many paths through our woodland and along the lake shore which allow you to spend time exploring the beauty of your own private hotel, be it with a picnic or just to find a bench to read a book quietly and breath in the peaceful natural surroundings.

Wild Rhododendrons grow profusely everywhere, sheltering over 60 species of bird, with larger animals such as fox, otter and even deer not uncommon. It all gives Currarevagh the impression of being a green oasis in the boggy moorlands of Connemara. Much of our property is in a European Special Area of Conservation, perhaps the only hotel in Ireland to be so located.

The gardens are renowned for their exotic Rhododendrons brought from India many years ago by earlier Hodgsons and are fringed by Hydrangeas, Azaleas and Camelias.

 

- Explore: Maps of our 180 acre estate with lots of private walks;

- Sauna: Our wood fired, boathouse sauna for guest's use only;

- Boating: Our own clinker larch boats for guests use only. Easy to row, you don’t have to go far to find a deserted island all for yourselves;

- Outboards are also available (cost is E80.00 per day and proof of experience essential);

- Fishing on the lake; see drop down menu for more info;

- Wild Swimming: there is a perfect spot for this by one of our piers. For the brave from October to March, doable in April and pleasurable from May to September. Water is crystal clear;

- Bird Watching: we have lists of birds, books and many can be spotted in this EU Special Area of Conservation;

- Croquet on the lawn… most make the rules up ;

- Billiards: we have a bar billiards table, one of only 2 in Ireland. Easy to learn, highly addictive;

- Picnics: we can always make one up for you;