Castle vacation rentals in County Galway

Peter has done a wonderful job refurbishing this very old castle. All the amenities are current and up-to-date. One thing that Guest need to know is that this is a 18th century castle and the spiral stone staircase is wonderful and unique, but you will not really be able to comfortably carry a suitcase up so just be aware we didn’t have a problem with that. Also be aware of that. The main living area is on one of the floors and the bedroom is on another which again is not a problem just unusual as it would be if you were staying in a castle. And keeping with this primitive castle, which again is very well done and refurbished the bathroom is primitive. You won’t find a shower, but he did have a chance to show us his ingenious hidden bathtub.

Alan's place is accurately described. It is a work in progress in some areas but it was still well worth the stay. The castle is quite unique, and Alan was extremely friendly.

Alan described it just well. Gregg was exactly what I thought it would be. We chose this stay because of the charm that we knew it would offer. Thank you again Alan and I wish you the best in your next venture. Hopefully we are able to return when everything has transitioned. Will be amazing to see it.

Chris & Orla were warm and welcoming. Their home was beautifully restored, and they had great taste in decor and art. We loved visiting with their friendly dogs: Bird & Pete. Breakfast was so delicious, and fueled us for our adventures. The place was easy to find and nice and quiet. The location was a short easy drive from Galway City. We truly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return some day!

This location was exactly what i had hoped for. It is truly as serene and private as they describe, while being just a short drive to entertainment in Galway. The hosts were very nice, felt as though we were treated as family upon arrival

The castle was a unique and enjoyable family experience! Jade was so helpful and informative during our stay! Many memories will be carried back to the USA and Poland from Smithstown Castle as our family met up in Ireland! Thanks for a wonderful time!

Excellent stay with excellent and attentive hosts. Very friendly, informative, helpful in providing recommendations. Also Elizabeth was the best cat!

This was such a fun experience, and such a treat to stay in sign an old castle. it was a dream to stay here for our honeymoon, and the complementary bottle of wine and breakfast were icing on the cake. It's so worth splurging a little, and honestly it's priced very reasonably for the experience!

Staying here was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The moment we drove through the gates, our jaws literally dropped—the castle is absolutely breathtaking in person! From start to finish, everything about our stay was magical. Our hosts were so warm and welcoming, and even gave us a personal tour of the castle grounds after a delicious breakfast. Our room was immaculate, cozy, and full of charm—we loved every second of it. As an added bonus, we were greeted by their adorable local cat, Elizabeth, who instantly made us feel at home. The location is also fantastic—just a short walk to several great restaurants, making it easy to explore and enjoy the local cuisine without needing to drive. I can’t recommend this place enough, 10/10!

Very comfortable place to stay. Clean, warm, spacious and in an absolutely fabulous location for walks and exploring Connemara. Ballynahinch Castle in walking distance for a lovely meal out, although best to drive (4min) in the evening as the roads/pathways are unlit.

Lovely castle and room. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Don't skip the castle tour after breakfast. Mike was rightly proud of his work restoring the castle, and gave a phenomenal tour.