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Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room

Peaceful retreat offers a perfect blend of outdoor activity and relaxation with hiking trails, fishing spots, yoga classes, and a cozy fireside to unwind

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CastleHacket House offers a history-rich sanctuary in nature. Explore Knockma Woods, wander gardens, join yoga sessions, or visit the sauna. WiFi and a library enhance the experience after hiking Connemara's trails or fishing for brown trout.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Tuam is home to this castle. Hackett Castle and Claregalway Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tuam Golf Club and Shanbally Marina. Tuam Leisure Centre and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Tuam travel guide
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Belclare, Co. Galway

What's nearby

  • The quadrangle at the National University or Ireland at Galway. Can't believe I get to call this place my school for the next year!
    University of Galway
    30 min drive - 40.0 km
  • 0_B170YC
    Eyre Square
    31 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Quay Street which includes outdoor art
    Quay Street
    31 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Hackett Castle
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University Hospital Galway
    31 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Athenry Station
    25 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Reapy's
    10 min drive
  • Leaf And Bean
    11 min drive
  • Niche
    10 min drive
  • Bridge Bar
    10 min drive
  • Campbells Tavern
    14 min drive

About this property

Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room

Property highlights
At Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room, you can look forward to free breakfast, a garden and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tennis courts, barbecues and a video library
  • Games, books and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as Internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Hotel Belclare
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Hotel
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Belclare
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Tuam
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Castle
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Castle Tuam
Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing
Lower Apartment Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room located?

Situated in Tuam, this castle is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hackett Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Hacket and Tuam Shopping Centre. Saint Jarlath's Park and Mall Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Galway's CastleHacket House Kirwan Room Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Apartment

Stayed in the lower apartment of this wonderful castle house. Our apartment had a great kitchen and the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. Our host put on a wonderful breakfast and they were very helpful with tips and directions for travel and tourism. Will definitely book here when we come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cool Place, Great Breakfast, Terrible Communications

This is a lovely property and our ratings would be lower were it not for the incredible breakfast prepared & served by Aiden (not sure of his position relative to the owner, Joyce). Aiden also provided very helpful information about Galway. Unfortunately, the balance of our stay didn’t go well - Joyce didn’t respond for 8 or 9 hours when the heat turned off and we had to wear extra clothes in order to go to sleep. I walked all around the ground floor calling out for help and there was no one there! The WiFi only worked when I sat next to a window in the hall - I would have liked to have known that in advance. No one was there to greet us when we arrived - Joyce said in a text that she had to “pop out” - but she never returned! There were no directions as to which door was the side door & which was the front - so we were unable to find the keys for over an hour. Aiden advised us to text Joyce when we were on the way back from Galway and ask her to turn on the heat for us - really?!?! But she still turned it off just before 11:00 pm. The apartment was very clean and had a nice view of the lovely grounds. The towels were harsh & non-absorbent (hurt my face). She also advised us to avoid taking a bath or shower between 11 pm and 7 am (hard to keep that schedule after driving back at night in the rain from Galway). Joyce also complained that we didn’t lock all 3 doors before leaving in the morning - we had tried, but couldn’t figure them out - there was no one there to advise!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, spacious room and kitchen was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reviving Get Away

Joyce and Arden provided an excellent stay with beautiful countryside views, inviting decor, comfortable accommodation and superb hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ireland/Scotland trip

Wonderful place to stay!!! Tons of fun history!! Beautiful property!!! Great breakfasts!!! Very accommodating staff!!! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!! Thanks so much for your hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle night

Das Castle liegt sehr einsam und schön ruhig. Die Vermieter waren super nett und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück bestand aus einem Buffett und einer Menükarte und war umfangreich und lecker. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle Hackett

Joyce and Aiden couldn’t have been more welcoming and hospitable. It is a lovely home and the grounds are expansive. Great recommendations for touring and dining out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irish country charm.

What a lovely country property with super friendly hosts who are very welcoming. This is a five star service with a five star breakfast. Thank you Aiden for making our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

AWESOME! A fabulous rural setting in a very delightful place. Serene and peaceful.....if one is looking to simply get away, this is the spot. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this property

Joyce was amazing. She’s a great cook and breakfast was delicious. The castle is still a bit of a work in progress but that just adds to the charm. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in an amazing setting

From our first greeting until our good-byes, we felt welcomed and cared for by Joyce and Denis. The breakfast was wonderful each morning and the views from the dining room were quant. Our apartment was spacious, clean and fully stocked. It is a quiet, relaxing setting in a renovated, spectacular, impressive house. Recommend you hike the trails on Knockma right outside the property, beware of the fairies and the Little People. We will recommend a stay at CastleHacket to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Had an amazing time staying here. Joyce and Dennis were great hosts. Beautiful and relaxing area to stay to get away from the city. I recommend this place and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabethann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joyce was very thoughtful. We enjoyed having food waiting for us in our apartment.

Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John7 W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Country House Setting

We really enjoyed our stay at Castlehacket House, the bedroom/suite we had was very spacious with beautiful views across the open countryside. Our rooms was newly refurbished . The bed was very comfortable. The owners Joyce and Dennis were very welcoming and very accommodating. The breakfast was yummy. We would not hesitate to recommend CastleHackett House. We enjoyed our time exploring the beaches and local golf courses and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW W., Peterborough, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay, you must go here!

Our stay at CastleHackett was an exceptional experience! The room was glorious, the host (Joyce) was welcoming, friendly and informative. The breakfast was fantastic, with coffee, granolas, and a lovely omelette. You must come and see this amazing property to believe it.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing addition to our trip!

This was one of our favorite experiences. Castlehacket was beautiful! Joyce and Dennis made our stay there special and we will definitely return. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Wonderful evening

We had a wonderful time staying at Galway's CastleHacket House. The owners were very accommodating and gracious. The rooms were clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024