Recess

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Recess
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Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Connemara, Recess, Galway
$274 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$312 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Recess. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cloonabartan Lough and Derryclare ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay with this wonderful hospitality team. Yes, the lodge is in the middle of nowhere but that’s the point. Plenty to do in the countryside or within 15 minutes drive, and wonderful food awaits you upon returning. Not sure we’ll ever make it back, but encourage you ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

5 out of 5
Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo
$729 nightly
The price is $827 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$827 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (487 reviews)
"Amazing property.....loved my stay!"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

4 out of 5
The Quay, Cong, Mayo
$225 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$256 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)
"We stayed in a double room off the courtyard and it was lovely. Especially Loved the duo of local music in the bar area with Carmel Dempsey who has such a beautiful voice. Staff were very accommodating and drove us down to the Ashford Castle for a peek. Breakfast was delicious. In Cong took 'The ..."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

The Lodge at Ashford Castle
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Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Galway
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Inverin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Idyllic Getaway
"We took a 30th girls trip and the owners made our stay so memorable. They were so nice and were more than happy to talk to us! The property is a 6 minute walk from the beach, where we saw a seal, and along the way, we saw donkeys and cows too. We loved everything about our stay and we were sad to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches
Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry

Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry

Inverin
Stay at this cottage in Inverin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Lough ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. Janet and Michael were fantastic hosts. Their fill Irish breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry
Beautiful house with stunning views of the sea and mountains

Beautiful house with stunning views of the sea and mountains

Glynsk/Cashel
Stay at this vacation home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Beautiful , Characterful house with great views."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Beautiful house with stunning views of the sea and mountains
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Popular places to visit

Derryclare Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Derryclare Nature Reserve during your travels to Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Derryclare Nature Reserve

Whitehillock Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Whitehillock Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Whitehillock Lough

Illion Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Illion Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Illion Lough

Lough Achuss

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Achuss during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Achuss

Glendollach Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glendollach Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Glendollach Lough

Owengarve Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Owengarve Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Owengarve Lough

Things to do

Kylemore Abbey

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Pine Island -12 Bens Connemara

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

$84
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour

Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour

$101
per adult
Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour
Wild Red Deer Viewing Safari, Connemara. Guided 3hrs

Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. Connemara, Galway

$407
per traveler
Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. Connemara, Galway
Doolough Valley

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Doolough Valley Full Day Private Tour from Galway

$698
per traveler
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Doolough Valley Full Day Private Tour from Galway
Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.

Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.

$411
per traveler
Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.
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Reviews of Recess

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The dinner option was expensive. They forgot one of our courses and charged us for a full meal even though I did not have dessert. They seemed a little testy when we inquired about the missed course. Excellent food quality and nice wine selection.

Cities near Recess

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Ballynahinch

Kylemore Abbey & Garden featuring chateau or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Kylemore

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