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
$243 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$276 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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! (102 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
$604 nightly
The price is $686 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$686 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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! (486 reviews)
"Probably the best place to stay in Ireland. Finest hospitality."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

4 out of 5
The Quay, Cong, Mayo
$223 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$254 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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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House with character

House with character

Cashel, Connemara
Stay at this vacation home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Beautiful house. John brought us peat and showed us how to night the peat! He checked on us a couple times. We will come back to this house again!!"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

House with character
Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara

Glinsk
Stay at this vacation home in Letterard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Lough Truskeena and Lough Numbrackkeagh ...
10/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
Peaceful stay in Wonderful venue
"Beautiful location over looking Bertraghboy Bay. Superb views and loads of space in this bright house."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Eco-friendly house beside the sea in the wildness and solitude of Connemara
Ocean Mist Luxurious Seaside Haven

Ocean Mist Luxurious Seaside Haven

Carna
Stay at this vacation home in County Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lough Keeraim and Black Lough South are located ...
"We had a wonderful family vacation here! The home is modern, clean, and fully stocked with everything you might need during your stay, which is so helpful if you’re coming from far away. The location and view are beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. The property manager is kind, prompt and very helpful. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Ocean Mist Luxurious Seaside Haven
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

$65
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

$85
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour

Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour

$103
per adult
Mannin Bay: Connemara Coastal Kayaking Tour
Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience

Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience

$53
per adult
Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience
Private Half Day Tour To Connemara

Private Half Day Tour To Connemara

$591
per traveler
Private Half Day Tour To Connemara
Wild Red Deer Viewing Safari, Connemara. Guided 3hrs

Wild Red Deer Viewing Safari, Connemara. Guided 3hrs

$414
per traveler
Wild Red Deer Viewing Safari, Connemara. Guided 3hrs
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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.

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Ballynahinch

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

Kylemore

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