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Galway's CastleHacket House Friar Room

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Belclare, County Galway
  • Place, Hackett Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

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Galway's CastleHacket House Friar Room

CastleHacket House, steeped in Irish History. Built in 1703 by John Kirwan Mayor of Galway, the house is surrounded by nature and is very quiet and peaceful. Join in one of our "quiet "Yoga Classes, hike Connemara, stroll Knockma Woods, explore the lakes - world Famous for brown Trout fishing, or simply relax in the beautiful Park and Gardens.

Looking out and towards Knockma Hill, the Friar's Room recalls the name of a famous horse owned by the Kirwan Family. He was the talk of the racing community in Galway. In a gallant and magnificent effort he won a particularly historic race. For John and Mary Kirwan, this was a race that literally saved the family from ruin and launched the Kirwan name to rest evenly and fairly in Galway history.

With the aspect of Knockma watching serenely, the ensuite room with its sleigh bed and furnishings invites you to relax within the Hidden History of Rural Ireland. Enjoy the shared sound of silence and the reminders of where our own histories dwell.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Adults only
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

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    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
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

    About the area

    Tuam

    Tuam is home to this holiday home. Hackett Castle and Claregalway Castle are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quay Street and Galway Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Race Course or Ballinrobe Races.
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    Belclare, County Galway

    What's nearby

    • Hackett Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
    • Galway Race Course - 31 min drive - 35.0 km
    • Eyre Square - 35 min drive - 39.3 km
    • Quay Street - 36 min drive - 39.9 km
    • University of Galway - 38 min drive - 42.4 km

    Getting around

    • Athenry Station - 34 min drive
    • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 54 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Reapy's - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪The West Wing Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
    • ‪Leaf And Bean - ‬12 min drive
    • ‪The Galway Roast - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪Campbells Tavern - ‬16 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

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

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Galway's CastleHacket House Friar Room located?

    Situated in Tuam, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hackett Castle and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Tuam Library. Claregalway Castle and Shanbally Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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    10/10

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    9.0/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    9.0/10

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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Lauren S.

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

    Filled with History!

    We stayed for two nights and had a lovely, peaceful time. The food was delicious, prepared by Joyce, and we got a ton of advice and insight about the area and Ireland in general from Aidan. They were very friendly and welcoming, and the house and grounds are gorgeous and steeped in Irish history. If we ever come back to Tuam, we'd happily stay again!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lois B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Our hosts were wonderful. Aiden was so personable and a wealth of information. We didn’t see Joyce so much, but her work in the kitchen was exceptional. I tried the yoga room (like no other!) but there wasn’t a class while I was there. The grounds are beautiful
    The yoga studio
    The approach
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

    About the host

    Hosted by Joyce McDonagh

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