Inside Gregans Castle Hotel with Simon Haden

Gregans Castle is perfectly placed. Just 30 minutes away lies Ireland’s most visited destination, the great Cliffs of Moher. You can easily launch off the nearby coast for a cruise around the historic Aran Islands, and the inimitable Galway Bay is within gazing distance.

On the doorstep is one of Ireland’s most fascinating landscapes. Recently declared a UNESCO Global Geopark, The Burren comes from the Irish word ‘Boireann’ – meaning ‘a place of stone’. It might be Ireland’s smallest national park, but the craggy rocks and vast limestone terraces are a sight to behold. And with hidden ancient forts and tombs to explore, it makes sense that both Tolkien and Heaney took inspiration from this unique place.

The 18th-century manor is home to its own world of surprises, and here refined style and slow, peaceful days reign supreme. Picture open fires, freshcut garden flowers and never-ending coastal views. Simon Haden and his family invest all profits back into the upkeep of the hotel, and impeccable service together with a serene, unfussy atmosphere make it the perfect place to escape.

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