Castle vacation rentals in Galway

This was an absolute treat! Peter’s tour of the castle was my favorite part. So much to see and take in! Such a unique experience my family and I will never forget. Even better and bigger than the photos if that’s possible!

Chris and Orla are the nicest people and we loved their doggos, Bird and Peter. The renovated church with our own personal tower was absolutely magical. Orla and Chris were so lovely and made us feel like home and also spoiled us rotten. They were super helpful and gave us great food and place recommendations. You will be missing out if you don't stay at Bookeen Hall!!! Will definitely be back again!

Alan's place is accurately described. It is a work in progress in some areas but it was still well worth the stay. The castle is quite unique, and Alan was extremely friendly.

Alan described it just well. Gregg was exactly what I thought it would be. We chose this stay because of the charm that we knew it would offer. Thank you again Alan and I wish you the best in your next venture. Hopefully we are able to return when everything has transitioned. Will be amazing to see it.

Beautiful, unique, historical- this castle is truly one of a kind. Karen was a welcoming host, and the property was so peaceful, yet convenient to Galway and the Burren. Our stay in Kilcolgan was a highlight of our trip.

We had an absolutely amazing stay. When we arrived, the fire was already burning, and the table was set—it felt truly majestic walking into the castle at that moment. There are countless details to discover, and when you see the pictures of how the castle looked in the 1970s, you can’t help but admire the incredible work the owners have done. A huge thank you to Annemarie and Christopher for making this possible! Besides the owners, we also want to mention Geraldine and Tina. Geraldine, a friend of the owners, gave us a warm welcome, and everything was perfectly prepared. She is a charming person and a great help if you need recommendations for the area. Tina is the go-to person for catering—her food is absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend reaching out to her if you don’t feel like cooking. All in all, this place is truly unique and highly recommended. If you see it available, don’t hesitate to book—it’s an experience you won’t regret!

It was a dream come true to stay at Kilshanny Castle. We loved having the castle and grounds all to ourselves. It was so nice and convenient to be able to cook a meal together in the fully stocked kitchen. Although the castle is very authentic, we appreciated the hot water for showers and the toilets. It was my daughter’s 11th birthday and we celebrated by dressing up in the medieval costumes and took pics and stayed up till midnight so she could open her birthday presents. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for my husband, myself and my children.

We loved staying here. The castle is amazing! Excellent host. We would definitely stay here again. The castle was everything I hoped it would be and more!

This was easily the highlight stay of our trip. The castle is genuinely stunning and magical. The hosts were absolutely friendly and so passionate about the property! Not only was the room decorated with so much intention, but the entire grounds, too! I cannot recommend this place enough! We will be back for SURE!

The castle staff were personable and so lovely, with plenty of time for us during our stay. The check-in was smooth and friendly, and it was a highlight of our trip down the west coast. We have already recommended the place to friends and will likely do so again. Excellent stay.

Very comfortable place to stay. Clean, warm, spacious and in an absolutely fabulous location for walks and exploring Connemara. Ballynahinch Castle in walking distance for a lovely meal out, although best to drive (4min) in the evening as the roads/pathways are unlit.

Gorgeous historically accurate castle with modern renovations, conveniently located 15 minutes from Galway, and situated on a beautiful river with exceptionally friendly staff. Included a perfect continental breakfast as well as a free tour of the castle, including the reconstructed tower. Modernized windows make the bedrooms virtually soundproof.