Ballyseede or Ballynahinch?

120jodi · Newbie

Ballyseede or Ballynahinch?

tony2phones · Guru

What is the Itinerary overall.. Either would be good options Ballynahinch gets a few locals popping in now and then Ballyseede is more guests only. Ballynahinch is a Victorian Hunting and Fishing Lodge, Ballyseede is a Victorian Manor (as are most Irish "castle" hotels)..My choice would be the Connemara but without sight of the whole picture that advice might not be the best?

Michele Erdvig · Host

I've been to both and I like the location and estate of Ballynahinch. What is a "castle" and what isn't is open to interpretation. Take a look at my article Ireland's Real Castle Hotels.

120jodi · Newbie

Thanks for your reply. I read up on Connemara it sounds absolutely beautiful.

With this our first trip and just 8 days, we are doing a southwest loop. Start in Dublin, two nights in Cork, two in Kerry, Galway, Trim. We want to stay in an area a couple of days and explore versus every night moving to a new location. We are doing BBs, but wanted one Castle experience. Any help on castle recommnedations is appreciated.

tony2phones · Guru

With only 8 days and wanting to take your time I recommend you stay south of Galway. Connemara is a place I hold dear but it's too much for your brief. Have a night in Ballyseede before seeing some of west Clare and a night in Kinvara or Galway before heading back over to Trim.