Lakeside chapel estate
An 18th-century lakeside manor where guests sink into velvet chesterfields beneath the stained-glass Gothic windows of an unconsecrated stone chapel.
“book into the 300-year-old Glenlo Abbey Hotel, which has regal interiors and a historic abbey attached.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 18th-century manor house featuring an attached 1790s stone abbey chapel with stained-glass Gothic windows.
Remarkable
A 138-acre lakeside estate offering nine-hole golf, falconry walks, Lough Corrib fishing, and twice-daily cinema screenings.
Notable
Attentive concierge service, nightly turndown, Bvlgari bath amenities, and welcome fruit plates in the lakeside manor.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Ireland
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
This 18th-century estate on 200 acres at Lough Corrib's edge sits three miles from Galway city. The original house connects to an abbey tower and a newer wing.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Lough Corrib's shores border the estate grounds three miles outside Galway City, offering easy access to the wild expanses of Connemara.
The rooms
Spacious bedrooms feature marble bathrooms and views across the estate golf greens, walled gardens, or the shimmering waters of Lough Corrib.
The spa
Treatment suites host warm lava shell therapies and SEABODY facials beside a relaxation terrace overlooking the estate.
Palmer's Bar & Kitchen
The contemporary lounge serves dry-aged steaks and Achill Island lamb alongside classic cocktails and Irish whiskeys.
The Pullman Restaurant
Two restored 1927 Orient Express railway carriages host Michelin-starred tasting menus highlighting Atlantic seafood and regional growers.
At the table
Breakfast arrives in the River Room, and afternoon tea unfolds beneath crystal chandeliers in the estate's historic salons.
How it began
Built in the 1790s by the prominent Ffrench family, the estate's private abbey chapel was never consecrated and now serves as a lounge.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.