Castle holiday rentals in County Galway

An authentic experience of life in a 15th century castle with the comforts of electricity & running water thrown in. Peter is a real character, as well as being super friendly & informative. He is also an incredibly talented craftsman & storyteller. It was a fantastic experience for both my wife & I.

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.

Chris and Orla have the most gorgeous home I have ever seen. Not only are they kind and gracious hosts, they’re all true collectors of beauty!! The inside is just as stunning as the outside. The bell tower is such a sweet feature! I was late to check in and they still greeted me with tea and a little sweet treat. Breakfast was filling and beautiful. I let them know I’d like to take a bath and they had everything ready for me. What kind and lovely people. 10/10 would recommend

Absolutely magnificent- this was more than a stay, it was an entire experience. The castle is incredible - if you are at all interested in history, architecture, art, you will love it here. From morning tea to sitting in front of the fireplace in the evening, the whole stay was perfect. The setting is bucolic- perching on the window seat watching a flock of sheep in the distance, with birds soaring over the lake - what a dream. The castle is located close to Galway, the Connemara, Cong, and so many other places to adventure. We were charmed by the hospitality (give Tina, Mary & Geraldine our love!!). Can’t wait to go back someday!

The castle was a unique and enjoyable family experience! Jade was so helpful and informative during our stay! Many memories will be carried back to the USA and Poland from Smithstown Castle as our family met up in Ireland! Thanks for a wonderful time!

Excellent stay with excellent and attentive hosts. Very friendly, informative, helpful in providing recommendations. Also Elizabeth was the best cat!

This was such a fun experience, and such a treat to stay in sign an old castle. it was a dream to stay here for our honeymoon, and the complementary bottle of wine and breakfast were icing on the cake. It's so worth splurging a little, and honestly it's priced very reasonably for the experience!

Staying here was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The moment we drove through the gates, our jaws literally dropped—the castle is absolutely breathtaking in person! From start to finish, everything about our stay was magical. Our hosts were so warm and welcoming, and even gave us a personal tour of the castle grounds after a delicious breakfast. Our room was immaculate, cozy, and full of charm—we loved every second of it. As an added bonus, we were greeted by their adorable local cat, Elizabeth, who instantly made us feel at home. The location is also fantastic—just a short walk to several great restaurants, making it easy to explore and enjoy the local cuisine without needing to drive. I can’t recommend this place enough, 10/10!

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.

Lovely castle and room. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Don't skip the castle tour after breakfast. Mike was rightly proud of his work restoring the castle, and gave a phenomenal tour.