Eat & Stay
Ballinalacken Castle Country House & Restaurant
Country House / Restaurant
Ballinalacken Castle Country House & Restaurant
Well away from the bustle of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan and Cecilia O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the impressive 15th century castle standing beside the house.
Rooms 12 (2 suites, 7 Superior, 3 with four-poster bed, 1 room shower only, 2 family, all no-smoking). Children welcome (under 4s free in parents' room, cot available without charge, babysitting arranged). B&B from about €100pps. Special offers for DB&B. Limited room service. O’Brien Room Restaurant: Seats 32 (private room, 14); open to non-residents; reservations recommended; children welcome (high chair). D daily (may be closed Tue), 7pm-8.30pm, à la carte. Service discretionary. Establishment closed Nov-mid Apr. Amex, MasterCard, Visa.
Georgina Campbell
Well away from the bustle of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan and Cecilia O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the 15th century castle standing on it - and, in summer, the house and castle are set against a wonderful cloak of colour in their beautiful wild flower meadow.
With its welcoming fire, well-proportioned public rooms and antique furnishings, the house has retained a Victorian country house atmosphere, and comfortable accommodation includes some suites - one with panoramic views, another an historic room with a fireplace. It's a very pleasant and hospitable place to stay and Ballinalacken also has a surprise in store, in the atmospheric bar where son of the house, Daniel O'Callaghan, enjoys having the craic with guests and entertaining everyone with his growing repertoire of cocktails...
The O'Brien Room Restaurant
With its traditional ambience and long standing reputation, the high-ceilinged dining room attracts both visitors and local diners who come here to enjoy the best of local produce. Chef Luca's menus offer a good choice of local seafood and meats, well-made soups, and interesting vegetarian options.
Well-balanced flavours and accurate cooking make the most of prime local ingredients like St Tola goat cheese, local crab and scallops, and Burren lamb. The cooking has finesse and good coffee rounds off the evening nicely here, so - together with friendly, confident staff who offer prompt service - the full dining room is easily explained.
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- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Equestrian (nearby)
- Fishing (coarse nearby)
- Fishing (Fly Fishing nearby)
- Fishing (Sea Angling nearby)
- Golf nearby
- Hunting/Shooting (nearby)
- Scuba Diving (nearby)
- Surfing nearby
- Walking (established walks)
- Walking - Hillwalking (recommended routes or guides available)
- Broadband WI/FI
- Broadband WI/FI (No Charge)
- Children's Baby Sitting Arranged
- Family Friendly
- Ground Floor Bedrooms (accessible for less able)
- Location - Peaceful
- Location - Scenic
- Private Parties
- Romantic Venue
- Wedding Venue
- Contemporary Irish
- Coeliac Friendly
- Extensive Wine List
- Formal
- Romantic
- Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
