Currarevagh House Hotel - Oughterard

4-star Victorian country house on 180 acres of parkland, overlooking Lough Corrib

Accommodation & Grounds

Currarevagh House oughterard offers 9 spacious ensuite rooms with superking-sized beds. Each room has a private bathroom with bath and shower, free toiletries, a seating area, and a wardrobe. The 180-acre parkland includes walking paths, a croquet lawn, and direct access to the lake shore.

Dining

Lucy Hodgson prepares a daily changing 4-course dinner menu using local produce, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, plus homemade preserves such as blueberry and honey. Complimentary afternoon tea is served each day with freshly baked cakes and shortbread.

Activities & Wellness

Guests can use the on-site wood-fired sauna on the lake shore, followed by a swim in Lough Corrib. Fishing rights on Lough Corrib - one of Europe's premier lakes - come with private access to traditional clinker boats. The grounds also offer hiking, tennis, billiards, and access to local golf courses with clubs and trolleys available for hire.

Location & Exploration

Currarevagh House co galway sits on the shores of Lough Corrib, 33 km from Galway city. Nearby attractions include Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, and the ferry terminal to the Aran Islands. The hotel is 112 km from Shannon Airport and within easy reach of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Heritage & Sustainability

Currarevagh House has been run by the same family since 1885, making it the longest-running country house in Ireland. The property operates with off-grid water and waste management systems. Private rental of the entire house is available for weddings and family gatherings, with a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

• Accommodation: 9 ensuite rooms with superking beds, no TVs
• Dining: Daily changing 4-course dinner, full Irish breakfast, afternoon tea
• Wellness: Wood-fired lakeside sauna, Lough Corrib swimming
• Activities: Fishing on Lough Corrib, clinker boats, hiking, tennis, croquet
• Heritage: Same family since 1885, longest-running country house in Ireland
• Sustainability: Off-grid water and waste management