H O U S E C LI FD E N S T A T I O N
Welcome to the
Clifden Station House
Clifden, the heart of Connemara, is a perfect point from which to visit the West of Ireland. The town boasts an all-year-round charm and a truly welcoming atmosphere. Celebrate in style at many significant Connemara events – the Connemarathon in April, the Tour de Connemara in May, the Connemara Pony Show in August with various sales throughout the year, Clifden Arts Week in September, the Clifden Pony Sales in October and the Ballyconneely Golf Classic to mention but a few.The Clifden Station House is in a prime location for you to holiday. Whatever your interests, you can choose from hillwalking, climbing, horse riding, trekking, golfing, water sports, river, lake or sea fishing and cruises to Inishbofin or from Killary Harbour – all within 30 minutes from the hotel! So come take a deep breath of fresh salty Connemara air and immerse yourself in this special place – your stay at the Clifden Station House might just be a journey you will never forget!
Rooms and Suites
4 Star Self-Catering
Apartments
The Clifden Station House Hotel boasts 78 luxurious en suite bedrooms. When booking, you canchoose from a variety of accommodation options, with rooms to suit today’s discerning traveller. We have beautifully appointed rooms with double beds, or why not upgrade to our spacious Junior Suites which comprise of a king-size bed. All of our bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities with trouser press, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, 21” TV with full interactive multimedia entertainment system including movies, music and internet access. We also offer 24 hour room service. The rooms are non-smoking and there is free Wi-Fi in public areas.
If you are planning an extended holiday in Clifden, the ideal choice is to book one of our Four Star Self-Catering Apartments comprising of two or three bedroom suites. Our two bedroom apartments sleep a family of five while our three bedroom apartments sleep a family of six. Use all the facilities of the hotel such as the Leisure Center and Renew Spa while enjoying your own space in your apartment. Kids can attend the Railway Kids Club and be entertained in our state of the art cinema showing the latest releases.
Eat and Drink
Dining at the Clifden Station House Hotel Connemara is an experience you will want to write home about. With our Head Chef Liam O’Connor cooking up a storm in the kitchen and the great, friendly hospitality of our staff it is no wonder we are winning awards. Liam O’Connor uses nothing but the finest, freshest ingredients and keeps a focus on local produce to ensure quality of a high standard. Choose any dish from a mouthwatering menu, which is carefully put together with an emphasis of giving the guest more choice of quality dishes. The amazing choice of dishes makes this one of the most sought after hotel restaurants Galway has to offer. You can dine in the main Dining Room of our award-winning restaurant, The Station House Restaurant or in the Station House Bar’s; The Signal Bar and Library Bar. Whatever your choice, you will be impressed!
Leisure and Kids
Enjoy using the facilities of our excellent Leisure Centre, including a swimming pool for all the family and the Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi and Gym for adults.
Our Railway Kids Club is a complimentary service operating during the summer months of July and August and also during the midterm breaks. Its purpose is to delight and excite our younger guests from 4 years upwards, giving parents a chance to relax while the kids are well looked after. Activities include arts and crafts, movie time, supervised swimming and organised fun and games.
Renew Spa
Renew Beauty & Spa is located adjacent to the hotel, with direct access from hotel bedroom floors and is one of the finest spas Connemara has to offer. This will be the ideal treat to yourself during your stay at the Clifden Station House. If you need soothing relaxation after a busy day in the National Park or just an hour away from the hustle and bustle that comes with a family holiday, there is nowhere better to do this than Renew Beauty & Spa, with its calming decor and fantastic range of products. The luxurious Dermalogica brand that features in many of the Renew body treatments is sure to leave you floating! Treatments available include Facials, Eye Care, Tinting, Electrolysis, Makeup and Hand Care. A full range of body treatments are also available on demand, including Massage, Mud Wraps, Mud Packs, Waxing, and much more.
Clifden, Connemara is the perfect backdrop for your special day. Make the Clifden Station House yours for the weekend with our Wedding Package, which offers a wide choice of menus specially designed to help make your special day one to remember. With our resident beautician and hairdressers, our choice of accommodation, the exquisite quality of our food and service, and our intricate attention to detail, all make the Clifden Station House an ideal venue for your wedding day.
Our Omey Suite has been specially refurbished and designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for you and your guests and can be adapted to suit your requirements on the day. We are always available to show you around the hotel and to discuss your wedding plans in detail so please do not hesitate to make an appointment to meet with us.
Designer shops, Eco-Chic Boutique, restaurants, café, theatre, music venue, cinema and even a hair salon all blend well with the timeless beauty of the old railway station at the Clifden Station House Courtyard. The fashion shops are full of Irish and international designer clothes that are chosen for their unique designs and tantalizing fabrics. Browse among the intriguing collections and when you’re tired of shopping, relax and have a coffee before travelling through the history of Clifden at the Station House Museum, housed in the original Engine Shed.
Theatre and Conference
Our Station House Theatre is situated within the charming Station House Courtyard, offering quality accommodation, dining and shopping and the wonderful Connemara landscape at your doorstep. The Station House Theatre is the ideal venue for your conference, exhibition, private or public meeting. The conference facilities at the Station House Theatre are designed to accommodate the demanding business requirements of small to medium-sized conferences. Facilities include a state of the art audiovisual equipment, ISDN capability, overhead and video projectors, laptop modem linkup, tiered seating, and cinema quality projection and screen.
Connemara
A host of activities
on our doorstep
Getting to ClifdenBy Road
Car: Take the N59 from Galway or Westport. Access to Galway from Dublin is by the N6. From Shannon use the N18/N6. Coach: Citylink and Bus Eireann offer daily service between Clifden and Galway City. Citylink and Go Bus offer direct service between Dublin and Galway.
By Rail/Train
Galway City is linked by train services to Heuston Station, Dublin. Dublin Airport offers regular coach service to Heuston Station. www.irishrail.ie By Sea
Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Port, Rosslare, Cork, and Belfast. www.stenaline.ie By Air
Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Distances to Clifden Dublin 290 km Galway 80 km Westport 65 km Knock 130 km Shannon 175 km
Clifden Station House, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland T: +353 (0)95 21699 E: [email protected]
