Leave the Capital for Connemara’s Wild Beauty
With Viptransfer.ie you enjoy a discreet, chauffeur‑driven journey from Dublin Airport straight to Ballynahinch Castle, arriving relaxed and ready to explore salmon rivers, mountain trails and one of Ireland’s most acclaimed castle hotels.
Distance & Duration
- Approx. 285 km west of Dublin / Dublin Airport
- Travel time: 4 h 30 min door‑to‑door (M6 → N59 → R341)
- Complimentary 20‑minute comfort break included
Optional Scenic Detour
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (≈ 20 min off‑route)
- 1‑hour stop: €60 2‑hour stop: €100
Vehicle Options & One‑Way Pricing
- Premium Sedan – Mercedes S‑Class LWB (up to 3 passengers, 2 large suitcases) – €590
- Mercedes MPV – (up to 7 passengers, 7 suitcases) – €540
Why Ballynahinch Castle Is More Than Just a Hotel
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 – No. 9 hotel in Ireland
- Gold Medal Awards 2024 – Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant (Owenmore)
- Georgina Campbell Awards 2024 – Chef of the Year for Executive Head Chef Danni Barry
- Relais & Châteaux member since 2021 – one of only six Irish properties
Five Signature Experiences
- Fly‑fishing on the celebrated Owenmore River
- Guided walks across 700 acres of woodland and estate trails
- Lakeside woodland saunas – highlighted by the Irish Examiner (2024)
- Fireside ales in the Fisherman’s Pub overlooking the Salmon River
- Seasonal tasting menus of Connemara venison and wild oysters in Owenmore Restaurant
Nearby Attractions Worth Visiting
- Connemara National Park – Diamond Hill hike (25 min)
- Clifden – artisan shops and cafés (20 min)
- Sky Road – Atlantic panoramas (start 25 min)
- Inishbofin Island – ferry from Cleggan Pier (35 min)
- Dog’s Bay & Gurteen Bay – white‑sand twin beaches (30 min)
Ideal Stop on the Wild Atlantic Way
Ballynahinch Castle is a perfect overnight stay on chauffeur‑driven routes linking Dublin with Galway, the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry.
Why This Guide Appears on Viptransfer.ie
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