Currarevagh House Hotel - Oughterard

Historic Victorian country house on 73 hectares of Lough Corrib parkland in Oughterard

Historic Setting & Grounds

Currarevagh House is a Victorian country house set on 73 hectares of private parkland on the shores of Lough Corrib. The house has been run by the same family since 1885, making it the longest continuously operated country house in Ireland. Sustainability practices at the property include off-grid water and waste management systems.

Accommodations

Currarevagh House Hotel Oughterard offers 9 spacious ensuite bedrooms, many with lake views and superking-sized beds. Bedrooms feature Donegal tweed throws and toiletries from County Meath, with filtered water provided in each room. The rooms contain no televisions, encouraging guests to enjoy the surroundings and common areas like the drawing room and library.

Dining

Currarevagh House Co Galway serves a daily changing set dinner menu at 8pm, prepared by chef Lucy Hodgson using local ingredients. Afternoon tea is included in the room rate, with homemade cakes, shortbread, and elderflower kombucha from the property's own hives. Breakfast offers a buffet of fresh fruit compotes, bircher porridge, and a choice of hot dishes made to order.

Activities & Wellness

Guests at Currarevagh House Oughterard have private access to traditional clinker boats for fishing and exploring Lough Corrib, one of Europe's premier lakes for angling. A wood-fired lakeside sauna is available for guest use, followed by a swim in the lake. The grounds include a tennis court, croquet lawn, and hiking trails through the estate's woodlands.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Currarevagh House Oughterard Co Galway is located a short drive from Oughterard village and 35 km from Galway City. Nearby attractions include Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, and the ferry terminal to the Aran Islands. The property also offers access to local golf courses with clubs and trolleys available for hire.

• Location: 73 hectare private parkland on Lough Corrib shores
• Rooms: 9 ensuite bedrooms with superking beds and lake views
• Dining: Daily changing set dinner by chef Lucy Hodgson
• Activities: Private clinker boats, wood-fired sauna, and croquet
• Wellness: Off-grid water and waste management systems
• History: Family-run since 1885, longest operating country house in Ireland