Screebe House

Screebe House was the perfect getaway for my wife and I. The staff were warm and welcoming and the small number of rooms meant it was very intimate and personal. With access to a pool, jacuzzi, sauna and pier for sea swimming, you have a full range of relaxing things to do.

Another place in the middle of nowhere. In this case in the heart of Connemara, which is a must. To reach it, you go through amazing roads and landscapes. This is a very nice property in front of a lake, a bit neglected. Quick check-in. The room was nothing special. Quite small with a comfortable bed and a decent bathroom. Despite being Saturday I was completely alone in the SPA, which was quite messy... One important aspect of this hotel is its restaurant as you can't find any in many km. Therefore we booked a reservation there and we must say it was a very good surprise. We had an excellent dinner, especially the two dried beefs which were delicious. Breakfast was also good, on demand. But above all, when you pay 315 Euros for a B&B, you definitely expect something extra.

Stayed 22-24 April 2025. Easily the best welcome and most comforting stay of all our Ireland trips to date (50+). The stay was a Christmas present from our daughters and booking was a doddle. Our room was perfect, large and old fashioned, with a view out the back to the lough and out the front to the garden. All the bedclothes and pillows were of top quality and the bed extremely comfortable. The breakfast menu was extensive and all the items we choose over two mornings were delicious. Dinner was also top notch, with an emphasis on seafood (which I don't eat). I had venison on night one and, in conversation with staff about my preferences, next day discovered that there would be steak available that night (even though it wasn't on the menu). Unreal service. My wife and I agreed that it was our best stay anywhere to date, and much of the credit for that goes to the managing family, many of who work in the house. Big shout out to Ursula and Michelle, for whom nothing was too much trouble. I have already recommended this venue to my extended family, even though it is genuinely 'out of the way', but throughly worth the journey. The scenery in the area (west to Connemara) is beautiful. We'll be back.

Outstanding 18th century mansion on the shores of Galway Bay. Beautifully restored premises with the addition of a pool, sauna, gym, and jacuzzi. It is truly a place to relax and pamper. Amazing food with daily specials using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

We travelled around Ireland in May with friends. We stayed in some amazing hotels and thought Screebe House would be the ultimate place towards the end of our tour. On arrival there was no one in reception. We had to wait for someone to pass by as not one person was around. We had booked months in advance for a sea view room each for four nights. We did not have the room we expected and told we could move rooms in two days. Notice in our room indicated not to open the windows due to midges but when asking for a fan for each room, they only had one. We were paying well over £400 per room and we had three coathangars (one plastic one which snapped). The pool had only two loungers with no more to be found anywhere. There was a pergola outside but only the frame. No canopy to sit under on the very sunny day on our arrival. Our friends room was so small that the wardrobe door would not open fully as it was too close to the bed. We had already stayed at several other hotels with better facilities and amazing food for half the price. We were so disappointed that we spent the early hours trying to find somewhere else to stay. This we eventually managed and came to an agreement with Screebe paying a much reduced cost for our one night. Very sad to say Vida seemed to be shut away in the office rather than coming out to greet guests. Not good value at all in our opinion.

Had our daughter's naming ceremony and had a wonderful time. All the staff were excellent especially Michelle and Orla, they couldn't do enough for us. They gave us a private room so we felt like we were the only people there! Had a 3 course meal, all of it was delicious. Ideal setting for a special day.