Resorts in Ennis, Ireland

Resorts in Ennis, Ireland
The county of Clare on the West Coast of Ireland is filled with picturesque locales, including its capital town of Ennis. Known across the country for its cultivation of Irish dance and music traditions, it is host to several outdoor festivals every year. There are numerous walking biking, and equestrian routes throughout the area as well as trout and salmon fishing in the River Fergus. Resorts offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Woodstock Hotel Golf and Spa Resort

Located about two miles from the Ennis town center, the Woodstock Hotel is a luxury golf and spa resort set on 155 acres in the countryside. It is surrounded by a championship golf course which is playable year round, and the on-site facilities include a swimming pool, spa and fitness center. They also have a bar and two restaurants, including one that features Indian fusion cuisine while playing authentic Indian movies.

Woodstock Hotel
Shanaway Road
Ennis, Co. Clare
Ireland
+353-065-689-9800
woodstockennis.com

Temple Gate Hotel

The historic Temple Gate Hotel is located in the center of Ennis, less than twenty minutes from the Shannon International Airport and five minutes from the Ennis bus and train stations. The Gothic style architecture of its Great Hall displays stained glass windows and hand painted batiks. The hotel is a popular venue for weddings, with additional conference, event, and business meeting facilities. The Legends Restaurant inside the hotel has earned AA Rosettes for the past ten years in a row, and their Preachers Pub is grandly decorated with chandeliers, full length drapes and split-level seating. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and there is free parking for all guests.

Temple Gate Hotel
The Square, Ennis
Co. Clare, Ireland
Ennis, Co. Clare
Ireland
+353-065-682-3300
templegathotel.ie

Bunratty Castle Hotel

Located just twelve miles from the city center of Ennis, the Bunratty Castle Hotel sits along the banks of the River Shannon. It is within walking distance of the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and is next door to the popular Durty Nellies Pub. The hotel runs a leisure club as well as the Angsana Spa, offering holistic treatments with exotic oils. Complimentary WiFi and satellite television is available in all rooms. There is an onsite bar and a restaurant serving modern Irish cuisine. Breakfast is served in the library every morning. Outdoor attractions within an hours drive include the famous Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and the lakes of Killarney.

Bunratty Castle Hotel
Bunratty, Co. Clare
Ireland
+353-061-478-700
bunrattycastlehotel.com

Article Written By Wendy K. Leigh

Wendy K. Leigh is a travel writer and photographer from Seattle. She is a photojournalist for "Framing the States," a travel documentary of life in America. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington.

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