Gregans Castle, Manor house and tower complex in Burren region, Ireland
Gregans Castle includes a 15th-century tower house and an 18th-century Georgian manor situated among limestone terraces near Ballyvaughan village in County Clare.
The O'Lochlainn family, known as Princes of Burren, resided in the tower house until 1654 when the Cromwellian Settlement transferred the property to the Martyn family.
The surrounding Burren landscape inspired J.R.R. Tolkien during his stay, while poets and artists like Seamus Heaney frequented the transformed hotel property.
The hotel section operates from February through December, offering rooms with views of gardens and the Wild Atlantic Way, plus an award-winning restaurant.
The property maintains a natural wetland system for wastewater treatment and uses wind-generated electricity as part of its environmental initiatives.
GPS coordinates: 53.07677,-9.18432
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:19
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