A large group of 18 from the west of Ireland, New York,and London hired out Lisdonagh Manor House for the weekend with breakfast included. Everyone was very impressed with the large bright spacious rooms and the lovely interior decor. Would highly recommend for a large family get together in a lovely peaceful area.

I spent a weekend in Lisdonagh with a large group of friends and every single one of us loved it and have been raving about it since. From the large, well equipped kitchen, to the comfortable, yet plush drawing room, to the beautiful views of the lake.
Finuola and John were spot on. We had perfect privacy and yet they were always near by if we needed something. The location is stunning, although there were a number of us who managed to get lost on the way down from Dublin - check your maps!
Our meal on the Saturday night was delicious and the service, for a group of twenty-five ladies, was perfect.
We had a wonderful time, a very sepecial weekend that certainly I will never forget.

What can we say? Lisdonagh House was just beautiful! The house itself was filled with history and elegance, yet very warm and family friendly. A group of 13 from my family did an exclusive rental week that we will never forget. Finola and John could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, even when we had some “last minute” requests. (Thank you for Kathy’s birthday cakes, Finola). We did self-catering for most of the week, but as a special treat for ourselves did request several meals to be prepared for us. They were delicious and much appreciated after long days of travel or touring the countryside or the grounds of Lisdonagh. The wine was lovely as well! The entire house, including the garden level, had large rooms with lots of sunlight (when it wasn’t raining). The garden level had a very special vibe to it. Romantic. Historic. Very cool. We simply could not have asked for anything more.

John took a couple of us out for horseback riding and he also came on our last evening, at our request, to give us all an overview of the history of the house. After hearing and understanding the history, it made our stay that much more special. Finola and John, you should both be very proud of the incredible restoration you have accomplished to keep this wonderful (and quirky in some ways) piece of history alive. I am sure Valda Palmer would be quite pleased.

We were given total privacy during our stay, except for when we asked for something. When we needed something, all we had to do was call. The staff who we had the pleasure of meeting were all very gracious and helpful.

We had a particularly fun moment on our first day when we decided to walk through the field to the lake, Lough Hackett, and found ourselves accompanied by the most beautiful, magnificent horses coming along for the walk! It was truly a magical moment that won’t be forgotten.

We highly recommend Lisdonagh House for those looking for a wonderful get away, in the most beautiful part of Ireland. Privacy, peace and the most incredible views you can imagine. All of this along with the most welcoming hosts you can wish for. Pinch me! It was a dream come true….. and I miss it already. Many thanks to Finola, John, and the staff at Lisdonagh House! We will certainly be back. The McGuire Family – New York, USA

If you are looking for a complete break from all the stresses of city life then look no further than Lisdonagh House, Galway, Ireland.
The perfect peace of the Irish countryside, beautiful scenery, excellent food and friendly hosts John and Finola Cooke make this the perfect break to re-charge your batteries. The service was exceptional, and they were extremely helpful, courteous and attentive. I am looking forward to going to stay there again next year, I enjoyed it so much.