This country house hotel seems like a cross between a B&B and staying in a private house with a marvellous hostess. Pretty Georgian house set in its own private grounds with a charming garden and vegetable plot. Apart from having high standards of comfort, the breakfasts were exceptionally delicious.

Guests are made to feel very welcome and the whole was a delightful experience.

From the first 'welcome!' sign on the front of this most gracious 18th century house, the Crocnaraw experience washes away all stress and anxiety of modern life. In the most unobtrusive way, last seen in Agatha Christie's At Bertrams Hotel, the owner and host Lucy caters to the guests' every wish and fancy, seemingly without effort.

From tea and scones in front of the peat fire, to the A1 'full Irish' breakfasts, it is comfort in the old sense without all the phony trappings of faux luxury hotels with marble foyers and crummy uncomfortable rooms. Surrounded by its own gardens, it is a small oasis of Edwardian charm.

In spite of the rain - incessant even for the West of Ireland - we loved Crocnaraw. As other reviewers have said, there is definitely an otherworldliness to the place and Lucy is the perfect owner/manager. Delicious home-made breakfasts and afternoon teas in front of the turf fire (in August and much needed). Lucy, like so many B&B owners, gives excellent recommendations on where to eat in the evening - and you dont have to go very far. And Clifden is only a short drive away, too. Even in the rain Connemara is still incredibly beautiful. May it never change.

This was just what we wanted an authentic Irish country house with peat fire and home made scones on arrival, delightful rooms with character, welcoming staff. Breakfasts are excellent all home made produce, and we found delicious evening meals in Letterfrack. No telly, no power showers, the overgrown garden was very appealing. Trip advisor member Sussex