Title: Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118700/27118699/0ba93e9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118700/27118699/84008bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118700/27118699/6c2694c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118700/27118699/106a3f88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118700/27118699/305d33a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies CastleHacket House offers a history-rich sanctuary in nature. Explore Knockma Woods, wander gardens, join yoga sessions, or visit the sauna. 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Galway ### What's nearby - Hackett Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Galway Race Course - 30 min drive - 21.5 miles - Eyre Square - 34 min drive - 24.2 miles - Quay Street - 35 min drive - 24.6 miles - University of Galway - 37 min drive - 26.2 miles ### Getting around - Athenry Station - 25 min drive - Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Reapy's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The West Wing Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Galway Roast - ‬10 min drive - ‪Leaf And Bean - ‬11 min drive - ‪Campbells Tavern - ‬14 min drive ## About this property ### Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing Property highlights At Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing, you can look forward to free breakfast, a garden and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Tennis courts, outdoor furniture and barbecues - Games, smoke-free property and books - A video library Room features All guest rooms at Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as Internet access. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo - TVs with DVD players - Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi - Available in some public areas: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available ### Things to do - Books - Games - Gym - Hot tub - Library - Sauna - Tennis - Video library ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Dryer - Fireplace - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 12 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Hotel Belclare Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Hotel Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Belclare Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Tuam Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Castle Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Castle Tuam Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing Lower Apartment Galway's Castlehacket House Lower West Wing ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing located? > Situated in Tuam, this castle is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hackett Castle and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tuam Library and Shanbally Marina. Claregalway Castle and Cong Abbey are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lower Apartment - Galway's CastleHacket House Lower West Wing Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely breakfast, spacious room and kitchen was great. ##### Shauna Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie H. 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reviving Get Away Joyce and Arden provided an excellent stay with beautiful countryside views, inviting decor, comfortable accommodation and superb hospitality. ##### Natalie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry H. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Apartment Stayed in the lower apartment of this wonderful castle house. Our apartment had a great kitchen and the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. Our host put on a wonderful breakfast and they were very helpful with tips and directions for travel and tourism. Will definitely book here when we come back to the area. ##### Harry H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ireland/Scotland trip Wonderful place to stay!!! Tons of fun history!! Beautiful property!!! Great breakfasts!!! Very accommodating staff!!! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!! Thanks so much for your hospitality!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Pat A. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cool Place, Great Breakfast, Terrible Communications This is a lovely property and our ratings would be lower were it not for the incredible breakfast prepared & served by Aiden (not sure of his position relative to the owner, Joyce). Aiden also provided very helpful information about Galway. Unfortunately, the balance of our stay didn’t go well - Joyce didn’t respond for 8 or 9 hours when the heat turned off and we had to wear extra clothes in order to go to sleep. I walked all around the ground floor calling out for help and there was no one there! The WiFi only worked when I sat next to a window in the hall - I would have liked to have known that in advance. No one was there to greet us when we arrived - Joyce said in a text that she had to “pop out” - but she never returned! There were no directions as to which door was the side door & which was the front - so we were unable to find the keys for over an hour. Aiden advised us to text Joyce when we were on the way back from Galway and ask her to turn on the heat for us - really?!?! But she still turned it off just before 11:00 pm. The apartment was very clean and had a nice view of the lovely grounds. The towels were harsh & non-absorbent (hurt my face). She also advised us to avoid taking a bath or shower between 11 pm and 7 am (hard to keep that schedule after driving back at night in the rain from Galway). Joyce also complained that we didn’t lock all 3 doors before leaving in the morning - we had tried, but couldn’t figure them out - there was no one there to advise! ##### Pat A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary R. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Gary R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika M. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Castle night Das Castle liegt sehr einsam und schön ruhig. Die Vermieter waren super nett und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück bestand aus einem Buffett und einer Menükarte und war umfangreich und lecker. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt. ##### Monika M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel D. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Castle Hackett Joyce and Aiden couldn’t have been more welcoming and hospitable. It is a lovely home and the grounds are expansive. Great recommendations for touring and dining out. ##### Laurel D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne K. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Irish country charm. What a lovely country property with super friendly hosts who are very welcoming. This is a five star service with a five star breakfast. Thank you Aiden for making our stay enjoyable. ##### Dianne K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 22 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow AWESOME! A fabulous rural setting in a very delightful place. Serene and peaceful.....if one is looking to simply get away, this is the spot. Very nice. ##### David H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula S. 5 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this property Joyce was amazing. She’s a great cook and breakfast was delicious. The castle is still a bit of a work in progress but that just adds to the charm. Would go back in a heartbeat! ##### Paula S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M., Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown, MA 28 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in an amazing setting From our first greeting until our good-byes, we felt welcomed and cared for by Joyce and Denis. The breakfast was wonderful each morning and the views from the dining room were quant. Our apartment was spacious, clean and fully stocked. It is a quiet, relaxing setting in a renovated, spectacular, impressive house. Recommend you hike the trails on Knockma right outside the property, beware of the fairies and the Little People. We will recommend a stay at CastleHacket to all our friends. ##### Michael M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. 15 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Had an amazing time staying here. Joyce and Dennis were great hosts. Beautiful and relaxing area to stay to get away from the city. I recommend this place and would stay there again. ##### Jonathan M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick F. 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A A ##### Patrick F. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabethann K. 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joyce was very thoughtful. We enjoyed having food waiting for us in our apartment. Excellent! ##### Elizabethann K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John7 W. 3 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Country House Setting We really enjoyed our stay at Castlehacket House, the bedroom/suite we had was very spacious with beautiful views across the open countryside. Our rooms was newly refurbished . The bed was very comfortable. The owners Joyce and Dennis were very welcoming and very accommodating. The breakfast was yummy. We would not hesitate to recommend CastleHackett House. We enjoyed our time exploring the beaches and local golf courses and hope to return in the future. ##### John7 W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDREW W., Peterborough, Canada 2 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay, you must go here! Our stay at CastleHackett was an exceptional experience! The room was glorious, the host (Joyce) was welcoming, friendly and informative. The breakfast was fantastic, with coffee, granolas, and a lovely omelette. You must come and see this amazing property to believe it. ##### ANDREW W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli K. 25 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing addition to our trip! This was one of our favorite experiences. Castlehacket was beautiful! Joyce and Dennis made our stay there special and we will definitely return. Highly recommend! ##### Kelli K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin O. 30 Apr 2019 #### Wonderful evening We had a wonderful time staying at Galway's CastleHacket House. The owners were very accommodating and gracious. The rooms were clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. I would stay here again for sure. ##### Erin O. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019