Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate sits beside Lough Corrib outside Galway, approached through parkland and centred on an 18th-century house and adjoining abbey. Bedrooms combine traditional fabrics, polished timber and marble bathrooms, with views towards the water, gardens or historic buildings. The Pullman Restaurant occupies two restored Orient Express carriages, while Palmer’s Bar, the Ffrench Room and the newer spa offer different rhythms across the estate. Golf, falconry, fishing and riding make use of the surrounding grounds and countryside. Galway city is close by, but lawns, mature trees and the open lough dominate the approach.