this unpretentious hotel on the banks of the garavogue river is a 3-minute walk from the ruins of sligo abbey and 5 km from the megalithic tombs complex at carrowmore. the relaxed rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some quarters have river views. there are also 1- and 2-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and living/dining areas. room service is offered. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities include a gym, a restaurant that has river views, and a casual bar that offers light meals and live music. parking is available Ireland West Airport Knock 50 min
Parke's Castle (17 min) 17th-century plantation castle by Lough Gill, restored with traditional craftsmanship, open summer. Lissadell House (22 min) Historic 19th-century estate with seasonal tours & events, a tea room & a sprawling alpine garden. Lough Gill (15 min) This lagoon, mentioned in a W.B. Yeats poem, features boat tours, hiking trails & old ruins. Yeats Building (7 min) This literary hub features an exhibit on Yeats' life, a reference library & gallery, plus a cafe. The Model. Home of The Niland Collection. (6 min) Art museum, architecture, and art Strandhill Beach (17 min) Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (10 min) Ireland's largest Megalithic cemetery, with guided tours & a visitor center in a nearby cottage. Sligo Abbey (3 min) Renaissance carvings, a well-preserved cloister and sculptured 1400s altar in a 13th-century friary. Knocknarea (14 min) Storied limestone hill with a giant cairn & historic tombs on top, plus views of the ocean. Sligo County Museum (6 min) Museum and art Benbulbin (24 min) Views of the valley & beyond are on offer from this verdant peak which also features rare flora. Glencar Lough (19 min) Peaks & verdant countryside fringe this vast lough, with its trails, waterfall & salmon population. Northwest Adventure Tours (1 min) Adventure and outdoor recreation Glencar Waterfall (21 min) This tiered 50-ft waterfall in woodland inspired a well-known William Butler Yeats poem. Seatrails- Guided Heritage Tours/Experiences in Sligo (6 min) |