Eccles

One of the oldest hotels in Ireland, the Eccles Hotel in Glengarrif has been visited by such Irish literary giants as W.B. Yeats and George Bernard Shaw and boasts inspiring views across Bantry Bay and out to Garinish Island. The Eccles Hotel dates back to 1745 and blends its rich history with old-fashioned charm and modern facilities. Nestled along some of West Cork’s most scenic coastline and close to the rugged mountains and Gaeltacht area of Gougane Barra and the moving Beara Peninsula its small wonder that the Eccles has in the past drawn Ireland’s literati. The Eccles has entertained Yeats, Thackery and George Bernard Shaw, throughout its long history, a fact reflected in the rooms named after these illustrious visitors to the area. The bedrooms are spacious, typical of old buildings, while furnishings are similarly typical of an old fashioned hotel and each room is equipped with all the standard modern hotel facilities. The Eccles Hotel has rooms that can adequately cater for families as well as rooms suitable for disabled guests. The hotel’s traditionally set restaurant is spacious and offers excellent views out to Bantry Bay, while the bill of fare centres on traditional Irish dishes, especially seafood drawing from the local catch of the day. Less formal dining is available in the hotel bar, which also provides popular weekend entertainment with live Irish music. The scenery around the Eccles is very romantic, from taking a cruise out to Garinish Island with its beautiful Italianate gardens to walking around Gougane Barra and the picturesque church of St Finbar beside the lake, or driving around the rugged mountains of the Beara Peninsula. Facilities at the hotel: Activities & Amenities available nearby: Overview  Rated from 1 to 5 where 1 is Fair and 5 is exceptional  Hospitality Exterior  Accommodation Facilities on site  Food & Beverage Location  Overall Impression Facilities in area  Ambiance Value for Money

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