“stunning setting-a hidden gem”
“We have just returned from our fourth trip to the island. We found the atmosphere very good in the hotel. All the staff & management team were excellent.. We will be very happy to recommend this hotel to our friends & look forward to our visit next summer. Thank you” 29th June 2010
“A fantastic hotel for children and adults alike”
“Have just returned from the best bank holiday experience to date, went with husband and 3 kids, ages 6, 7 and 8 to Days hotel, where the staff, the hotel, the food and the big family rooms that will take 3 kids were more than we could ask for, and all of this on such a beautiful, safe island, where kids are safe to be kids. There were quite a few families with similar aged kids staying there, and as they played football for hours and hide and seek, the hotel staff brought them jugs of orange to quench their thirst. The staff was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The setting looking out on the bay is really beautiful. We have booked to return for a weekend in August.” 16th June 2010
“Wonderful venue for our fabulous wedding”
“We booked Inishbofin for our wedding and have visited the island a few times before and I’ve always loved it, brilliant people. I had high hopes for our day/weekend and I was not disappointed. The whole weekend was perfect from the food, the weather and the staff, Karina, Peter, Colin and Anna, did everything possible to keep it stress free. I’m looking forward to returning next year for your anniversary… LOVED IT!!!!” 2nd November 2009
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VOYA…Organic Beauty from the sea!
We are delighted to introduce VOYA to Inishbofin House Hotel and Marine Spa.
VOYA have used generations of aquired wisdom about the sea to bring you an organic beauty range designed to delight and purify your body. Based on our wonderful hand-harvested seaweed, certified organic and our knowledge of the local traditions of seaweed baths and seaweed treatments, we strive to bring you the full power of nature in its purest forms throughout our VOYA range.
Get in touch for details of treatments, products and special offers!
For July and August we are offering excellent value on mid week breaks. €300 for 2 nights B&B in a Deluxe Sea View Room with Dinner on 1 Night.
Quietly understated and luxurious, most bedrooms have balconies overlooking the islands beautiful natural harbour.
Each hotel room has everything that guests would expect from a hotel of this standard to ensure that your stay is comfortable and welcoming.
There is really no right way or wrong way to have a wedding. What’s really important is that it’s your special day! Plan a classic, traditional celebration, a contemporary style wedding or anything in between at Inishbofin House Hotel and Marine Spa.
Our Unique setting on the edge of the Atlantic ocean, nestled into the peaceful harbour, and surrounded by amazing scenery coupled with high service standards, excellent food and luxurious accommodation all come together to create a unique island wedding venue.
The intimacy of this Island location, set apart like no other, with opportunities for drinks receptions on the sun terrace or by the beach, lends itself to an extremely personalised celebration.
Add to this the pretty island church nearby, our Marine Spa for pre-wedding pampering, and a wealth of fabulous indoor and outdoor photo shoot opportunities makes Insihbofin House Hotel the ideal setting to create memories that will last forever.
We are dedicated to making this a day for you, your family and your friends to remember.
Contact us for a consultaion and obligation free quotation.
The island’s English name Inishbofin is derived from the Irish name Inis Bó Finne (Island of the White Cow). The name has its origins in a local legend. The island has been occupied continuously since the Bronze Age.
In 668, Saint Colmán founded a monastery on Inishbofin, which survived until the 10th century. It is also home to the ruins of Cromwell’s barracks, constructed in 1652 at the entrance to the harbour entrance.
When the much hated Cromwell was in power, Inishbofin was transformed into a penal colony for Catholic clergy. An unfortunate bishop was tied to “Bishop’s Rock” at low tide and drowned as the waters rose.
Inishbofin is also home to Dún Gráinne, the remains of a fort used by the legendary Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s pirate queen, as well as the ruins of a Celtic fort dating to 1000 B.C.
Inishbofin is believed tohave been continuously inhabited for up to 10,000 years.. Inishbofin was one of the most important shipping havens on the West coast of Ireland
in the days of sail. It was one of the last Royalist strongholds to fall to Cromwell’s army and was garrisoned by them until the end of the century.
The Cromwellians used it as a staging post for Irish men andwomen who were being transported to the West Indies. An aspect of the island is that it has no trees or forests whatsoever.
Any wood was cut down and used as heating fuel. Because of the salt-enriched air, trees were never able to re-establish themselves. Instead, a popular fuel on the island is peat turf.
Inishbofin, the enchanted Island, is set in the wild splendor of Connemara, amid the magical beauty of sea, lake and mountains, located off the beautiful Galway and Mayo coastline in the west of Ireland.
An oasis of modern luxury, with a warm island welcome, Inishbofin House Hotel is far removed from the daily distractions of the mainland. The hotel is guaranteed to provide a warm island welcome with friendly staff, delicious locally sourced produce in our restaurant, traditional Irish music sessions in our harbour view bar and a selection of superbly designed bedrooms with spectacular sea views all in keeping with the islands beautiful setting. Inishbofin House Hotel also has a Marine Spa with many relaxing treatments to choose from.
Inishbofin House Hotel provides the perfect island getaway for families looking to rediscover nature or couples looking for a romantic break away from it all with beautiful beaches, walks and cycling paths, an array of birds and other wildlife, the Island and Hotel has something for everyone.
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