Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway.

Perched on a 138-acre estate overlooking the waters of Lough Corrib, Glenlo Abbey is an 18th-century manor that balances its history as a tribal ancestral home with polished, contemporary luxury. The property is anchored by a 1790s abbey and a sprawling lakeside golf course, but its most distinctive feature is the Pullman Restaurant—two original Orient Express carriages converted into a fine-dining venue. Rooms are classically styled with individual character, ranging from tranquil standard quarters to suites featuring four-poster beds and roof terraces. Beyond the rails, the estate offers a 12-bay driving range, fly fishing, and wood-paneled bars for a quiet whiskey. It’s a refined Galway retreat where the atmosphere is defined more by its heritage and scale than city-center bustle.