Peacockes Hotel (Oughterard, Ireland)

Surrounded by lakes and mountains constituting what is described as one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in Europe, Peacockes Hotel is a family-run hotel boasting 360 degree views of Connemara. The rooms are beautifully refurbished, with each featuring mountain or lake views and the convenience of an en-suite bathroom with a tub or shower. A flat-screen TV is included, while a phone and tea/coffee-making facilities also feature. Corporate travellers will be pleased that the conference facilities can cater for up to 300 delegates, where high-speed Wi-Fi helps to ensure everything goes according to plan. After a long day at work or play, a viewing tower offers panoramic views of Connemara. Locally grown produce is used to prepare delicious cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel's in-house restaurant. The fresh, hot Irish breakfast is not to be missed. Maam Cross, abuzz with activity during the weekly livestock sales, and a popular meeting point, is a one-minute walk from Peacockes Hotel.