Title: Visit Recess: Best of Recess Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Recess-Hotels.d6144766.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Recess-Vacation-Rentals.d6144766.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Recess.d6144766.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Recess Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Recess.d6144766.Car-Rental-Guide)[Recess Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Recess.d6144766.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Recess ## Travel Guide ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626804383974583/5aa39a9e-81a2-4b35-974a-23239568f30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626804383974583/5aa39a9e-81a2-4b35-974a-23239568f30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Twelve Bens or Twelve Pins (Irish Na Beanna Beola) is a mountain range in Connemara in the west of Ireland. This was actually shot through the window of the coach as we drove along. The scenery here is rugged but bite the back of your hand beautiful. The sky, landscape, reminds me of a J. M. W. Turner painting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/e468a705-ee3d-49e6-9e2b-ecf3f8519fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Breathtaking views from Ireland!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/1dcd1a94-fb7e-4d87-8f15-2386710a299e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pine island 🌴. On road N 59 between Clifden and Maan cross .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/20e57b7f-cd85-4399-b6d1-64dda75718ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Recess Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6144766) - Recess Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Recess ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77000/76936/0a639b89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashford Castle Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo CA $1,011 CA $1,148 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (503 reviews) Our first visit to Ashford Castle was unforgettable, and we’re already planning our return. From the moment we drove through the gates, everything felt personal and welcoming. Every member of staff we met was friendly, kind, and genuinely attentive. Our room was perfect, the grounds were absolutely ... Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=76936&PinnedHotelID=76936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![The Lodge at Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4585700/4585612/1bfff42c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Ashford Castle The Quay Cong Mayo CA $330 CA $375 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews) Spotless room, attentive staff Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=4585612&PinnedHotelID=4585612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![Abbeyglen Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527300/527300/e21a678a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Sky Road Clifden Galway CA $203 CA $231 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Clifden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews) Staff were nice, beds very comfortable and the brook outside the window made sleeping a dream. Could do with some updates here and there but otherwise a lovely stay. 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(1 review) RĂ©sumĂ© avec l'avis La maison est très bien situĂ©e au centre du Connemara. Il y a dĂ©jĂ  une jolie petite balade sur la coline d'en face. Bien que la route principale passe en bordure, le bruit ne gĂŞne pas. Le terrain apparait trop bitumĂ©, la maison sans grand caractère, mais l'intĂ©rieur est vraiment agrĂ©able, très lumineux ... Reviewed on Aug 3, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Recess-Hotels-Cottage-451-Recess-Sleeps-11-Guests-In-5-Bedrooms.h99884997.Hotel-Information) ![House with character](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34550300/34550215/8e4ab9a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House with character Cashel, Connemara County Galway Stay at this vacation home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews) John was quite welcoming and accommodating to the heating needs that come with a late winter stay. All I was looking for was a house with an ocean view and a fire to sit by. Although this home met those needs, it isn't close to restaurants or cafes for breakfast (I couldn't find anything within a ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/House-With-Character.h34550215.Hotel-Information) ![West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32585600/32585530/c4c9253a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way Renvyle County Galway Stay at this vacation home in Renvyle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lettergesh Beach and Renvyle Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! 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