Ballnamona house

An 18th-century stone country house in Cong, on the narrow isthmus between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, Ballnamona House places guests within walking distance of the ruined Cong Abbey and the walled demesne of Ashford Castle.

The surrounding land is classic west of Ireland limestone karst — flat meadows divided by dry-stone walls, with the Partry Mountains visible to the north. Cong village is small enough to cross on foot in under ten minutes, yet remote enough that road noise is absent entirely.

With a guest rating of 9.5 across 238 reviews, the house draws consistent praise for its personal service and breakfasts.