Finn Lough

Finn Lough is very special. My husband and I had an incredibly relaxing 3 night stay. The staff is super friendly- especially the owner Michael, Naulou in the spa, Dara in the bar and Neeni (sp?). We thoroughly enjoyed the Elements spa experience, having a drink and sitting by the fire down by the lake, watching the nightly movies and relaxing in our room. The breakfast is so cute how it arrives in a box and the rooms are really lovely- we had a picture perfect view of the lake and the bathtub, long sink area and shower were beautiful. The food in the restaurant is FANTASTIC- international flavors and spices. Thanks for a great getaway!

A lovely experience to try and they offer something very different which we were very pleased to get to try and very much enjoyed.||Many positives to the place which are highly unique and wonderful. A few things that didn’t appeal as much.||Brief summary below for those considering a stay here. I would recommend the place as somewhere romantic and special to try but we probably would not return. ||Positives:|- sleeping under the stars in a premium bubble dome was a unique experience. We were lucky the first night there was a clear night. The second night was totally cloudy and could not see anything. Obviously not something the hotel can control but if you paid to stay there and didn’t get to see stars (if that’s what you were going for like us) it would naturally be a light disappointing|- having hot tub and sauna etc to yourself as a couple was lovely and hard to find around the country. The hot tubs down at the lake have beautiful views and it was lovely to sip prosecco and relax there.|- the restaurant was fantastic - food and tastes truly top class. Well done to the chef! Some|Lovely local suppliers and great quality ingredients too|- all the staff we met were very friendly and helpful and clearly take pride in their work|- the setting is beautiful with nice (although short!) forest and lake walk|- the bar area is lovely especially with the blazing fires and we enjoyed the great selection of games and books||The items I didn’t enjoy as much:|- we found the Dome cold, especially the first evening and night. They are controlled automatically and for us it would just not a comfortable temperature at all which did affect the enjoyment of the stay. We asked for a radiator which they provided and that did help a little but still not overall. Again I appreciate it’s a symptom of the experience of the place etc and respect same but I am glad we were not staying any later in the year |- there were a good few pre arrival mix ups which I already fed back to the hotel but I do think there is an opportunity to provide better itineraries and information in one reference email or document to customers||I would have loved to have seen some spa treatments and more selection for breakfast and of course there are other small items we could not pick on but overall it was a lovely experience and they offer something very unique experience and one definitely worth trying! Thank you to the team for your hospitality.

We stayed here for 5 days and wow — I honestly don’t even know where to start! The attention to detail in everything was just incredible. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and looked after. Any little issue we had was taken care of straight away with no fuss, and the staff always went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The food was absolutely delicious — every meal felt fresh, carefully prepared, and full of flavor. They checked in with us, made sure everything was sorted quickly, and really went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. The service here truly exceeded all expectations — honestly, it’s better than many 5-star hotels I’ve stayed in. It’s rare to find a place that combines professionalism with such warmth and genuine care. We were able to completely relax, unwind, and just enjoy our time, knowing everything was taken care of. The bar man at the Lakeside Bay was our favourite — we loved seeing his smile in the mornings, and we thank him for making us laugh endlessly. I can’t wait to come back, and I’m so grateful for the experience. Thank you for giving us the perfect setting to relax, chill out, and make wonderful memories.

Can’t recommend Finn Lough highly enough. Went with a group of girls, rented 2 houses, and it was just perfect. |Every single member of staff that we met went over and above to make us feel welcome, and they clearly take pride in their work. |The setting is peaceful and safe, and you automatically wind down and relax the minute you drive through the gates. The landscaping is well kept but natural, feels like it’s always been there. |Highlights - swimming in the lake followed by prosecco in the open air hot tub, the cosy welcoming bar, morning yoga by the lake followed by mimosas & croissants, the outstanding food (amazing creative chefs), and the friendly staff. |We’ll be back!

Myself and my partner stayed in Finnlough this week in a Premium Bubble Dome, |Everything from start to finish was a perfect experience. We were greeted with very friendly faces in reception and offered to carry my bags to the room. |We were brought to the dome and showed how to get in and everything the dome had to offer. It was lashing rain when we were there so we did ring down twice on our stay to a lift to the restaurant for dinner and the lakeside bar. Each time we asked we were never made feel we were putting anyone out. The lakeside bar is stunning, big stoves for a cosy feeling / only downside is the chairs inside weren’t comfortable at all but the chairs outside on the lake were. For dinner we went to the bar beside the restaurant first for a drink , we were met with the kindest bartender I have ever come across. I asked for mocktails/ 00 drinks as I’m pregnant. He gave us the most stunning nosecco on the house. During dinner every single waiter/ waitress we dealt with couldn’t be more obliging/ helpful. Explained the menus thoroughly and were so attentive with smiles everytime. We then went to the bar again after dinner and I asked for decaf tea, the bar had none but the waiter got some sorted for me from then restaurant again. Honestly couldn’t praise that bartender more. |Yes the domes are beautiful and I cannot fault them at all, but the experience made by the staff at finnlough blew me away the most. We dealt with so many different staff members and all of them treated us with such kindness and went above and beyond , very grateful to have had a dealing like this . Thankyou

What an Amazing stay we have had in Finlough. I honestly believe everyone should experience this luxury. We stayed in the premium bubble, with evening meal, and elements spa. The bubble dome is so unique, listening to the rain while we slept was amazing, and the bubble had all we needed , and more , for a great stay. So private, having a gorgous breakfast delivered to our door, enjoying our breakfast in our own private seating area overlooking the lake, watching the wildlife on the lake, enjoying the sunrise, and the cloud patterns. The elements spa trail was just on another level, the way it works is that you have each segment of the trail to yourself. As you walk the short distance to each segment of the trail , you embrace the beautiful forest, and beautiful views of the lake from your sauna cabin, and the gorgous relaxation room at the end, with lovely healthy snacks and beverages.The floatation pool was so relaxing, didnt want to leave. I cant pick a standout moment from this night away, but the staff that work here are simply outstanding. The sommelier Dobri extended customer service that is rarely seen in Ireland today. Finlough you have a gem with him. He was so attentive, putting logs on the fire for us, making me the most lovely cocktail, setting up the cinema room for us, the popcorn, and just such a nice guy. Thank you so much Dobri. Also Marian in the restaurant, who is also so attentive, beautiful personality, and great at her job. Thank you Marian. Amelia, Kendell, both girls amazing, the lovely spa staff, and the really nice gentleman who brought us back to our pod in a buggie when the rain was pelting down. Honestly from start to finish the staff in Finlough are exceptional. Also the five star food in the restaurant was top class. The little touches that were given to us during our stay made our stay so special, the coffee and pastrys, the nettle juice drink from Kendell in reception.|I got this trip as a birthday present, it is not cheap, but after experiencing it, it was worth EVERY penny, and we both agreed we would definately come back again as soon as we can. Thank you Finlough.

Very individual experience. Beautiful location. Somewhat weather dependent. Domes were lovely experience for me but maybe not for everyone.Need to be reasonably active. Food excellent.|Main criticism is that communication was not clear to us as to what amenities were included,particularly sauna which was only available early morning. Would return.

A very good experience all round. Friendly service and having use of the spa in private sessions is terrific. Highly recommend the sauna, hot tub and sun loungers under the bubble (been a long time dine I watched the rain run down the window) all with excellent views across the lake (which wasn’t that cold in August). The highlight has to be the restaurant. One of my all time best eating experiences. Tapas style dishes that take the crunchy gooey concept off the charts. Not to be missed.