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Glasson Lakehouse

Glasson
Rated 8.6 in 614 reviews

Glasson Lakehouse is an inviting hotel nestled near the charming town of Athlone, Ireland. Situated along the picturesque shores of Lough Ree, this hotel blends casual elegance with natural beauty, offering a relaxing getaway for visitors. The hotel's design is contemporary yet cozy, with thoughtful touches that reflect its serene surroundings.

The property features tastefully appointed guest rooms that present a harmonious blend of comfort and style, many offering views of the tranquil lake or the lush countryside. Guests can indulge in a variety of modern amenities, ensuring a convenient stay. The in-house restaurant serves a delectable menu highlighting locally sourced ingredients, making dining at Glasson Lakehouse a delightful culinary experience. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel’s leisure facilities include a spa and wellness center, offering a range of treatments to rejuvenate both body and mind.

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the hotel's strategic location, with plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic walks in the nearby woods. The Glasson Golf Club, with its 18-hole championship course, is a standout feature, appealing to golfers of all skill levels with its challenging fairways and stunning views.

Whether you are looking to unwind in nature, explore the historic sites of Athlone, or simply enjoy a peaceful retreat, Glasson Lakehouse is an ideal destination. The warm Irish hospitality and serene setting make this hotel a perfect choice for a memorable stay in the heart of Ireland.

 Swimming pool
 Golf courses < 10 km

Climate and Weather

January
 7°
 2°
 7°
 2
Sun hours / day
 7
Rain free days
February
 8°
 2°
 7°
 3
Sun hours / day
 10
Rain free days
March
 10°
 3°
 8°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
April
 12°
 5°
 10°
 5
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
May
 15°
 7°
 12°
 6
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
June
 18°
 10°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
July
 20°
 12°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
August
 20°
 12°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
September
 17°
 10°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
October
 13°
 7°
 13°
 4
Sun hours / day
 10
Rain free days
November
 10°
 4°
 10°
 3
Sun hours / day
 8
Rain free days
December
 8°
 2°
 8°
 2
Sun hours / day
 8
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Athlone and near Glasson Lakehouse

Thyme in Athlone
Thyme
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
6.6km / 4.1mi
Portlick Motte
Motte and National Monument in County Westmeath, Ireland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Portlick Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Portlick Castle
Medieval castle in Westmeath, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Moydrum Castle
Moydrum Castle
19th century ruin near Athlone, Ireland
5.9km / 3.6mi
Bealin High Cross
Bealin High Cross
5.7km / 3.6mi
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
5km / 3.1mi
Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle
Castle in Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
Dunnamona
Dunnamona
Archaeological site in Republic of Ireland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Burgess Park, Athlone
Public park in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.4km / 4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
6.5km / 4mi
Athlone Methodist church
Athlone Methodist church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Luan Gallery
Art gallery in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
SS Peter and Paul's Church
SS Peter and Paul's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Drumraney, County Westmeath, Ireland
9.7km / 6mi
Corpus Christi Church
Corpus Christi Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
9.5km / 5.9mi
St Catherine's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
9km / 5.6mi
Rindoon Castle
Castle in Ireland
9.3km / 5.8mi
Rindoon
Rindoon
Archaeological site in County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland
9.5km / 5.9mi
Carnagh West Ringfort
Ringfort, County Roscommon, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Castle Naghten
Castle Naghten
Motte in County Roscommon, Ireland
11.2km / 7mi
Ballybrogan Church
Church ruin in Ballybrogan, County Roscommon, Ireland
10.1km / 6.3mi
St Catherine's Church
Church in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
13km / 8.1mi
St Matthew's Church
Church in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
13.1km / 8.2mi
The Blessed Virgin Church
Church in Newtown-Cashel, County Longford, Ireland
12.8km / 7.9mi
St Munis Church
Church in Forgney, County Longford, Ireland
14.9km / 9.3mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
15km / 9.3mi
Center Parcs Longford Forest
Holiday Village in County Longford, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
SS Peter and Paul's Church
SS Peter and Paul's Church
Church in Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland
14.4km / 8.9mi
Corlea Trackway
Corlea Trackway
Iron Age trackway
15.5km / 9.6mi
St Columcille's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
14.5km / 9mi
Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise
Monastery in County Offaly, Ireland
17.7km / 11mi
Clonmacnoise Castle
Clonmacnoise Castle
Castle ruin in Clonmacnoise
17.9km / 11.1mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church in Forgney, County Longford, Ireland
16km / 10mi
Temple Ciarán
Temple Ciarán
Church ruin in Clonmacnoise, Ireland
17.7km / 11mi
Temple Finian
Temple Finian
Church ruin and round tower at Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly
17.7km / 11mi
Templeree
Templeree
Church ruin in Clonmacnoise, Ireland
17.8km / 11.1mi
O'Rourke's Tower
O'Rourke's Tower
Round tower in Clonmacnoise
17.8km / 11mi
Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise
Historical site in Co. Offaly, Ireland
17.7km / 11mi
Scregg Tomb
Scregg Tomb
16.3km / 10.1mi
St George's Church
Church in Keenagh, County Longford, Ireland
16.9km / 10.5mi
St Dominic's Church
Church in Keenagh, County Longford, Ireland
17.2km / 10.7mi
Doon Castle
Doon Castle
Ruined castle in County Offaly, Ireland
16.5km / 10.2mi
Clonmacnoise Cathedral
Church ruin in Clonmacnoise, Ireland
17.8km / 11mi

What to do in Athlone and near Glasson Lakehouse

Portlick Motte
Motte and National Monument in County Westmeath, Ireland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Portlick Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Portlick Castle
Medieval castle in Westmeath, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Moydrum Castle
Moydrum Castle
19th century ruin near Athlone, Ireland
5.9km / 3.6mi
Bealin High Cross
Bealin High Cross
5.7km / 3.6mi
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
5km / 3.1mi
Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle
Castle in Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
Dunnamona
Dunnamona
Archaeological site in Republic of Ireland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Burgess Park, Athlone
Public park in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.4km / 4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
6.5km / 4mi
Athlone Methodist church
Athlone Methodist church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.5km / 4.1mi
Luan Gallery
Art gallery in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
SS Peter and Paul's Church
SS Peter and Paul's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Drumraney, County Westmeath, Ireland
9.7km / 6mi
Corpus Christi Church
Corpus Christi Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
9.5km / 5.9mi
St Catherine's Church
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
9km / 5.6mi
Rindoon Castle
Castle in Ireland
9.3km / 5.8mi
Rindoon
Rindoon
Archaeological site in County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland
9.5km / 5.9mi
Carnagh West Ringfort
Ringfort, County Roscommon, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Castle Naghten
Castle Naghten
Motte in County Roscommon, Ireland
11.2km / 7mi
Ballybrogan Church
Church ruin in Ballybrogan, County Roscommon, Ireland
10.1km / 6.3mi
St Catherine's Church
Church in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
13km / 8.1mi
St Matthew's Church
Church in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
13.1km / 8.2mi
The Blessed Virgin Church
Church in Newtown-Cashel, County Longford, Ireland
12.8km / 7.9mi
St Munis Church
Church in Forgney, County Longford, Ireland
14.9km / 9.3mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
15km / 9.3mi
Center Parcs Longford Forest
Holiday Village in County Longford, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
SS Peter and Paul's Church
SS Peter and Paul's Church
Church in Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland
14.4km / 8.9mi

Golf courses

Hodson Bay Golf Course
Hodson Bay Golf Course
5.9km / 3.7mi
Mount Temple Golf Course
Mount Temple Golf Course
8.9km / 5.5mi
Woodview Country Club
Woodview Country Club
9.8km / 6.1mi
Moate Golf Course
Moate Golf Course
13km / 8.1mi
Mini Golf
Mini Golf
15.5km / 9.7mi
Ferbane Pitch and Put
Ferbane Pitch and Put
22.6km / 14.1mi
Roscommon Golf Club
Roscommon Golf Club
23.5km / 14.6mi
Erry Pitch And Putt
Erry Pitch And Putt
24.4km / 15.2mi
County Longford Golf Club
County Longford Golf Club
27.7km / 17.2mi
Kilbeggan Pitch & Putt
Kilbeggan Pitch & Putt
28.9km / 18mi
Ballinasloe Golf Club
Ballinasloe Golf Club
29.1km / 18.1mi
Esker Hills Golf Club
Esker Hills Golf Club
29.7km / 18.5mi
Tee12
Tee12
32.7km / 20.3mi
Tee12
Tee12
32.7km / 20.3mi
Tullamore Pitch and Putt
Tullamore Pitch and Putt
33.7km / 20.9mi
Strokestown Golf Club
Strokestown Golf Club
34.2km / 21.3mi
Lough Owel Pitch and Putt
Lough Owel Pitch and Putt
35km / 21.8mi
Tullamore Golf Club
Tullamore Golf Club
35.1km / 21.8mi
Mullingar Golf Club
Mullingar Golf Club
Golf club in County Westmeath, Ireland
35.4km / 22mi
Ballinalee Pitch and Putt Course
Ballinalee Pitch and Putt Course
36.2km / 22.5mi

About Athlone

Athlone, located in the heart of Ireland, offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. One of the most notable landmarks is Athlone Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. This historic site provides insights into the town's rich past and features interactive exhibits that cater to all ages.

Another significant spot is the River Shannon, which runs through Athlone. Taking a leisurely walk along the riverbank allows for scenic views and a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. For those interested in water activities, options such as kayaking and boat tours are available, providing a different perspective of the town.

For a taste of local culture, the Luan Gallery is worth a visit. This contemporary art space hosts various exhibitions and events, showcasing the work of both local and international artists. Additionally, Athlone has a vibrant music scene, so checking local listings for live performances can enhance your experience.

The town also boasts a selection of restaurants and pubs, where visitors can enjoy traditional Irish cuisine and perhaps participate in a local music session. Exploring the historic streets of Athlone reveals charming shops and cafés, perfect for leisurely browsing and sampling local treats.

Lastly, for those interested in history, a visit to Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic site located nearby, is highly recommended. This site features well-preserved ruins and a rich history that connects to the broader narrative of early Christian Ireland.

Overall, Athlone offers a mix of historical, cultural, and recreational activities, making it a pleasant destination for a variety of interests.




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