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The Twelve Hotel

Barna Village, Galway
Rated 8.8 in 377 reviews

The Twelve Hotel, located in the picturesque village of Barna along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, offers a unique blend of contemporary comfort and traditional Irish hospitality. As a boutique hotel, The Twelve Hotel emphasizes personalized service and attention to detail, making it a cherished destination for travelers seeking a memorable stay. The hotel's interior reflects a modern aesthetic while still paying homage to the local culture, featuring artwork and design elements that capture the essence of the region.

Guests are welcomed into an atmosphere of understated elegance, with each room thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing environment, complete with luxurious bedding and modern amenities. The Twelve Hotel’s dedication to sustainability is evident through their use of eco-friendly products and practices, ensuring an environmentally conscious experience for their guests.

Dining at The Twelve Hotel is a treat, with its award-winning on-site restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights that showcase local produce and flavors. Whether enjoying a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, or an exquisite dinner, guests will appreciate the careful craftsmanship and creativity that goes into each dish.

For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the hotel provides a range of leisure facilities including a wellness area with tailored treatments. Additionally, its location allows for easy exploration of the stunning Galway Bay area, with scenic walks, cultural attractions, and charming local shops nearby.

The Twelve Hotel’s commitment to providing a personalized and enriching experience ensures that every stay is special, making it a sought-after retreat on Ireland’s west coast.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 7
Rain free days
February
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 8
Rain free days
March
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Sun hours / day
 9
Rain free days
April
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 12
Rain free days
May
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Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
June
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Sun hours / day
 14
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July
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Sun hours / day
 14
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August
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 12
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September
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Sun hours / day
 11
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October
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November
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 8
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December
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 7
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Michelin Restaurants in Barna and near The Twelve Hotel

Lynch Mausoleum
Lynch Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Capira, County Galway, Ireland
1.4km / 0.84mi
Famine Ship Memorial
6km / 3.7mi
Menlo Castle
Menlo Castle
16th-century castle in County Galway, Ireland
7.6km / 4.7mi
Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
Church in County Galway, Ireland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum
Local authority museum in Galway City, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
James Mitchell Museum
James Mitchell Museum
Museum
6.7km / 4.2mi
Eyre Square
Eyre Square
Public park in Galway, Ireland
7.3km / 4.5mi
Lynch's Castle
Lynch's Castle
Former townhouse, now bank building in Galway
7.1km / 4.4mi
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Church in Galway, Ireland
7km / 4.3mi
St Ignatius Church, Galway
St Ignatius Church, Galway
Church building in Galway, Ireland
6.4km / 4mi
Terryland Forest Park
Town in Connacht, Ireland
7.2km / 4.5mi
United Methodist and Presbyterian Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Franciscan Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.1km / 4.4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
St James's Church
St James's Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.3km / 3.9mi
Galway Hooker Monument
Galway Hooker Monument
Monument in County Galway, Ireland
7.3km / 4.6mi
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Arch in Galway city, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
Blake's Castle
Castle in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Monument in Galway, Ireland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Pádraic Ó Conaire statue
Pádraic Ó Conaire statue
7.3km / 4.6mi
Liam Mellows Monument
Liam Mellows Monument
Monument in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.4km / 4.6mi
The Browne Doorway
The Browne Doorway
7.3km / 4.6mi
Augustinian Church
Augustinian Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.1km / 4.4mi
Hall of the Red Earl
Hall of the Red Earl
Accessible archaeological site of a former banqueting hall in Druid Lane, Galway
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Patrick's Church
Church in Ballinvoher, County Galway, Ireland
8.5km / 5.3mi
Bohermore Cemetery Chapel
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
8.2km / 5.1mi
Roscam
Roscam
Medieval ecclesiastical site in Galway, Ireland
11.2km / 7mi
Galway Mosque
Galway Mosque
Mosque in Galway, Connacht, Ireland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Merlinpark Castle
Merlinpark Castle
Castle in County Galway, Ireland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ballindooley Castle
Ballindooley Castle
Tower house in County Galway, Ireland
10.4km / 6.5mi
Aughinish Tower
Aughinish Tower
Martello tower in County Clare, Ireland
10.8km / 6.7mi
Finavarra Tower
Finavarra Tower
Martello tower and barracks in County Clare, Ireland
11.3km / 7.1mi
Moycullen Parish Church
Moycullen Parish Church
Church in Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland
10km / 6.2mi
Gleninagh Castle
Gleninagh Castle
Castle in County Clare
13.1km / 8.2mi
Shanmuckinish Castle
Shanmuckinish Castle
Tower house
12.9km / 8mi
Caherdooneerish Stone Fort
Caherdooneerish Stone Fort
Stone fort in County Clare, Ireland
13.6km / 8.5mi
Killeen Castle, Castlegar
Killeen Castle, Castlegar
Stone structure in Ireland
13.4km / 8.4mi
St. Kieran's Church, Doorus
Church in Ballyskeagh, County Galway, Ireland
13.3km / 8.3mi
Tobercornan Well
Tobercornan Well
Well in County Clare, County Clare, Ireland
13.5km / 8.4mi
Rinville Castle
12.7km / 7.9mi
St Patrick's Church
Church in Dooneen, County Clare, Ireland
14km / 8.7mi
Oranmore Castle
Oranmore Castle
Tower house in County Galway, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
Corcomroe Abbey
Corcomroe Abbey
Abbey ruin in Co. Clare
15.3km / 9.5mi
Abbey of St. Mary de Portu Patrum, Annaghdown
Abbey of St. Mary de Portu Patrum, Annaghdown
House of Augustinian canons
16km / 9.9mi

What to do in Barna and near The Twelve Hotel

Lynch Mausoleum
Lynch Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Capira, County Galway, Ireland
1.4km / 0.84mi
Famine Ship Memorial
6km / 3.7mi
Menlo Castle
Menlo Castle
16th-century castle in County Galway, Ireland
7.6km / 4.7mi
Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
Church in County Galway, Ireland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum
Local authority museum in Galway City, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
James Mitchell Museum
James Mitchell Museum
Museum
6.7km / 4.2mi
Eyre Square
Eyre Square
Public park in Galway, Ireland
7.3km / 4.5mi
Lynch's Castle
Lynch's Castle
Former townhouse, now bank building in Galway
7.1km / 4.4mi
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Church in Galway, Ireland
7km / 4.3mi
St Ignatius Church, Galway
St Ignatius Church, Galway
Church building in Galway, Ireland
6.4km / 4mi
Terryland Forest Park
Town in Connacht, Ireland
7.2km / 4.5mi
United Methodist and Presbyterian Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.4km / 4.6mi
Franciscan Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.1km / 4.4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.7km / 4.2mi
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.6km / 4.1mi
St James's Church
St James's Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.3km / 3.9mi
Galway Hooker Monument
Galway Hooker Monument
Monument in County Galway, Ireland
7.3km / 4.6mi
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Arch in Galway city, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
Blake's Castle
Castle in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
6.9km / 4.3mi
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Monument in Galway, Ireland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Pádraic Ó Conaire statue
Pádraic Ó Conaire statue
7.3km / 4.6mi
Liam Mellows Monument
Liam Mellows Monument
Monument in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.4km / 4.6mi
The Browne Doorway
The Browne Doorway
7.3km / 4.6mi
Augustinian Church
Augustinian Church
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
7.1km / 4.4mi
Hall of the Red Earl
Hall of the Red Earl
Accessible archaeological site of a former banqueting hall in Druid Lane, Galway
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Patrick's Church
Church in Ballinvoher, County Galway, Ireland
8.5km / 5.3mi
Bohermore Cemetery Chapel
Church in Galway, County Galway, Ireland
8.2km / 5.1mi
Roscam
Roscam
Medieval ecclesiastical site in Galway, Ireland
11.2km / 7mi
Galway Mosque
Galway Mosque
Mosque in Galway, Connacht, Ireland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Merlinpark Castle
Merlinpark Castle
Castle in County Galway, Ireland
10.8km / 6.7mi

About Barna

Barna, a charming village in County Galway, offers a variety of activities and attractions that can appeal to different interests. One of the most prominent features of Barna is its natural beauty, surrounded by scenic landscapes and coastal views. A leisurely walk along the promenade or the nearby beach can provide a serene experience, allowing visitors to appreciate the local environment.

For those interested in outdoor activities, there are opportunities for hiking and cycling in the surrounding areas, including trails that lead to the stunning Connemara National Park. The nearby Silver Strand Beach is a popular spot for beachcombing and enjoying the fresh sea air.

Barna also has a quaint village atmosphere, with local shops and markets that showcase regional crafts and produce. Exploring the local cafés and restaurants can offer a taste of traditional Irish cuisine, often featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Culturally, Barna is close to the vibrant city of Galway, which hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year. This proximity allows visitors to easily experience the rich cultural scene of Galway while enjoying the quieter charm of Barna.

Lastly, an exploration of the local history can be rewarding, with historical sites and landmarks in the area that reflect the rich heritage of the region. Engaging with the local community and learning about their traditions can provide deeper insights into life in Barna.




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