Anunusual and elegant combination of modern design and Victorian architecture combined with 19th-century industrial construction awaits visitors to the mouth of the River Moy. Originally a warehouse used to chill fish prior to shipping, with a Victorian residence stuck in the middle of it, today's Ice House is a supremely comfortable andesthetically impeccable construct of glass, wood, and steel overlooking the Moy estuary. The restaurantserves superb Irish specialties such as Connemara lamb and local scallops, with acarefully selected wine list to go with them, while theChill Spaoffersa variety of massages and therapeutic treatments. Pros: mesmerizing views of wild swans, ducks, geese, and cormorants in the tidal waters outside the glasswall of your room.Cons: a five-minute drivefrom Ballina, somewhat isolated.
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip