Check Out: a West Cork road trip to Rosscarbery's Celtic Ross Hotel

Set among stunning coastal scenery and historic locations, the Celtic Ross represents value for money as well as luxury

The Celtic Ross hotel from above

It's a sight synonymous with a West Cork road trip. The Celtic Ross Hotel, the landmark hotel with its trademark stone-clad round tower looking over Rosscarbery bay and causeway has long been one of the most popular accommodation stops along the Wild Atlantic Way. 

I must have passed the property a hundred times over the years but this week seemed as good as any to make my debut visit. The family-run hotel, operated by the Wycherleys for 25 years, has just been awarded with the Fáilte Ireland four-star rating so I paid a visit to rate the upgrade.