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Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list

Seaweed baths and the magical waterside setting stand out at this Mayo hide-away

Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list — Being on the edge of North Mayo you’re also within radius of some very nice attractions, from Foxford Woolen Mills and Dunpatrick Head to the Céide Fields and the Sligo coastline.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 17:29

Thom Breathnach

Ice House, Ballina, Co Mayo

Our rating: 8.75/10

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