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The Connemara House

Connemara is an area on the west coast of Ireland, which includes parts of County Galway – where the Finneran Family lived – and prides itself on being a place of contrasts, colors, wilderness, and warm welcomes. We believe that is exactly what you will find in our new Connemara House where the Caldwell’s Irish traditions meet the beauty and charm of the Hudson Valley.

Originally, the Caldwell Barnhouse, the building was converted to a single-family home in the early 1900s and was subdivided away from the Caldwell Estate. The home became available for purchase in late 2013 and we jumped at it. Much of 2014 was spent renovating, updating, and adding to the building. We had a ribbon cutting ceremony in December 2014 to showcase what we believe is one of the most beautiful Inn buildings in the entire Hudson Valley. In addition to four luxurious new Guest Rooms, the Connemara House has a “Great Room” where will have breakfast when we are full. We are only 60 minutes from NYC – by car or train – but the Inn will take you back in time when life was simple and elegant.

We also added a “Bridal Party Prep Room” which is large enough to accommodate a Bride and her whole Bridal Party as they dress and prep – hair, nails, makeup, etc. – for the special event. Finally, there is a Spa Room where traditional massages are available for individuals and couples.

Fields of Athenry

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The Fields of Athenry Room

The room, named for the beautiful little town of Athenry in County Galway made famous by folk ballad describing the heartache endured by the Irish during the Great Famine, is one of the four new luxury rooms added to the Caldwell property. The Athenry Room, just like all the rooms in the Connemara House, has a private entrance and a porch outside your door along with lovely sitting area.

Quite large, the Athenry Room is painted a soft peach color that accents the lovely afternoon sun. Take in the beautiful sunsets on the comfortable window seat. Light a fire, sip a great glass of wine, or let the large Jacuzzi tub help release all the day’s stresses. There is also a large rain shower for your comfort and convenience. An in-room refrigerator and Keurig let you enjoy your favorite snacks and Coffees/Teas/Soft Drinks without ever leaving the room.

As an added treat, if you are here on a Thursday night, head over to Loughran’s Irish Pub (once part of the Caldwell property) to hear the band “The Parting Glass” sing a beautiful rendition of The Fields of Athenry.

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King sized cherry wood sleigh bed
gas fireplace
large “Smart” HDTV, with DirecTV, with the option to use your streaming services

Bedroom with yellow walls has dark wooden furniture and bright white bedding with a floral quilt

A neatly made queen bed with bright white linens features a tray with white wine and wine glasses

Floral quilt at the foot of a queen bed with dark wood footboard facing a fireplace and flat screen tv

The Cliffs of Moher Room

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The Cliffs of Moher Room

Perhaps the most popular tourist destinations in all of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher inspired us to design a room that offers our guests lots of space to relax, enjoy beautiful sunsets, and let the jetted waters of the large Jacuzzi tub comfort you the same way lying on a warm, sunny beach might. If it’s a real taste of Ireland you want, hop into the oversized rain shower to wash away all your stress.

This beautifully appointed two-toned room – red and white – has a comfy window seat that allows you to peak out at our large yard and enjoy the beautiful sunsets to the west. There is plenty of space to read, work, or simply lounge about. If it is another red and white you’ve come here to enjoy, take a trip to Brotherhood Winery of any of the dozen or so other wineries and vineyards on the Shawangunk Wine Trail.

Whether it be a day on the wine trail or a day hiking all the all the great nearby trails, come home and snuggle up to a fire with tea or coffee from your in-room Keurig. Nosh on the snacks you’ve packed in the refrigerator, or grab a book and relax in an Adirondack Chair on the porch outside your private entrance room.

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King sized cast iron bed
gas fireplace
large “Smart” HDTV, with DirecTV, and the option to use your streaming services

Cream colored bedroom with a red feature wall; featuring white linen bedding with floral quilt

Moss green walled bathroom with dark wooden vanity and cream tiled tub

Floral quilt across a queen bed in a room with a fireplace, flat screen tv and comfortable sitting area.

The Galway Bay Room

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The Galway Bay Room

Anyone who has ever seen the “sun go down on Galway Bay” will appreciate the charm of this elegantly decorated soothing blue toned room.

Your front door opens to a personal ground floor patio area where you can relax on Adirondack rocking chairs while sipping wine or coffee/tea from your in-room Keurig. Enjoy watching the sun go down on the Caldwell grounds while munching on the goodies you kept in the room’s refrigerator.

Keeping with the Bay theme, let the warm, bubbly waters of the oversized old-fashioned claw foot soaking tub wash away all your cares. There is also a large separate rain shower should you be in a hurry.

Since we are on the topic of water, why not head down to the Hudson River for a day of kayaking or canoeing. Want some peace and quiet? Head across the street and sit by the Moodna Creek and watch it gently flow past on its journey to the Hudson.

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King sized cast iron bed
gas fireplace
large “Smart” HDTV, with DirecTV, and the option to use your streaming services

Neatly made queen bed in front of a fireplace and flat screen tv, with a tray of wine and cheese

Sage blue bathroom featuring antique white clawfoot tub and dark wooden furniture

Sage blue bathroom with dark wooden vanity and white antique bathtub with towel stand featuring delicious wine

The Rock of Cashel

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The Rock of Cashel Room

The Rock of Cashel, also known as Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick’s Rock, is the inspiration for this room built to please Kings, Queens, and Saints alike!

Painted a soothing Winter Solstice Grey befitting its royal name, the Cashel Room has its own private entrance and patio space where you can relax in your very own Adirondack Chair thrones!

A regal King sized wrought iron bed ensures you will sleep in peaceful bliss. A lovely gas fireplace, large “Smart” HDTV, with DirecTV, with the option to use your streaming services, makes getting out of bed that much tougher.

A classic claw footed soaker tub will entice you out of bed and call for you to soak in a warm bubble bath, washing away all of life’s worries.

Don’t want to take a bath? Hop into the King sized rain shower with special body sprays that will massage you.

Though each room offers all the modern conveniences and hi-tech devices any luxury hotel might, we are guessing that it is the simple pleasures – the local Bald Eagles landing in a tree in the yard, the Doe and her Fawns darting through the fields, or sun coming up over the Schunemunk Mountains – that will make your stay so memorable.

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king sized cast iron bed
gas fireplace
“Smart” HDTV, with DirecTV, with the option to use your streaming services
soaker tub and rain shower

Crisp white linens on a queen bed with rought iron headboard and footboard

Cream walled en-suite featuring white clawfoot tub and mirrored privacy screen

Cream walled en-suite featuring metal bedframe with white linens and antique white clawfoot tub