Irish Castle Hotels - Luxury Castles in Ireland
Irish Castle Hotels offer you the chance to take a step back in time and enjoy the unique luxury and history of a castle stay during your vacation in Ireland. Browse our hand-picked selection of magnificent Irish Castle Hotels, each offering its own unique style and grace. Irish Castles are renowned the world over for their warm Irish welcome and idyllic Irish surroundings, which when combined with stately luxury and superb cuisine, will make your stay in Ireland an unforgettable vacation experience.
Each of our Irish Castle Hotels boast wonderfully decorated, ornate rooms capturing the glory and mystery of times past. Our Irish Castles offer all the modern comforts of a luxury hotel, without compromising the medieval ambience you would expect when you decide to stay in a renowned Irish Castle Hotel.
Set in 350 acres of private woodland, Ashford Castle has stood on the bank's of Lough Corrib for the past 700 years. Ashford Castle Hotel is one of Ireland's premier Irish Castles, offering luxury hotel accommodation and the highest levels of service. Enjoy award winning cuisine in either of Ashford's two restaurants, The George V Room or the renowned Connaught Room.
At Ashford Castle, each guest room is individually designed to provide stylish personal comforts, from the marble fittings of bathrooms to soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. Ashford Castle 's spacious suites allow an abundance of time to relax in a grand manner and experience the tranquility which nature provides. Following a tradition passed down through the centuries, enjoy a leisurely brunch or candlelight dinner in the comfort of your own accommodation With Ashford Castle's sweeping aspect across Lough Corrib stretched out before you from its shoreline vantage point, it's easy to realise why it's said that time stands still in Ireland. 700 years commanding the water's edge and with the Castle's 350 acres of private woodland it all begins afresh as a new discovery each day.
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Located a mere 15 minutes from Shannon Airport, Dromoland Castle boasts an international reputation for excellence. Dromoland offers all the luxury and comfort you would expect from an Irish 5 Star Castle Hotel.
Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland's finest castle hotels, offers guests the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by luxury, beauty and service. The castle, a magnificent Renaissance structure built in the 16th century, was once the royal seat of the O'Brien Clan. Refurbished and transformed into a luxury castle hotel in 1962, it retains priceless reminders of the Castle's historic past. Splendid woodcarvings and stone statuary, hand-carved paneling and fine antique furnishings surround guests. On Dromoland Castle's
375-acre estate, guests can hunt, fish, ride horseback, golf, play tennis and more.
Through your bedroom window, the grounds of the Dromoland Castle estate are spread magnificently before your eyes. Each guest room enjoys its own individual personality, blending period decoration with today's modern amenities. Dromoland Castle bedrooms give an uncommon degree of comfort to guests. Relax and reflect on the enjoyments of the day in the comfort of your room and perhaps call Room Service to deliver canapés and champagne before dinner.
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Waterford Castle, located 2 miles from Waterford City is uniquely situated on its own private 310 acre island on the River Suir, surrounded by woodlands and an 18 hole championship golf course. Waterford Castle offers accommodation of a superb standard and is currently the only Deluxe Hotel in the South East of Ireland. The Castle's 19 bedrooms are bright and airy with stunning views of the surrounding estate - guests of Waterford Castle live here rather than simply stay here. The tasteful detail of the interior reflects the olde world charm of a 15th century Castle. The guestrooms and suites are particularly spacious and well appointed with stunning views of the surrounding estate and golf course.
All private and public rooms have been individually decorated and the elegance of the original features have been preserved within the Castle. Beautiful antique furniture, original oak paneling, ornate original plaster ceilings and a Elizabethan Stone fireplace complement the Castle.
Dining at Waterford Castle provides an opportunity to sample the best of tradition and contemporary cuisine. The Munster Dining Room with its original oak paneled walls and ornate ceilings sets the tone for a wonderful evening.
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Glin Castle, one of Ireland’s most historic properties, has been in the FitzGerald family, hereditary Knights of Glin, for over 700 years. The castle with its superb interiors, decorative plasterwork, and collections of Irish furniture and paintings, stands on the bank of the River Shannon surrounded by formal gardens and parkland and in the middle of 500 acres of wood and dairy farm.
The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and the wonders of Co Clare including the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren (via the nearby car ferry) make Glin a superb centre for exploring southwest Ireland. Glin Castle offer the best in Irish Country House cuisine, using fresh vegetables and fruit from the beautifully kept walled kitchen garden, locally produced meat and poultry and freshly caught fish. Hard tennis court and croquet lawn are in the gardens. Clay pigeon shooting and archery can be arranged on site. Glin village, which boasts the most traditional pub in Ireland, is at the front gate.
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Adare Manor Hotel is a 5-star luxury Irish Castle hotel set in one of Ireland's prettiest villages, Adare. The former home of the Earl of Dunraven, Adare Manor Hotel is regarded as one of Ireland's premier destinations, complete with its own challenging Robert Trent Jones designed championship golf course and luxurious spa. Horse riding, fishing and clay-pigeon shooting can be arranged for guests.
Voted the Number One European Resort by the Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's "2002 Readers Choice Awards", the Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort has earned this honour by consistently providing the highest possible standards of service and facilities in Ireland's most breathtaking setting.
Whether traveling with family or friends, or if you are looking for the ultimate corporate retreat, Adare Manor will pamper you in old world style while you experience unforgettable new memories. As rich in beauty as it is in history, Adare Manor is an architectural masterpiece of towers, turrets, and stonework ornamentation surrounded by breathtaking gardens, majestic trees and fascinating ruins dating back over eight hundred years. The legendary 18th-century Manor is perched along the River Maigue and has been lovingly transformed from a private home into one of the world's premier luxury resorts, all the while maintaining that special essence which is so uniquely Adare.
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Ballynahinch Castle stands proud and majestic overlooking the famous Ballynahinch Salmon River, whilst being surrounded by the splendor of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range. Ballynahinch Castle offers unpretentious service and is an ideal base from which to tour the rugged and mystical landscape to the west of Galway City. Savour the rich ambience that makes Ballynahinch Castle the jewel in the crown of Connemara and one of the most intimate Irish castles in the West of Ireland Ireland.
The Castle has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for many centuries, from the days of the O'Flaherty chieftains and Grace O'Malley to Humanity Dick Martin and H.R.H. the Maharaja Ranjitsinji. Open log fires glow in our reception rooms and all your needs will be attended to. Soft restful colour schemes harmonize with the natural charm of the surroundings in our tastefully decorated bedrooms. Ballynahinch Castle's close association with the history of the area is reflected in each of its individually appointed bedrooms. Rest comes easily when surrounded by the casual country elegance that is Ballynahinch Castle.
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Cabra Castle stands on 88 acres of gardens and parkland, with its own nine hole golf course. Cabra Castle boasts a proud history dating as far back as 1760. Treat yourself to a stay in this magnificent Castle. Cabra's long history lends a mature, cultured air to the Castle which can be felt by one and all as they stroll along the Castle's impressive hallways and stairwells. Just one and a half hours from Dublin, Cabra Castle is an ideal base from which to discover the mystery and the magic of County Cavan, the Lake Country - a county with an ancient and colourful heritage.
Cabra Castle offers it's guests the chance to play on one of the most scenic golf courses in Ireland. This 9-hole golf course is situated within the hotel grounds and offers the most fantastic views of Cabra Castle against the fabulous backdrop of the hotels mature gardens and numerous lakes. Horse riding is also a favorite pastime of hotel guests and offers a great means of viewing the Castle's gardens and the surrounding countryside. Co. Cavan is renowned for fishing, having a lake for every day of the year. Ireland's Cabra Castle is in an ideal location to set up base whilst on your fishing holiday.
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A resplendent Gothic revival Irish castle hotel standing in woodlands on the slopes of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, the sheer size and beauty of the estate (20,000 acres) is breathtaking. Kinnitty Castle is located almost equidistant from Dublin, Limerick and Galway. Having recently undergone a £3 million refurbishment to put it among Ireland's leading luxury hotels, Kinnitty Castle is an exceptional retreat for lovers of good food and the great outdoors. The wealth of wildlife and game make it a paradise for almost every country pursuit. Don't miss Kinnitty Castle on your trip to Ireland.
Within the guest rooms the gothic experience continues. Serene and comfortable, many command glorious views of the surrounding areas, and all offer the same comfort and style. Arched doorways, warm colours and authentic pieces of furniture enrich your experience. Children under the age of 12 are welcome at Kinnitty Castle and can stay with their parents without extra charge.
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Welcome to the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel in the West of Ireland, an exclusive 4-Star hotel providing Irish Manor House accommodation, excellent cuisine and service, ideal for those real Irish vacations. Located along the famous Sky Road and overlooking the sea, the Alpine-like village of Clifden provides a beautiful setting. With the backdrop of the Twelve Bens mountain range, nestled in the heart of Connemara, on the West coast of Ireland - this is an ideal destination for a wonderful, stress-free vacation. Tastefully decorated, each bedroom and 9 luxury suites offer comfort and style, all with bath/shower, central heating, direct dial telephone, multi-channel television, radio, trouser press, irons, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Recommended by Egon Ronay, "Table for Two", and A.A., Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Restaurant is renowned for its gourmet food and fine wines. With its elevated position overlooking the gardens the cuisine will delight you from locally caught fresh salmon to the well-stocked aquarium housing the best in rich shellfish to our true culinary traditional Connemara lamb. All tastes are catered for with staff always happy to prepare any fish caught by guests.
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Ballyseede Castle in Irelands South West offers you the chance to appreciate History, while relaxing and enjoying a break from hectic life. This history can be experienced by all hotel guests who wish to spend a night in one of the hotel’s historical and richly designed luxurious bedrooms - you may even meet our resident friendly ghost Hilda!
Guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery, the elegant and spacious accommodation, sample fine food and wine in the Dining Room, and hear the stories and enjoy the craic in the Library Bar.
Ballyseede Castle is located on its own thirty acres of gardens and woodland. At the approach is an imposing entrance gateway with pillars of block granite. The Castle stands on its own grounds at the end of a winding carriage drive. This elegant Castle looks as if it were built to outlive the vices and follies of man. It has been fought over, lived in and loved, and carries forward its ancient grandeur to this age.
Bedrooms are elegant and spacious and come in a large variety from single to mini suite to deluxe.All the bedrooms have been totally refurbished. They are individually designed and are decorated with taste and imagination.
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For 350 years, the Cooper family have been living in the mighty Markree Castle in county Sligo in Ireland, which is quite unique. This Irish Castle lies in the romantic landscape where the poet Yeats found his inspiration, north of awe-inspiring Connemara and south of the beautiful Donegal coast, with the impressive cliffs of Bunglass and Magho make a trip to this part of Ireland a memorable one.
All the bedrooms in Markree Castle are individual in style and character, the furniture is old, in keeping with the style of the Castle, yet meet all the requirements of the modern day. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, television, individually controlled heating and beverage making facilities to make a hustle of the modern world outside. The majority of rooms have fantastic views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.
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