Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful setting
Friendly and helpful staff
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Extra charges for spa facilities
Limited access to thermal spa
Dated leisure facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Rooms were very comfortable and clean, specific mention of cleanliness in reviews.
Service
9.61
Staff were very helpful, friendly, and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.15
Beautiful setting and lovely location highlighted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed as per guest feedback.
Amenities
8.63
Leisure facilities noted as a bit dated but overall experience considered good.
Value for Money
8.09
Comments regarding extra charges for spa facilities suggest mixed feelings on value.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food in restaurants received consistently positive feedback, noted as delicious.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests conveyed a very positive overall experience with their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:10

Property Description

Luxurious Castle Retreat in the Heart of Nature

Spa and Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in the lavish spa treatments and exquisite dining options at Cedars Restaurant, offering fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Relax in the Gallery Bar for light meals or enjoy a cozy atmosphere at the Father Browne Bar.

Tranquil Rooms with Scenic Views
Experience ultimate comfort in spacious rooms featuring modern amenities, cozy bathrobes, and garden views. Unwind in the wood-panelled marble bathrooms and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

Recreational Activities and Wellness
Explore the forest surroundings, fish at Lough Eske, or visit nearby attractions. Enjoy the Cara Organic Beauty and Spa facilities, fitness center, and swimming pool with a view. Book now for a luxurious escape amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

Four car charging points are available at the hotel which require an app called Monta to operate them. This app can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple Store.

Please note that the hotel does not have a charger cable, to avail of car charging at the property, you would need to have your own universal charger cable.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for € 60 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1155 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
A
Antonio couple ie
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
K
Kelly couple ie
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
B
Bernadette extended_group gb
10
Beautiful hotel rooms were amazing and very clean. Bathrooms were luxury. Staff were fantastic and v
Pros:

Excellent breakfast good choice for everyone both on the menu and buffet

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
A
Arun extended_group gb
9
Well worth a visit! Will come again.
Pros:

Great location and a grand place!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple au
5
If Loch Eske was a less expensive place to stay and promoted as a four star family holiday venue then it could live up t
Pros:

The gardens and the bars were particularly nice and the breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

We were disappointed with this venue. It does not deserve its five star rating. It is marketed as somewhere very special to stay and it did not live up to its market positioning at all! The venue is tired and the overall experience is four star at best. The food in the Cedars restaurant was completely underwhelming and expensive. The 1:30am fire alarm was very badly handled by staff. No explanation and no apology.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
C
Caitriona family_with_children gb
10
April stay
Pros:

The staff were fantastic- very attentive and took time to talk to my elderly parents

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
family_with_children us
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
E
Eilis couple gb
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
M
Marc family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
R
roger family_with_children ch
3
bad stay
Pros:

breakfast

Cons:

wifi not working. bathroom was a disaster

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
M
michael couple gb
9
Pros:

all went well.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple ie
10
Pros:

Setting,room,food,service all superior to any other hotel but above all the staff who are so attentive and kind.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
R
Ronan couple ie
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
S
Shelley family_with_children au
7
Pros:

The property was amazing

Cons:

.the lighting in room was poor, the staff were either really good or really bad

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
6
Definitely overpriced for the stay, there needs to be a good look at the food quality and service in the restaurant.
Pros:

Lovely location, very friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
The whiskey tasting was excellent.

Cons:

Bar is too small, very few people could get a seat in the bar to listen to the music.
The breakfast was ok but not 5 star.
The restaurant experience in the evening was also not up to scratch. Had to wait 10 minutes to be seated by inexperienced staff and a long wait between courses, neither the service or food were 5 star standard.
Having to walk in the rain from the hotel to the spa wasn’t great, there really should be a covered walkway if the pool area isn’t joined to the hotel.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
H
Heather solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. Will be back

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
M
Mcrory couple ie
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple ie
9
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
J
James family_with_children ie
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
J
Jenna family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee