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)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
See all facilities

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 1252 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
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Caroline • couple • ie
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything but you have to pay heavily for the experience

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Debroh • extended_group • gb
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • couple • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Asha • couple • ie
10
So enjoyable and relaxing
Pros:

Excellant food, friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • extended_group • ca
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
10
Pros:

What a beautiful hotel. Only wish we had another few days to explore the area more and use all the facilities the hotel had to offer.
Dinner in the lounge was fabulous and breakfast was also great. Couldn't fault anything about our stay.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Kameron • couple • gb
10
Best place for a reset
Pros:

Everything was amazing the room was upgraded for us and it was so peaceful

Cons:

We didn’t dislike any part of the property it was amazing

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • ie
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
Wonderful relaxing break
Pros:

The ambience was lovely, welcoming and luxurious.

Cons:

I was unable to connect to the EV charging facility, there were issues with the app and no-one was able to help.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Cian • couple • ie
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
10
We enjoyed our stay at Lough Eske Castle, with some great spots for a drink and dinner as well
Pros:

Great location on Lough Eske. Wonderful grounds to wander. Dinner and breakfast were excellent too. Cost room that was nice and quiet

Cons:

Direction to the front door was a bit confusing after parking

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • de
10
Außergewöhnlich Erfahrung in einem echten Schloss
Pros:

Wir hatten die Donegal Suite. Das Badezimmer ist sehr beeindruckend. Sehr gut hat uns auch der zuvorkommende Service gefallen.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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NPBoyd • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • ie
8
Beautiful place. The dinner in cedars was top quality and the bedrooms are exceptional. We didn’t use the spa but had a
Pros:

Bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and very spacious. Guy that welcomes the guests is amazing

Cons:

The live music in the bar wasn’t great

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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vrooom • solo_traveller • us
10
Luxury Property with fabulous room & service
Pros:

Luxury property. Beautiful heritage building. Room was huge 5☆ w/5☆ bath. Super service - super friendly. Delicious food in Pub. Interior unfortunately modernised. Pricy but worth the money. Would stay here again.

Cons:

Not for the bargain hunter.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • ie
10
Hidden Gem 💎
Pros:

Everything was exceptional and beautiful surroundings and first class staff.

Cons:

Couldn't fault anything

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee