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  • #Historic landmarks

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    Grand castle hotel interior with chandeliers, antique furniture, floral display and two suits of armour. Grand castle hotel interior with chandeliers, antique furniture, floral display and two suits of armour.

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    • #Accommodation
    • #Historic landmarks
    • #Great houses & castles
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    • #Great houses & castles

    Luxurious and indulgent – but friendly and relaxed, too – castle hotels can be found all over the island, from the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands to Northern Ireland.

    Question {1}

    Where on the island of Ireland would you like to stay?

    Near the beautiful Ring of Gullion in Northern Ireland

    Close to the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way

    On the edge of Connemara in the rugged west of Ireland

    Amidst the lakes of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

    Question {2}

    Castle hotels are all about luxury but which of these rooms would you choose?

    Elegant castle hotel room with a four-poster bed, antique furniture and floral wallpaper in soft tones. Elegant castle hotel room with a four-poster bed, antique furniture and floral wallpaper in soft tones.
    Sunny castle bedroom with white linen on a dark wood four-poster bed and traditional décor throughout. Sunny castle bedroom with white linen on a dark wood four-poster bed and traditional décor throughout.
    Opulent castle room with canopy bed, patterned drapes and armchairs beside large windows with rural views. Opulent castle room with canopy bed, patterned drapes and armchairs beside large windows with rural views.
    Regal castle suite with draped four-poster bed, chandelier and elegant lounge area overlooking the lawn. Regal castle suite with draped four-poster bed, chandelier and elegant lounge area overlooking the lawn.

    Question {3}

    It goes without saying that the food will be superb, but which dish do you fancy?

    Gourmet starter garnished with herbs and edible flowers, artistically plated in a castle hotel restaurant. Gourmet starter garnished with herbs and edible flowers, artistically plated in a castle hotel restaurant.
    Artfully plated salad with microgreens, gel pearls and vegetables on a dark green textured plate. Artfully plated salad with microgreens, gel pearls and vegetables on a dark green textured plate.
    Gourmet lobster tail garnished with herbs and caviar, served with scallops and greens on a white plate. Gourmet lobster tail garnished with herbs and caviar, served with scallops and greens on a white plate.
    Two plates of salad and glasses of white wine set on a table outdoors, with people chatting behind. Two plates of salad and glasses of white wine set on a table outdoors, with people chatting behind.

    Question {4}

    It wouldn’t be a true castle hotel stay without thrilling activities. What would you like to try?

    Forest bathing in the woods

    Learning archery

    Flying a Harris hawk

    Zip-lining through a forest

    Question {5}

    Well, you’re due a spa day, aren’t you? Which spa gives you a sense of wellbeing?

    Tranquil spa room with a massage bed, candles and a large forest mural on the back wall. Tranquil spa room with a massage bed, candles and a large forest mural on the back wall.
    Dimly lit spa relaxation room with plush daybeds, soft lighting and soothing neutral décor. Dimly lit spa relaxation room with plush daybeds, soft lighting and soothing neutral décor.
    Modern indoor spa with loungers, a small pool, water jets and floor-to-ceiling windows. Modern indoor spa with loungers, a small pool, water jets and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Elegant spa with indoor pool, chandeliers, arched mirrors and mosaic walls in a bright, sunlit space. Elegant spa with indoor pool, chandeliers, arched mirrors and mosaic walls in a bright, sunlit space.

    Question {6}

    Which experience would make your holiday?

    An eco tour to see how food is grown on the estate followed by a seven-course tasting menu

    A one-on-one consultation with the castle’s resident genealogist to trace your Irish family

    A craft and design tour that brings you right into the workshops of local artists and craftspeople

    An electric bike ride through lush countryside topped by a gourmet lakeside picnic

    Question {7}

    Which of these castles is calling to you?

    Illuminated castle glows at dusk beneath a dramatic sky with orange clouds and streetlamps lit. Illuminated castle glows at dusk beneath a dramatic sky with orange clouds and streetlamps lit.
    Grey stone castle with a round turret and crenellated tower surrounded by trees and gardens. Grey stone castle with a round turret and crenellated tower surrounded by trees and gardens.
    Aerial view of Ashford Castle, gardens, lake and tennis courts set in lush County Mayo landscape. Aerial view of Ashford Castle, gardens, lake and tennis courts set in lush County Mayo landscape.
    Small turreted castle with arched gates and high stone walls nestled in green countryside. Small turreted castle with arched gates and high stone walls nestled in green countryside.

    Ashford Castle, County Mayo

    Five-star Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland is a global icon of luxury accommodation. Originally built in the 13th century, and once owned by the Guinness brewing family, it has won countless awards since it opened its doors to guests in 1915. From landscaped gardens to a private cinema, world-class food to an award-winning spa, Ashford delivers the best but it prides itself on its warm Irish hospitality.

    Killeavy Castle, County Armagh

    One of Ireland’s “newer” castle hotels, Killeavy Castle dates from the mid-19th century and is nestled in the woodlands of the Ring of Gullion in Northern Ireland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In addition to the luxurious accommodation and first-rate service of a castle hotel, Killeavy has a strong sustainability ethos, with menus featuring food from the estate farm, policies to reduce single-use plastic and a programme of tree-planting to help repopulate Slieve Gullion Forest.

    Kilronan Castle, County Roscommon

    A magnificent Gothic structure on the shores of Lough Meelagh in County Roscommon, Kilronan Castle today is the epitome of castle hotel opulence, with its blend of old-world elegance and modern luxury. The 19th century castle has been beautifully restored, the 16-hectare estate boasts breathtaking lake and woodland views, and the full suit of armour that greets you as you enter the castle will reassure you that this is as authentic as it gets.