Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lough Eske Castle
Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views. Cedars Restaurant has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar serves light meals and snacks whilst the Father Browne Bar provides a more cosy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. The new whiskey cellar showcases Donegal’s unique whiskeys with bespoke tasting experiences. The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna, massage suites and outdoor hot tubs. There is a fitness centre and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds. Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive. All guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary history tours, taking place 11am daily, complimentary use of the guest bicycles, and access to the swimming pool and gym.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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2 single beds | ||
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2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
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Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Debra
United States“The castle was so beautiful! We enjoyed the gardens and the overall beauty of the castle an its many rooms.” - C
Ireland“Amazing location, beautiful scenery gorgeous food and excellent friendly staff” 
Filippo
Switzerland“The location is wonderful. The castle is located at the center of a very big garden, close to a small lake in the middle of the nature. Perfect to relax a breath good air. The location of the hotel is perfect to take nice walk around the property...”- Niall Ireland“Cleanliness, stunning scenery, Location, helpful and friendly staff…”
- Kate
Australia“Everything!! Service, facilities and food was amazing. Wish I could have stayed longer. Well worth the visit!” - Donna Australia“The whole experience was wonderful, unfortunately I wasn't well during our stay so we didn't take full advantage of the facilites. The food was amazing (we opted for a room service dinner) and the bars were fun too!”
- Jennifer Ireland“Excellent facilities, lovely pool and the spa is really excellent. The garden suite was huge and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Staff are all very attentive and the breakfast was really delicious. Beautiful grounds. Cannot fault our stay at...”
- Dorice
Canada“The castle is beautiful, our room was really big with a beautiful view of the garden. You can really relax with all the seating areas throughout the castle. There is lots of free parking. The gym, pool and spa facilities were really beautiful...” - Robert Canada“We loved the idea of staying at a “castle” really a 19th century manor. The grounds were beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large and comfortable. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. We felt like we received really...”
Edward Ireland“Great Room Fantastic Spa Facilities Great Food Friendly Staff General Comfort”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Cedars Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Local • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Gallery Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Father Browne Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Lough Eske Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
