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 1220 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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Michele couple us
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Deirdre couple ie
10
Thoroughly enjoyable
Pros:

Beautiful location. Well kept. Friendly and very comfortable

Cons:

Maybe a larger menu in the bar. Food was a little predictable

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple ca
10
Luxurious, comfortable, award winning experience.
Pros:

Everything! It was exactly the experience we wanted to check off our bucket list.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
T
Tom couple gb
8
The Staff, Food and Facilities made for a brilliant experience
Pros:

Staff at every point of the stay were impeccable and made such a difference Breakfast was fantastic the range and quality couldn't be faulted. My wife is coeliac and this was so well catered for it was a pleasure for her

Cons:

Only comment was that some of the equipment and decoration was looking a little tired

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect in every way
Pros:

Everything, surroundings were amazing, the staff was so attentive. Rooms were so comfortable and the food was out of this world

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Cormac solo_traveller ie
7
Good, but not a 5 star experience
Pros:

Hotel is lovely, in a really nice location.
Front door welcome staff were excellent.
Room was clean & spacious with nice bathroom facilities.
Breakfast staff were very nice.

Cons:

Check in was chaotic.
Only 2 staff members checking in very large groups of people.

Took us 30 mins to get served for check in.
Multiple rooms were not ready for check in time and guests were told to sit in bar...

The Spa is not accessible to guests until 5pm. This was very disappointing. We weren't told this at check in.

Breakfast was not ready at the start time. No food in the buffet. Had to wait a long time before being able to have the hot food.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
A
Aideen couple gb
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
M
Moran couple ie
8
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
E
Eileen solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

Everything was amazing from start to finish. Staff very helpful and friendly. Food was beautiful. Our room was so warm we had to keep the windows open which would be my only slight concern but all in all we had a great stay.

Cons:

Bedroom was too warm which probably wasn't a bad thing ...just not to my liking.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra couple gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
D
Darren solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple ie
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
G
George couple gb
9
good overall
Pros:

Breakfast was nice.
Location was amazing.
Staff was really helpful.

Cons:

Electric car chargers were available however only 2 of 4 worked reliably

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
H
Helen extended_group gb
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
10
Pros:

Wot a beau place to stay room was amazing I actually bought my boyfriend this night away a Christmas present we used valentine paid extra for hot tub for hour it snow it was amazing

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
S
sandra solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing hotel
Got upgraded to the most amazing room . Spotless , comfortable , warm bedroom and bathroom. Everything you could possibly need in a room.
Breakfast and Dinner absolutely delicious.
Staff amazing , polite , friendly and professional.
Huge shout out to Barnaby , Dylan , lady at reception and serving staff who went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.
Leisure pool fabulous , beautiful fluffy white towels , spotlessly clean , staff fantastic .
Can't wait to come back and stay again

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
M
matthew couple gb
8
Will be back
Pros:

Loved the hotel

Cons:

Courtyard room on first floor with no lift

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
C
Christian solo_traveller ie
3
2026-04-13 via Nuitee