Lough Eske Castle Hotel - Donegal Town

$$$$||View on mapDonegal Town, IrelandLough Eske Road, Donegal Town, Ireland, F94 HX59|
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel - Donegal Town
Lough Eske Road, Donegal Town, Ireland, F94 HX59·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families26%
Groups8%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families26%
Groups8%
Solo6%

5-star castle hotel set on 43 acres at the foot of the Blue Stack Mountains

Rooms & Suites

Lough Eske Castle offers 124 rooms and suites with oak furniture, marble bathrooms, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Each room includes bathrobes, slippers, and views of the gardens or courtyard. The Donegal Suite, only 12 months old, features a four-poster bed and a marble en suite with his-and-hers vanities.

Dining & Bars

Cedars Restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes and serves traditional dishes with seafood from Killybegs. The Gallery Bar offers light meals and snacks, while the Father Browne Bar provides a cozy setting for drinks. The whiskey cellar showcases Donegal's whiskeys with tasting experiences.

Spa & Wellness

The CARA Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna, massage suites, and outdoor hot tubs set within the castle gardens. The indoor swimming pool sits in a glass atrium with views over the grounds. Guests also have access to a fitness center and spa/wellness packages.

Activities & Grounds

Lough Eske Castle sits on 43 acres of forest at the foot of the Blue Stack Mountains. Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes' walk from the hotel, or borrow complimentary bicycles to explore woodland trails. Daily history tours of the castle take place at 11am at no extra cost.

Dining & Bars

Cedars Restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes, serves traditional dishes with seafood from the port of Killybegs. The whiskey cellar offers tasting experiences of Donegal's whiskeys. The Father Browne Bar displays a renowned photographic collection and provides a cozy setting for drinks.

  • Location: 43 acres of forest at the foot of the Blue Stack Mountains
  • Rooms: 124 rooms and suites with marble bathrooms and garden views
  • Dining: 2 AA Rosettes Cedars Restaurant, whiskey cellar, and 3 bars
  • Wellness: CARA Organic Spa with outdoor hot tubs and glass-atrium pool
  • Activities: Daily history tours, complimentary bicycles, and fishing on Lough Eske
  • Awards: Ireland's Best Country House Hotel 2020, Luxury Hotel of the Year 2021
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 26.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Irish, Ukrainian
Building
Year renovated:2007
Number of rooms:117
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/Drinks

Bar/Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Jacuzzi

Facial

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Make-up services

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Bay view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Lough Eske Castle Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 269 US$
📏 Distance to center 3.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 47.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Donegal, CFN

Location

Lough Eske Road, Donegal Town, Ireland, F94 HX59
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Lough Eske Road, Donegal Town, Ireland, F94 HX59
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Lough Eske Road, Donegal Town, Ireland, F94 HX59
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