About this property
Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle features huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cozy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-paneled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and beautiful 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 while the Father Browne Bar provides a more cozy 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 center 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 Center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lynn
United States“The arrival team at the castle entrance was grand. Double sized rooms, they are huge!” - Emily United States“The staff at Lough Eske really make the experience. From the beginning of our stay- the man who took our bags to our room for us was INCREDIBLE! He shook our hands, he told us how welcome we were, he absolutely went out of his way to make us...”
- Travis United States“Absolutely gorgeous property. All the staff were extremely helpful and polite.”
- Rachel United States“The castle was grand and magical! The rooms were quite spacious and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, definitely felt like a luxurious experience. The bathrooms very large and lovely with a great towel heater. The robes and slippers...”
- Nancy
United Arab Emirates“It is a beautiful property with full amenities and picturesque surroundings; gave us the full experience of staying in a real castle” - Shawnya United States“The hotel looked great and the staff was very helpful.”
- Kathleen
Canada“The breakfast was excellent. We also enjoyed the pool facilities.” - David United States“Lough Eske is a breath-taking hotel in a great location with a fantastic staff and all the right amenities for our stay. The end-to-end experience was wonderful.”
- Thomas United States“Excellent meals, staff, room, grounds. Can't think of even one negative thing to say. Was an exceptional experience. Took a carriage ride with Sean and had high tea, both of which were outstanding. Would hope to do it all again some day.”
- Brent Canada“The grounds are beautiful and the hot tub with Prosecco was fun. The bar and restaurant upstairs as well as the Father Browne downstairs were exceptional. The rooms are very spacious and we'll attended.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Cedars Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Local • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Gallery Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Father Browne Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 ID 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 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.
