Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle Hotel in County Donegal

About this hotel

Nestled in County Donegal, this charming hotel for $272 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. 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.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

25.95 miles

Assaranca Waterfall

18.56 miles

Fanad Head Lighthouse

44.03 miles

St Columb's Park

36.94 miles

Lough Eske Castle

4.5

Excellent(635 Reviews)

Hotel in County Donegal

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

25.95 miles

Assaranca Waterfall

18.56 miles

Fanad Head Lighthouse

44.03 miles

St Columb's Park

36.94 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(635 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

Stunning location and wonderful service.

The room was large and comfortable. The dining service was excellent and the food tasted delicious. Breakfast had an astounding number of choices. The castle grounds were gorgeous. Information was readily available on the facilities and the nearby area. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.

10.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful Hotel in a wonderful location

The service was excellent , staff was lovely . Food wonderful . Loved the swimming pool and sauna . Parking was great .

Nothing

10.0

Apr 2024

We love the warm welcome we receive, a huge room!

All the landscapes

10.0

Mar 2024

Spectacular stay in a fabulous hotel.

Where to begin. The spa treatments were the best I've ever experienced & I've experienced quite a few. The room was beautifully spacious, the staff were helpful & friendly. We are in the bar & the food was yummy, great options & delicious creme brulee. The breakfast options were amazing buffet style but also order off the menu. I had the eggs royal, smoked salmon was out of this world. Would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful hotel.

The afternoon tea was a little bit of a let down, we would have been more than happy to pay a little extra if it meant a better overall experience. Kilronan Castle is the benchmark for afternoon tea so we had expected something similar from Lough Eske. Also the room was very hot all night due to the 2 radiators being on, we had patio doors on the ground floor not a window so didn't feel safe leaving the doors open during the night. But 2 small things we can easily get over because everything else was spectacular. But still should be mentioned. Would stay again tomorrow if we had half the chance.

3.0

Jul 2023

Poor

I loved the while ambience. The castle was stunning , giving that I was 100% dissatisfied with my room. I paid £415 and there wasn't even a drape on my bed .. min8 fridge empty bar a bottle of water. I understand people have different expectations of 5* , I've stayed in many world wide .. this was disappointing.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Such incredible service and treatment by staff. Breakfast was delicious.

6.0

Jun 2023

Food in bar poor

Large dining toom

7.0

May 2023

Would go back 😁

The hotel was fab and the staff were incredibly helpful and polite, nothing was ever to much for them.

Our room was very dated, broken tiles and the wood work was damaged in alot of places. It wasn't as glamorous as advertised. Having said that I loved the place 😁

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

the beds were super comfy! the staff was very friendly

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Fantastic service Stunning location The staff are fun and so hospitable - typically Irish!! I’d go again and again.

better in room service sandwiches 😃

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Exceptional service and picturesque soundings. We were made to feel so welcome.

6.0

Apr 2023

Absolutely no value for money

We liked the location, the staff service, the dinner and the breakfast

The room was too cold and we asked to warm it with no results

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Breakfast was unreal however the real gem there is the staff. Old style genuine hospitality at its finest.

Weather

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Oh, what a treat! If you want to feel like royalty and pampered, this is your nirvana! Everything here is top-notch! Lough Eske Castle goes out of the way to make sure every guest gets the royal treatment. Just a lovely stay!

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

staff was friendly and got a free upgrade so was a great surprise

7.0

Feb 2023

Good hotel Not sure if i defo be back or that it should have 5 stars. Only Some brilliant aspects

Everyone i met was lovely, welcoming and polite and friendly. Esp the concierge man. It definitely felt like it could be 5 stars most of the time. Even passers by working would be greeting us. A breakfast staff member also saw me outside in donegal town and greeted me with a lovely loud hello! :) Free open access wifi, despite some out of connection moments. Breakfast food was great, nice lovely sausages unlike many 4 star places i have been to, eggs had variations of cooked levels which i appreciated, also re the bacon. Tea was lovely. They have glass jars of Heinz ketchup :) not d packets. Mostly very clean, overall.

The long and windy 'narrow' roads to gain access to find hotel. Our 1st time there. The courtyard rm had annoying piping (scary) noises from time to time and a very creaky floor, workmen also outside one morning woke me up. I couldnt open the windows, saw cobwebs :( when it got too warm and stuffy. There was an old previous towel left behind in the bottom of the window of the bathroom (hidden behind) ! I was not picking it up and out, not sure how long it was in there! Staff cleaner TOOK away (presume by accident) my new, cream, 100pc organic cotton face theory facecloth :( they must have mistaken it for your own linen but it wasn't white and i left it to hang dry on the towel rail. (linen care or wash company will have it in some bag!!) There was obviously no checklist to tick or mark, like if i used one, u take away the used one n replace it with a new one... She took away 2 (one being my personal property) and left one new one only. But the other new one was never touched (as i had my own!) More importantly, i left the Do not disturb sign out(when we went for breakfast) so no one should have come in to change any towels at all! I was actually wanting to be kinder to the environment and use all the towels but some more than once. We didn't mind! Not enough electric charging points. 4 but only 2 really worked!? We were there 2 nights n 3 days and kept waiting and missing out and some ppl charged overnight and were fully charged but never bothered to move their cars! Also weren't told if other charging points existed in d other car parks, (so prob none :() not at front area or even nearby convenience... Luckily our car wasn't an electric Only vehicle but it wasn't appreciated! Expected more points coz the place is so big and quite far. Didnt like the big pots for one single tea or one coffee, at breakfast, they did 2 to 3 ppl realistically, felt we were wasting them but i understand some other ppl may not find this as negative.

10.0

Feb 2023

1st class,nothing too much trouble,will be back

Great variety of foods to cater for all tastes,excellent service

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful location within 5-10 min drive of Donegal town. The hotel is stunning with very clean and high end rooms, staff were very friendly and spa facilities were great.

5.0

Dec 2022

Pub service lacking

Front desk and valet were great, breakfast was good.

Being ignored at the gallery restaurant initially approx 25 minutes after we sat down due to a wedding. The staff was overwhelmed and didn't have a consistent server. Had to ask for the main course 30 minutes after we were finished with appetizer. Ask for drinks multiple times Had to get a manager for final bill, no one had any answers for the delay. Dinner for 2 adults and child, 1.5 hrs.

5.0

Nov 2022

breakfast options have been well cut back. probably only a 2* breakfast compared to 90% of all other hotels.

extremely disappointed with the breakfast. bar food is grand but nothing special. seems they have cut back on costs.

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Brilliant in every way, ambiance, staff, restaurants, rooms, cleanliness, location will be returning, highly recommend

No complaints just superb

10.0

Nov 2022

We had a wonderful, romantic time!

it was magical! It felt like a fairytale. Also there were elevators to get you anywhere. I have mobility problems.

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FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in County Donegal?

The average price for a rental in County Donegal is $103 per night. This rental is $169 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lough Eske Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lough Eske Castle. Enjoy the water!

Is Lough Eske Castle pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lough Eske Castle?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Lough Eske Castle

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Lough Eske Castle

Hotel in County Donegal

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in County Donegal?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Lough Eske Castle pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lough Eske Castle?

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