Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle Review: Everything You Need to Know

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Nestled within 43 acres of forest at the base of the mountains, this magnificent castle features expansive rooms equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers an opulent spa set within its picturesque gardens.

Each luxury room is adorned with cosy bathrobes and slippers, alongside a wood-panelled marble bathroom. The accommodations are furnished with oak furniture and offer stunning views of the gardens.

Cedars Restaurant boasts a terrace and presents a selection of traditional dishes, including seafood sourced from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar provides light meals and snacks, while the Father Browne Bar offers a more intimate atmosphere for enjoying a drink or a light bite. The newly established whiskey cellar highlights Donegal’s distinct whiskeys, featuring tailor-made tasting experiences.

The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa includes a steam room, sauna, massage suites, and outdoor hot tubs. There is also a fitness centre, and the swimming pool, housed in a glass atrium, provides views of the surrounding grounds.

Guests can fish at Lough Eske, located less than a 5-minute walk away, while the vibrant town of Donegal is under a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is just a 15-minute drive away, and the Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

All guests are invited to partake in complimentary history tours held at 11am daily, enjoy free access to the guest bicycles, and take advantage of the swimming pool and gym facilities.

Couples are especially fond of the location, giving it a rating of 9.3 for a trip for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed

Facilities of Lough Eske Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9

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

Bathroom
  • Free toiletries

  • Bathrobe

  • Hairdryer

Bedroom
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Activities
  • Bicycle rental

  • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Live music/performance

  • Tour or class about local culture

  • Themed dinner nights

    Additional charge

  • Bike tours

  • Walking tours

  • Horse riding

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Cycling

  • Hiking

    Off-site

  • Fishing

    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology
  • TV

Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking

  • Electric vehicle charging station

  • Accessible parking

Reception services
  • Invoice provided

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • Currency exchange

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Babysitting/child services

    Additional charge

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping

  • Trouser press

    Additional charge

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Business centre

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key card access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Allergy-free room

  • Wake-up service

  • Heating

  • Car hire

  • Packed lunches

  • Soundproof rooms

  • Lift

  • Family rooms

  • Ironing facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool

Free!

  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Fitness

  • Massage chair

  • Spa/wellness packages

  • Foot bath

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • Steam room

  • Spa facilities

  • Body wrap

  • Body scrub

  • Body treatments

  • Pedicure

  • Manicure

  • Make up services

  • Waxing services

  • Facial treatments

  • Beauty Services

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Additional charge

  • Massage

    Additional charge

  • Spa and wellness centre

    Additional charge

  • Fitness centre

  • Sauna

Languages spoken
  • German

  • English

  • French

  • Irish

  • Polish

  • Portuguese

  • Ukrainian

House rules
Lough Eske Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request

€ 70 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The details
Essential information for visitors at this location

The hotel offers four electric vehicle charging stations that operate via an app called Monta, which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store.

It is important to note that the hotel does not provide charging cables; therefore, guests must bring their own universal charging cable for use at the property.

Upon check-in, all guests must present a photo ID and a credit card. Please be aware that all Special Requests depend on availability and may incur extra charges.

Guests should notify Lough Eske Castle ahead of their expected arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests box during the booking process or reach out to the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation.

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