Explore Ireland with Castle Stays Upgrade
Stay in luxury castle hotels in Ireland
Treat yourself to an elegant holiday in Ireland where you'll enjoy a mix of stays in the Irish countryside, small towns, and luxurious accommodations. You will also have an included car hire so that you can explore each destination at leisure. Perhaps best of all, you will get to stay at the award-winning 5-star Lough Eske Castle in Donegal. Feel like royalty at this opulent castle hotel which houses gorgeous gardens, upscale dining options, a luxury spa, and so much more. With this upgraded package, you will get multiple tours including to the Cliffs of Moher.
What's Included
- Manual economy class car for duration, upgrade to automatic available
- 1 night in Cavan at Cabra Castle or similar
- 1 night in Donegal at Lough Eske Castle, with breakfast
- 2 nights in Roscommon at The Abbey Hotel
- 2 nights in Dublin Area at Duboyne Castle Hotel or similar
Plus!
- Elegant Breakfast at Lough Eske Castle
- Kildare Village 10% discount voucher
- Admission to Cliffs of Moher
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin
Great Ways to Explore
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Walk along the River Shannon or visit the eye-catching Cavan lakes.
- Visit the Slane Castle & Distillery or other popular distilleries to taste local drinks.
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Stay in elegant castle hotels while enjoying this luxury Ireland holiday.
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Use your included car hire to navigate the picturesque countryside.
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Discover some of the beautiful hidden gems in Ireland.
Live the royal holiday of a lifetime by exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Enjoy the freedom of an included car hire to drive at leisure through Ireland's natural beauty featuring rolling green plains and tranquil countryside. You will also get to stay in some of the best castle hotels in Ireland, and enjoy included tours with this upgrade.
You will first experience the quaint town of Cavan, a peaceful area where you can admire some of the Emerald Isle's most idyllic scenery. Next stop: Donegal, where you will stay at the 5-star Lough Eske Castle. Resting on the shores of Lough Eske, this luxurious castle offers pristine hospitality, elegant dining options, a luxury spa, and more.
Roscommon is next, a wondrous town filled with lakes, forests, and castles. Your last stop will be in Meath, a historic town just north of Dublin. Meath is one of the oldest and largest of Ireland's traditional counties, so you can visit a number of archeological sites like Brú na Bóinne.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Manual economy class car for duration, upgrade to automatic available
- 1 night in Cavan at Cabra Castle or similar
- 1 night in Donegal at Lough Eske Castle, with breakfast
- 2 nights in Roscommon at The Abbey Hotel
- 2 nights in Dublin Area at Duboyne Castle Hotel or similar
Plus!
- Elegant Breakfast at Lough Eske Castle
- Kildare Village 10% discount voucher
- Admission to Cliffs of Moher
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin
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Walk along the River Shannon or visit the eye-catching Cavan lakes.
- Visit the Slane Castle & Distillery or other popular distilleries to taste local drinks.
-
Stay in elegant castle hotels while enjoying this luxury Ireland holiday.
-
Use your included car hire to navigate the picturesque countryside.
-
Discover some of the beautiful hidden gems in Ireland.
Live the royal holiday of a lifetime by exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Enjoy the freedom of an included car hire to drive at leisure through Ireland's natural beauty featuring rolling green plains and tranquil countryside. You will also get to stay in some of the best castle hotels in Ireland, and enjoy included tours with this upgrade.
You will first experience the quaint town of Cavan, a peaceful area where you can admire some of the Emerald Isle's most idyllic scenery. Next stop: Donegal, where you will stay at the 5-star Lough Eske Castle. Resting on the shores of Lough Eske, this luxurious castle offers pristine hospitality, elegant dining options, a luxury spa, and more.
Roscommon is next, a wondrous town filled with lakes, forests, and castles. Your last stop will be in Meath, a historic town just north of Dublin. Meath is one of the oldest and largest of Ireland's traditional counties, so you can visit a number of archeological sites like Brú na Bóinne.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Pickup Car Hire from Dublin Airport
Acquire your car hire from Dublin Airport and head over to Cavan. After settling into your hotel, explore more of the area. A good place to start would be the underground Marble Arch Caves. Other options include visiting the Cloughouster Castle, or having a nice stroll in nature through Dún na Rí Forest Park.
From the moment you arrive through the acres of beautifully manicured gardens to this magnificent 19th century 4-star castle hotel in the Cavan countryside, you will feel welcomed and thoroughly spoiled. Set on 100 acres of parklands and gardens, with the magnificent backdrop of Dún a' Rí Forest Park, there is much to explore both indoors and out. Cabra Castle is one of the most unique luxury hotels in Ireland and is also one of the best-known castle wedding venues in Ireland. (Please note: Cabra Castle accommodations are not located within the main castle building).
Built in 1760, this upscale hotel is lavishly decorated with tall ceilings and grand staircases. Guest rooms are designed in a historic fashion with all the modern amenities a passenger needs to stay comfortable including a satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, and more. The Cabra Castle Hotel also has an on-site restaurant serving delicious local cuisine, as well as a bar perfect for relaxing with a drink.
Enjoy a tranquil setting at Slieve Russel Hotel Golf & Country Club. Set on 300 acres of land, you'll find your experience to be positively relaxing! Guest rooms are furnished with free WiFi, coffee/tea making facilities, television, and more. Three onsite restaurants offer guests a variety of dining options featuring modern European flavors and light bites. Relax and unwind in the luxurious spa. Pamper yourself with a massage, body treatment, or time in the sauna. The hotel is proud to offer a variety of activities including golf lessons, a game room, a swimming pool, and more fun for the whole family!
Located in Enniskillen, the gateway to North West Ireland, the Lough Erne Resort is luxurious 5-star resort on a stunning 600-acre peninsula. Enjoy spectacular views of the Fermanagh Lakelands and The Faldo Course, 120 elegant rooms, several dining options, a Thai spa and a 36-hole golf course.
From this location, you'll be a within a 90 minute drive of Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove); Belfast City Airport (George Best); Dublin International Airport, Sligo and City of Derry Airport as well Belfast and Dublin Ports. This luxurious resort has been selected as host of the 2017 Irish Open, a major sporting celebration and something that will be of equally significant benefit in showcasing the beauty, the facilities and the hospitality of this award-winning hotel and this wonderful part of the world.
Day 2. Cavan - Donegal
Located just at the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way, your next stop is
in the city of Donegal. Gaze at enchanting skylines, villages, and
seaside ports as you drive through this scenic path. Arrive at your
5-star castle hotel in Ireland, the elegant Lough Eske Castle. Explore
your luxurious accommodations, enjoy afternoon tea on property, or treat
yourself to a massage at their spa.
A Tip For Your Trip: With this upgrade, enjoy breakfast at Lough Eske Castle!
Check-in - Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa
A truly unique luxury castle hotel in Ireland, the Lough Eske Castle, a hotel and spa, sits within 43 acres of forest woodland, hugging the shores of Lough Eske, with the Blue Stack Mountains in the background. Lough Eske Castle Hotel is the only 5-star hotel in Donegal. This lovingly restored castle hotel in Ireland blends its historic past with a dash of contemporary elegance.
Escape into a luxurious world of relaxed grandeur and extraordinary personal service. From the spa to the dining table to your beautifully appointed guest room, Lough Eske Castle provides a truly accommodating environment where the dedication to the guest is thoughtful, reliable, consistent and complete. Superb service and superior amenities make every day here a perfect day.
The Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa has been awarded the best luxury hotel in Ireland by The Times in the UK, Conde Nast's Top Ten Luxury Hotels in Ireland for five consecutive years including 2022, Ireland's Castle Wedding Venue of the Year 2022, two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence in Cedars Restaurant, Ulster Spa of the Year 2019 by Irish Tatler Magazine, and more!
Day 3. Donegal - Roscommon
Depart for Roscommon today. Explore the local area at leisure, or
perhaps visit the beautifully rustic Clonalis House. This antique
property stretches wide over woodlands and is known to be one of
Ireland's most important historic properties. While you're there, try to
spot some of the property's lovely gems, such as the O'Conor family
heirlooms, an expansive library, and the harp of Turlough O'Carolan.
Situated in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, in the beautiful countryside town of Roscommon, is where you will find the 4* Abbey Hotel, a multi-award winning and charming family-run, 18th-century Castle Manor setting owned and run by the Grealy family since 1963. Enjoy free WiFi, television, and coffee/tea making facilities in every guest room. Dine onsite at the restaurant for lunch or dinner, or sip a cocktail at the Abbey Hotel Bar. The Abbey Hotel takes it's name from the 12th Century Dominican Abbey, located beside the hotel with views of the ruins visible from our award winning Restaurant and Bedrooms.
Day 4. Roscommon
Enjoy your included admission to the Cliffs of Moher today!
Afterwards,
be sure to stop by Strokestown Park to spend a few hours at the National Famine Museum. You'll learn a few things about the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s and be introduced to touching stories of hunger, migration, and eviction.
Cliffs Of Moher Admission
See Ireland's most visited sea cliffs; these dramatic cliffs rise over 700 ft above sea level and offer some of the most breathtaking coastal views.
On a clear day, see as far as the Aran Islands! Take a leisurely stroll along the guided path, climb the castle at the top of the hill, or see how many different species of birds you can spot - you may even see a puffin or two!
Day 5. Roscommon - Meath (Dublin Area)
Today you'll depart for Meath, a historic town found just north of
Dublin. Use your free time to enjoy some of the best things to do in
Meath such as visiting Slane Castle (and the Slane Distillery it hosts),
taking pictures of the phenomenal Hill of Tara, or experiencing the
rides at Tayto Park. You can also use your admission to Kildare Village today.
With a sophisticated combination of traditional old-world opulence and contemporary design, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa sets a new precedent and fresh interpretation for hotels around Ireland. As one of the leading 4-star hotels in Ireland, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa features unique attributes that emphasize the beauty of its estate. Standing on 21 acres of mature manicured lawns and gardens, the hotel's most unique attribute is the peaceful oasis it offers guests, while also being located in such close proximity to Dublin's city center and surrounding golf courses.
The hotel is situated on the grounds of a former castle; the original castle was destroyed during the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland. The 18th-century Georgian house that we see today is at the heart of the hotel, blending seamlessly with the stylish, modern bedrooms and restaurant in the contemporary wing. The historic mansion, once home to the Lord of Dunboyne, today serves as one of Ireland's foremost exclusive hotels on Dublin's doorstep.
Its 145 large, comfortable rooms boast free WiFi, air-conditioning, HD TV, and much more. Relax at Seoid, meaning jewel in Irish, the decadent on-site spa. Unwind in the crystal steam room, enjoy an herbal sauna, pamper yourself with a mud treatment, and more. Take a stroll through the lavish garden, then indulge in a delicious meal at the Ivy Restaurant. Feast your eyes on its carefully prepared seasonal menu, then taste the award-winning flavors of the in-house chefs, who've earned 2 AA Rosettes from 2013 to date.
Kildare Village Discount Voucher
Nestled within landscaped grounds and presented in an authentic village environment, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination! You will find it difficult to resist temptation with over 90 brands such as Louise Kennedy, Gucci, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Anya Hindmarch and Hugo Boss offering up to 60% off all year around.
After a long day of shopping, unwind at one of the upscale eateries, such as L'Officina, Dunne & Crescenzi’s, an ultra-modern Italian restaurant offering breakfast, mid-morning snacks, lunch, and wonderful wines.
The Village is located at exit 13 off the M7 less than an hour's drive from Dublin Airport and Dublin city center.
Day 6. Meath (Dublin Area)
Head to Dublin today to enjoy your included admissions to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Pearse Lyons Distillery @ St James - Trilogy Tasting Experience
Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James is a new chapter for The Liberties, Dublin. Family history, a personal passion for brewing and distilling, and an entrepreneurial spirit has inspired the restoration of St. James’ Church. At Pearse Lyons Distillery, whiskey is only part of our story. Whether you are an intrepid whiskey enthusiast, culturally curious or just an inquisitive Dubliner, you are sure to enjoy a journey through 800 years of history at St. James with our local storytellers.
Our Distillery Tour gives an insight into the whiskey heritage and stories behind the iconic Dublin district known as The Liberties. Visitors can also touch, taste and smell every step of the distilling process, meet with our distillers and taste our signature Pearse Irish Whiskey. Our guided tours are hosted by our team of friendly storytellers, who will regale you with stories of Dublin's Liberties; otherwise known as The Golden Triangle.
Each tour includes: A guided tour of the history of St. James Cemetery, sensory experience- touch, taste and smell every step of the distilling process in the working distillery, and sample three of the signature Pearse Irish Whiskeys
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands-on with Irish culture and its past with this fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far-reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world.
Day 7. Depart and Return Car Hire to Dublin Airport
Your epic Ireland holiday has come to an end. Depart your hotel and return your car hire.
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