Castle Hotels in Ireland

Mar 15
09:47

2010

Niall Buchanan

Niall Buchanan

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Looking for a unique type of accommodation? Why not try one of Irelands many Castle hotels, they offer a luxurious accommodation in some great locations.

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Looking for something different this summer? Luxurious and unique accommodation in breathtaking locations? Try a castle hotel in Ireland,Castle Hotels in Ireland Articles historic buildings in beautiful surroundings, the ideal place to enjoy a break away.

Ireland is known for its spectacular scenery, great golf courses and some of the friendliest people in the world. There are a number of options available to potential tourists in Ireland from the vibrant capitol city of Dublin to the beautiful location of Cork.

There are a mixture of activities available to tourists with the Guinness Brewery one of the most popular (after all you wont get a better pint of Guinness anywhere else in the world!). There are also numerous museums and historic castles such as Cloghan Castle or Dublin Castle. Another popular place is the Giants causeway, which is steeped in legend and ideal for familys.

When you are looking for accommodation in Ireland there are numerous options available, from budget bed and breakfasts and hostels to top quality luxury hotels. But if you truly want an unique experience then when not try a castle hotel. These hotels are formed from former castles and they are found all over Ireland. They tend to be luxurious property's with usually a four or five star rating and they are ideal for special occasions or events such as a wedding.

One of the most spectacular examples of a castle hotel is the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in Co Galway, it has a fantastic setting with mountains and green trees in a secluded location. There are numerous activities available on site such as fishing or clay pigeon shooting and rooms start from only 140 euros.

One of the most luxurious hotels is available at Solis Lough Eske Castle which is in Donegal, it has a five star rating and a total of 96 guest rooms. The property dates back to the 1400s and there are some great facilities available such as a spa and luxury restaurant. The rooms offer high quality luxury with deluxe rooms and luxury suites available, all spacious and ideal for a relaxing luxury break away.

There are also castle hotels in Ireland available at a lower price for those who a traveling on a tighter budget but still want to experience a unique stay in a castle. Fitzpatrick Castle is a great example of this, it is four star, dates from the 18th century and is only a short drive away from Dublin. The rooms here start at a modest 69 euros and here you will find a wide selection of facilities and range of accommodation from deluxe rooms to suites.

Some as you can see no matter what you budget is or where about you want to stay in Ireland there are plenty of options to stay in a castle hotel. These hotels often provide popular wedding venues and if you contact the individual hotel they can provide customised packages and assist with planning the perfect day for you.