Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle Road, F94 HX59 Donegal, Ireland – Excellent location - show map
Lough Eske Castle
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lough Eske Castle
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. Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic 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 whilst the Father Browne Bar provides a more cosy 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 centre 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 Centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Donal
United States“The room was fabulous and the restaurant was excellent” 
Paul
United Kingdom“Attended wedding here this is the best hotel in donegal!”- Phyllis United Kingdom“The staff were brilliant very helpful and informative”
Jacqueline
Canada“Beautiful castle and grounds, spacious room with attention to details, excellent included breakfast, polite and friendly staff. The food in the dining room was incredible and a most enjoyable dining experience.”
Nadine
Germany“the room with a small outdoor area was amazing. super comfy bed and incredible bathroom (separate tub and shower). power outlet for EU plugs and UK, first time we‘ve seen that in a hotel. amazingly friendly and professional staff. the breakfast...”
Kate
Australia“Beautiful grounds and garden. Impeccable interior. Bar, restaurant and lounges lovely”- Delwyn
New Zealand“Beautiful grounds and fabulous staff. Restaurant was also wonderful. Felt very well treated.” - Graeme Australia“Dinner was sensational. Great service and high quality meal Being greeted by about 9 staff at the front door. Dylan was very friendly and helpful with sight seeing tips in the area”
Lauren Australia“The gardens and grounds were beautiful, our room was spacious in a 400yr old stone stable. Bathroom was luxe. All the staff were so kind and the included breakfast was incredible with a la carte and buffet included. We also enjoyed a lovely spa...”
Jeff United States“The staff at reception and in the restaurants and pub were very friendly and always ready to help with our stay. The food was excellent. The breakfast the following morning was fantastic! The grounds and gardens around the castle are beautiful and...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is the swimming pool open? is the pool accessible to a wheelchair user
Our Swimming pool is open daily. Unfortunately we do not have hoist access to the pool.Answered on 4 August 2023Are you dog friendly
No, we are not pet friendly.Answered on 28 July 2023How much notice for a refund on a booking
Please note this depends where you make your reservation.Answered on 4 August 2023Is the spa open? Good afternoon i am wondering if you open the spa to non residents, what your availability is around 01-03/12/24 and if you can buy ..
Dear Guest Thank you very much for your message. You can contact the spa directly. Kind regards ResevationsAnswered on 18 November 2023Wanting to know if children allowed in the pool
Thank you for your question. Yes, absolutely children under adult supervision are allowed to enjoy the pool. Kind regards, DonnaAnswered on 8 September 2024Are guests able to use the hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room etc free of charge?
Thank you for your question. The answer is yes. Guests can use these facilities, free of charge. The only things that incur additional costs are th..Answered on 2 November 2024- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Cedars Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Local • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Gallery Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Father Browne Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Lough Eske CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Seating Area
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- 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
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- 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/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- French
- Irish
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Ukrainian
House rulesLough Eske Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Lough Eske Castle
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Lough Eske Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Themed dinner nights
- Swimming Pool
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Horse riding
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Beauty Services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Bike tours
- Waxing services
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Make up services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/wellness packages
- Massage chair
- Fitness
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Guests staying at Lough Eske Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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The prices at Lough Eske Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lough Eske Castle on this page.
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Lough Eske Castle has 3 restaurants:
- Father Browne Bar
- Gallery Bar
- Cedars Restaurant
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Lough Eske Castle is 3.1 miles from the centre of Donegal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Lough Eske Castle include:
- Triple
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
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Yes, Lough Eske Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Lough Eske Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
