The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

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The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

About this property

Located in the countryside of County Kildare The Lodges at Kilkea Castle is set in 180 acres of its own woodland and gardens. A 12th-century castle, Kilkea Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland with a history dating back to 1180. Designated parking is available. The Lodges at Kilkea are modern in design and overlook the impressive golf course with close proximity to the Golf Clubhouse. Each room features HDTV and complimentary WiFi. The Clubhouse includes dining options and offers a glimpse of the castle. The Bistro offers a more informal dining experience while Hermione’s Restaurant features a simple yet sophisticated setting. Kilkea Castle offers many outdoor activities such as an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, tennis, archery and fishing. The property also features a Spa with 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails. Carlow is 9.3 mi from the accommodations, while Kildare is 17 mi away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 52 mi from Kilkea Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Free crib available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Options with:

    • Landmark view

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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× 6 Three-Bedrooms in Lodge at Kilkea Castle
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
$2,109 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Lodge Bedroom
1 full bed
248 feet² Landmark view Patio Attached bathroom Flat-screen TV Free Wifi
Free toiletries Shower Toilet Towels Linens Socket near the bed Desk TV Telephone Tea/Coffee maker Iron Heating Hairdryer Carpeted Electric kettle Dryer Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by stairs only Clothes rack Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$230 per night
Price $690
Excluded: € 79.37 VAT per stay
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Three-Bedrooms in Lodge at Kilkea Castle
  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Free crib available on request
Entire vacation home
1582 feet²
Private kitchen
Attached bathroom
Balcony
Garden view
Landmark view
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 6
$703 per night
Price $2,109
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colleen
    Canada Canada
    “Beautiful grounds. Great breakfast included. Wonderful dinner with excellent services.”
  • Greene
    Ireland Ireland
    “A great location, well maintained.with great facilities The staff were friendly and very helpful ,would highly recommend 👌”
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    “The staff was phenomenal. Noel the bartender was engaging and so wonderful. The breakfast staff all were lovely and so kind. Everyone was friendly and super wonderful.”
  • Emma
    United States United States
    “The staff was very friendly, we stayed at the lodges and it was very comfortable and family friendly. Hermoine's restaurant was wonderful and we had a great experience.”
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything. Castle - gardens - Hotel room - restaurant - grounds - amazing staff!”
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    “The grounds are amazing! The staff was kind. Beds were very comfortable! Perfect stay with a lovely fairy garden by the river.”
  • Stuart
    United States United States
    “Spa treatment was wonderful .Grounds were great and highly enjoyable to walk around. Staff were helpful and courteous.”
  • Deirdre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I booked this as a gift for my parents wedding anniversary. Initially I booked them into the Lodges but I contacted Kilkea Castle direct the morning of their check-in and enquired if there were any cancellations for the Castle. Thankfully there...”
  • Achuthan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “This is a very under rated property. When we made bookings in Ireland for our trip, we had limited availability in this property, else we would have stayed the entire week in Kilkea Castle. The place is magical & very well kept. The staff were...”
  • Catharine
    United States United States
    “Everything was amazing. A truly one of a kind stay with the best staff! John was great, he gave us a history tour of the property and just went above and beyond in general with our 6 yr old.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Hermione's Restaurant in the Clubhouse
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • 1180 Fine Dining at the Castle
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Lodges at Kilkea Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All activities advertised need to be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Should guests wish to eat at the restaurant they are advised to reserve a table in advance.

Please note the Castle building is used for private events, and therefore there will be no access between 15:00 until 00:00 on the following dates: 20 June and 23 August 2020.

Check in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.

Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lodges at Kilkea Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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