Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle Road, F94 HX59 Donegal, Ireland – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 577 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room was lovely, fab bathroom, had dinner in the bar which was very good and the breakfast choice was great too!! Will definitely be back

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 Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. 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.
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
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
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- Pheadra
Ireland
“The room was lovely, fab bathroom, had dinner in the bar which was very good and the breakfast choice was great too!! Will definitely be back” - Ariana
Ireland
“The castle and the grounds are magnificent and picturesque. The atmosphere and the aesthetic is elegant and welcoming. The room was overlooking the main tower and was warm and comfortable. The Cedar's restaurant had a fabulous selection of food,...” - Paul
Ireland
“Excellent and friendly staff as alway in Lough eske. From housekeeping to concierge to reception to the restaurant. Lovely member served us breakfast. Always a getaway from the daily routine. Will be back v soon”
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
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 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
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- 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
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- French
- Irish
- Italian
- Polish
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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.
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.
Cash
Lough Eske Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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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Check-in at Lough Eske Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Lough Eske Castle has 3 restaurants:
- Gallery Bar
- Cedars Restaurant
- Father Browne Bar
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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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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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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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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