Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle
Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle features huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cozy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-paneled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and beautiful 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 while the Father Browne Bar provides a more cozy 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 center 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 Center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Richard
Ireland“We liked 99% of the staff. See comment below. The food was lovely. The rooms were very impressive. We stayed in the Donegal Suite. The location was excellent.”- JJared
United States of America“Quiet atmosphere. Excellent breakfast. Very kind staff.” 
Gregory United States of America“We really enjoyed Lough Eske Castle. We arrived late and had a pleasant dinner in the bar, where a musician was playing guitar. We had an amazing room, and enjoyed the wonderful breakfast. We loved walking the grounds and a wonderful carriage...”
Jennifer United States of America“The staff member Dillion was amazingly helpful and outgoing.”
Sylvia
Canada“Staff were super helpful as we had been in a car accident and they help us contact right people”- Susanne United States of America“Beautiful Maine castle building. Gorgeous grounds. Gardens are lovely.”
- Susan United States of America“Service was excellent. Food was superb. Breakfast buffet was outstanding. Room was A-1.”
- Steele United States of America“Great location, beautiful hotel, food and service is exceptional”
Timothy United States of America“Enjoyed tasty food in the pub along with a sampling of excellent local-ish whiskey. Wonderful. Wish I’d stayed longer - and will on next trip to Ireland.”- Kelly United States of America“The room was large and comfortable. The dining service was excellent and the food tasted delicious. Breakfast had an astounding number of choices. The castle grounds were gorgeous. Information was readily available on the facilities and the nearby...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Cedars Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Local • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Gallery Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Father Browne Bar
- CuisineIrish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Lough Eske CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Indoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
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
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Irish
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Ukrainian
House rulesLough Eske Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 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
Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 ID 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 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.
FAQs about Lough Eske Castle
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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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Lough Eske Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Themed dinners
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Horseback riding
- Locker rooms
- Beauty services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Bike tours
- Waxing services
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Makeup 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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Yes, there's 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Lough Eske Castle is 3.1 miles from the center 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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Lough Eske Castle has 3 restaurants:
- Father Browne Bar
- Cedars Restaurant
- Gallery Bar
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Lough Eske Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, Lough Eske Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.
