Kilkea Castle
About this property
With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodations set on 180 acres of woodland, gardens and a golf course. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. A concierge service, free parking and luggage storage are available for guests. The estate features 140 bedrooms with several accommodations options. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms are uniquely designed and the Carriage Rooms are located within the courtyard of Kilkea Castle where guests can choose from interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms feature HDTV, luxury bathroom amenities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a whiskey in the castle bar, The Keep, before dining at Restaurant 1180 with a view overlooking the castle gardens. This fine-dining restaurant provides seasonal local produce and offers traditional Irish cuisine with a hint of International. Alternative dining options are located in the Clubhouse and include The Bistro, which offers a more informal dining experience, as well as Hermione’s Restaurant which 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, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Justin
United States“The property was great we had a very good time there wife had a spa day we walked the gardens the bartender was hilarious and kept us entertained till we went to bed gorgeous entrance to the hotel” - Cleaves United States“Breakfast was wonderful and we loved dining in the drawing room. The food & tea were delicious and the servers were kind and friendly.”
- Scott United States“Beautiful and well kept gardens and grounds. Excellent staff and service. Lots of authentic and original pieces of the castle.”
- Nancy United States“The elegance of a castle with the most kind and friendly staff made the stay a huge memorable treat for our family! There was a wedding party; the staff didn’t over look us! They were still attentive though the volume took over the bar.”
- Andrea
Canada“Stunning castle with gorgeous grounds. Historical cemetery with a pet cemetery! Excellent bar called The Keep with a lovely outdoor sitting area and indoor lounge with wood fireplace. The dining staff in the clubhouse restaurant were very nice.” 
John United States“Castle was outstanding one of the best we’ve ever stayed in”- Jennifer United States“The grounds are beautiful and so is the castle. The bartender, Glenn, told us ghost stories and really entertained us in the evening which really made it a fun stay.”
- Jason Canada“Great location. Very well maintained and beautiful surroundings.”
- Darrell United States“The grounds are really lovely. Everyone was very nice, especially Seamus. Breakfast was good.”
- Ken Canada“Superb attention to detail, made us feel special and personally appreciated, despite the castle being full. All the touch points were elegant and comfortable. The spa was delightful and a perfect way to end a two week honeymoon. Wish I golfed!”
Area info
Restaurants
- Hermione's Restaurant Kilkea Castle Golf Club
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Bistro Kilkea Castle Golf Club
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant 1180
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note the Castle building will be hosting an exclusive private event on 02 May and 03 May 2020 and there will be no access between 15:00 and 00:00.
Check-in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.
All rooms at the property are accessible by elevator.
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 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.
