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Donegal

Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske, Donegal, F94 HX59

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Castle Retreat in the Heart of Nature

  • Spa and Fine Dining Experience

    Indulge in the lavish spa treatments and exquisite dining options at Cedars Restaurant, offering fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Relax in the Gallery Bar for light meals or enjoy a cozy atmosphere at the Father Browne Bar.

  • Tranquil Rooms with Scenic Views

    Experience ultimate comfort in spacious rooms featuring modern amenities, cozy bathrobes, and garden views. Unwind in the wood-panelled marble bathrooms and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

  • Recreational Activities and Wellness

    Explore the forest surroundings, fish at Lough Eske, or visit nearby attractions. Enjoy the Cara Organic Beauty and Spa facilities, fitness center, and swimming pool with a view.

Book now for a luxurious escape amidst nature's beauty.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful setting

  • Friendly and helpful staff

  • Spacious and comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

103 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,338 reviews
10/ 10
EVERYTHING! Best Service we've every had - and we've traveled a lot! The bed was so comfortable! Loved the gardens and birds that sang every morning. They have great hiking trails all around the lake and easy access to many points of interest. The food was wonderful. We enjoyed dinner several nights, breakfast every morning and lunch once. This is our second time traveling to Ireland and both agree that the Irish are the friendliest people in the world.
Yeomans · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
1338 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beautiful setting
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Spacious and comfortable rooms
  • Delicious food
  • Relaxing atmosphere

Worth knowing — Extra charges for spa facilities · Limited access to thermal spa · Dated leisure facilities

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.6

    Staff were very helpful, friendly, and attentive, providing excellent service.

  • Location9.2

    Beautiful setting and lovely location highlighted in multiple reviews.

  • Cleanliness9.1

    Rooms were very comfortable and clean, specific mention of cleanliness in reviews.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Food in restaurants received consistently positive feedback, noted as delicious.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    Guests conveyed a very positive overall experience with their stays.

  • Room Quality9.1

    Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed as per guest feedback.

  • Amenities8.6

    Leisure facilities noted as a bit dated but overall experience considered good.

  • Value for Money8.1

    Comments regarding extra charges for spa facilities suggest mixed feelings on value.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

87% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

9.01338 reviews
  • Exactly what we needed!

    10/10

    Yeomans · couple · 2026-10-17

    “EVERYTHING! Best Service we've every had - and we've traveled a lot! The bed was so comfortable! Loved the gardens and birds that sang every morning. They have great hiking trails all around the lake and easy access to many points of interest. The food was wonderful. We enjoyed dinner several nights, breakfast every morning and lunch once. This is our second time traveling to Ireland and both agree that the Irish are the friendliest people in the world.”

  • Couple vacation

    10/10

    Harry · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Fantastic restored old castle. Great ambience. Really great staff. Great rooms.”

  • Great place to stay lots of fun puppy would do it again

    10/10

    DANNIE · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Dylan from the castle tour and the other guy who help with our bags were very good and nice. facilities was very clean and beautiful”

  • Wow

    10/10

    Andre · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Tout! Personnel, lieu, chambre et nourriture, juste Wow”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jacqueline · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “We loved everything about this hotel”

  • The best of our trip

    10/10

    Rachel · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Every single thing”

  • Guter Standard

    8/10

    Manvile · family with children · 2026-10-10

    “Abendessen im Restaurant. Betreuung durch Genute&Johny. Die Zimmer sind komfortabel.”

  • Item ticked off the bucket list!

    10/10

    Esther (Tina) · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Everything! Would definitely stay again.”

  • A gem

    9/10

    Katie · couple · 2026-09-16

    “Lovely castle, good food and drinks, nice spa, large and comfortable room”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Jackie · solo traveller · 2026-09-13

    “Garden suite was really nice and comfy and really good WiFi”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Sheriane · family with children · 2026-09-10

    “Beautiful and private”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gallagher · solo traveller · 2026-09-10

    “Great jr suite.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Adrian · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Excellent service, got engaged that day and received a special upgrade, will definitely be back, thanks again”

  • Fantastic!

    10/10

    Sharon · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Everything! Room was fabulous, breakfast was fantastic, a great choice - literally everyone was catered for. Location is stunning!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Shannen · family with children · 2026-09-07

    “The castle and surrounding grounds were beautiful! I enjoyed the couple of hiking trails I found. Breakfast was excellent as well!”

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