Lough Eske Castle – A Favorite for Families in Donegal Town
About the Hotel
Castle Accommodation Options
Lough Eske Castle offers 124 rooms including Courtyard Rooms in the original 1600s stables, Deluxe Rooms with marble bathrooms, Superior Deluxe Rooms with four-poster beds, Junior Suites with 700 sq ft of space, and Garden Suites with direct garden access. All rooms include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, ESPA toiletries, and marble bathrooms with rainforest showers. The separate Lake Lodge features two bedrooms, a full kitchen, wood-burning fire, and views of Lough Eske.
Dining and Bars
The two AA Rosette Cedars Restaurant serves local Donegal produce with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking castle gardens. The Gallery Bar offers bistro-style meals using local ingredients. The Father Browne Bar displays over 200 photographs by Father 'Titanic' Browne. Afternoon tea is served in the Lobby Lounge or drawing rooms. Sunday lunch features a three-course menu at Cedars Restaurant.
Spa and Recreation
CARA Organic Spa includes seven treatment rooms using ESPA products, two couples treatment rooms with jet baths, a thermal suite with ice fountain and sauna, an infinity pool, and new outdoor hot tubs. The fitness center has cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Guests have access to complimentary bicycles for exploring the estate's woodland trails along Lough Eske.
Location and Surroundings
Lough Eske Castle sits on the shores of Lough Eske, 5 km from Donegal Town center. The property is surrounded by the Bluestack Mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way. Nearby landmarks include Donegal Castle (5 km), Famine Graveyard (4.5 km), and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre (4.5 km). The hotel offers complimentary bicycle use for exploring the estate and surrounding area.
Services and Facilities
Services include guided castle history tours, wedding planning with dedicated wedding manager, whiskey tastings in the cellar whiskey bar, meeting spaces including the Father Browne Boardroom and Glencar Suite, and interconnecting family rooms. The Lake Lodge provides self-catering accommodation with access to castle amenities including the spa, pool, and restaurant dining.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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