Kilkea Castle

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

About this property

With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodation 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 boasts 140 bedrooms with several accommodation 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 whisky 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 15 km from the accommodation, while Kildare is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 84 km from Kilkea Castle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Fishing

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeffrey
Canada Canada
“The staff were wonderfully helpful and helped to make our stay the best it could be. In particular Victoria in reception and Cian in Hermione's restaurant in particular were standouts in making our stay as good as it could be.”
Shelley
Australia Australia
“Comfortable room. All staff very pleasant. Food excellent and grounds magnificent.”
Ashleigh
Ireland Ireland
“Absolutely breathtaking! The castle is stunning, and the history just oozes from every stone. Having dinner in the courtyard was an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was perfect, and the food was delicious. But what truly made the evening...”
Amy
Australia Australia
“The Fitzgerald Suite was a knock-out from the moment we opened the door. Breakfast was exceptional, staff at the country club restaurant also beyond jovial. The falconry show on the grounds was magical to see . Sad it was only for a one night...”
Sheila
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous short stay at Kilkea Castle - lovely breakfast and very welcoming team at Kilkea Castle wonderfully restored historic castle - beautiful surroundings - golf and other activities I have stayed there before and will definitely return”
Margaret
Ireland Ireland
“The breakfast was great the location was brilliant staff where great and the rooms where brilliant I would recommend it to anybody to go an stay didn't want to leave I enjoyed it the much I really loved it”
Tony
Australia Australia
“It was an old castle and we don’t have buildings this old in Australia”
Ryan
Ireland Ireland
“The whole overall experience is top notch. Value for money is exceptional and we will be staying again”
Mairead
Ireland Ireland
“Had a fabulous night in Kilkea Castle, it was a wonderful night of luxury at a very reasonable price, we stayed in a carriage room, it was spacious and clean and very comfortable. We ate in the casual dining restaurant near the golf club, the food...”
Martin
Ireland Ireland
“The staff and surroundings were excellent special mention gies out to emmet who looked after us during dinner and breakfast wonderfull yoyng lad”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Hermione's Restaurant Kilkea Castle Golf Club
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Bistro Kilkea Castle Golf Club
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant 1180
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kilkea Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 lift.

Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.

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 Kilkea 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.