Lough Eske Castle *****
Lough Eske Castle is a 5 star hotel in Donegal located at the edge of a lake in 43 acres of forest.
Lough Eske has been entertaining international guests since 1861 and it is still the essence of warm Donegal hospitality.
This castle hotel has won a plethora of awards (too many to list here) including best luxury hotel in Ireland by The Times in the UK, Conde Nast’s Top Ten Luxury Hotels 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 in Ireland and many more
Rooms at Lough Eske Castle
This 5 star hotel in Donegal offers a range of rooms and suites which are the epitome of luxury and comfort.
The rooms feature oak furniture and have a 40 inch flat screen TV and refreshment station. Bathrooms have marble tiling, twin wash basins, bath and separate rainforest shower, soft towels and luxurious robes and slippers.
Many of the rooms have beautiful garden views and open into the garden or courtyard.
Available rooms include:
Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Garden Suite, Courtyard Room, Deluxe Twin Room, Deluxe Double Room, Double or Twin Room with Disability Access, Triple Room
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Dining at Lough Eske Castle
Cedars Restaurant offers stunning views of the castle gardens and surrounding woodland and opens on to a terrace. What better setting in which to enjoy the traditional dishes beautifully cooked with local fresh ingredients including seafood from Donegal’s fishing port of Killybegs.
The Gallery Bar and Lobby Lounge is a nice a local bar a 5 star hotel in Donegal with a bistro-style menu ideal for casual dining.
The Father Browne Bar provides a more cozy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. Over 200 of the best photos taken by the extraordinary Father ‘Titanic’ Browne have are displayed in the bar. This bar has an extensive range of beers, wines, cocktails and whiskeys and plenty nooks and snugs to enjoy a quiet drink.
Spa in a 5 Star Hotel in Donegal
The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. 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.