A castle has been located on the hotel site dating back as far as the 1400’s. The current castle was built in the 1860’s and was completely destroyed by fire in 1939. The castle, as a focal point of the hotel, has now been completely renovated and enhanced to create the Lough Eske Castle.
Solís Lough Eske Castle is nestled within a 43 acre forest estate, hugging the tranquil shores of Lough Eske and the panoramic backdrop of the Bluestack Mountain range of southwest Donegal.
The original castle has been transformed in to what is Donegal's first five star hotel & spa. The hotel encompasses 96 guest rooms including a Presidential Suite and 15 other luxurious suites. Specially commissioned art work adorns the walls throughout the hotel, teasing the historic building into the 21st century.
A large ballroom, with silk and taffeta curtains framing the beautifully restored sandstone windows, blends harmoniously with the natural beauty outside and provides the ideal setting for a truly memorable and romantic wedding or the perfect solution to large business conferences. A further 4 meeting rooms of various sizes can accommodate intimate board meetings and corporate team building sessions, and there’s a fully equipped business centre and private dining function rooms also available.
The pool and spa building sits in the footprint of the original glass house. An aqua green and gold mosaic colour theme flows through the pool and spa areas, which comprises 7 treatment rooms, including 2 couples treatment rooms with jet bath and steam rooms, a fully equipped thermal suite consisting of an ice fountain, sauna, steam room circular showers, heated benches and an infinity pool ensuring all your wellness and indulgent relaxation needs are catered for. The fitness centre offers a wide range of cardiovascular and strength training options as well as state-of-the-art-equipment.
Cedars Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine, inspired by fresh local Irish produce with daily rotating menus focused on the freshest offerings of the season.
