Lismore Castle Christmas Package 2026

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, a time for family and friends to spend together laughing, relaxing, celebrating and having fun. This festive season, escape to the enchanting surroundings of Lismore Castle, an exclusive sanctuary where time slows down and cherished memories are made.

Your stay at Lismore is a private affair, reserved solely for you and your guests. Step into the elegant Irish residence of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, where refined tradition meets contemporary comfort in a truly majestic setting.

From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted with genuine warmth by Head Butler Denis and his dedicated team, ensuring every detail is cared for with grace and discretion.

Logs crackle in open fires, Christmas trees twinkle in the warm glow of candlelight as all the sounds and scents of the festive season dance around the castle.

With breath-taking views from every window, and world-class Art adorning the walls, Lismore Castle offers a festive stay you will always remember.

• Exclusive hire of the castle with full butler and concierge service;
• Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner each day;
• Floral arrangements in all rooms and on dining tables;
• Full laundry service;
• Local & national newspapers.

Things to do:

• Boules;
• Walking trail maps - from easy strolls to breath-taking mountain hikes;
• Small fitness suite;
• Snooker & billiards;
• Table tennis;
• Board games for all ages;
• Home cinema screen with surround sound system;
• Audio system.

Example itinerary:

December 23

• Afternoon tea in the Drawing Room;
• Family board games, charades, cards;
• Dinner in the Dining Room;
• A night of relaxation by cosy fires with the perfect night cap.

Christmas Eve - December 24

• Buffet breakfast at leisure;
• Choice of available activities and scenic walks;
• Festive afternoon tea in the Drawing Room;
• Castle history talk;
• Dinner in the Dining Room;
• A night of relaxation by cosy fires with the perfect night cap.

Christmas Day - December 25

• Buffet breakfast at leisure;
• Pre-lunch Champagne and canapés;
• Traditional Christmas lunch in the Pugin Banqueting Hall;
• Christmas movies and boardgames;
• Gourmet Christmas supper.

St Stephen's Day - 26 December

• Leisurely breakfast;
• Choice of activities/excursions and beautiful scenic walks;
• Festive afternoon tea;
• Afternoon of leisure, or a castle treasure hunt;
• Farewell dinner in the Dining Room or Pugin Hall.

December 27

• Leisurely breakfast prior to departure.

This four-night castle stay starting 23 December 2026 is priced at €88,000 including breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner for 20 guests.

The castle can accommodate 27 guess in 15 rooms (11 doubles, 1 twin and 3 singles) and the final price will depend on your guest numbers.

Additional catering costs:
Adult guests: €225 per day
Children 4 - 12 years: €175 per day
Under 4 years: no charge

All rates include VAT.

Extra costings:
Wine & drinks;
Additional meals;
Third-party bookings and arrangements facilitated by the castle.

The experienced team can also help with:

• Airport and local transfers;
• After-dinner entertainment, murder mystery/casino night;
• Traditional Irish music and dance;
• Cookery classes/demonstrations;
• Yoga, massage and alternative therapies;
• Hair, make-up and beauty treatments on-site;
• Guided walks on the Knockmealdown mountains;
• Visits to local historic houses along the Blackwater River;
• Day trip to Cork or Waterford City or the coastal villages of Ardmore or Kinsale;
• Access to Ireland's golf courses.