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Ballynagowan Castle

Kilshanny, Co. Clare, Ireland

Self-catering Christmas package from €1,790 for 2 nights (sleeps up to 8 people)

Our Experts Say:

A Gothic fireplace, spiral staircases, dark stone walls and exposed beams are further dramatised by the accompanying colourful history of this modest castle; as wild as its rural setting and which played an exciting role in North Clare’s military past. Renovated to host 21st-century stays, the 15th-century castle brims with character amid the period antiques and floral bedsheets.

Belle Isle Castle

Co.Fermanagh, Ireland

Self-catering Christmas package from £12,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 30 people)

Our Experts Say:

The sprawling 17th-century, country-manor-style castle sits peacefully on the peaceful Upper Lough Erne, framed by trees and a rugged parkland. Large bay windows and elegant interiors invite you to make yourselves at home here. Watch the sunset across the water and the mesmerising ancient hills of Fermanagh from your own personal island setting.

Cloughan Castle

Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland

Self-catering Christmas package from €9,000 for 2 nights (sleeps up to 14 people)

Our Experts Say:

Accessed at the end of a long straight drive, this beautifully-restored castle stands proudly towering above tree-lined fields, offering guests panoramic countryside views. Spiral stone staircases, and wooden floorboards with touches of Medieval glamour highlight its Norman features and give it a cosy, rustic charm.

Quintin Castle

Portaferry, County Down, Ireland

Self-catering Christmas package from £22,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 24 people)

Our Experts Say:

Enclosed by neat battlements and tree-dotted fields beyond, this cliff-edge castle, featuring impressive crenelations across its entirety, occupies a rugged landscape position just metres from the wild Irish Sea. Its grounds combine sculpture, gardens and a private beach, whilst its interiors portray a traditional country elegance across a canvas of complementary colours, intricate prints and dark wood.

Springfield Castle

Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Our Experts Say:

SPECIAL LAST-MINUTE RATES FOR SUMMER 2026. This ancestral home of a Lord and Lady features sophisticated, spacious bedrooms – some located in the tower - family antiques and a fresh, seasonal dining experience from its working deer-farm estate. Closely situated to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the castle’s private courtyard encloses gardens and estate buildings dating back to Norman times.

Wilton Castle

Bree, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland

Our Experts Say:

This striking restored riverside 13th-century castle enjoys long views of the hills of County Wexford and the ethereal Blackstairs Mountains, whilst being only two hours from Dublin. It is run by the owner, who oversaw the renovation from complete ruins, and boasts dramatic stone walls which house differently-sized, self-catered apartments, each beautifully decorated, ideal for families and couples alike.

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