Dromoland Castle

Hotel details

With an amazing history dating back to the 15th century, the Dromoland Castle 5-star hotel in Ireland, is a truly awe-inspiring place to enjoy a break.

Originally the ancestral home of Gaelic royalty, this spectacular castle overlooks its own championship golf course and a glorious lake and commands panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Its rooms and suites are exquisitely designed in typical country fashion, using a skilful mix of hardwoods, crystal, marble and bespoke fabrics, to make every room a unique entity. Modern touches include full entertainment facilities and broadband internet.

The hotel maintains two excellent restaurants, the ‘Earl of Thomond,’ a relaxed but ultimately elegant dining experience that offers a sumptuous menu that leans heavily on fresh fish and game from the locality, and the ‘Fig Tree,’ that provides a more informal atmosphere and equally delicious but lighter fare.

And no visit to this genteel hotel is complete without taking the famous afternoon tea at least once; a long-standing tradition at the hotel, tea is served between the hours of 3 and 5 and guests can enjoy a selection of fragrant teas with a delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes and freshly baked pastries and breads.

As befits a country hotel, there are also plenty of exciting outdoor activities available for guests: As well as golf, the Dromoland Castle offers falconry, top-class fishing, clay shooting, archery, and tennis.

Getting there is easy too as this iconic Irish hotel lies just 8 miles from Shannon International Airport.