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Authentic castle stays in western and southern Ireland, including Lough Eske Castle, Bunratty Castle, and Dromoland Castle, offer historic stone architecture, luxurious interiors, and scenic natural surroundings such as forests, mountains, and lakes. These castles provide a genuine medieval atmosphere combined with modern amenities like spas, fine dining, and spacious rooms, perfect for travelers seeking a royal experience within a day's drive from Dublin.

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Lough Eske Castle

Dromoland Castle

Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens.

Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views.

Cedars Restaurant has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar serves light meals and snacks whilst the Father Browne Bar provides a more cosy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. The new whiskey cellar showcases Donegal’s unique whiskeys with bespoke tasting experiences.

The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna, massage suites and outdoor hot tubs. There is a fitness centre 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 Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.

All guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary history tours, taking place 11am daily, complimentary use of the guest bicycles, and access to the swimming pool and gym.

The Savoy is a boutique hotel right in the centre of Limerick, between historic King John's Castle and the landmark that is Thomond Park. Overlooking the River Shannon, it offers 3 restaurants and luxurious bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Limerick's shops, museums and restaurants are only minutes away.

Air-conditioned rooms at the Savoy Limerick all have satellite TVs, bathrobes and slippers. They also include lap-top safes and executive rooms and suites have access to the 7th-floor Executive Lounge.

The Savoy Aqua and Fitness Club offers a modern gym, spa bath, and plunge pool. Beauty treatments and Thai massages are available at the spa by appointment.

The Liszt Lounge has a light lunch menu whilst the Savoy Bar has signature cocktails. Fine dining is available at the Market Square and the Hamptons Restaurant is a New York-style grill-house.

The Hunt Museum and Roxboro Shopping Centre are both within a 5-minute walk.

The Savoy Hotel

The Shannon Springs Hotel is situated between the historic towns of Ennis and Limerick and offers 71 bedrooms equipped with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy free parking and free Wi-Fi. The Old Lodge Gastro Pub serves food throughout the day and has a tastefully furnished out-door roofed vintage themed beer garden.

The spacious bedrooms at Shannon Springs offer en suite bathrooms and ample work space. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV and a comfortable seating area.

The hotel is conveniently located 5 minutes from Shannon International Airport.

The Shannon Free Zone international business park is less than a mile from The Shannon Springs Hotel. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are just 4 miles away, and the M18 motorway is 2 minutes away, offering easy access to Limerick.

Shannon Springs Hotel

Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon is located in the heart of Shannon’s town centre, next to the Skycourt shopping centre and only 5.1 km drive from the Shannon Airport. The Wild Atlantic Way can also easily be explored from the hotel.

From the hotel, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are just a 9-minute drive away, while Ennis and Limerick are 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Free parking and free WiFi access is available for guests.

The interior of the hotel has a contemporary design. All of the rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished with shower/baths, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

The contemporary feel of Sophie's Bar provides a place to relax and unwind. The restaurant offers an exciting twist on contemporary food accompanied with a varied wine menu.

The Cliffs of Moher and the West Coast are 56 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon

The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an award-winning oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house with fine service and friendly efficient staff.

All rooms offer views over the thatched cottages.

The Dunraven Arms was recommended by Karen Brown as Hotel of the Year 2004 in Georgina Campbell's Guide. The Maigue Restaurant has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. This restaurant has been recognised with 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, Egon Ronay Irish Meat Restaurant of the Year, RAC Hospitality, Service & Comfort Award, Mouton Cadet Award and Bord Failte Awards of Excellence.

The Dunraven, Adare

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Authentic Castle Stays in Western Ireland: Bunratty, Lough Eske & Dromoland (July 2025)

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Airport shuttle

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Continental breakfast

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Skiing

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Games room

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Ironing service

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