Kilkea Castle Hotel

Located in County Kildare is Kilkea Castle which was built in 1180 and is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland to date. Seeped with history in its walls and surroundings, Kilkea Castle has now been converted into a plush and luxurious castle-hotel which can be used for functions such as weddings, anniversaries, holidays and so on.

The Castle Hotel boasts 36 guestrooms including suites, each room has its own unique style and truly captures the idea of how staying in one of Irelands finest castles should be! For dining, De-Lacey’s restaurant offers a mixture of traditional and contemporary meals, with an appetizing menu and the meals being served artistically.

Kilkea Castle also functions weddings and has a full scale wedding package including, menu, room hire, floral decorations, formal gardens for photographs, complimentary overnight accommodation (including) for the bride and groom. It provides extra services at extra cost also.

Kilkea Castle is not a place to be bored in as it has many activities for the family to enjoy. The golf course measures 6,100 meters. With the twelfth century castle towering above, a game of the gentleman’s sport will be a truly relaxing exercise. Whilst being construct, the nearby River Greese is used as a natural obstacle and it will be encountered at nearly every hole.

If Golf isn’t for you then why not try some of the other sports activities held within the castle, including Clay pigeon shooting which includes an instructor and lasts for approximately A hour and 30 minutes in the castle grounds, Archery and Tennis is also available and of course there is the Leisure center which includes indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, Jacuzzis, steam room and gym and a masseuse and beautician is available on request. The center is complimentary for hotel guests. Other activities include fishing and horse riding. And the gardens are a step back into medieval times with the glorious lake and castle in background.

Kilkea Castle is a certain must-see for any couple young or old, families big or small, it has everything and anything to keep you amused and delighted. With its warm staff and wonderful. Setting Kilkea Castle promises a truly wonderful stay.