Kilkea Castle Hotel

12th-century castle resort on 73 hectares with an 18-hole golf course and award-winning spa

Accommodation & Grounds

Kilkea Castle offers 140 bedrooms spread across castle suites, carriage rooms, and lodge accommodations. The property sits on 73 hectares of landscaped gardens, ancient woodlands, and a golf course. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms is individually designed, while Carriage Rooms include interconnecting and wheelchair-accessible options.

Dining

Guests dine at Restaurant 1180, which overlooks the castle gardens and serves seasonal local produce with a mix of Irish and international cuisine. Alternative dining is available at Hermione's Restaurant in the clubhouse, offering a simpler yet sophisticated setting. The Keep bar provides whisky selections and a patio, while the Clubhouse Bistro offers a more informal experience.

Activities & Golf

The on-site 18-hole Championship Golf Course provides scenic challenges across the estate. Outdoor activities include falconry, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, archery, tennis, and fishing. Kilkea Castle Hotel also features a dungeon escape room and a human-sized chess board set in the gardens.

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Castle Kilkea contains 5 treatment rooms, including a large couples suite and a Relaxation Room. A Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool, sauna, and steam room is available for guest access. The Beauty Lounge offers hair, make-up, and nail services, and treatments use Elemis products.

Weddings & Families

Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort provides exclusive wedding planning services and several on-site ceremony and reception venues. Families benefit from babysitting services, board games, kids' meals, and a picnic area on the grounds. The property also offers a shared lounge, luggage storage, and a bar with a coffee house on site.

• Location: 84 km from Dublin, 15 km from Carlow
• Rooms: 140 bedrooms across castle, carriage rooms, and lodges
• Dining: 3 restaurants - Restaurant 1180, Hermione's, and The Bistro
• Wellness: Award-winning spa with thermal suite and 5 treatment rooms
• Activities: Falconry, 18-hole golf, archery, clay pigeon shooting, escape rooms
• Ideal for: Couples, families, wedding parties