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Rooms of 350 to 425 sq ft (32.5 to 39.4 sq m) in the original castle stables, dating from the 1600s, in a contemporary country house style with bespoke oak furniture.
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County Donegal · Castle
Lough Eske Castle
Tudor Baronial castle hotel and spa on the shores of Lough Eske, near Donegal Town, County Donegal
On requestStarting from
Up to 300Guestsseated for dinner
124Bedroomson site
45 kmNearest airportin a straight line, Donegal
Lough Eske Castle is a five-star castle hotel and spa from the 1400s, standing in 43 acres of woodland beside Lough Eske with a ballroom for up to 300 and 124 bedrooms and suites.
Lough Eske Castle is a Tudor Baronial castle dating to the 1400s, refurbished in 2007 and extended into a five-star boutique hotel that now operates as a Solis Hotel and Spa. It stands within 43 acres of forest woodland on the shores of Lough Eske, with the Blue Stack Mountains behind and Donegal Town a short distance away. The estate has 124 bedrooms and suites, among them 25 Donegal Suites, and the private Lake Lodge.
Couples can marry in the grand ballroom, which is licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 200 guests, or in the more intimate Library, Glencar Suite and Major General White Suite. The Rock Garden offers an outdoor setting. The ballroom seats up to 280 for the wedding breakfast and holds up to 300 across the day and evening, and the whole castle can be taken for exclusive use. Dining centres on the Cedars Restaurant, with modern Irish menus, and Spa Solis adds a thermal suite and a 12-metre pool.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Lough Eske, near Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland
- Capacity
- Up to 300 for the day and evening, 280 seated for dinner
- Stay
- 124 bedrooms and suites
- Ceremony
- Civil ceremonies for up to 200 in the ballroom, or in the castle suites and the Rock Garden
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- Castle, grounds and all rooms
- Catering
- In-house, at the Cedars Restaurant and in the ballroom
- Nearest airport
- Donegal (CFN)
A castle of the 1400s on Lough Eske
Lough Eske Castle is a Tudor Baronial building with roots in the 1400s. A refurbishment in 2007 turned it into a five-star boutique hotel, and it now operates as a Solis Hotel and Spa. It sits among 43 acres of forest woodland beside the lough, with the Blue Stack Mountains rising behind.
Ceremonies in the ballroom, the suites and the Rock Garden
The grand ballroom is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 200 guests. Smaller weddings can use the Library, the Glencar Suite or the Major General White Suite, while the Rock Garden offers an outdoor setting in the grounds. The same ballroom seats up to 280 for dinner and takes up to 300 across the day and evening.
Modern Irish dining at the Cedars
The Cedars Restaurant cooks modern Irish dishes from Donegal game, seafood and seasonal produce, and the Gallery and Oak Bars sit nearby. Wedding menus are tailored to each couple and served in the ballroom, with every dietary preference catered for.
Spa Solis and a stay on the lough
Spa Solis offers eight treatment suites, a thermal suite and a 12-metre pool under a glass atrium. The wedding party can stay in 124 bedrooms and suites, among them 25 Donegal Suites, and the private Lake Lodge stands on the estate.
A Tudor castle of the 1400s
A Tudor Baronial castle refurbished in 2007 and run as a Solis Hotel and Spa.
Grand ballroom for 300
Licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 200, with dinner for up to 280 and 300 across the day and evening.
Rock Garden and castle suites
The Library, Glencar Suite, Major General White Suite and the outdoor Rock Garden suit smaller ceremonies.
Cedars Restaurant
Modern Irish cooking built on Donegal game, seafood and seasonal produce.
Spa Solis
Eight treatment suites, a thermal suite and a 12-metre pool under a glass atrium.
43 acres on the lough
Forest woodland runs down to Lough Eske, with the Blue Stack Mountains as the backdrop.
Accommodation
124 rooms and suites
Deluxe Rooms
Rooms of 500 sq ft (46.5 sq m) with classic oak furniture, marble topped bedside cabinets and a marble tiled bathroom with a full tub and rainforest shower.
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Superior Deluxe Rooms
Rooms of 560 sq ft (52 sq m) with a bay window overlooking the hotel courtyard and a king size four poster bed in dark oak.
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Junior Suites
Open plan suites of over 700 sq ft (65 sq m) with a king size bed, a living area, bespoke oak furniture and a marble tiled bathroom.
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Garden Suites
Large open plan suites in the castle's walled garden with direct access to the gardens. Created in 2007, they retain some of the original castle walls.
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The newest suites, of 731 sq ft (68 sq m), in an adjoining wing, with room dividers that allow an open plan layout or separate living and bedroom spaces.
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Suites in the castle itself, including the Sir Basil Brooke Suite, the Tower Suite over three levels and the Major General White Suite.
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A secluded two storey lodge built around 1861 at the castle gates by the shore of Lough Eske, with a glazed extension to the main reception room.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Lough Eske Castle, to yourselves
The castle, its grounds on the lough and its 124 bedrooms and suites.
- The castle and its grounds on Lough Eske
- All 124 bedrooms and suites
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Location
County Donegal
Lough Eske Castle stands on the shores of Lough Eske, within its own woodland beneath the Blue Stack Mountains, a short distance from Donegal Town. City of Derry and Knock airports are within reach, with Donegal Airport on the Atlantic coast nearby, making this dramatic corner of the north-west easier to reach than it feels.
Lough EskeOn the shores
The Blue Stack MountainsAll around
Donegal TownA few minutes
City of Derry / KnockWithin reach
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske, Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland
Things to do nearby
- Lough Eske
- Blue Stack Mountains
- Donegal Town
- Slieve League cliffs
- Donegal Airport
Getting there
- Donegal (CFN)
- Derry City (LDY)
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Frequently asked questions
Lough Eske Castle
How many guests can attend a wedding at Lough Eske Castle?
The grand ballroom holds up to 300 guests across the day and evening and seats up to 280 for the wedding breakfast. For civil ceremonies it is licensed for up to 200.
Can couples hold a civil ceremony at the castle?
Yes. The ballroom is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Smaller gatherings can use the Library, the Glencar Suite or the Major General White Suite, and the Rock Garden serves for ceremonies outdoors.
Is exclusive use of the castle possible?
Yes. A couple can take the castle, its grounds and all 124 bedrooms and suites for the celebration.
Where does the wedding party stay?
On site, in 124 bedrooms and suites. These include 25 Donegal Suites, the Presidential Suite, Garden Suites and Courtyard Guestrooms, and the private Lake Lodge stands in the grounds.
What are the dining and spa options?
The Cedars Restaurant serves modern Irish cooking, with the Gallery and Oak Bars alongside. Spa Solis has eight treatment suites, a thermal suite and a 12-metre pool beneath a glass atrium.
What does a wedding cost?
The price depends on the date, the number of guests, the rooms and the menus chosen, so the wedding team puts together a proposal for each couple.
Where is the castle?
On the shores of Lough Eske, a short distance from Donegal Town, beneath the Blue Stack Mountains. Donegal Airport is the nearest, with City of Derry and Knock airports also within reach.
How old is the castle?
It dates to the 1400s. The Tudor Baronial building was refurbished in 2007 and extended into a five-star boutique hotel, now a Solis Hotel and Spa.