Clontarf Castle Hotel

Clontarf Castle Hotel, Clontarf, Dublin 3, Ireland.

Located in Dublin’s leafy suburbs, the history of Clontarf Castle dates back to 1172. Re-built in the early 1800s, this boutique hotel blends traditional architecture with 21st century facilities and offers luxurious accommodation with fine dining.

  • 19th Century

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Dating from 1832, Abbeyglen Castle was originally built for Sir John d’Arcy of Kiltulla. Now an exclusive 4-star castle hotel, it offers luxurious accommodation with gourmet food and fine wines. It also boasts tennis courts and a spa bath.

  • 19th Century

Ballyseede Castle Hotel

Ballyseede Castle Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Built in 1721, Ballyseede Castle stands in thirty acres of private grounds and native woodland. Offering 23 elegant rooms over three floors all within the original castle, enjoy fine dining with traditional Irish cuisine in the award winning restaurant.

  • 18th Century

Castello Di Velona

Castello Di Velona, Velona - Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.

Commanding a hilltop location in the heart of the Val d’Orcia region, Castello di Velona Resort and Winery offers 46 spacious and luxuriously furnished rooms. Set in a restored 10th century castle, enjoy a swim in the pools filled with hot thermal waters.

  • 11th Century

Lough Eske Castle

Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Co Donegal, Ireland.

With a rich history dating back to the 1400s, the stunning Lough Eske Castle has been lovingly restored into a five-star luxury hotel and spa. Set on a secluded lakeside estate, it blends its historic past with a dash of contemporary elegance.

  • 15th Century

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty Castle Hotel, Birr, nr. Limerick, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

Occupying an ancient druidic ceremonial site in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, this grand Gothic revival castle featues 37 individually decorated rooms. Boasting a fine dining restaurant, there is a tennis court and clay shooting available.

  • 13th Century

Chateau La Chaire

Chateau La Chaire, St Martin, Jersey, JE3 6AJ.

Chateau La Chaire is recognised by the AA as one of the finest small hotels in the British Isles. The property has been furnished with genuine antiques and original paintings to create a wonderful, historic atmosphere.