An oasis of peace and tranquillity in the town of Letterkenny, County Donegal, this spectacular Georgian house stands within its own private estate overlooking Lough Swilly. Offering a relaxed atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, Castle Grove is set in the Northwest of Ireland, the most beautiful unspoilt part of the country, home to magnificent beaches and rolling countryside. The hotel itself features extensive grounds which you can stroll through at your leisure, whilst the surroundings are ideal for a range of country pursuits, which can be organised through the hotel. In the evenings you can enjoy fine dining in Castle Grove’s Michelin recommended restaurant, serving the best of Irish produce, including vegetables from the hotel’s gardens. All meals are accompanied by a varied wine list.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
Double Room
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joséphine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Castle Grove Country House is a beautiful historic estate, but what makes it really unique are the most friendly staff there, always attentive even to the smallest of your needs. My son fell in love with one of the cats of the estate and one of...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Country Hotel feel with open fire and quirky antique furniture Staff very attentive Teas and coffees comlimentary Meals very good with quality ingredients
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Lovely old country home, warm and inviting set on the water. Dined at the restaurant. Both the dinner and breakfast were excellent and served in a elegant dining room setting.
  • Maura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The comfort and peaceful surroundings, staff were excellent very welcoming
  • Gayathri
    Ireland Ireland
    The ambience of the hotel is amazing. However, it needs a bit of refurbishment
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly and accommodating. Communal areas of the hotel were stunning with the luxury and grandeur of an old manor house. Amazing breakfast
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is in a lovely location and has all the charms of a substantial country house. The public rooms are very characterful and the grounds are extensive. The food, drinks and service were all excellent. Our bedroom was very large and...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property is the real deal, a genuine old country house that, whilst being obviously brought up to modern standards, has managed to retain all of the charm and character that it must have had as a home. The staff are truly exceptional in...
  • Friso
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Location, friendliness and service of staff. Freshness of vegetables served at dinner: excellent.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome from staff. Had George B Shaw room on the first floor, which was bright and spacious with a view of the lough. Large bathroom which included a roll top bath and again a lovely view of the lough from large window. Liked the quality...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • do you have a lift or ground floor bedrooms?

    Hi, thank you for getting in touch. We have a twin and standard double on the ground floor. If you have any other queries don't hesitate to get in touch. kind regards, Jacqueline.
    Answered on 22 March 2023
  • Do you have a spa and pool

    Unfortunately we do not have any of these facilities. We are an old Georgian period family run home with beautiful grounds to enjoy and relax.
    Answered on 24 February 2020

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Facilities of Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Currency exchange
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Castle Grove Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 14 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Castle Grove Country House Hotel

    • Room options at Castle Grove Country House Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin
    • Castle Grove Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Castle Grove Country House Hotel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Letterkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Castle Grove Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Castle Grove Country House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Castle Grove Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant