Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle
With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodation set on 180 acres of woodland, gardens and a golf course. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. A concierge service, free parking and luggage storage are available for guests. The estate boasts 140 bedrooms with several accommodation options. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms are uniquely designed and the Carriage Rooms are located within the courtyard of Kilkea Castle where guests can choose from interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms feature HDTV, luxury bathroom amenities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a whisky in the castle bar, The Keep, before dining at Restaurant 1180 with a view overlooking the castle gardens. This fine-dining restaurant provides seasonal local produce and offers traditional Irish cuisine with a hint of International. Alternative dining options are located in the Clubhouse and include The Bistro, which offers a more informal dining experience, as well as Hermione’s Restaurant which features a simple yet sophisticated setting. Kilkea Castle offers many outdoor activities such as an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, tennis, archery and fishing. The property also features a Spa with 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails. Carlow is 15 km from the accommodation, while Kildare is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 84 km from Kilkea Castle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lynsey
Ireland“Was so wonderful we came to celebrate my partners birthday and we were greeted with a complimentary upgrade , we were treated so wonderfully and attentively, the castle grounds are just beautiful and thank you so much for welcoming us . We look...” - Alice Ireland“Breakfast was lovely and rooms were so comfortable.”
- LLaura Ireland“The thermal suite in the spa is amazing, the decor of the whole place is so lovely and Natasha on the front desk was so warm so inviting and so much craic she made the whole experience 10 times better!”
- Donna Ireland“The.room.was perfect, staff were.very attentive breakfast was great,”
Jody
United States“The ambiance was incredible. The castle itself is amazing as are the grounds”- Jennifer Ireland“Really enjoyed our stay. Staff were amazing, so friendly and attentive.”
Louise Ireland“Beautiful setting. Breakfast and dinner very good.”- Jane Ireland“Absolutely everything I can’t wait to return again”
- Rachel Ireland“The spa, rooms and castle were amazing. The staff were all so friendly, we had a lovely time”
- Sarah Ireland“Cosiness, attention to detail. Restaurant. Staff. A stunning hideaway.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Hermione's Restaurant Kilkea Castle Golf Club
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Bistro Kilkea Castle Golf Club
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant 1180
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities of Kilkea CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Activities
- AerobicsAdditional charge
- ArcheryAdditional charge
- Tennis equipment
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Wellness
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesKilkea Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note the Castle building will be hosting an exclusive private event on 02 May and 03 May 2020 and there will be no access between 15:00 and 00:00.
Check-in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.
All rooms at the property are accessible by lift.
Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kilkea Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
FAQs about Kilkea Castle
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Check-in at Kilkea Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Room options at Kilkea Castle include:
- Suite
- Double
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Kilkea Castle has 3 restaurants:
- Restaurant 1180
- Hermione's Restaurant Kilkea Castle Golf Club
- Bistro Kilkea Castle Golf Club
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Kilkea Castle is 1,000 yards from the centre of Kilkea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Kilkea Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Kilkea Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Archery
- Personal trainer
- Aerobics
- Horse riding
- Tennis equipment
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Make up services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Fitness
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The prices at Kilkea Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
