Ballyseede Castle

9.3Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

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Ballyseede Castle dates back to 1721 and is situated in glorious landscaped grounds and gardens within the townland of Ballyseedy. This family-friendly castle is the perfect base from which to tour the south-west of Ireland, including the beautifully scenic Ring of Kerry, and is located only 15 minutes from Kerry Airport.

An authentic castle experience full of Irish charm and personality awaits! Ascend the sweeping stone steps to a pillar-box red door guarded by charismatic stone lions and be ensconced by old-world splendour. The stately façade featuring curved bows and a battlemented parapet is peppered with many windows, allowing the beautifully-decorated castle to be flooded with daylight and bestowed with dramatic landscaped views.

Modern-day luxury permeates the castle which has seen extensive transformation over recent years, in particular the partly glass-domed orangery, revitalised gardens and an entire west wing. Throughout, Ballyseede Castle’s exceptional level and warmth of service has remained.

This family-run estate has family stays at its heart, featuring charming, spacious accommodation, a mix of decadent and relaxed dining experiences and plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Accommodation

Ballyseede Castle features 40 luxurious en-suite bedrooms, pristinely presented and dressed in decadent fabrics, equally balancing comfort and style. Many feature four-poster beds and garden views through long windows. The varied rooms are full of character, and each has been carefully decorated to retain the character and charm of castle living.

Further accommodation is available at the 4-star Gate Lodge, a five-bedroomed property only a two-minute walk from the castle.

Dining

Ballyseede Castle’s O’Connell Restaurant is renowned for serving beautiful food in magnificent surroundings. Choose from the castle’s selection of finest wines to accompany the very best of the region’s meat, fish and seafood.

Indulge in a varied breakfast offering in The Stone Room Restaurant, from Irish cheeses to baked breads. The Orangery and Pappy’s Bar serve an extensive all-day menu catering to all tastes whilst guests can enjoy the traditional afternoon tea in castles formal lounges. Ballyseede Castle features a varied selection of delicious authentic dishes, each featuring the finest locally-sourced seasonal ingredients and served with style.

Activities

There is no limit to the attractions and activities local to Ballyseede Castle - from water adventures to the scenic Skellig Islands to adventurous walks and live theatre.

Gardens/Estate

The estate features beautiful gardens of manicured lawns with interweaving gravel paths framed by low hedges and topiary trees. Benches and comfy seating are dotted throughout the grounds inviting all who stay at Ballyseede to take a moment to smell the flowers.

History

Originally home to the Blennerhassett family, Ballyseede was bought by hoteliers Marnie and Rory O’Sullivan in 2005 and has since undergone an immense but steady restoration.

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Location

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Ballyseede Castle is located in Ballyseede in County Kerry, south-west Ireland, three miles from the town of Tralee and eight miles from Kerry airport. It is around a 3.5-hour drive from Dublin and 90 minutes from Shannon Airport.

Ballyseede Castle is ideally located for touring both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, two of the most scenic areas in Ireland.

Castle guests enjoy the breath-taking and ever-changing scenery around the Lakes of Killarney, the Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Atlantic shoreline.

Reviews

9.3

Mary, United StatesMy family was enthralled by our first impression of the castle and its grounds. The bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. We had reservations for the 5 course meal- this was spectacular! The food was outstanding! The staff were fantastic! We also partook in lunch and the breakfast- each was very delicious and satisfying! The staff throughout our stay was attentive and very helpful. We arrived early so the front desk took our luggage and directed us to a beautiful dining area for lunch. The front desk also ordered us up a cab for our departure. The only downside was we only stayed one night! Thanks for making a beautiful memory for my self and the rest of my family! Mary
Erin, United StatesWe had a wonderful stay - the staff were all lovely and the rooms very comfortable. Dolan the wolfhound and the rest of the menagerie were the icing on the cake!
Jennifer, United StatesOur family of 5 spent one night at Ballyseede Castle. We were only able to get one castle room and our three adults boys stayed in a room at the Lodge but we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We had dinner in the Orangery, from the all day dining menu and the food was fantastic. The castle pets were adorable and Doolin, the Irish Wolfhound escorted the boys to the lodge both times they walked down there. Breakfast in the O'Connell restaurant was very nice as well. Very happy we stayed at Ballyseede!
Anthony , AustraliaTotally exceeded our high expectations, beautiful huge bedroom, excellent staff, especially Ester and Stella, beautiful grounds. Sitting in the living rooms was like living in a luxurious huge antique store surrounded by expensive pieces of art. The meals were also excellent. We would love to return.

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