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Quintin Castle

Portaferry, County Down, Ireland

Sleeps 24 guests in 10 rooms. From £6,500 per night (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Enclosed by neat battlements and tree-dotted fields beyond, this cliff-edge castle, featuring impressive crenelations across its entirety, occupies a rugged landscape position just metres from the wild Irish Sea. Its grounds combine sculpture, gardens and a private beach, whilst its interiors portray a traditional country elegance across a canvas of complementary colours, intricate prints and dark wood. See more

Castle Leslie

Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Sleeps 40 guests in 20 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

A distinguished past envelops every uniquely-designed bedroom, each combining history, heirlooms and comfort. Variety is apparent, from dining options to outdoor activities to characterful bedrooms. Conveniently located between Dublin and Belfast, this family-run estate invites you to enjoy its ancient woodland, calming lake and lush panoramic views. See more

9.3
Superb
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Cabra Castle

County Cavan, Ireland

Sleeps 220 guests in 110 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

The magnificent castle houses sumptuous interiors, highlighting characterful features and offering luxury at every turn. A sweeping stone staircase leads up from a myriad of outdoor features, including topiary gardens, a seated courtyard area and delightful fountain, setting the scene for an exquisite stay just over an hour from Dublin. See more

9.3
Superb
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Crom Castle

County Fermanagh, Ireland

Sleeps 13 guests in 7 rooms. From £4,200 for 2 nights (meals quoted separately).

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This Baronial property marks its territory amid a scenic, tree-dotted landscape of the historic County Fermanagh. Complete with turrets, chimneys and a glistening orangery, its façade gives way to an equally Imperial interior of archways, columns, ornate ceilings and floating staircases brimming with romance and charm. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Belle Isle Castle

Co.Fermanagh, Ireland

Belle Isle Castle sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 64 guests). Self-catered from £3000 per night.

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The sprawling 17th-century, country-manor-style castle sits peacefully on the peaceful Upper Lough Erne, framed by trees and a rugged parkland. Large bay windows and elegant interiors invite you to make yourselves at home here. Watch the sunset across the water and the mesmerising ancient hills of Fermanagh from your own personal island setting. See more

9.2
Superb
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Ballinlough Castle

County Meath, Ireland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. From €16,885 for 3 nights (includes breakfast and dinner).

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Just an hour from Dublin, a dramatic castellated outline tops a welcoming façade, glistening with long sash windows. Grand, elegant interlinking Georgian rooms flood with natural light, whilst stunning plasterwork decorates throughout. Ideally situated for scenic lake views and perfect for groups of friends or family, this secluded retreat, inhabited by the same family for 400 years, will remain with you long after your stay. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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