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Private Escorted Tours of Ireland | Castles in Ireland

Private Guided Tours of Ireland

Let us be your guide to the most luxurious Manor Houses and Castles of Ireland. For a truly unforgettable stay in Ireland, why not contact us and we will get you the best available rates on any luxury Hotel Castles in Ireland. Ireland has an abundance of castles and many, such as the ones listed below, have been transformed into exclusive hotels, so that you can live and travel like a king and Queen for the duration of your holiday in Ireland. We offer a full chauffeur service, including a meet and greet facility at the airport. Arrive in Style and comfort to any of the many Castles in Ireland with us, at very competitive rates.

Nestled into the stunning Mayo countryside is the impressive 350 acre, 800 year old, Ashford Castle. This medieval castle is now a five-star luxury hotel on the shore of Lough Corrib and was once owned by the Guinness family. The castle was built in 1228 on a monastic site by the Anglo-Norman House of Burke. After passing through many hands over the centenaries, the castle was finally bought by Red Carnation Hotels in 2013.  In recent years the castle underwent intense restoration and re-opened it’s doors in April 2015. Your Irish personal chauffeur will treat you like royalty, driving you to and from the castle in a luxury vehicle.

A wine tasting is the perfect way to complete a luxurious stay at an Irish castle. Ashford Castle offers private wine tastings and wine dinners in the secret pathways of the castle offering a snug atmosphere.  There is an vast wine list from which to choose vintage wines and global selections. There are a number of other dining and refreshment rooms to enjoy at the castle including the Billiards room, where you can enjoy a game of billiards or a relaxing drink in a outstanding room furnished with antique furniture.

There is also a Cigar Terrace, The Inglelock Room & the Connaught Room for private dining. Additionally,  The Prince of Wales Bar is ideal to enjoy a pint of Guinness while The Drawing Room is perfect for enjoying afternoon coffee.  You have your Irish personal chauffeur ready to drive you anywhere safely after your dining and wine sampling.

The Castle Hotel has 83 remarkable rooms including 6 suites and a lakeside cottage. The richly dressed rooms are a refined traditional design, each room magnificently styled with ornate beds and chandeliers while the comfort of the guest dominates each room. Opened in June 2016, the stylish Lakeside cottage is the definitive private romantic retreat for those wishing to avail of a Luxury Deluxe Honeymoon Tours Ireland package. Exquisitely designed rooms include a stunning fireplace, a private deck with unequalled views of the lake.

Dromoland Castle is found in County Clare, in the mid-west of Ireland. Also known as the ‘banner county’, it is thought that it got this name during the battle of Clontarf in 1014 when the Dal gCais, a Gaelic tribe, carried banners across County Clare. All that’s needed is a private chauffeur in Ireland to show you all the stunning sights around this beautiful County.

Although not a castle the newly renovated Adare Manor opened it’s doors again in November 2017 and was named Best Hotel in the World 2018. They beat luxury hotels in the UK, France, Mauritius and Morocco for the title so we can not mention castles in Ireland without the wonderful manor included.

A private tour of Ireland is all about choice and there is choice galore with the accommodation in Adare Manor. The newly renovated 104 bedrooms consist of 16 Classic rooms, 63 Deluxe, 13 Staterooms, 4 Dunraven Staterooms, 4 One Bedroomed Suites and 2 exclusive Presidential Suites.

Whether you choose a Classic room or a Presidential Suite, one thing is for certain you will be treated as a VIP guest throughout.  All the rooms will have AC,  a complimentary soft drinks mini bar in each room, complimentary WIFI in all  rooms and throughout the hotel. In any room with one remote, guests can control blinds, lights, temperature, TV, music, as well as schedule wake-up calls, request valet service and so much more!

If you choose to remain in the hotel then dinner, during your deluxe tour of Ireland, you will served in the fine dining and infamous Oakroom Restaurant, named the Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland in 2015. Adare Manor has also earned international acclaim for its excellence in fine-dining and award-winning chefs. The Oakroom is a beautiful, intimate space overlooking the River Maigue and in 2018 will no doubt be winning more awards.

The Library is the ideal setting to relax and absorb your exquisite surroundings. There are also light lunch and snacks available for residents in the Drawing room and Library.  If you are seeking a Mediterranean environment then the Tack Room Bar serves Tapas and beverages each evening. Your Irish private chauffeur will be at hand to drive you to one of the local restaurants if you choose to dine out.