Kilkea Castle - Kilkea

With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodationon 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 Castleguests can choose from interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms.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.

The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 12:00.

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 forguests 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.Please inform 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.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Fitzgerald Suite. The Fitzgerald Suite is located at the very top of the castle in the Round Tower and boasts a free-standing bath and a 360-degree view of the estate. The suite is the most luxurious accommodation option at the property and includes a separate bedroom, living area and bathroom. Features include a flat-screen TV, luxury bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, direct dial telephone and a Nespresso coffee machine. A hair dryer, laptop safe, work desk and complimentary WiFi are available. ;
Luxury Castle Bedroom. The Luxury Castle Bedrooms have king beds with their own unique character and style. These spacious light-filled rooms include a larger seating area and en suite marble bathrooms with shower and bath. Features include a flat-screen TV, luxury bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, direct dial telephone and a Nespresso coffee machine. A hair dryer, laptop safe, work desk and complimentary WiFi are available. Room size ranges from 24 square metres to 40 square metres. ;
Superior Carriage Room. The Superior Carriage Bedrooms have king beds and are decorated in soft colours to reflect the views outside. Interconnecting and accessible rooms are available. Features include a flat-screen TV, luxury bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, direct dial telephone and a Nespresso coffee machine. A hair dryer, laptop safe, work desk and complimentary WiFi are available. ;
Classic Castle Room. The Classic Castle Bedrooms offer more intimate accommodation and have king size beds and en suite marble bathrooms. Rooms are unique and individually designed. Features include a flat-screen TV, luxury bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, direct dial telephone and a Nespresso coffee machine. A hair dryer, laptop safe, work desk and complimentary WiFi are available. Room size ranges from 17 square metres to 19 square metres. ;
Classic Carriage Room. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as ancourtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.