Kilkea Castle Hotel

Historic castle resort on 180 acres with a championship golf course and an award-winning spa

Activities & Grounds

Kilkea Castle offers outdoor activities on its 180-acre estate, including an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, falconry, and clay pigeon shooting. Guests can play tennis, practice archery, take horse-riding lessons, or fish along the property's river. The estate includes 180 acres of landscaped gardens and ancient woodlands for walks.

Accommodations

The estate has 140 bedrooms across several options, including 11 uniquely designed Castle Bedrooms and Carriage Rooms in the courtyard. The Carriage Rooms offer interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms, while the Lodges near the Golf Clubhouse provide spacious suites. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms are uniquely designed.

Dining & Drinks

Kilkea Castle has three on-site dining options: Restaurant 1180, the Clubhouse Bistro, and Hermione's Restaurant. Restaurant 1180 provides seasonal local produce and traditional Irish cuisine with international influences, served with views of the castle gardens. The Keep bar serves whiskey and cocktails.

Spa & Wellness

The award-winning spa has 5 treatment rooms, including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, and a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool. A Beauty Lounge provides hair, make-up, and nail services, while the spa offers facials, body wraps, and wellness packages. The spa facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and relaxation area.

Location & Events

The hotel is 15 km from Carlow and 28 km from Kildare, with Dublin Airport 84 km away and a paid airport shuttle available. Kilkea Castle provides exclusive wedding planning services and venue options, including the Baronial Hall for receptions. Nearby attractions include Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Duckett's Grove, and the Irish National Stud.

• Accommodation: 140 bedrooms with 11 castle rooms, carriage rooms, and lodges
• Activities: 18-hole golf course, falconry, archery, fishing, tennis, horse-riding
• Dining: 3 restaurants including fine dining at Restaurant 1180
• Wellness: 5 treatment rooms, thermal suite, couples suite, beauty lounge
• Location: 15 km from Carlow, 28 km from Kildare, 84 km from Dublin
• Notable: One of Ireland's oldest inhabited castles