Situated in the countryside of County Kildare The Lodges at Kilkea Castle is set in 180 acres of its own woodland and gardens. A 12th-century castle, Kilkea Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland with a history dating back to 1180. Designated parking is available. The Lodges at Kilkea are modern in design and overlook the impressive golf course with close proximity to the Golf Clubhouse. Each room features HDTV and complimentary WiFi. The Clubhouse includes dining options and offers a glimpse of the castle. The Bistro offers a more informal dining experience while Hermione’s Restaurant 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carmel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing stay. Beautiful surroundings. Lodges were amazing with everything you needed. Definitely would recommend
  • Bridget
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Everything was perfect totally relaxing environment Really beautiful ground an amazing experience
  • Magee
    Ireland Ireland
    Really lovely stay, room was perfect size, location is great and food/drinks was lovely too.
  • Brian
    Ireland Ireland
    Best white pudding I've ever had, and club sandwich was delicious
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    The lodges are fantastic - we had a 3 bed, all of which are ensuite, comfortable and clean. We had bar food in the Clubhouse, which was good but the breakfast was really excellent. Great choice and of really good quality. The staff in general were...
  • Kayleigh
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovey grounds. We booked a lodge & was very spacious with 3 different apartment type rooms and a communal area. Price was good for 6 people
  • Melanie
    Canada Canada
    The lodges were fabulous and spacious! The staff was curtious, humourous, and friendly, and the atmosphere at both the fine dining and the castle bar were exceptional. I would give my experience there a 5⭐️ !!
  • B
    Bonnie
    Canada Canada
    I loved everything about my stay. Andrew from the bar was great and loved joking around with us. Glen at the restaurant had us all laughing. The receptionist at check in was really accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed a day of golf, loved...
  • Mart8na
    Ireland Ireland
    The castle and grounds are exceptional and the lodges are comfortable and spotless clean.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Rooms are really nice, clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Hermione's Restaurant in the Clubhouse
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • 1180 Fine Dining at the Castle
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of The Lodges at Kilkea Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All activities advertised need to be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Should guests wish to eat at the restaurant they are advised to reserve a table in advance.

Please note the Castle building is used for private events, and therefore there will be no access between 15:00 until 00:00 on the following dates: 20 June and 23 August 2020.

Check in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.

Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.

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

Please inform The Lodges at Kilkea Castle 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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