Ranked as one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels, Castle Leslie Estate is a must-visit for well-heeled travelers looking to live like a royal when visiting the Emerald Isle.
The regal rural retreat is located in County Monaghan, on 1,000 acres of pristine Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and shimmering lakes.
Castle Leslie is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished Leslie family have lived on the Estate, welcoming everyone from politicians to poets, ambassadors to A-list celebrities.
Castle Leslie gained media attention in 2002 when Sir Paul McCartney married Heather Mills in the family church located on the estate, followed by a wedding banquet for 300 guests prepared by the castle’s then executive chef, Noel McMeel.
Before booking your trip to Ireland, here are a list of highlights that make Castle Leslie Estate stand out from the rest:
- Castle Leslie Estate is located 80 minutes from Dublin Airport and 60 minutes from Belfast. If you’re looking to live like a royal on a road trip of Ireland this jaw-dropping property is the perfect romantic escape.
- The estate offers a wide variety of accommodation options at The Castle, at The Lodge and at The Old Stable Mews.
- We suggest booking a room in The Castle as it boasts unique and dramatically different bedrooms outfitted with eye-catching furniture, antiques and heirlooms. The Castle has 21 rooms, from romantic boudoirs designed with relaxation and privacy in mind to more flamboyant bedrooms decorated with rich deep colours.
- Castle Leslie is nirvana for nature lovers with a sense of adventure. Guests can enjoy the vast property by going on trail walks, booking a falconry experience, clay target shooting, archery, fishing, boating, carriage rides and the impressive onsite Equestrian Centre.
- If you’re looking to pamper yourself on holiday indulge in a treatment or two at the chic Victorian Treatment Room. Luxurious spa facilities include 7 treatment rooms, 2 outdoor hot tubs, sauna, and relaxation rooms. A range of organic therapies from Eminence Organics and Voya include signature treatments like the Grip Fast Full Body Massage, Chocolate Truffle Wrap and LA Stone Therapy.
- Castle Leslie Estate boasts top drawer culinary experiences, from a sumptuous breakfast buffet to contemporary fine dining fare at Snaffles and traditional pub vibes at Conor’s Bar.
- Point your pinkies up with a cup of loose leaf and indulge in our favourite midday gastronomic traditions. Afternoon Tea at Castle Leslie is served in a classic 3 tiered service with house made scones, sandwiches and pretty pastries.
Whether you’re keen to book an extravagant stay at a luxurious castle hotel in Ireland or looking to simply splurge on an unforgettable fine dining feast or rejuvenating spa day, Castle Leslie Estate is the best address to live like an Irish King or Queen when road tripping through the Emerald Isle.
