Killeavy Castle Estate

I rang killeavy castle to book a meal for an occasion I have coming up. I explained the date and time and that there would be 30 of us attending. The receptionist told me their events team would need to deal with it and would ring me back. I rang 3 times being told the same thing, it is with events and they will be in touch. A month on I am still waiting on a call back. I have had to book elsewhere.

From arriving and exploring the beautiful grounds and farm shop, to relaxing in the spa and having beautiful food in the bistro I cannot find fault in the hotel. Our room was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I cannot find fault in our stay.

This was our second time staying at Killeavy Castle and it was just as good as the first! Top marks all around. The hotel is spotless and modern, the grounds are beautiful, the staff are really friendly and up for a chat and a laugh while remaining absolutely professional. We had a delicious dinner in the bistro and wrapped up with breakfast in bed ... Killeavy has everything we look for in a hotel and is highly recommended!

We had a lovely relaxing night away. Thermal facilities were great and food was delicious!! The staff are so friendly and helpful! The surroundings are beautiful and tranquil! This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again. Highly recommended for an adult night away!

The grounds are so beautiful and well maintained, such fantastic views of outstanding natural beauty. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and made our family's birthday celebrations memorable. We would thoroughly recommend the spa facilities too. The icing on the cake.

Very comfortable indeed. Very courteous and efficient staff. Food in both bistro and restaurant was very good. More vegetarian choice would be welcome. Only small issue with the spa was that the hot-tub was outside and not warm enough on day one. The following day the heat had been turned up and it was great. There is a sauna but no steam room, which would be preferable to the long narrow swimming pool. The castle and hotel are set in a lovely estate with a number of walks around the estate itself and surrounding countryside. Apart from that exploring beautiful countryside itself, there isn't not much else to do nearby, so a weekend is more than enough time to get the full Killeavy experience. One thing that would make a huge difference is a lounge with a nice big wood fire! I was surprised and disappointed that they don't have an open fire for cold or wet evenings.

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Killeavy Castle. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. The bedroom was very comfortable with all the amenities required. Food was delicious and service was great in the restaurant and bar. Beautiful grounds and scenery with a choice of woodland and hill walks

Great location, great service. I went for business and will 100% go back for a personal stay. Signature shortbread is out of this world. Lovely lunch and dinner in the bistro. Great access to The Ring of Gullion directly from the hotel grounds. Great for family, couples, business, events.

I had high expectations for this visit, as it came highly recommended by colleagues and friends as a special treat for my mum and myself. While we've already shared our feedback with the hotel both verbally and in writing, we have yet to receive an acknowledgment of our written feedback, so I wanted to highlight some key points here. Firstly, upon arrival, my mum immediately noticed that access to the hotel was challenging for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, which is important to us as two members of our family use a wheelchair and have limited mobility. When my mum inquired at reception about how wheelchair users access the hotel, the response we received was unexpectedly abrupt. The receptionist made a comment, “Do you want me to build another car park?” which felt dismissive. Later, we spoke to the manager, who noted our concerns. We had booked the Deluxe Guestroom and were looking forward to the experience advertised on the website. Unfortunately, the room did not meet those expectations. We mentioned this to the manager, who confirmed that the room was correct, but it clearly did not match the advertised photos. While we were offered the option to switch rooms, it was quite late in the evening, so we decided to stay. In addition to this, we encountered two maintenance issues in the room: The shower controls were difficult to turn, which posed a potential health and safety concern due to the extremely hot water. This could be hazardous, especially for guests who may struggle with the stiff controls. There was a loose floorboard outside the bathroom that could potentially lead to an accident if not addressed. On a positive note the bar and spa staff were lovely and friendly, atmosphere was great and breakfast was lovely. Overall, while there were aspects of the stay that didn’t meet our expectations, I hope the hotel can take this feedback on board to improve the experience for future guests, especially in terms of accessibility and maintenance.