Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 19:46     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Ballynahinch in County Galway was wonderful! A manor house, though, not a castle.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 19:34     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
No because all the Irish castles are gone. I don't want to stay in places built by the English who took the land, persecuted and starved the people.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 18:53     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
We stayed at Dromoland as part of a package that included 6 nights at BnBs and the last night at Dromoland. After the basic accommodations of the BnBs, Dromoland felt like pure luxury! If I recall it was purchased and renovated by an American so it has things like US plugs, etc. This was 16 years ago.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 11:26     Subject: Re:Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Anonymous wrote:Ashford and Dromoland (and most of the "castle" hotels) are 19th century stately homes and nothing like real castles. They are still impressive, nonetheless.

Do you want an actual castle or a mock 19th century fairy tale mansion? Two very different experiences.


Incorrect on Ashford. We honeymooned there and stayed in an older portion of the castle that dates back to the...1400s/1500s, I believe? Ashford was built in phases, and the earliest parts of the property date back to the 13th/14th century. Plus, the surrounding area is beautiful (but, then again, so is the rest of Ireland).
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 09:13     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Dromoland - we stayed there on our honeymoon in the Queen Anne suite. 12 years ago, it cost more then the monthly mortgage on our condo. I can only imagine what the cost is today. But it was our last two nights in Ireland before heading back to home.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 06:53     Subject: Re:Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Anonymous wrote:Ashford and Dromoland (and most of the "castle" hotels) are 19th century stately homes and nothing like real castles. They are still impressive, nonetheless.

Do you want an actual castle or a mock 19th century fairy tale mansion? Two very different experiences.


This is absolutely true, but who wants to spend the night in the teeny tiny drafty rooms of a 12th century fortress like Bunratty Castle anyway? That's fun to tour during the day, but not for an incredible lodging experience.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2018 01:22     Subject: Re:Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Ashford and Dromoland (and most of the "castle" hotels) are 19th century stately homes and nothing like real castles. They are still impressive, nonetheless.

Do you want an actual castle or a mock 19th century fairy tale mansion? Two very different experiences.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 23:19     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Dromoland
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 23:08     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Anonymous wrote:Ashford castle in Ireland was amazing!!


Another vote for Ashford. We went with extended family from young children to grandparents—loved it!! We flew Harris Hawks (kids too), dinner in dungeon, dinner in five star fancy restaurant, boat tour of lake, beautiful grounds, singer in lounge at night, cost fires, robes and slippers for kids, and everyone could not have beennnicer. We all dream of going back!!!
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 22:38     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
https://www.sheencotravel.com/scotland-vacations/custom-scotland-castle-tours/?LeadSourceID=1907&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0uSW7J782AIVD51-Ch0ddgfwEAAYASAAEgKNFPD_BwE
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 20:01     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
We loved our stay at Dromoland castle in Ireland. The restaurant in particular was amazing!
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 17:48     Subject: Re:Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
I recommend you look in Ireland’s Blue Book to see if they have any castles. I know they have manor houses.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 17:45     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Anonymous wrote:Ashford castle in Ireland was amazing!!


That one is on my bucket list.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 17:45     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Ashford castle in Ireland was amazing!!
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2018 16:46     Subject: Have you stayed in a castle in Ireland or Scotland?
Can you recommend a castle for an amazing trip of a lifetime?