Kilkea Castle Hotel

Kilkea Castle holds a special place in my heart, as it’s where my parents both worked and met in the 70s. We’ve been visiting as a family every couple of years since the 90s (we now all live in the US), and it’s always such a unique experience. The grounds and castle are immaculate — you instantly feel transported back in time. The rooms are HUGE — luxurious in this day and age, but a bit spooky (in my opinion) at night! Even though it’s such a large estate, we’ve always felt very comfortable and at peace while visiting Kilkea. I can’t wait to return with my husband.

My first view of «Kilkea castle hotel» was breathtaking, as me and my family drove up the long driveway to the castle. The castle was perfectly refurbished and it was like stepping back in time to hundreds of years ago when there was a rich family living in it. The rooms of the castle are beautifully refurbished with geniune 12^th century style with high ceilings, stone arches and views of the surrounding golf course and gardens.
«Kilkea castle hotel» is currently the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Ireland which makes it really special. We had a evening meal in the restaurant «De Lacys» the evening before the wedding which was also were the breakfast was served. I really enjoyed this meal and the service in the restaurant was second to none.
Afterwards the bridal party retired to the bar for some drinks which was served in cosy residents bar just beside reception. The room my sister and I shared was very spacious and was The hotel booked us this room because they knew we would need a spacious room for me, my sister, mam and the two other bridesmaids to get our hair and make-​up done which was good service.
Before the reception at the hotel started there was a bagpipe player to lead us to were the food was being served which was really unique. The service was warm, friendly and the staff could not do enough to help. There was spicy chicken, salmon and melon as the appetiser and then Carrot and orange soup as starter. A choice of lamb or seabass for main and a small portion of pear tart, pavalova and chocolate cake. These choices were just ones of many you could choose for your wedding. The castle at nighttime lit up was absolutely stunning and the surrounding gardens made for some really nice pictures. I shared the second night with my friend who also attended the wedding and she really enjoyed the atmosphere of the castle, it really has an enchanting feel about the place.
So whether you are just here for a weekend away, or are planning a wedding you will never forget, «Kilkea castle hotel» in the peaceful sourroundings of castledermot in Kildare should be the place you go. I would definately go back there in a heartbeat!