Make dreams come true with a stay in a fairytale esque castle accommodation, which can be yours for an overnight stay!
Crom Castle West Wing, County Fermanagh
The exceptionally romantic, 19th century Victorian Crom Castle is set in 1900 acres in one of Northern Ireland’s most important conservation areas. The stunning castle estate, overlooking the waters of Lough Erne, is surrounded by the most beautiful parkland. Which you can enjoy to your heart’s content as a guest in its 5* West Wing self-catering accommodation.
Impeccably decorated in warm and inviting colours, the charming West Wing apartment is tastefully furnished in period style. And has its own private entrance and terrace, with views across the Fermanagh countryside from every window.
Narrow Water Castle, County Down
A privately owned home, Narrow Water Castle is located in an idyllic setting overlooking Carlingford Bay and Warrenpoint.
Dating back to the fifteenth century, the Elizabethan revival style castle was built next to the original home, Mount Hall where the luxurious 5* self-catering apartment is. Two elegantly refurbished bedrooms have traditional furnishings and sumptuous bed linen to ensure a great night’s sleep. And the bathroom has a definite air of romance with a free standing double slipper bath on Moroccan handcrafted tiles.
Guests are welcome to explore the grounds and, as there’s an excellent equestrian centre within the estate, should you wish to explore it on horseback that can be arranged too.
Ballygally Castle Hotel, County Antrim
Just 26 miles from Belfast and close to Larne, the enchanting Ballygally Castle Hotel (4*) sits at the tip of the Causeway Coastal Route, with views all the way across the Irish Sea.
The castle dates back to 1625 and today is the only 17th century building in Northern Ireland still used as a residence. Character, charm, original beamed ceilings and restful contemporary décor add to the welcoming atmosphere. As does the reputedly friendly ghost. If you’re feeling brave enough, there’s a ‘ghost room’ in one of the towers where you can investigate the goings-on for yourself.
Belle Isle Castle, County Fermanagh
The fairy-tale 4* Belle Isle Castle nestles by the water’s edge in the grounds of the Belle Isle Estate. A splendid, double-vaulted entrance hall sets the scene and rooms are beautifully decorated in the style of a majestic stately home.
Explore the grounds and you’ll realise why the Estate has been designated a Special Area of Conservation. Then, if you can tear yourself away for a day, take a trip to the Marble Arch Global Geopark to discover Fermanagh’s fascinating underworld beneath Cuilcagh Mountain. The scenic drive to the top of the mountain is worth the trip alone.
Helen’s Tower, County Down
If you like that top of the world feeling, Helen’s Tower is just made for you. In fact, it’s a castle just made for two, with sky-high views that go on forever. Perfect for a romantic getaway.
Hidden on the edge of a winding country lane, this enchanting three storey, stone tower nestles deep in the woods on the Clandeboye Estate, perched high above the rolling hills of County Down with wonderful forest walks nearby.
The Barbican Gatelodge, County Antrim
Standing at the end of an old stone bridge across the Glenarm River, the Barbican Gatelodge is a charming building complete with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase. Early evening delivers the most spectacular views here. So get ready to head up to the roof garden to see the coastline in all its twilight glory.
This self-catering accommodation is the perfect romantic hideaway and the ideal starting point for a road trip to discover the dramatic Causeway Coast, stopping off at the 5* Giant’s Causeway and 4* Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge en route.
From the wonderful to the quirky, this is Northern Ireland’s past and it’s all yours to explore. There’s the perfect spot out there for your romantic getaway, so go get it.
Lying on the beautiful shores of tranquil Upper Lough Erne, amongst an archipelago of wooded islands and woodlands, Crom Castle is a romantic nineteenth century Victorian Castle set in a 1900 acre estate.
The apartment is in the original hub of the castle known as Mount Hall dating back to 1680. An elegant, luxurious two bedroom apartment, one en-suite, with a range of modern facilities. Sleeps up to four guests. Welcoming, enchanting, atmospheric.
The Ballygally Castle Hotel faces the soft, sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay. The Castle dates back to 1625 and is unique in that it is the only 17th Century building still used as a residence in Northern Ireland.
Nestling close to the water's edge and set within a landscape of lakes and islands of gently rolling hills and fragrant woods, Belle Isle Castle provides self catering or fully catered accommodation.
Helen’s Tower, perched above the rolling hills of County Down, is an enchanting three storey, stone tower nestled deep in the woods of the Clandeboye Estate, standing on top of the world with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Adults only
Romantic in appearance and setting, and approached by a bridge over the Glenarm river, the Barbican comprises a three storey block with a roof terrace, with a picnic bench which affords significant views over the surrounding countryside.
