Best Independent Style Hotels in Donegal County

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in Donegal County. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

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Donegal County, Donegal

Lough Eske Castle

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 97 Rooms & Suites Amidst Picturesque Surroundings
Amenities Cedars Restaurant For Locally Sourced Cuisine, Father Browne Bar For Casual Dining, Award-winning Spa, Indoor Pool, Sauna, Wellness Treatments
More Located Near Lough Eske & The Blue Stack Mountains

This waterside property is flanked by epic scenery. Rising from the banks of Lough Eske and surrounded by mature gardens, the castle also looks toward the rugged backdrop as Donegal stretches inland. Decorated in a baronial style that reflects its past, the hotel sports majestic staircases, open fires, wood-panelled walls, chess sets and oil paintings. This is contrasted by a bright, airy and modern spa – floor to ceiling picture windows in the pool and hydro suite proffer a pretty garden outlook. While the 96 rooms are a mix of the old and the new. Outdoor activities are plentiful and include surfing, fishing, golf and horse riding.

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