Castle Grove Country House Hotel - Letterkenny

Award-winning 4-star country house hotel on the shores of Lough Swilly

Dining

The Michelin-recommended restaurant at Castle Grove Country House Hotel serves an innovative menu centered on locally sourced produce, including vegetables harvested from the hotel's Heritage Walled Garden. Afternoon teas are presented on fine china with a variety of options, and early evening tea with biscuits is offered to guests. The dining room also offers special diet menus, kids' meals, and a wine list large enough to run out on occasion.

Rooms

Guest rooms at Castle Grove Country House Hotel feature antique furniture, large sash windows with shutters, and views of Lough Swilly or the grounds. The Jonathan Swift suite offers a four-poster bed, a separate sitting room, and a modern bathroom with a roll-top bath and rain shower. Rooms in the main house include clawfoot tubs, while deluxe doubles provide additional space and seating areas.

Grounds

The hotel sits on 300 acres of private grounds that include a Heritage Walled Garden, woodlands, and lawns leading to the Lough Swilly shore. Guests can walk to the water, explore the garden where vegetables for the restaurant are grown, or enjoy the landscaped lawns with views of the lake. The estate is also available for exclusive wedding bookings, with outdoor ceremonies held on the terrace overlooking the water.

Family & Weddings

Castle Grove Country House Hotel offers exclusive wedding planning and can reserve the entire estate for private events, with ceremonies held on the terrace overlooking Lough Swilly. Families with children are welcome, and the hotel provides kids' meals, high chairs, and child-friendly dining times. The engaged owner-managers, Caroline and Irene, personally oversee every event, and staff are known to go out of their way for young guests-one made sure a favorite cat was present for a departing child.

Location & Activities

Located just minutes from Letterkenny and the Wild Atlantic Way, Castle Grove Country House Hotel is a base for exploring Malin Head, Fanad Head Lighthouse, and Sliabh Liag cliffs. The hotel can arrange country pursuits and offers local knowledge from staff, including recommendations for exploring Inishowen. Complimentary on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk support guests on day trips.

• Location: 300 acres overlooking Lough Swilly, 10 minutes from Letterkenny
• Rooms: Antique-furnished rooms including the Jonathan Swift four-poster suite
• Dining: Michelin-recommended restaurant with produce from the Heritage Walled Garden
• Wellness: Scenic grounds with woodlands, walkable shore, and heritage garden
• Weddings: Exclusive estate booking with outdoor ceremony terrace
• Ideal for: Couples, families, and wedding parties