The great escape
A perfect family getaway lies in store at Castle Leslie Estate
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan is one of the last great Irish castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Estate is home to some of the most unique and enchanting accommodation on one of Ireland’s most breathtaking estates. Following significant investment and a major restoration programme over the last decade, the beautiful Castle Leslie Estate is full of character and personality and is the ultimate Irish rural escape.
SPOILED FOR CHOICE
Unlike most hotels, Castle Leslie Estate boasts a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and holidaying needs. The Castle, rich in unspoilt rural splendour and stunning artefacts, offers complete respite from the rest of the world. A haven of tranquillity, you won’t find televisions, radios or minibars within most of the bedrooms. The Castle features 20 unique bedrooms — whether your idea of heaven is a romantic boudoir designed with relaxation and privacy in mind or a flamboyant room decorated with rich deep colours, there’s a room to suit your tastes. The Lodge meanwhile offers a completely different experience to that of the Castle. Complete with 29 rooms — each of which remain true to the building’s original structure — and buzzing with activity, there is plenty to keep yourself occupied at the boutique, country house style Lodge.
LUXURY HOME RENTAL
Experience our luxury home rental packages and self-catering breaks at our two-bedroomed Old Stable Mews and our four- and five-bedroomed Village Cottages. Our luxurious home holiday package breaks are based on a bed and breakfast basis for between two and five nights’ accommodation and many of these packages include evening meals and home treats such as a welcome family basket, beer and wine, sweets, popcorn and snacks. However, if you want the freedom to cater for yourself, our self-catering breaks are the ideal choice as they offer guests independence with the option to avail of all the Estate has to offer.
A WEALTH OF ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY
A host of activities are on offer at Castle Leslie Estate including pike fishing for the nature enthusiast, a private cinema for movie buffs, exceptional walking trails for those who want to breathe in fresh country air, kayaking and clay target shooting for the more adventurous, hot air balloon rides for those looking for exhilaration, falconry for those to experience nature up close, a fabulous spa for rejuvenation and of course the famous world-class equestrian centre.
In fact, there is no better way to explore Castle Leslie’s idyllic estate than on horseback. With 21 miles of meandering bridleways, mile-long all-weather gallop and a 50 x 30 metre indoor arena with indoor cross-country fences, this certainly is the perfect place to get in the saddle. All ages (as long as you’re over seven) and abilities, from beginners to those looking to expand on their riding skills, are catered for. There is even a mechanical horse for beginners. Castle Leslie Estate’s world-class equestrian centre offers a family holiday experience to remember and your little ones are sure to enjoy the Saddle Club, which runs every morning during the school holidays and costs just €35 per child for two hours.
While the kids are enjoying a wealth of activities to be found at Castle Leslie Estate, why not indulge at the spa, called The Victorian Treatment Rooms. A visit to the Victorian Treatment Rooms is the ultimate escape and will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised. The spa offers a wide range of traditional organic therapies from the ‘Eminence Organics’ and ‘Voya’ ranges. Signature treatments include the Never a Dull Moment Facial, the Grip Fast Back Massage and the Chocolate Truffle Wrap. And because everyone deserves a little pampering, there is an abundance of treatments available for men too. After your stay at Castle Leslie Estate, you will emerge well rested, pampered and have taken in some of the most exquisite sights to be witnessed in Ireland. It is just a mere 60 minutes from Belfast, 80 minutes from Dublin and a million miles from anywhere…
Ω To make a booking, please contact the Reservations Department on 047 88100 or email reservations@castleleslie.com. For a full list of special offers, please visit castleleslie.com. Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co Monaghan