Curated Luxury romantic hotel deals in Donegal

An oasis of peace and tranquillity in the town of Letterkenny, County Donegal, this spectacular Georgian house stands within its own private estate overlooking Lough Swilly.

Offering a relaxed atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, Castle Grove is set in the Northwest of Ireland, the most beautiful unspoilt part of the country, home to magnificent beaches and rolling countryside. The hotel itself features extensive grounds which you can stroll through at your leisure, whilst the surroundings are ideal for a range of country pursuits, which can be organised through the hotel.

In the evenings you can enjoy fine dining in Castle Grove’s Michelin recommended restaurant, serving the best of Irish produce, including vegetables from the hotel’s gardens. All meals are accompanied by a varied wine list.

Located in Milford, Mulroy Woods Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Ashtree Stables and Letterkenny Karting Centre. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from The Looking Glass Spa Therapy and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from School of Home Baking.

Refurbished in 2016, the Shandon Hotel & Spa is situated in the small village of Dunfanaghy and offers a wonderful views of the Sheephaven Bay and a luxury spa. All the rooms, the bar, the swimming pool, the relaxation room and the outdoor Canadian hot tub overlook the nearby bay, hills and countryside.

The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cosy seating area and some have sea views. All rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Hotel guests have free use of the leisure centre which boasts a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath & gym. Discounted access to the luxury thermal spa is available to hotel residents. The spa is housed in a separate building to the hotel.

The restaurant at Shandon Hotel & Spa serves an international menu in elegant surroundings. Shandon Bar has open fires, free WiFi and a sun terrace, and hosts live music nights.

Shandon Hotel & Spa is just 3.5 miles from the beautiful Ards Forest Park. Free on-site parking is available, and Sheephaven Bay Beach is just a short walk away.

Located in Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 8 minutes from Glenevin Waterfall. This golf hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Doagh Famine Village and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Carrickbrackey Castle.

• Views of the water
• 9-hole golf course
• Spa

Redcastle Hotel, in County Donegal, has one of the most scenic settings around. It’s pulled up to the shores of the Lough Foyle on the Inishowen Peninsula. And there are sea-view rooms, or balcony rooms, to make the most of the panoramas. There’s a private nine-hole parkland golf course in front of the property, adding to the striking outlook.

You can take in views of the golf greens and Lough Foyle from the Captain’s Bar. It’s a top spot for casual dining and drinks, serving the likes of stone-baked pizzas, fish and chips and burgers. But The Edge Restaurant is a sound choice for seasonal, fresh meals. The views are to die for and it’s even won Ulster Hotel Restaurant of the Year.

The spa and leisure centre has all the works, from a pool, sauna and steam room to a gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Pampering-wise, you can book in for treatments using organic VOYA products. And, when you fancy venturing out, Leisureland Redcastle amusement park is just across the water for a fun day out.