Castle Leslie Estate
Monaghan, Ireland

What could possibly be grander than staying in an authentic Irish castle with the original founding family? Spectacular and enchanting Castle Leslie delivers all of the romance, excitement and delight staying in castle implies and congers up in the most fantasy-filled adventurers mind. 

The castle hotel is set on 1000 acres of beautiful green undulating ground just 80 miles from Dublin and 60 miles from Belfast.   The prominent and individualistic Leslie family is one of a dwindling few families that still retain their ancestral castle estate which was established in the 1660s (over a hundred years before the founding of the United States).

The hotel is a wonderful retreat for the weary traveler; offering impeccable old-world hospitality in luxurious and authentic interiors.  The impressive architecture looks every bit the part of a fairy-tale castle.  This is a place to indulge one’s self for real relaxation.  You won’t find noisy televisions, radios or commercial min-bars in the room.  You will enjoy drinks on the lawn and crackling log fireplaces.  The interiors are well-appointed and dotted with family heirlooms and lovely antique Irish furnishings.

Adventures will find Castle Leslie a playground for leisurely hiking, thrilling horseback riding (featuring over 300 jumps for the advanced rider) and fishing in one of Ireland’s best-preserved lakes.  At the end of the day you can enjoy a relaxing massage or a wonderful glass of port wine in the historic Lodge.

Castle Leslie offers bountiful breakfasts, hearty lunches, delicious formal afternoon tea, and dreamy candlelit dinners.  All meals use the freshest foods available; including daily-created artisan breads, scones and Castle Leslie’s own homemade preserves.  Cherished family recipes, dating from hundreds of years, ago are still used at mealtime making dining an unparalleled Irish gourmet experience.

Castle Leslie is an once-in-a-lifetime travel experience.  It is an adventurer’s haven for respite and old-world grandeur in an atmosphere of conviviality and comfort.

For more information visit: http://www.castleleslie.com