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Castle Durrow

Demesne, Durrow, Ireland
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Castle Durrow
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54 reviews 54 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Attended a wedding here recently, and was delighted to have the opportunity to stay at Castle Durrow. The hotel is stunning, and staff for the most part were attentive, friendly and welcoming throughout. The wedding banquet was excellent. If a large function can be catered for at such a high standard, it bodes well for diners in the main restaurant!... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Angeld62, Thank you for your lovely and helpful review, I am so sorry that you did not enjoy the breakfast fully ! Most of our guests love the full Irish after a night partying and for those that don't , I have the table in the room laden with cured Meats, smoked Salmon, Cheeses, Yoghurts , Fruit and Pastries.... More

Dublin, Ireland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I had the pleasure of staying at Castle Durrow for a friends wedding and from the start to end the hotel and surrounding area made an already special day exceptional. The food, rooms and grounds of the hotel are of high quality and the staff are friendly, helpful and genuinely seem to want you to have a wonderful stay. As... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Rachieblue, That is such a romantic review ! We love having the weddings here, we have 5 daughters and 3 sons and I hope (insist) that they will all get married here at home, exactly with the same format as our guests do . I know we might sound a bit expensive , but everything I could think of... More

Dunshaughlin, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Excellent location for a get together We came from Meath and others came from Roscommon Waterford and Cork, The evening meal was excellent and choice of food for all was very good Lovely selection of food at breakfast and staff very attentive and helpful to everyone's needs Lovely walks around the area for all especially young children Looking forward to... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your review, it's great to read that we are ideally located for all of you ,to meet from nearly all the corners of Ireland. having kids myself , I am always looking for extra bits to include at the castle, as a happy kid is a happy parent !! Yesterday the ducklings hatched... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Just spent a night , dinner bed and breakfast in Castle Durrow and from the moment we set foot inside 'till we checked out, we felt like we were the only people in the place that needed service even though the hotel was full, the service was so good. After check in I was brought to the room to see... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Ballyroe, Thank you so much for your review ! it is great to read that others (my guests ) find the same things important as I do when I go away !! Being recognized and ,when possible ,having a say in what room I stay in !! yes, Nick always has a smile on his face, i live here... More

Winter Garden, Florida
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6 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Castle Durrow was the best start to our 9 days in Ireland. It's a little over and hour outside of Dublin but worth the drive. Castle Durrow has the best finishes of any manor home we visited in the country. There are beautiful stain glassed windows that are worth the time to really stop and look at for the details.... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
5 May 2013

dear Wendybird, Thank you for your super review, I am always thrilled to read great reviews and try to learn from the not so great ones ! i have learned something now from you about the WiFi traveling up to the room above reception !! In the main house the original walls are so thick that nothing travels through them,... More

Cork, Ireland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We got married here 10 days ago and cannot speak highly enough about the venue. The staff, the atmosphere and the attention to detail were all fantastic. From the moment we arrived on the Friday afternoon to when we left on Monday morning, we were made to feel at home. All the staff are exceptional and nothing is a bother... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Dearest B and S, from all of the guys here we would like to thank you very very much, you were delightful from your first viewing to the menu tasting through to the super wedding weekend ! your guests were lovely to have here and we all enjoyed the many amazing extra's you put on ! ( sparklers , bellydancers... More

Dublin
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I was a guest at a wedding in Durrow Castle. The venue is wonderful. The suites are very old style and furnished accordingly. The reception and food were superb. The staff were excellent and the gardens for photos beautiful. I didn't stay in the Castle as I thought it pricey, however, I regretted this decision as it was such an... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
5 May 2013

dear Fiona, thank you so much for your review. I hope people find it help full. I am really glad they you enjoyed your visit so much that you would like to come and stay with us. Please check out the website we have great offers all the time. I hope the weather will be as lovely when you come... More

Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I recently attended a wedding at Castle Durrow with an overnight stay and I have to say it was exceptional. Food was excellent, service top notch and the room decor brought a sense of history back. I felt at the time I booked my stay that the room was quiet pricey but having stayed that night of the wedding I... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Phil, Thank you very much for your review. I hope we can welcome you back to the Castle with your family. Shelly More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed at CD for 2 nights recently after reading trip advisor the kids were hungry at about 3 in the aft and had lovely burgers with fries with a salad in the bar area, the staff were friendly and accommodating (4 kids) , i read one review on the food on trip advisor and suggest that these guests had... More

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shelly S, Owner at Castle Durrow, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi Deirdre, Thank you for your review, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. I hope your kids got to play with Timmy , our naughty cat ! I read the other review as well and hope that the lady who wrote it will come back and try our extended bar menu !! I hope you will return soon ,... More

Ayrshire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We attended wedding here on the 19th March. Altough we did not stay in the Castle, we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The food and service from attentive staff was tremendous. The grounds are beautiful with various walk routes. Woud have no quams in coming back an staying in the Castle.

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Also Known As:
Castle Durrow Hotel
Castle Durrow Hotel Durrow
Castle Hotel Durrow
Durrow Castle Hotel
Address: Demesne, Durrow, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Laois > Durrow
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Durrow
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Castle Durrow is only 75 minutes drive on N8 Dublin to Cork road. Wonderfully restored 300 year old Mansion with luxurious individually decorated bedrooms, a great restaurant and is a terrific place to relax, chill out and let romance de-stress the mind and body. It is probably the best wedding venue in Ireland and is a great value. Magnificent gardens, river and forest walks in abundance. ... more   less 

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