Kilkea Castle

Kilkea Castle
Visiting and staying at the Kilkea Castle Hotel provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the heritage of Ireland whilst touring or visiting the country on your vacation or holiday. Now everyone has the opportunity to stay in one of the magnificent Irish castles. Experience a sense of history and enjoy the luxurious surroundings of Kilkea Castle Hotel in the beautiful country of Ireland. A 12th-century medieval castle with beautiful and historic interiors. The medieval Kilkea Castle was built in 1180 by the Normans.

Kilkea Castle

Kilkea Castle

Hotel Facts and Information - Kilkea Castle

• The address and contact details of Kilkea Castle Hotel
  • Kilkea Castle Hotel, Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland
  • Local Tel: 059 91 45156
  • Int. Tel: + + 353 59 91 45156
  • Int. Fax: + + 353 59 91 45187
  • Email: kilkea@manorhousehotels.com
• The hotel location and setting:
  • The Kilkea Castle Hotel is located in a beautiful Irish setting, situated in the heart of Kildare
  • Less than an hours drive from Dublin
  • The hotel is set amidst acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and forests
  • Castledermot is the home of Kilkea Castle and is a small town with a population of approximately 800
• Local Attractions near Kilkea Hotel:
  • The medieval cities of Galway and Limerick
  • The picturesque village of Bunratty with its spectacular 15th century castle
  • The Burren
  • Turlough (lake)
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Aillwee Cave
• Number of rooms - Kilkea Hotel - 36 rooms and several luxury suites
  • Safe
  • Trouser press
  • Television & Radio
  • Hairdryer
• General hotel facilities:
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • onference room
  • Room Service
• Kilkea Castle Hotel Amenities & Facilities:
  • Indoor Swimming pool
  • Health / Fitness centre
  • Gymnasium
  • Whirlpool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
• Sporting Facilities at, or nearby, Kilkea Castle Hotel:
  • Golf Course - 18-hole golf course
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Horse riding
  • Tennis
  • Archery
  • Fishing
• Special Features at Kilkea Hotel
  • The River Greese flowing through the grounds
• Weddings
  • Romantic Weddings can be arranged at Kilkea Castle

Irish Castle Building - Kilkea Castle
The design and building of Kilkea Castle encompassed some, or all, of the following elements:

• Castles were built on the highest ground in the area
• Castles often adjoined Rivers
• Castles often overlooked Towns
• A Strong central Keep or Main Tower was featured in many castles
• A High wall, complete with towers surrounded the Keep and the Inner Bailey
• Several Outer Walls and Outer Baileys were often added in the process of building
• Gatehouses were often featured

It is interesting to discover which elements applied to the building of Kilkea Castle when you take your holiday or vacation.

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