Solis Lough Eske Castle

Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens.

Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views.

Cedars Grill has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Oak Bar has billiards and Irish music events while the Gallery Bar serves light meals.

The Solis Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. There is a fitness centre and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds.

Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.

Rooms: 96
Rate: 97.15 - 460 EUR

A large ball room provides the ideal setting for a truly memorable and romantic wedding, or for a large business conference. A further 5 meeting rooms of various sizes can accommodate intimate board meetings or corporate team-building sessions. A fully equipped business centre and private dining function rooms are also available.

The stunning Spa Solis sits on the site of the original Glass House, within the castle gardens. It boasts many treatment rooms, including couples’ suites. The thermal suite has an ice fountain, a hot bench, a steam room, a sanarium, a sauna and tropical experience showers. There is a 12-metre infinity pool and the fitness centre offers cardiovascular and strength training options. Locker rooms with fresh towels are provided for all guests. The spa-treatment list offers face and body therapy, massages and beauty treatments, and a choice of special spa packages.

Measuring a total of 46 m² the luxurious rooms are finished to the highest standard, with bespoke oak furniture and deep-pile carpets throughout. They are decorated in warm, relaxing, neutral tones that reflect the peaceful views of the forest and lake. The rooms have king-size or twin beds (requests are subject to availability). Marble tiling is found throughout the en suite bathroom with built-in bath and separate shower.

Enjoy dining at its finest in Cedars Restaurant. Our executive chef presents extraordinary cuisine with new menus daily, offering the freshest locally produced ingredients. 2 floor-to-ceiling windows open the restaurant out onto a sunny terrace with seating for over 30 extra guests.

Our lobby lounge serves the finest teas from around the world, as well as traditional sandwiches and freshly baked scones and teacakes served on Wedgwood china. Indulge in old world traditions as you enjoy afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of this castle room with its high ceilings, exposed sandstone walls and open fire place.

There is a wide variety of activities in the area from beautiful scenic walks and hikes around the lake to visiting Donegal Heritage Town, Abbey and Castle. The Craft Village is just 5 minutes from the centre of town where you can also take a Bay Waterbus tour of local sights. Close to the beautiful beaches of Donegal, the famous Slieve League Cliffs and Blue Stack Mountains are a must-see on any visit to Donegal.

The hotel does not accept pets, except guide dogs in the rooms.