Castle Leslie Estate

The full splendour of a classic Irish countryside estate

Nestled in 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is an enchanting and secluded retreat steeped in history and splendour, yet also only an hour from Belfast and an hour and half from Dublin. Home to the distinguished Leslie family since the seventeenth century, this majestic mansion has undergone a major restoration programme in the last decade. Exuding old world grandeur and furnished with flair, the Castle's 20 luxury bedrooms are filled with beautiful furniture, antiques and heirlooms. With its cut-stone stable courtyard, the Lodge offers spacious bedrooms with lovingly restored period features and original character. Be it a formal, candlelit six-course dinner amid the opulence of the dining room or afternoon tea in the relaxing drawing room, Castle Leslie Estate offers the best of classic Irish cooking using only the freshest of locally-sourced ingredients. Executive chef Andrew Bradley has taken the wealth of Leslie family recipes dating back for centuries and re-invented them to suit the refined luxury of this magical hotel. Explore its vast and beautiful estate - one of Europe's finest equestrian playgrounds - on horseback, with 21 miles of meandering bridleway and more than 300 jumps. Relax in the Victorian Treatment Rooms, complete with Victorian steam boxes and outdoor hot tub, or simply take in the fresh country air and the stunning scenery as you stroll around in the woods or by the lakes.