Awesome place for a spa day!! My friend booked this place after our Istanbul holiday as a sort of…read moretreat! We drive up two hours from Dublin on a rainy afternoon. Checked in around 2pm, then hit the spa! Our treatments weren't until 5 but we hit up the pool, saunas and other cool amenities. The hotel is super nice, staff is super duper friendly! Our package includes a 30 minute spa treatment plus 3 course dinner for 150 euro, which was pretty good. My scrub/massage was awesome, felt refreshed! Dinner was delicious! Rooms were very nice and the buffet breakfast the next morning was bomb! If you get a chance, take a walk around the grounds. Overall a great little get a way spot to relax and get pampered!

With fantastic midweek offers, it's hard to resist going to Farnham Estate. The hotel is a large…read moremodern building attached to a refurbished old Manor type house. There is lots of land to roam around and explore including a huge golf course. The rooms are spacious and have lovely bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Free wifi in the rooms, a fridge, hairdryer etc and even robes and slippers! There's an indoor and outdoor pool with loungers with comfy pillows if you want to relax by the pool and read a book. There's also steam rooms of various temperatures, foot spas and nice showers. On a quiet day you can really lap up the peace and serenity, drink unlimited amounts of tea, coffee and juices and just relax. I had a Swedish back and shoulder massage from the Beauty Salon. It was amazing! They even have a hair salon! You really don't need to leave the hotel over your stay as there are plenty of options to eat. The Botanic restaurant or the Cellar Bar (or room service) have got plenty of choice on their menus. It all comes from the same kitchen anyway. I was so impressed with the buffet breakfast. So much to choose from! Probably the biggest buffet breakfast I have ever seen in a hotel. Fried, scrambled and boiled eggs to choose from! The staff are very helpful and friendly too. I couldn't have asked for more. I really enjoyed my stays here (3 times in 2 years) I recommend it highly and I know I'll go back again.

An exceptional experience from start to finish! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfect…read more Check in was a breeze..we just went up to the gentleman at the desk, gave him our name, and he handed us the key to our room. It took, maybe, three minutes. He also confirmed our dinner reservations for the evening. In the lobby (which was more like a grand hall), they had a lovely array of complimentary coffee, teas, and pastries...all served with beautiful bone china. The castle is absolutely stunning both inside and out. The interiors are grand, and the grounds are just beautiful. We spent several hours walking around the park-like setting, and had drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden. Fantastic. We also walked through every inch of the interior's public rooms...don't miss the church! The entrance to our room was tucked away under a staircase. When I first saw it I thought, "Oh no, this room is going to be the size of a closet". When we went in we were taken aback. It was massive, with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, bathroom and a huge jetted tub. And it was clean as a pin, too. Dinner in the castle's opulent Dining Room was exemplary. Service was friendly and good-humored, and the food was very, very good. My wife had the salmon and I had the beef; both were perfect. We did the 3 course meal for 65 euros each, and feel it was worth every penny. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. It was also in the Dining Room, and was included in the rate we paid. Hot food was ordered off the menu, and cool food (cereals, fruit, cold meats, etc.) were offered buffet style. One last thing: as opulent, grand, and over-the-top as Markree Castle is, the one thing it wasn't was pretentious. You don't have to break out your tux, or sequined cocktail dress; as long as you don't look like you just rolled out of bed, you should be fine. At dinner I wore a white dress shirt and a nice pair of green jeans; I felt perfectly comfortable. Out of the 12 nights we spent in Ireland, this was our favorite we stayed. It's more than just a bed to put your head on; it's an experience, and an amazing one at that.

The drive into Markree Castle is a bit Agatha Christie, especially in torrential rain. You can't…read morehelp but think of Belgian detectives and drawing room accusations as you wind through the estate until you reach the castle. Once you're there though, it's the perfect place to disappear to for a few days of relaxation. We stayed at the apartments on the estate, in a converted stables. They were really nicely set up, very comfortable. These are pet-friendly too, so our dog was able to join us for the trip. It was great to just be able to take her for a walk around the estate. Location wise, there's a lot to do for outdoorsy types. A couple of loughs and bogs are good for hikers, and a few nice pubs in nearby Coolooney.

We had a great two nights here, using it as a base touring around this area. It was our second…read morebargain two night hotel break in Donegal, having travelled to here from Annagry and having spent three weeks in France shortly before we made it to Donegal. The hotel has limited wifi, which worked well around reception but we couldn't get it to work in the restaurant or breakfast rooms. It didn't work in our room. There are a number of brochures available in the reception promoting various attractions including the nearby Finntown railway, which runs along the edge of a huge brown trout lake in the shadow of a mountain and was fascinating. This entire county has to be one of the friendliest places on earth. No matter where we went, shopped, ate, toured and wandered around everyone was just so warm, friendly and welcoming. This hotel was no different; open friendly hard working people. The hotel was comfortable with our room a decent size, good decor, a double & single bed and a large bathroom. There was a flat screen tv on the wall. The food we had (haddock & chips €10) and prawn cocktail (€8) and night two we both had steak special) was all very good, fairly priced, the stout was excellent and the white wine served icily crisp. It was hectically busy in the restaurant especially on the Thursday night of our stay, mainly due to their sirloin steak special, €15 for a ten ounce steak, French fried onions, chips, peas and a pepper sauce. A few musicians also perform on Thursday nights. I'm sure the hard working staff are exhausted at the end of the night. We were tired just watching them. Parking is very limited at the front of the hotel and while there's a car park at the rear of the hotel there's no access from the car park. Breakfast was fine, the porridge superb followed by an Irish brekky fry of fried egg, pork sausage, bacon, black & white pudding and tomato. But we do restrict our intake of this sort of food. It's not just this hotel it's common in hotels to find cheap meats; cheap eggs, plastic skinned, fatty, salty sausage, fatty, salty, white pudding, cheap bacon and awful powdered coffee in hotels from one to five star. I'd prefer if hotels would use their buying power to purchase natural skinned meats, and better quality ingredients with a bit less fat and a bit less salt. I'd like to see the days of powdered coffee coming to a close - real coffee is so much better. We would return here.

We are regular customers to The Highlands Hotel, Glenties, Co Donegal…read more On our most recent visit; we cannot praise this hotel enough. We love the new refurbished look Everything from cleanliness, food, comfort etc -you name it this hotel has it all. The staff are exceptionally helpful in every way possible. We would highly recommend this hotel. E & P Carr.

The room had a patio but the door lock was impossible to open then lock back (spent 10-15 min…read moretrying to lock it back -need easier locks). They have heaters in rooms but they need to be marked on/off because the numbers are rubbed off. The room is spacious with lots of light. Overall fancy hotel & bar but were asked to leave dinner and go sit at the bar when we were done which seemed rude. The pool closed at 7:15 pm and then at 5:45 pm on our second night. The beds were comfortable. Amenities included wash clothes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, fan, full-length mirror, large TV, and bottled water. The shower pressure sucked but the water gets hot. Our toilet seat was broken which should have been caught by housekeeping. Overall nice place & we would stay here again.

Comfortable,charming and about 15 minute walk to city center.Very quiet,slept soundly.We enjoyed…read moredrinks,dinner and breakfast (breakfast was free). Highly recommend! We almost stayed right downtown at Abbey,Center Hotel.It was crazy busy so glad we didn't!

My whole family of nineteen less three decamped to Killyhevlin last night to celebrate my fathers…read more70th at the Kove Restaurant at Killyhevlin. We had a wonderful meal (my scallops were perfect, but my venison shank was dry and tough!!, Brie was great as was the duck, chicken and lamb.The kids carbonnara was a tad bland and risotto bit too creamy, everything else was amazing!!). The service was second to none and the staff are a real asset. What a fab way to commemorate a milestone for our father!!!! We had to come back home, but all the others stayed the night and rooms of course were luxurious!!!!

Lovely Hotel over looking the lough, the staff are really friendly and bar staff always remember…read morewhat you're drink was next time you're heading for another round! The food is amazing and always arrives in perfect time and very well presented!

What a turnaround! I had previously given this place 2* a few years ago but having just spent the…read morenight at the hotel and enjoying a fantastic 3 course meal and breakfast I had to update this review. We came with friends who stay here regularly for one of their birthdays. From the minute we arrived (separately to our friends) we were met by smiling faces and warm personalities. The room was beautiful, the bath was huge and the water pressure was probably the best we've ever seen in a hotel. Dinner was excellent, I had the potato and leek soup, salmon and roulade. Kidlet had vegetable soup and goujons and husband had Caesar salad and the chicken stack with crumble for dessert. We all cleared our plates. We needed some help with gin selection, and Jan/John (?) the bar tender was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the different gins and mixers on their extensive 2 page menu. Breakfast was delicious too. We'd happily come back!!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Silverbirch. I don't think I can find a single fault with the…read moreplace. We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night and on both nights the Silverbirch hosted weddings. This created a real buzz about the hotel with giddy guests gliding up and a down the corridors. The staff in the hotel were excellent, even while dealing with 2 busy weddings they managed to be attentive to all guests. The hotel rooms are great - we booked a double but were given a twin but it was more of a suite. The room came equipped with a sofa, desk, double bed as well as a single. As part of the package we ordered we were given champagne on arrival which was a lovely touch. As mentioned I can't fault the Silverbirch at all. It's about a 10 minute walk in to Omagh town centre and had a Spar convenience store next door if you need to pick up a few bits before your stay or attending a wedding.

My family and I attended a wonderful wedding two days ago. The wedding was of a family friend, Tina…read morewith Allen. The venue was the superb Manor House Hotel. I have previously visited the hotel for drinks and to hire a boat at the Marine, but this was our first formal visit. The grounds and location are exquisite and it's easily accessible. On arrival there were snacks and tea/coffee-all provided by the hotel and well received after our 2 hour drive. The Manor House is an award winning hotel and it is very easy to see why. The wedding ceremony was a traditional Hindu ceremony and was discharged admirably by the Priest Mr Ashok Sharma who went to great detail to explain the ceremony and involved the audience. I must say this was a truly wonderful ceremony. After the ceremony there was a drinks reception and snacks which again were provided by the hotel and tasted fantastic. There was champagne, juice and lassi and to eat there were fish cakes, chicken skewers, paneer and sweet potato chips as well as sandwiches and pastries. We then made our way into the main dining hall where John, Maureen and staff looked after approximately 200 guests with Swiss clockwork proficiency and precision . The entertainment was provided by the famous Edinburgh outfit VIP Entertainments along with the two renowned Dholis (drummers). Before the dancing there was the scrumptious five course meal of goats cheese tartlet, butternut squash soup, bacon wrapped chicken with vegetables, fruit crumble and tea/coffee. Kids had sausages and chips and there was a wonderful veggie main choice. The service ran smoothly and the food was absolutely amazing. There was plenty of wine and soft drinks to accompany. After this feast we were treated to some excellent entertainment by DJ VIPS and the Dholis. We welcomed the newlyweds onto the floor for their first dance and then partied!! We had to drive back home so couldn't dance into the wee hours....have to go back and try the bedrooms soon!!!! Thanks for the gracious invite, wonderful hospitality and best wishes for you married life.

The Manor House has always been nice and has an gorgeous lakeside location, but renovations over…read morethe last decade have improved it even more. The hotel bar is very nicely done and the Belleek restaurant, which overlooks the lake through huge glass windows (one part is a conservatory with a starry ceiling), has an extremely interesting set menu for £35. Lobster and crab pasta dishes to start weren't perfect but had a refreshing taste. I had lamb for my main, three different cuts two of which were particularly melt in the mouth. My dad loved the veal he had. Dessert wise, he enjoyed a creme brulee although said it wasn't the best ever. I had a deconstructed rhubarb crumble which had some off putting elements (frozen green stuff?!) but basically won me over by the end. Perhaps overall slightly better in the attempt than the execution but that gap isn't massive and the charming location and staff, as well as the pleasure of seeing an inventive menu, make this well worth a try.

This is a 5 start plus hotel. The staff is outstanding. Everyone I interacted with was friendly,…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are huge and have all the amenities. The spa and workout building is tremendous. The bar area is very nice and the outdoor patio has a great view of the garden. The food was top shelf both at dinner and breakfast. The breakfast buffet is a do not miss.

From check in To the unbelievable experience it is our best yet . The views the rooms the cuisine…read moreunmatched and perfected in this gem . We look forward to a great walk in the morning in the beautiful forest . I was amazed with the spa and general features here I am still stunned . This needs to be a two day stay to fully experience the whole thing