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Castle Leslie Estate

Step into a world of history, luxury, and charm at Castle Leslie Estate, one of Ireland’s most captivating destinations. Nestled in the picturesque County Monaghan countryside, this 1,000-acre estate is a timeless haven of tranquility and grandeur, perfect for American travelers seeking a truly authentic Irish experience.  Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate. They have welcomed everyone from politicians to poets, ambassadors to ufologists to world renowned celebrities.

 

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The Place

Castle Leslie Estate is now truly one of the finest luxury estates in Ireland. Dating back to the 17th century, Castle Leslie Estate remains one of the last great Irish castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Immerse yourself in the rich stories of the Leslie family, their heritage, and the character-filled ambiance that permeates every corner of the estate. Castle Leslie Estate is just 80 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast, yet a million miles from anywhere!

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The estate offers a wide variety of different accommodation at The Castle, at The Lodge and at The Old Stable Mews to fit all tastes and requirements.

Conveniently located just 80 minutes from Dublin and Belfast, Castle Leslie Estate offers the perfect starting point to explore the beauty of Ireland. With direct flights from major U.S. cities to both Dublin and Belfast, your dream Irish escape is closer than you think.

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Activities

From the Equestrian Centre and working farm, to the unique flora and fauna and historical sites, Castle Leslie Estate is the destination for those searching for outdoor adventures.

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Equestrian

As home to one of Europe’s finest equestrian centers, Castle Leslie Estate invites riders of all levels to enjoy lessons, scenic countryside hacks, and unforgettable moments on horseback. Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, the Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. It is the perfect place to discover the thrill of exploring the beautiful Irish countryside on horseback.

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Dining

The best of classic Irish cooking

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Weddings

Castle Leslie Estate is the perfect, most breath-taking venue for your wedding celebration. Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes.

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Spa

A visit to The Victorian Treatment Rooms will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised. With seven treatment rooms, two outdoor Hot Tubs, Sauna and Relaxation Room, it’s the perfect place to ease your weary muscles after taking part in one of the many activities available on the Estate.

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Perfect for Your Irish Vacation

Castle Leslie Estate provides the perfect backdrop for memories that will last a lifetime. Check all of our promotions and packages available.

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Kerry

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My husband treated me to a fabulous break here for my big birthday. An amazing experience, staff are really lovely and extremely helpful. A concierge service is available to take guests from the Castle to the Lodge which was extremely appreciated. Food and service in Snaffles restaurant was the best I have had. We were in the Room of Calm, which is amazing, with a Jacuzzi bath with a difference. Thank you to all the staff at the Castle and Lodge for making the experience so memorable

Steven and Charlotte

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Our wedding all went perfectly and better than we could ever have thought. It was great from start to stop and honestly couldn't have went any better! You were great from start to finish, the guys in reservations couldn't have helped anymore and John on the day was an absolute gent and made sure everything ran perfectly, along with all the rest for the staff. We couldn't be any happier with how the day turned out and every single guest was amazed at the place and complimentary on everything from the venue, to the food, the bedrooms, decor and the staff. It truly was perfection all round so thank you and all the guys again.We can't wait to get booked in again and will definitely be back next year

Martina

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I would urge anyone who hasn’t visited yet to stay. Simply beautiful setting, very welcoming staff with a personal service and delicious food at Snappers restaurant. No wonder it has won many awards. The Castle itself really does take you back to what it would have been like to live here in days gone by and with the lake on its doorstep you can simply sit back and immerse yourself in the magical experience and wonderful views.

Katie and Michael

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Our wedding day was like a dream come true. We are so proud of our day and the feedback from our guests has been nothing but positive. My vegan guests commented that they have never had such a fabulous meal at a wedding- the food was outstanding for them. We were blessed with the weather too for photos and John was a great help during this. It's the most beautiful location. Helen, we are over the moon about our day, the venue was beautiful and I would highly recommend Castle Leslie Estate as a venue to anyone. My parents feel exactly the same. Thank YOU so much. You were an absolute joy to work with and made us feel valued and important. Can we please do it all again??

David

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Excellent experience everyone was so welcoming to us from the moment we walked into the Castle, we met a very helpful manager who gave us a guided tour of the castle, and all the staff couldn’t have been friendlier to us! We then went for a drink in the lodge and got the same welcome and had the same excellent experience there also, Top class place to visit I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Aoife & Hugh

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Thank you so much for everything, really it was such a perfect day and all your calmness and your amazing work in the lead up paid off hugely. We heard nothing but glowing reports from all our guests about the wedding and Castle Leslie Estate being the "best venue ever"! Those lights in the marquee were a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! Everything just flowed beautifully and we were all thrilled with how it went. Seriously, we had such a perfect time and I cannot thank you and everyone at Castle Leslie enough for making it the best day ever :)

Lorraine

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My first impression of the Castle was its just amazing. Once you step inside the doors of the Castle you every need is catered for. The rooms are just stunning. The staff cannot do enough for you. We went horse riding and the experience was everything I could have hoped for and grounds were so peaceful and excellent views. It was our first time at the Castle but won’t be our last. We were given the break away for a wedding present and it was the best present we received!

Mairead

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Fabulous hotel, fabulous setting and great staff. Stayed at the Lodge in a beautiful room with balcony overlooking the stables. Breakfast was great as was food in the bar. Had afternoon tea at the castle which was lovely too and the waitress was a very friendly lady. Such a relaxing place. The Castle is just the nicest setting with the gardens, lake and boathouse and we just seen it in the snow. Would love to see it with the sun shining. Highly recommend!

Jonathan Swift, 17th-century Irish satirist and author of Gulliver's Travels

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Here I am in Castle Leslie
With rows and rows of books upon the shelves
Written by the Leslies
All about themselves

Desmond Leslie

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Mick Jagger used to hide out here in the 1960s, calling himself 'Mr McYeager'