What is exclusive hire?

    Your group has the entire property to yourselves. No other guests, no shared spaces. The castle, the lough, and the grounds are yours from arrival to departure.

    The main castle sleeps up to 14 guests, with three additional beds available for . EUR 120 per person for a one night stay, EUR 240 for a weekend, or EUR 206 for a two night midweek stay, based on the full castle booking.

    Our exclusive one-night Castle rental for up to 14 guests is €2,000, which works out at just €142.85 per person when the castle is at full occupancy.

    Ross Castle offers seven elegant bedrooms, with the option of three additional single beds, allowing us to accommodate up to 17 guests—ideal for larger families or groups.

    The first 14 guests are included in the rental price. Additional guests (up to a maximum of 17) are charged at €75 per person per night.

    Example:

    14 guests: €2,000

    17 guests: €2,225 (€2,000 + €225 for 3 additional guests)

    Exclusive use of the entire castle is included in every booking, ensuring complete privacy for your group.

    Infants sleeping in a cot: No charge

    Children under 12 will be charged €50 per night

    Yoga, Massage, Reiki and Reflexology are available on site depending on availability with sessions tailored to your group on the castle grounds or in the Great Room.
    Yes to both, free of charge throughout the stay.

    Yes, the properties are self catering.

    Our Private in house chef can provide full service catering for your group at EUR 65 per person for a three course meal. Select it on the booking form and Steph will follow up directly.

    Maximum 40 guests.

    Accommodation at the castle and cottages sleeps 31, there are local hotels and bed and breakfasts in the vicinity.

    Yes, a security deposit applies to all bookings. Full detail is on the Terms and Conditions page.
    Full booking terms, including the Ross Castle Code of Conduct and security deposit policy, are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.
    No, there is no minimum stay requirement. One night bookings are welcome alongside weekend and midweek stays.
    Approximately 70 minutes from Dublin Airport. Transport can be arranged for guests travelling without a car.

    See our Loyalty page for full details.

    Returning guests will receive a “welcome hamper”, referring will receive a credit voucher.

    Email book@ross-castle.com or call +353 87 1250911. Jackie responds personally, usually within 24 hours.
    Ross Castle is not a hotel. It is a real 16th century Norman Tower House rented exclusively to one group at a time, with no other guests, no shared spaces, and no reception desk. The entire castle and its three cottages belong to your group for the duration of your stay.
    Ross Castle hosts boutique weddings, hen and stag parties, corporate retreats, family reunions, milestone birthdays, wellness retreats, and friend or school reunions. Please look at our dedicated occasion pages for more details.
    Ross Castle is in Mountnugent, County Meath, Ireland, on the shores of Lough Sheelin, approximately 70 minutes from Dublin Airport and 15 minutes from Oldcastle town.
    Yes. Many guests travel from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, often to connect with Irish heritage. Ross Castle is approximately 70 minutes from Dublin Airport and transport can be arranged on request.
    The castle along with the two Cottages and Farmhouse can accommodate 31 Guests in total.