Killeavy Castle Estate

This hotel is such a treat. From check in to checkout it was faultless. The staff are so friendly, the spa (and treatments) were wonderful. We had a fabulous cocktail made by a wonderful and informative bar man (really knowledgeable about the products). And a great meal from the bistro bar. We have stayed previously a few years ago and forgotten how great a venue it is. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Wish we could have stayed longer. The setting is also stunning. Please continue the good work here.

Fantastic place - not cheap, but for a special occasion ('big' birthday in our case) the staff were wonderful. Absolutely top notch service from start to finish. There was birthday cake waiting for us in our room on arrival and when we returned to our room after dinner we received a knock at the door from a waiter laden with more cake and prosecco - definitely above and beyond service. The spa area is small but very nice - all guests can use the pool/sauna area but you must book in advance due to the small size.

Have just returned home after having afternoon tea in Killeavy Castle Estate. What seems like going to be a disaster turned out great. Our afternoon got off to a very poor start on arrival at the estate. Whilst the drive in and the opulence of the entrance to the estate is wonderful once we approached the buildings things changed. Signage was not clear and at both the hotel and the castle entrances there were notices stating 'Private Function' set down only. As we were unclear which building we were meant to be in if it had not been for a lovely young member of staff intercepting us and taking us to where we were meant to be I doubt if we'd have found our way to the right place. The outside entrance to the hotel is underwhelming to say the least - dull and drab with small signage. Eventually we were shown into where we were to have afternoon tea. Another disappointment - low tables and too many in a small area. I expressed dissatisfaction with the table height mainly because of a temporary use of crutches following surgery. Fortunately a delightful girl named Amy took us to another area to a more suitable table. Thereafter things improved. I was so disappointed by the start had it not been for the fact that we were there to celebrate a friend's birthday I would have left right away. Our afternoon tea arrived. It was beautiful. We all thoroughly enjoyed. Without a doubt the saving grace for the afternoon was the quality of the food which was only surpassed by the wonderful staff. We were looked after by Amy & Hannah. If I was to say what the most impressive thing about this afternoon was I'd have no hesitation in saying that Killeavy Castle Estate's best asset is their staff. Every member of staff we encountered were pleasant professional and helpful.