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Co. Sligo, Connaught, Ireland
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Markree Castle Hotel
Collooney
County Sligo
Ireland
Collooney
County Sligo
Ireland
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+ 353 0 71 9167800
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+ 353 0 71 9167840
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Hotel Description
FOR 350 YEARS, the Cooper family have been living in this mighty castle in county Sligo in Ireland, which is quite unique.
The Castle lies in the romantic landscape where the poet Yeats found his inspiration, north of awe-inspiring Connemara and south of the beautiful Donegal coast, with the impressive cliffs of Bunglass and Magho.
The tale of Markree Castle is a wonderful journey through time. Take a look at our web site and see what this spectacular place can offer you.
The entrance contains a monumental staircase, which leads to a wonderful hall, from where a second staircase in carved wood leads to the guestrooms. On the landing, a huge stained glass window depicts the family tree of the Coopers.
The dining room is a masterpiece of Roccoco plasterwork and the cuisine is highly praised by those in the know. The spacious rooms, with all modern comforts, look out over the river Unsin which flows near the Castle walls, and the beautiful gardens or parkland with its wealth of wildlife including fallow deer, red squirrels, otters and kingfishers.
There are no less than six golf courses in the surrounding area, and the estate itself offers riding facilities. From here, day or week trips on horseback through County Sligo can be organised.
Markree Castle lies in the romantic landscape where the poet Yeat's found his inspiration, north of awe-inspiring Connemara and south of the beautiful Donegal coast, with the impressive cliffs of Bunglass and Magho. Closer by is the 30- mile long Lough Gill trail, full of variety and charm. It leads past holy Celtic sites, rocks, small lakes and charming villages such as Dromahair. It passes Creevelea Abbey, the ruins of a Franciscan Monastery, historic Parke's Castle and the prehistoric tombs of Carrowmore. Deer stalking can also be organised on the Estate.
The Castle lies in the romantic landscape where the poet Yeats found his inspiration, north of awe-inspiring Connemara and south of the beautiful Donegal coast, with the impressive cliffs of Bunglass and Magho.
The tale of Markree Castle is a wonderful journey through time. Take a look at our web site and see what this spectacular place can offer you.
The entrance contains a monumental staircase, which leads to a wonderful hall, from where a second staircase in carved wood leads to the guestrooms. On the landing, a huge stained glass window depicts the family tree of the Coopers.
The dining room is a masterpiece of Roccoco plasterwork and the cuisine is highly praised by those in the know. The spacious rooms, with all modern comforts, look out over the river Unsin which flows near the Castle walls, and the beautiful gardens or parkland with its wealth of wildlife including fallow deer, red squirrels, otters and kingfishers.
There are no less than six golf courses in the surrounding area, and the estate itself offers riding facilities. From here, day or week trips on horseback through County Sligo can be organised.
Markree Castle lies in the romantic landscape where the poet Yeat's found his inspiration, north of awe-inspiring Connemara and south of the beautiful Donegal coast, with the impressive cliffs of Bunglass and Magho. Closer by is the 30- mile long Lough Gill trail, full of variety and charm. It leads past holy Celtic sites, rocks, small lakes and charming villages such as Dromahair. It passes Creevelea Abbey, the ruins of a Franciscan Monastery, historic Parke's Castle and the prehistoric tombs of Carrowmore. Deer stalking can also be organised on the Estate.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
MARKREE CASTLE is a family country house and all the bedrooms are different and individual in style and character, the furniture is old, in keeping with the style of the Castle, yet meet all the requirements of the modern day.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, television, individualy controlled heating and beverage making facilities to isolate you from the hustle and bustle of the modern world outside.
The majority of rooms have fantastic views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, television, individualy controlled heating and beverage making facilities to isolate you from the hustle and bustle of the modern world outside.
The majority of rooms have fantastic views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.
