Castletenison Demesne, Ballyfarnon, Ireland
#2 of 5 hotels in Ballyfarnon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1280 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 2, 2025
Heather
United KingdomBedroom decor a little dated and tired
Vegan menu Castle
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Kevin
IrelandVery nice place beautiful room ,great food,lovely staff couldn't do enough for you ,lovely grounds with nice walk ways and gardens and also a nice lake. Great place to take photos.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Daniel
LuxembourgWellness area a bit dark
Very comfortable bed in a big room, friendly staff and good food / breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Kailyn
United StatesNothing
Everything was great, the grounds, the room, the spa, the food
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Callie
United KingdomSome of the decor was quite twee in places- like the faux heraldic coats of armour. But you can embrace that- you are staying in a castle after all!
An amazing hotel in a beautiful location- the walk by the lake was particularly nice. The food was great (make sure to leave room for pudding!) and the spa facilities good. Better than the photos.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Robert
United KingdomVery poor gym. Basic with ageing equipment
Just beautiful. Excellent facilities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Danielle
IrelandCouldn't fault anything
Grounds were beautiful, staff were so welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay. Will be back again!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Jimmy
IrelandExceptional venue, staff were outstanding and food was superb
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Dennis
United StatesNothing
Dinner at the restaurant was very good! Accommodation was excellent. Great place to stay!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Carmen
CanadaQuite secluded. There are walking trails and restaurants and bars on site but you have to drive a bit for anything else.
Beautiful old castle with excellent staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Mcgeoghan
IrelandWould have liked a better room, completely over looked.
Very good breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Caroline
IrelandWould of liked a room with a view . But beds very comfy
Beautiful surroundings, very relaxing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Barbara
United KingdomNothing! It was just perfect 😍
Just perfect and stunning 😍
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Hunt
IrelandNothing, we didn't want to leave!
The hotel itself was beautiful but what made it stand out were the staff, they were exceptional and couldn't do enough to help. The 8 course tasting menu with wine in the restaurant was a wonderful experience, would absolutely recommend along with the fabulous staff in the spa.. I'm sorry I can't remember all the staff names but Jacko, Andrea, Mohammed and Raphael were so attentive and made us feel like special guests. We will definitely be back
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Alistair
United KingdomA great stay & experience was let down at the very end by the poor conduct of the receptionist at checkout. There was no smile or simple "good morning" or even checking by asking if we had enjoyed our stay or pleasantries when we were leaving, like hope you have a good day or hope to see you again. Instead we were just asked for our room number and set down our bill, which we paid and then left. Simply shocking standard for someone at front of house - especially in a hotel of this standard. A great stay let down at the end.
Great hotel in a wonderful setting. A warm welcome at reception was given. The food was exceptional, with wonderful staff both in the restaurant and bar.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
William
United StatesSpa: while the treatment itself was superb, the spa was missing a little touches that most spas offer such as infused water, little snacks, and you had to ask for extra towels. The thermal suite is not worth the cost to get in, but if you are getting a treatment it is free. Note, when we were there more than half of the jets in the thermal spa (spa treatment section) were not working. Room: the carpet needed upgrading because it looked original and was stained. For this type (cost) of facility, they should offer either a Keurig or Nespresso machine not just your basic water and freeze dried coffee.
Staff was exceptional. Spa treatment was great. Morning breakfast was very good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Fiona
IrelandFantastic stay from the moment we arrived. The staff were so friendly and professional. The food was excellent. There are lovely walks around the beautiful estate. The spa was really worth the visit. First time here but will definitely be back!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Teresa
CanadaWe loved everything! Room was top notch, breakfast dining was exceptional, and the bed was comfortable. Very quiet. Dinner was amazing. Loved our stay there!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Leeann
New ZealandBeautiful place
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Nigel
United KingdomRoom, spa, food, staff all very good
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Latif
United KingdomEvery thing.
Best of the best.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Marina
United KingdomWould have been better with swimming pool
Best castle and Spa experience
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Aaron
AustraliaAbsolutely Beautiful building, furnishings and grounds.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Niall
IrelandWe had the nicest stay in this hotel. The food in the Douglas Hyrde restaurant was simply fantastic . One of the waiters Jaco (a south African guy ) was very nice , great conversation and very funny . The Thermal suite is fantastic . We did the therapy baths and found it so relaxing and detoxing. Rachel was so helpful and nice to deal with there . A very kind a d sweat lady called Mary dealt with is for breakfast and was very welcoming . Cocktails in the Dungeon bar were great . We did a tour of the Drumshambo Gunpowder Gin distillery (The Shed) which we thought was brilliant and excellent value for money . Forest park in Boyle is about 20 mins away and also good for daytime stroll/activity. The rooms were really clean and all the decor around the hotel was fresh and not at all jaded We will be going back again very soon.
Stayed in July 2025
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