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Ballyseede Castle Hotel

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Location

Europe › Ireland › County Kerry › Tralee

Type

Hotels

Location Details

A luxury hotel in Tralee, offering some of the most luxurious accommodation in county Kerry, Ballyseede is located on the N21, Tralee to Limerick / Killarney road. Ballyseede Castle is located on the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, this luxury Tralee Hotel is a great base from which to visit the South West. A great location for a short break in Tralee.

General Information

Ballyseede Castle, one of the best known Castle Hotels in Ireland, has a history dating back to the 1590’s. Set in 30 acres of native woodland Ballyseede has been wonderfully transformed into a luxury hotel for you to enjoy. One of the most unique and special luxury Tralee Hotels, this Castle Hotel offers you formal and casual dining, 23 en-suite bedrooms and three beautiful private rooms complimented by enchanting formal gardens. Plus, Journese guests will enjoy breakfast with their stay.

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Room Details

Twenty three rooms located over three floors and all within the original Castle. The fantastic corridor, is known as "Paddy's Way" where each room is named after famous Irish Paddys. Have a flutter by staying in the Paddy Power Room or be enchanted with poetry in the Paddy Kavanagh Room. Sing a tune in the Paddy Clancy Room or maybe the art of horse training will rub off in the Paddy Prendergast Room. What were once stables for the horses on the estate have been beautifully transformed into luxurious well-appointed rooms.

Superior Castle Rooms offer bridal suites, roll-top baths, cotton robes, slippers, window seats, and four poster beds depending on the room floorplan.
Family Castle Rooms feature two double canopy beds with an option of an extra bed in a large space suitable for families.
Double Castle Rooms include modern baths, separate dressing areas, and carved and canopy beds with front lawn views; amenities vary per floorplan.
Cosy Castle Doubles are equipped as the standard rooms but with reduced square footage. Decorated in Art Deco Style, the light filled rooms have a good vantage point with great views of the mountains and front lawn depending on the room type.
Single Castle Rooms are actually double rooms used for single occupancy and similar to the Cosy Castle Doubles.
The Lodge offers all the comforts of the Castle with the added privacy of private accommodation. The Lodge is only a two minute walk from the main Castle and is the ideal location to relax with family and friends, and perfect for those who wish to explore the countryside and enjoy the facilities of the Castle and grounds.

Guest Services

Wi-Fi, Internet desk, complimentary tea/coffee/biscuits and still water, and babysitting services are some guest perks.

Restaurants

Pappy’s Bar offers dining options serving an extensive menu throughout the day. Spend the evening in the relaxing company of others gathered around the fire listening to the Tall Tales of Tim, the barman. He has been known to regale guests with stories of ghosts, men of old and charming stories that are part of the lore and legend of Ballyseede Castle.
The O’Connell Restaurant is a Two Star AA Rosette winner and unique for serving beautiful food in magnificent surroundings. Refined Irish cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients is complemented by an extensive list of fine wines and spirits.
The Stone Room Restaurant serves breakfast each morning with locally sourced food and is also used for small private functions.

Recreation

Go fishing, horse riding, golfing, boating and more nearby.

Golf

Tralee Golf Club, the first course in Europe designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, has developed a superb 18-hole course at Barrow some nine miles from Tralee.

Nearby Attractions

Skelligs a World Heritage Site, Siamsa Tire, The Kingdom Greyhound stadium, Tralee Aqua Dome, and Town Park.

Land price is per person based on double occupancy (unless noted) for select travel dates shown. Air-inclusive vacations are for gateways noted. Rate quoted includes government-imposed fees and taxes and any necessary currency exchange rates. Rate is current when priced, at the time you purchase your vacation, rate may be higher. Rate does not include any applicable daily resort or facility fees (and in Europe, city tourist taxes) payable directly to the resort at check-out; such fees will be advised at the time of booking. Subject to availability and change; certain restrictions and black out dates may apply. Additional airline restrictions may apply, contact the airline directly with questions.