Castle Durrow

I couldn't recommend Castle Durrow enough as a wedding venue. Everything was run so perfectly on our wedding day, the food was amazing, all the staff were so friendly and efficient, and everyone was so accommodating. Robin and Tessa are great to deal with and made sure everything ran smoothly and effortlessly on the day, along with the rest of the team. A wonderful venue and magical experience!

Castle Durrow was the ideal venue for us and we couldnt have loved it more! Not only is it the perfect setting for an intimate beautiful wedding, it's full of warmth and charm. The friendly attentive staff made us feel so at home and were ready to help us in whatever way they could. The food was also fabulous and the gardens are second to none! Couldn't recommend this venue more for a wedding.

Stunning venue, professional and courteous staff, fabulous food - we enjoyed every minute of our wedding at Castle Durrow.

Castle Durrow were so helpful from the first time we met with them. The whole wedding was stress free as they were so professional and took care of everything. We are so thankful to them.

Gorgeous venue, great food, amazing service. If you are looking for a wedding venue in Ireland, look no further. We had our wedding reception and next day BBQ here and everything perfect. We planned our wedding as a couple abroad - first from Singapore then from London. We loved everything about the venue, the location, the reception hall, the rooms, the food, and most importantly, the people. The Castle Durrow Weddings team (Niamh and Suzanne) were a delight to work with and answered all our questions. The reservations team (Melissa and Alice) were also both organized and patient as we and our guests finalize our room bookings. During the day itself, the Banquet team and their manager, Lillie, took amazing care of us and made sure everything was flowing smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing. This went on until the next day when we had the BBQ at the Pavillion.

We had the most amazing wedding day in Castle Durrow, the food, decor and service was second to none.
Nothing we ever asked for in the lead up to our day was ever an issue and Niamh and Susan were always on hand to help and advise us. They pulled out all the stops on the day and made sure we were always ok.
Castle Durrow and its whole team were brilliant and all our guests complimented how great they were.
Castle Durrow itself is a BEAUTIFUL place full of charm and nested within lovely gardens.
It will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Faultless - completely perfect wedding experience, start to finish. The loveliest and most professional of staff to deal with, from the wedding team, to reservations, to the fabulous bar and dining room staff who looked after us and our guests so well on the big day, night and morning after! And not forgetting the lady of the house Shelley Stokes :) So many compliments from our guests on how at home they felt in such a stunning venue - not a hint of stuffiness from anyone. Venue itself is spectacular and food divine - and plentiful! The canapes just kept coming ensuring everyone was warmed and well fed after the ceremony on a cold winter's day. Honestly wish we could do it all over again and really looking forward to going back for our anniversary in a few weeks time :)

Excellent service, beautiful venue that has an overwhelming sense of authenticity. Quality and friendly staff that are 100% vested in Castle Durrow...we had an amazing day!

My husband and I live in the Middle East and planned our entire wedding from there. The one thing I wouldn't leave to chance was the venue and after our engagement I flew back to Ireland on a mission.

Because we live abroad and seldom see those we love we wanted something special. We wanted to give our nearest and dearest a day to remember and Castle Durrow certainly delivered.

Castle Durrow is simply stunning... from the impeccable grounds and courtyards to the banquet hall, the grand staircase, chandelier, the details and features in every room. Castle Durrow oozes grandeur without feeling pretentious. One really does feel welcome. You feel the hospitality and warmth and that sense of being 'at home' from the second you walk in the door. That's largely due to the fact that Castle Durrow is family owned and operated, employing members of the local community.

Esther was always a pleasure to bump into in the corridors. James and Donnie were true gents and looked after us so well on the day. Nick took care of everyone at breakfast and even gave us tips for our honeymoon in Mauritius. Lilly took control of the banquet hall to make sure everything ran smoothly and bless her she had her work cut out for her with me trying to keep me in my seat long enough to eat my dinner.

The lead up to the wedding was quite stressful, I had so much to pull together when I got home but Castle Durrow and the team were always on hand to help. Huge credit to our coordinators, Suzanne and Niamh, for keeping me grounded and for dealing with everything so quickly and so calmly. I made some unusual requests and nothing was ever too much trouble. Rooms were changed last minute, our banquet was delayed due to the traffic in the village, Aidan's shirt collar got covered in makeup after the ceremony as we greeted guests but on arriving at Castle Durrow Suzanne took him away and he returned 5 minutes later without a trace. Everything just ran so smoothly. Castle Durrow and the team could not have done more for us.

We hosted a pre wedding Bbq in Bob's bar in the square which CD also did the catering for. Every meal we ate was impeccable over the 3 days we called Castle Durrow home.

In comparison to other venues Castle Durrow is a slightly more expensive choice for couples but a wedding in Castle Durrow is an experience and I feel that the price is reflective of that. The quality of the food, setting, grounds, attention to detail, service provided and the care given to our guests was exceptional.

The Stoke family are obviously very proud of what they have built and you can see that they are constantly reinvesting in the property to further enhance an already exceptional experience for their guests.

We're really looking forward to visiting Castle Durrow again next time we're home, without the pressures of a wedding, and just basking in its beauty, walking the trails, eating good food and taking a trip down to Bob's.

We had a really beautiful wedding day and wouldn't change a thing. The feedback from our guests has been wonderful. Many of them hadn't heard of or visited Castle Durrow before and were blown away by this little gem hiding in the Midlands.

Shelly, Suzanne, Niamh & everyone of the team delivered over & beyond our expectations. We stayed 3 days with them & every day was special for different reasons. The service, the food, the relaxed environment, the professionalism of everyone was exceptional. We would highly recommend Castle Durrow to any wedding planner. You will not be disappointed. My husband reminds me everyday that ?if Carlsberg did weddings they couldn't beat ours?!

I couldn't fault the service! One thing that everyone commented on was the high quality of the food and how beautiful the setting was. I was absolutely delighted with our day! Xxx

We had the best day of our lives, facilitated by all the excellent staff and management in Castle Durrow.
Planning was meticulous. The wedding and accomodation teams worked to ensure that all details were managed prior to the day. On the day Suzanne and Niamh were on hand for everything. They saw to things that we did not even see!
All of the staff were so friendly and attentive, not just to us but our guests even remarked on the superb service, meal and venue.

Myself and my husband had the most magical day at Castle Durrow. We picked the venue after we went to my sister's wedding in Castle Durrow we loved it so much.

Nothing was too much to ask and everything ran so smoothly. The girls in Castle Durrow couldn't have done any more for us and it was just so relaxing, if there were any hiccups we didn't see anything.

Not only that, but the food on the day was absolutely fabulous (everyone still talks about it). We couldn't recommend the place any more, and I know if anyone picks it as their venue it will definitely be a day to remember.

As soon as we viewed Castle Durrow we knew we had found our wedding venue - it is beautiful and the perfect setting for a wedding. The wedding reception was set up exactly how we wanted. The staff were very friendly and helpful from start to finish and thanks to Niamh, the whole process was stress free as we knew we were in good hands. The food was delicious - people are still commenting six months after our wedding as to how good the food was (especially the sweet potato soup)! We couldn't recommend Castle Durrow enough and can't wait to visit again on our anniversary.

From our very first contact with Castle Durrow we knew it was the place to host our wedding. We loved the chilled out vibe with sheer luxury and no stuffiness.
The wedding team were superb and were always available to offer support and guidance.
We hosted a family meal the night before our wedding at Castle Durrow and we felt the team made a huge effort to get to know our families and to make them feel as special as we felt for our wedding weekend.
We loved our day and wouldn't change a thing. We hope to return to Castle Durrow for many years to come, it will always have a special place in our hearts. X

We could not have asked for a better venue. The friendliness of the staff from our first enquiry was outstanding. Their professionalism and attention to detail was exactly what one should expect from a high class hotel.

Fantastic wedding venue - they took such good care of us and our guests on the day. We didn't have to worry about anything. Everything is done to such a high standard. Beautiful countryside surroundings for walks, pictures etc. Highly recommended!

Very professional and accommodating staff who went above and beyond the call of duty when the wedding car failed to turn up and couldn't be contacted, one of the chefs drove the bride and her dad to the church in Thurles. There appears to be no end to what the staff will do to ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. Can't recommend Castle Durrow highly enough. The whole day was a success.

We got married in Jan in Castle Durrow & I couldn't recommend them highly enough.The level of service, friendliness & professionalism of staff,quality of food & overall welcome & warmth in the Castle was excellent.

We were looking for a venue that would cater for a small 40ppl wedding with civil ceremony on the site. We found that the wedding team in Castle Durrow were the only ones that treated us as a wedding and not just a private party.
We were very happy with how our day went. Everything was perfect even though we had our doubts as our wedding coordinators changed during the planning process and with anybody answering to emails there was a little confusion and misinformation at times.
The staff of the hotel does know their wedding business though and the day went really smoothly, the venue looked beautiful and everybody were very happy about the food and service.
This venue is really unique with delicious food, amazing grounds and friendly and helpful staff.
I had my hair and make up done by powder box in hotel and was very happy with them as well.

Excellent from start to finish! Made everyone feel welcome and relaxed, food was amazing and nothing was a problem for any staff member

I cannot recommend Castledurrow as a wedding venue highly enough. From our first visit to Castledurrow we knew we had found our venue. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. They made us feel so comfortable and welcome. The castle itself and the grounds are just perfect. We were blessed with great weather on the day and the photographs turned out amazing! Marie Laffan, the wedding co ordinator was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was so helpful and supportive throughout the build up to our wedding. Marie was so professional and accommodating. ... nothing was too much trouble! We cannot thank Marie and all the staff enough..... You helped to make our day run so smoothly : ) The amount of positive comments we have received about Castledurrow from friends and family has been unreal. ... everyone is still raving about the place : ) I would highly recommend Castledurrow as a wedding venue.... you would not be disappointed! !

We got married at CD in July 2011 and could not rave enough about the experience. We live in Canada and arranged all the details with Marie via email - she was meticulous, organized, helpful and quick in responding to our many questions. The Castle is SPECTACULAR! After seeing photos online we were even more impressed after seeing the venue in person. The service and food were excellent and of very high quality. The day went as perfectly as we could ever have hoped for - no unpleasant surprises at CD, they are true professionals!

Our son and daughter in law had their wedding reception at this venue. One word suffices to describe the whole event over 2 days ? PERFECTION. If you are planning a wedding, and have the budget, book here. The staff, the food, the facilities, the garden ? everything was as good as it could be.

Thanks for everything these past few months. You made everything run so smoothly and we never doubted that you guys would give us the most amazing wedding day. You?re a superstar!

We are so .. delighted with our Day!! We cannot thank you enough for all the hard work you an your team have put in. We really appreciate it. We also know alot of work went in behind the scenes on the morning with Marquees and electricity and not to mention battling the elements!! We want to acknowledge and thank you for making us feel calm and keeping us oblivious!! You run an excellent hotel here and we will definitely be coming back. We will also be recommending you to all our friends, because we would love to come back as wedding guests!! Thanks again for making our day so wonderful.