Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle is the epitome of a 5-star wedding venue. With its stunning location, exceptional food and outstanding staff, it’s a place where dreams come true. We couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Amazing staff and venue.
In particular the wedding coordinator Niall Beatty was outstanding, to the point our guests and vendors were requesting his name and contact details to thank him. We have been told we were extremely lucky as they never experienced a wedding coordinator of his kind before!!

Food and service top class!

Lots of little extras included, such as a beautiful canapé reception.

The grounds of Lough Eske were beautiful for photos.
All around outstanding venue

We got married in Lough Eske in August 2024 and worked closely with Simon and then Niall around our special day, we planned our wedding from Australia so there was a lot of email/ video call consultations with the venue. Both Simon and Niall put us at ease and went above and beyond to help ensure we could approach the day and travelling back to Ireland with our minds at ease and the finer details confirmed. Niall was with us from the week we arrived to the venue right through until our second day celebrations and went out of his way to ensure that both us and our guests were having a wonderful time! No ask was too big and Niall ensured we could enjoy the day thoroughly. The food was absolutely beautiful, service was amazing and the atmosphere was sensational! Each and every staff member we came across were so pleasant, warm and welcoming! we had many guests travel from overseas and Ireland and most are still talking about what a wonderful day it was, commenting it was one of the best weddings they had been too and they were in awe of the stunning venue! We are already planning our next trip to Lough Eske and it will always hold a special place on our hearts! We could not have asked for a better place or a better day for our Wedding!

We had our dream wedding this year in Lough Eske Castle. Both myself and my now wife are based in Dublin but chose Lough Eske Castle for our wedding based on the venue, the facilities, the food but most importantly, the friendliness of the staff.

I would like to give a special mention to Niall and Simon who were a delight to deal with. No request was too much of a hassle from organising a day 2 to having to push back the reception timing just 3 days beforehand.

Every single one of our guests has said it was the best wedding they have ever been at and that the hotel was out of this world. All the food from the canapes even down to petit fours after the meal was excellent.

I could not recommend Lough Eske Castle enough for a wedding and just wish I could do the day all over again.

Lough Eske Castle was our venue for our wedding weekend. The entire weekend went so smoothly all thanks to the team. Throughout the whole process they couldn’t have done more for us. The food was phenomenal and every guest commented on how beautiful the venue was and how accommodating the staff were. Niall was our coordinator in the build up and on the day, he was fantastic! If only we could do it all again! We can’t wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary.

Lough Eske Castle was the dream venue for our Beautiful Wedding. From our romantic ceremony under the trees in the garden to our reception followed in the most spectacular Ballroom. Every background of photos and videos are breathtaking with the views of the castle grounds and inside with the luxurious surroundings. Simon and the team not only met but exceeded our expectations! It was such a Beautiful Day and all our guests have been commenting on how Amazing everything was from start to finish.
If your looking for the Wow Factor, I Highly Recommend Lough Eske Castle for your Dream Wedding

Five star experience from start to finish - from literally the moment of ‘venue scouting’ all the way through to the culminating wedding weekend - we could not have been more delighted with the Lough Eske team, Castle grounds (spa, restaurants, bike rentals, rooms & suites etc), and affiliated vendor partners.

Our wedding party was a mix of Americans, Irish, and other Intl guests.
We held a welcome dinner & drinks
reception on the Friday, the wedding event on Saturday, and afterparty in Donegal town/also at the castle on Sunday.
It was an absolute seamless experience for the whole wedding party. Everyone felt extremely comfortable and welcomed.

Impressed too w all the attention to little details, options for customization, great advice/guidance from the entire LEC team .
Special mention to Niall and Simon, they really took care to make it a special and personal experience.
Highly recommend to anyone considering Lough Eske for any type of celebration or even just a weekend away.

It was some craic !

We couldn't have been happier with Lough Eske (and Simon) while planning our wedding and on the day itself. Simon made sure that all of our needs were met and made the planning process at the venue extremely smooth and stress free. On the day of the wedding and while staying afterwards, all of the staff were so helpful and accommodating! We would highly recommend Lough Eske as a wedding venue for any couples planning their big day.

Everything about our wedding in Lough Eske was perfect. From day one Alex had everything covered, the lead up to the wedding was all sorted by Alex, no question was to small and believe me I had lots. On the day everything was done to perfection and ran so smooth. The venue speaks for itself but the service was second to none. The food was amazing. We had the best day celebrating with our family. Thank you to Alex and all the team at Lough Eske.

Absolutely beautiful venue, both Simon and Alexandra were brilliant so attentive both on the lead up and during the wedding day. They made everything so easy. As for the rest of the staff also everyone was so welcoming and polite. Excellent food, excellent service. I honestly couldn't recommend the place more.

Simon made our experience very enjoyable. Helpful and accommodating throughout. The staff were so pleasant on the day. We loved every second.

Outstanding service in all departments.

Brilliant venue, staff and great help from Simon, wedding coordinator.

We had the best day ever at Lough Eske, its an amazing venue for a wedding. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and made sure the day went seamlessly. Simon Petka was really helpful on the day and in the lead up to the wedding. Couldn't recommend this venue enough to anyone!

We had the most beautiful wedding day & reception at the stunning lough eske castle, we couldn't speak highly enough of Simon and all the staff who looked after us and our guests so well. The service and the food was outstanding we were told by many of our guests it was the best wedding they were ever at. Lough eske now holds a very special place in our hearts and we can't wait to visit again on our anniversary. To Simon and the rest of the team thank you all so much again for helping to make our day so special. Rachel & Barry.

We finally got married in Lough Eske Castle in August 2021 and we had the most amazing day. Simon and the team couldn't have been more professional, accomodating or helpful. This was our third wedding date and Simon was so helpful and understanding with all the changes. The venue itself is beautiful, 5 star service without leaving anyone feeling uncomfortable. We loved being there the day before the wedding and the day after and it has become a very special place for us. Neither of us are from Donegal and so we mainly communicated with Simon via email and he was always very responsive. Everything was perfect ????

From the beginning Simon and the Lough Eske team were fantastic. They personalised and tailored our wedding to make it unique to us. When the pandemic hit and lockdowns were enforced we had to change the dates like many couples. Lough eske accommodated our new dates and on the big day itself all the staff were amazing we couldn't have asked for a better day, everything run like clock work and went perfectly even though there were Covid restrictions in place. All of our guests commented on the 5 star food quality and service. We've already booked our anniversary and we've had family and friends looking into going back for a few nights. If you're looking for a wedding venue or just a weekend break we cannot recommend Lough Eske enough, you will not find a better setting or service

Firstly, we?d like to thank you all so much for the most perfect day! The whole team went above and beyond to make it so special. All those little touches really made the day for us and exceeded our expectations in every way.

We really couldn't recommend Lough Eske enough, from our first enquiry until we left the venue as Mr & Mrs, the service was nothing short of exceptional. Simon, Thomas and team ensured everything ran smoothly on our special day and the attention to detail was outstanding. The room set-up was stunning, food arrived in good time and was delicious, and the staff really went out of their way, providing a slick and co-ordinated service. Our guests had a fabulous time and were talking about it for weeks after!

The professionalism and flexibility were much appreciated, especially under the current circumstances with lockdowns and restrictions. Simon reassured us at every step of the way and even helped facilitate a last-minute date change. Lough Eske did a great job of keeping us informed with the guidance and helped explore our options.

What makes Lough Eske such an incredible place is how personal everything is. From the moment we first made contact with Simon, through to leaving several days after our wedding (we even extended our stay!) was a joy. The venue is stunning and so incredibly peaceful, we didn't want to leave! We can't wait to visit again when you re-open!

Thanks for everything.

Lisa & Mark

What a day we had at the amazing Lough Eske Castle. On Monday 30th December 2019 we had the reception of our wedding here and I can honestly say that from start to finish everything was covered. This was a day that we will remember and one that Simon and his team helped to make even more special and enjoyable. The venue itself is spectacular so you get that WOW factor straight away ? a castle in one of Irelands most stunning County's, Donegal ? a gem on the Wild Atlantic Way. The lead up to the day and the organisation was pain free as Simon attended to every need we had. He met us when we wanted to talk face to face and picked up the phone when we had any questions. He got to know us personally and we felt very calm in his presence. There was never a moment I thought we have made a wrong decision here as all the way through Simon and the extended team were attentive, involved, contactable and a calm, whilst adding some humour into the mix also. From the moment we arrived before the big day along with our guests - the check-in was smooth, the service was first class, the rooms were stunning and the night before the wedding was so much fun with everyone being downstairs in the bar. Then there was the day, where the staff were on point, everything went to plan allowing my husband and I and our families and friends to have an unforgettable day. One small thing that made a massive impact was the way the staff served the dinner on the day - they did this this special little display to the top table where the team stood around and then there was this collective lifting of the cloche to reveal the dish - it has been mentioned by so many of our guests since. It was a nice little touch. So, with all this in mind, I would say if you are looking at this venue as a possibility, seriously consider choosing it. I loved every moment.

Besides the beautiful grounds and venue we found Lough Eske amazing to deal with and they made our wedding weekend all the more special. Simon was our wedding coordinator and he was excellent from start to finish, nothing was ever a problem and he helped us throughout all the planning. He put us at ease and is a real asset to the venue. The staff were all so warm and welcoming to all of our guests. We couldn't have been happier with the food on the day of the wedding too. Would highly recommend to anyone getting married in or around Donegal.

My husband and i live in Australia and found Lough Eske on a Google search for Castle's, we set a radius of 1 hour max for our guests to travel if need be. Lough Eske popped up and we fell in love with it immediately. It has history as well as plenty of accomodation for our guests. Simon, the wedding co-ordinator for Lough Eske was exceptional to say the least! He had answers for everything and understood our vision right from the beginning, he is a true asset to the team at Lough Eske. All of the staff were so accommodating and helpful and we had such a fantastic group or bar staff and wait staff working our wedding. We will be back on our 1 year anniversary to have a child free weekend escape.

Every single person at this wonderful facility are so friendly and helpful.Simon and his staff were so attentive and professional in the way they handled the needs and requests from us, nothing was ever going to be a problem. They made the day really special and the food.. oh the food was wonderful. Thank you Simon and crew!

Where do I start....well I think the word Perfection might begin to sum it up! From beginning to end...Lough Eske, the staff and Simon couldn't have done any more for our wedding to be perfect. The guests all commented on the food, the service, the location...they were blown away by everything.

Personally, from a brides point of view...nothing was an issue. It was the easiest, most flawless organizing you could ever wish for.

Simon Petka had me/us at ease every step of the way. He is so calm and nothing is an issue. We were treated so unbelievably well and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married.
I just wish we could do it all over again!

Lough Eske was chosen as our wedding venue after we spent a weekend in the hotel. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional.
This continued throughout the build up to our wedding and on our special day. There is a real homely feel about this hotel.
The food regardless if it is in the bar or the restaurant is 5 star. The food on our wedding day was of Michelin standard and highly complimented by all our guests. Simon and all the staff made our wedding day the most magical and a day enjoyed by all.

I can not recommend Lough Eske enough for your wedding. The castle itself is beautiful and exclusive, the grounds are perfect for pictures with the lake at the entrance also. We had our ceremony outside which was beautiful. Simon, the wedding Coordinator could not do enough for us (I had lots of requests). The staff were so accommodating and professional and they made the day perfect from the start until the early hours of the night. The guests at the wedding were so impressed and everyone loved the rooms- big, spacious and beautifully decorated.
Again, I highly, highly recommend that all couples should consider this castle for their big day.

We had the most magical and amazing wedding at Lough Eske Castle. It was truly a fairy tale, and we will cherish the memories for the rest of our lives. The staff was absolutely incredible, especially Simon the best wedding coordinator we could ever ask for. We look forward to returning to Lough Eske for many years to come.

Where do we begin? We just had the most fantastic, wonderful and special wedding at Lough Eske , it was everything we could have wished for - and more - we are still talking about it and reliving it and we will for years to come. The Attention Simon and Maureen gave us from the very start of our preparations was brilliant and second to none, ye made everything we wanted happen, the staff are just fantastic nothing was too much trouble we were looked after so well from the time we arrived on Wednesday till we left on the Friday, they attended to our ever whim, you have a very impressive, warm, welcoming and competent team at Lough Eske. You are in a different league entirely. The food was fantastic, the night before and the day of the wedding the meal was delicious.The 23rd of May is a date that will always be in our memory not just because of the wedding but the entire experience at Lough Eske thanks a million Guys ye are the best !!! Highly recommend ye

Lough Eske and their staff were amazing and made our wedding day perfect!

This is an absolutely stunning venue and I cannot rate it more highly for anyone considering it for their big day.

Everything in the castle was amazing. We had a wonderful day. The food, the service and the wedding team were fantastic, the attention we received from the wedding coordinators was first class. We would recommend this venue highly to couples looking for a dream wedding!

We just wanted to pass on our sheer delight at how well our big day went, all thanks to you and your amazing team. From the initial booking, to the planning stages, to the day itself, everything went smoothly. On our wedding day we were made feel special, we were really happy with how everything was organised and how you and your team managed to understand the ideas in my head and helped make them come to life. We can only imagine all the work that goes on behind the scenes.
Special thanks to MC, she did a great job and everything was timed well, and she kept us right, and to the waiter and waitress looking after myself and my husband during our meal, they're attentiveness didn't go unnoticed, and it added to us feeling special. The meal was amazing, as was the wine, thank you to the Chef and his team, thank you for sharing your talent. All hotel staff, hotel reception, waiters, bar tenders were all friendly, attentive (but just the right amount, not over the top), helpful and upbeat! All our guest have been raving about the wonderful venue two months on!
And last but certainly not least, Stephen, you are so good at your job, you know what's best, and every bride should listen to your advice! You are always good humoured and approachable and try to make special requests happen. I thank the heavens that we had you to coordinate our big day. Thank you.
We truly had the best wedding day anyone could wish for. I will be recommending Lough Eske Castle as a wedding venue, not only is it so picturesque, but the staff make dreams come true!

We had the pleasure of having our wedding in Solis Lough Eske Castle recently, to say we were blown away is an understatement. From day one, on meeting Stephen and his team we knew we were in safe hands. Nothing was ever a problem and the response was always prompt. We organised our wedding in a 14 month span and visited the castle regularly, every time we were greeted with a smile and the utmost service. On our wedding weekend we felt attended to every moment for the three days we spent there. Everything ran smoothly and the food and service was second to none. We are delighted we chose Solis Lough Eske and the venue for our special day.

Me and conor were married at Lough eske on sat 16th Sept 2017, i have to say we were blown away with how amazing everything was, we took a gamble on it as we came from australia to get married there as we never saw the castle before, but oh my god we just loved everything about it. Our guests raved about the food and service amd the rooms, they told us it was the most extravagant wedding they have ever been to, which made us even more delighted.
Stephen bell and his team are the most professional we have ever seen, he got in contact instantly when we had a question and beared in mind the time difference in Australia.
I just want to thank you again stephen for the best day of our lives you made it so easy for us to fall in love with Lough eske castle.
Orla and conor lynch

We cannot recommend Lough Eske Castle highly enough. It was our first choice of venue for our fairy-tale wedding on the 22nd of July 2017. From start to finish the food, the accommodation the overall experience was wonderful and truly 5*. We only booked 4 months in advance and everything appeared to be and was possible. Stephen made the planning a breeze and even facilitated some last minute requests (Caipirinhas:)/table arrangements/....), and fully appreciated the stress we may have been, and were, going through. Our sincere thanks to Stephen, the reservation staff, the restaurant and in fact everybody we came in contact with, who helped make this a magical and memorable day. Go for it - you wont regret it!

We celebrated our wedding in Lough Eske on 6th July 2017. We booked the wedding with Stephen Bell (wedding coordinator) in March 2015, and from the moment we met Stephen we knew that he would make our day absolutely perfect. To say that Stephen, and all the staff in the castle went beyond the call of duty, is an understatement. Stephen was a massive help when we needed guidance, and on the day of the wedding he was there making sure that it was perfect for us. There wasn't a single thing that we could fault during our celebrations. The food and service were outstanding, and of course the hotel (including the ballroom and bedrooms) and location are absolutely stunning. Guests and bridal party alike were treated like royalty. I would highly recommend booking this hotel to celebrate your big day as it was exceptional in every way. A massive thank you to Stephen (some boy!) and all the wonderful staff at Lough Eske!

We got married and had our wedding at Solis Lough Eske Hotel on Sunday 9th April 2017. From the initial meeting with Stephen Bell, i knew we had made the right decision.

We actually made our wedding a weekend event at the hotel. Family meal on the Friday, Saturday reserved private bar with food and band for our guests and then on the Sunday our wedding. Not once could we fault any element of service from the team in all divisions of the hotel. In fact everyone was professional and genuinely friendly, we were on first name terms with a lot of the team at the hotel.

On our wedding day Stephen and Caoibhe personally looked after us, they were amazing, so helpful throughout the process and nothing was a problem. Its the small touches they do, going that extra mile..... We got married outside and at the end of our wedding service it started to drizzle, in a second all of our guests were provided with umbrella!!!!

The professional service from the hospitality team and the quality standard of the meal and buffet were exceptional.

The venue is just beautiful, just perfect for any style of photography. The backdrop of the Castle to the views of the stunning lough are just perfect.

Our experience of getting married at Solis Lough Eske Castle , nothing but excellent. Five star in every aspect.

Thank you Lough Eske Team, especially Stephen and Caoibhe for making our special day, just perfect!!!

We had our wedding reception in Solis Lough Eske on Saturday the 10th December 2016. I am sorry that it has taken me nearly 3 months to put words to paper and post this review. My tardiness should not reflect the experience that we had ;)

The wedding weekend and the day itself went like a dream. As two ex hotel managers I am sure that we were not the easiest to work with but at all times in the lead up to and including the day Stephen and the staff at Lough Eske could not be more professional and attentive with every detail that we had requested and more covered with the upmost of care.

The majority of our 180 guests decided to make a weekend of the wedding with upwards of 50 rooms staying in the hotel for the Friday and Saturday nights and all commented on the
- friendliness of the staff (which was the main USP that made us book the hotel for our wedding)
- the quality and luxury of the bedrooms and
- that no task or request was too big for any member of staff be this from the hall porters, receptionists, housekeepers, restaurant, bar and banqueting staff.

The buffet food and in particular the beef bourguignon and service on the Friday night was excellent and a great way for everyone to meet and mingle the night before

Breakfast on both the Saturday and Sunday mornings was fresh, well presented and always served with a smile

On the day of the wedding all we can say is that we were blown away by the professionalism and attention to detail provided by Stephen and Caoibhe and of course Donal who took the operations of the function in his stride. The hotel and function room looked magical for the humanist ceremony with the tasteful Christmas decorations and the transformation of the room for the meal was second to none. We were delighted that we opted for the draping of the room and also the LED dance floor with Simply Divine Weddings which made for a great night.

The food quality for the meal and evening buffet and the service was excellent and could not be faulted.

All in all the day and weekend was flawless and we could not recommend the hotel highly enough for any potential couple that are looking to book their special day at Solis Lough Eske Castle.

We hope to return to Lough Eske for a night in the coming months to reminisce on the magical experience that we had in December.

Thanks again to Stephen, Caoibhe, Donal and all the management and staff of the hotel.

Jason & Khris

What can I say? Stephen and the team were fantastic in helping us plan our wedding and giving us a perfect day. Living in London was no barrier and the team were exceptional; from booking rooms to sorting menus to arranging seating plans. They made planning the wedding fun and easy. We can't thank them enough. We are looking forward to returning for many anniversaries to come.

Stephen and the Team were amazing on the day and also so helpful throughout the organising!! Couldn't do enough for us or the guests, faultless! The food was also fantastic, working in the hospitality industry we had very high expectations which they certainly exceeded!

Lough Eske is a fairytale venue for a wedding. Our guests really enjoyed top class service and the food was delicious. Stephen, the wedding coordinator, goes above and beyond to make the day special

Our day was perfect and faultless from start to finish! We really had the best day ever all thanks to this hotel, especially Stephen who kept saying 'whatever you want, we will do it for you' and he stuck by his word!

From the very outset the staff at Lough Eske could not have been more helpful with instant assistance, planning, supplier suggestions and accommodating our requests (right up to the last minute). This was especially appreciated by us as we were planning the wedding from afar in a relatively short period of time.
The venue and grounds are simply magical and every single member of staff from the wedding planning team, to reservations, to the concierge staff, to the staff serving and the master of cermonies orchestrating the party on the day did everything possible to continue that magical yet professional experience.

The food was superb and served in such a simultaneous manner that every guest was eating at exactly the same time (we're still not sure how they managed to get that many steaks cooked so well and out the door at the same time!)

The whole experience from start to finish could not have been any more simple and positive which is essential when planning such an important day. The wedding planning team were quick to respond to any request and true to their word with any on the fly agreements we made.

Truly, we cannot thank everyone involved enough for helping to make the most wonderful day of our lives such a magical and stress free experience and will happy recommend them to anyone who may be considering this location.

Stephen is amazing. He really knows his business and helps advise on all aspects of the wedding not just relevant to the venue. Like all the staff there he is extremely accommodating.
The Staff are simply the best staff out of any hotel and the main reason we chose this venue. We have stayed there regularly enough over the years and is our favourite hotel in the world. There was nowhere else to get married in our mind. The hotel was so accommodating and tailored everything to our needs. They all really ensured that we and our guests were the most important people in the hotel (even though they make everyone feel like that).
All of our guests have wanted to and will again stay in this magical place. Along with ourselves they said it feels like a home away from home and not a hotel. Well if your home was a castle.. =0)
It might be a bit more expensive that other venues but you get what you pay for, and more. Value for money; there is no better in my opinion.
Do yourself a favour and stay there for one night and then make up your mind, I guarantee you will pick this place.

Hi Stephen

Thank you so so much for all your help with the Wedding- we had an absolutely wonderful day, it really was perfect. It flew by far too soon and we wish we could do it all again! We hope to celebrate our anniversary by returning so we are delighted to be able to come back to a venue that fulfilled all of our expectations...and more!

We have had so many compliments from our guests, they were so impressed with everyone at Lough Eske. I had a some lovely cards from people who wanted to pass on their thanks too- in particular one of my guests from London had her parents and new baby staying while she attended the wedding and she said the staff were excellent and kept her up to date with how the baby was doing and really made the whole experience relaxing and memorable- so thank you! They plan to return in the future they were so impressed.

Please thank the chef and rest of the team for us- everything was delicious! Everyone was so friendly and they couldn't do enough for us or our guests, we really were delighted.

We hope you are well.

Best wishes,

Cat and James

We had the most amazing wedding day we could have asked for at Lough Eske Castle. The experience was magical from the minute we arrived until we left as a married couple the next day.... The service was first class, food was exceptional and the atmosphere really special! Our guests loved the castle and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely! Our wedding coordinator Stephen Bell welcomed us warmly when we first met him and did everything he could to ensure our wedding was everything we wished for! First class service from a first class hotel!!

We got married on July 25, 2015 at Lough Eske Castle. I am from California and Kieran is from Omagh, but we met and live in London. We wanted to get married in Ireland and googled several places! After speaking with Stephen over the phone for a few minutes in December we knew we had found the perfect place and a super wedding coordinator!! He helped my mother, who lives in San Francisco, plan the whole wedding! His attitude of " anything you want" and " leave that to me" was so refreshing and he really made everything we wanted, happen! My mother and I visited Lough Eske Castle in March and when we met Stephen we knew we had made the right choice!! The only time Kieran and I could come to the tasting was during Easter weekend and Stephen made that happen!! He was constantly in touch and took care of every detail. We had several items shipped to Lough Eske and Stephen had it stored for us. He arranged with the chef to have special treats delivered to our guests on arrival. He also took care of arrangements with the spa and a fishing trip for Kieran and his groomsmen. When we arrived at Lough Eske a couple of days before the wedding, Stephen was there to greet us even though it was the last day of his vacation! He made sure we were all checked in and had everything we needed. Our guests were mostly from the US and UK and loved Lough Eske Castle. The rooms are large and beautiful and the service is fantastic! The bridal suite was fabulous and we were able to entertain our whole bridal party there! From the rooms we stayed in to the welcome buffet dinner, to the wedding ceremony and ballroom dinner, the weekend was perfect! The ceremony in the Rockery was magical and Stephen and his team produced a great setting both outdoors and indoors. Lough Eske Castle was a fairy tale weekend for us and we would love to do it all over again!! Thank you Stephen and the superb staff at Lough Eske Castle for a truly memorable wedding weekend!!!

From the very initial email to enquire more information we had first class responses inviting us to come and look around the castle. Stephen and Donal were exceptional; they were so welcoming and friendly and gave us all the information that we were looking for to see if our dream wedding could come to life in this amazing castle. They were always quick to respond to emails and phone calls answering our questions and even going out of their way to fulfill special requests. We were then invited to our menu tasting which was another first class experience. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly and it was as if we had knew them forever. Stephen had also gave us information on recommended companies for dressing the ball room, music and even an ice cream kart.

As a creative person I wanted to design and create our own special theme and this was greatly welcomed without any restrictions. The day before the wedding we had loads of jeeps and vans bring all the trees, tree trunk slabs, lanterns etc and Anthony was straight out with the staff helping to carry everything in to a room that they had provided us for storage. We also had the space to dress the tables the night before and make the bouquets, along with extra help from the staff especially Alison.

It rained all night and the morning of the wedding and it was our dream to have our ceremony outside in the rockery; Stephen let us make the decision just an hour before the ceremony and thankfully the rain had cleared up and all staff were at hand with umbrellas just encase. They also had the ballroom prepared for plan B.

Every part of our wedding was delightful and made special by the staff and the amazing castle, we cannot thank them enough. Our guests were blown away with the kindness of staff, the exceptional food, the surroundings and they all commented how it was the best wedding they had even been to.

The staff all went out of their way to help us and made us fell like a prince and princess.

We can only give this hotel 5 stars for the most wonderful wedding experience. When they tell you not to worry and that they will take care of the detail...believe me, they really mean it. Here's a few reasons why it was so good:
1) the venue - it's a castle! What's not to love?!
2) the staff - they're so helpful and friendly, not at all stuffy so they make you feel right at home while also completely taking care of you.
3) the food - exceptional menu choices and delivered impeccably.
4) the 'restaurant experience' during the meal - don't you hate it when you're at a wedding and you're only getting main course while the people on the other side of the room are on desert?! Well, not at Lough Eske! There's something very special about everyone being served at the same time.
5) Flexibility - Stephen was great for not being a stickler for the rules (within reason). Little things like letting us mix and match some of the menu choices really made it for us. Also if you're worried about the room being too big or too small...don't! We booked it thinking our numbers would be bigger and then i worried a little about only having half the room or it feeling really empty. Thanks to Stephen it worked out perfectly - we had 2/3 of the room open for dinner and then in the other bit the band set up during dinner and after we opened it all up...so the the party was revealed! It meant we could have our top table by the rockery but were then able to have the bar open in the room during the dancing.
6) The rooms - I would move in tomorrow if I could!! They're just out of this world!
7) The spa and pool - lots of our friends stayed for the wknd and it was fantastic to have such great facilties on site.
8) The bar - great for a casual drink around the wedding itself and fab bar food too!
We just loved everything about our time at the hotel and really enjoyed the whole experience - thanks so much to Stephen and the rest of the staff for ensuring we had the time of our lives!

From the beginning Stephen and all the staff at Lough Eske were wonderful, helping to put our minds at ease and open to every possible thought or idea we had. As we were organising things from relatively far away it was of great importance to us that we could work closely with someone to plan the day, and in ensuring this Stephen Bell was fantastic; always available, quick to help and offering guidance and support at every point.

On the day itself, we could not have wished for more. Despite a hiccup or two everything was carried off beyond all of our hopes and expectations, and a huge number of friends and family complemented us for several of the little touches which were in fact provided by hotel staff. The staff were polite, accomodating and guaranteed that everything went exactly as we hoped. It would be impossible for us to recommend Lough Eske more!

From start to finish we had a magical experience with Solis Lough Eske hotel. ...from the warm welcoming staff....who always remembered My name even when we went back for our 1st anniversary.....to the beautiful surroundings. I honestly cannot fault anything....and will continue to return every year to reminisce on our perfect special day. The venue holds a really special place in my heart and I just feel so happy every time I visit. Expensive but Worth every penny. You can't buy these memories.

Hi Stephen & Donal
A massive thank you to yourselves and your wonderful staff for making our big day so magical and memorable. It truly is the most wonderful of venues for a Wedding and I would highly recommend it to others. The bedrooms oozed luxury and comfort and the function room was set up beautifully. I have heard nothing but positive comments from my guests about the meal and the friendly staff. Thanks again to you all. Myself and John will certainly be booking a return visit, as will many of our guests.
Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous

Good morning Noreen and Marleen,
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We really can't thank you enough for our wedding on Wednesday 21st September. It was the most?truly perfect day!?The run up to the wedding was more stressful that I could possibly have imagined, and because of that I was just waiting to see what else?would go wrong on the day itself. But I can honestly say everything was so perfect?it blew us and all of our guests away!?Tomorrow will be 4?weeks'since our big day and people are still absolutely raving about everything.?I really can't even put into words how thrilled we are that we choose?Solis Lough Eske Castle as our wedding venue.

Each and every member of staff was'super, so attentive and helpful but also it was fantastic that they all took a genuine interest in us a people, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
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The help and support that you both provided was fantastic. Bernie from the spa did a super job with my make-up, especially seeing as I don't wear any, she had quite a challenge!?The ladies on reception were fabulous,?as was the man that was on reception late the night before the wedding, I'm sure he was glad when I finally?went to bed as I was back and forward for various items! On the wedding day itself, the?Australian man (I think his name was Mark)?that looked after us?during the meal was exceptional, nothing at all was a problem - we?felt like royalty. Also, I must mention?Michael the Porter! He made quite an impression on?lots of our guests - he was really super!
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The food... what can I say?!? Each breakfast, lunch, dinner and the wedding meal itself was perfection! People just couldn't get over how amazing everything was!
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We were so thrilled that we really can't wait to come back again!?
We?really can't thank you enough - without meaning to sound cheesy, we had our dream wedding day.
Thank you both for everything!

Hi Noreen, We are back from our honeymoon in Bali and just wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding day as smooth and successful as it was. We had a blast as did all of our guests. The food was excellent as always. Thanks again,

Dear?Noreen, A?big THANK YOU to you for all your help and support with our wedding planning.??
We were delighted with the wedding reception, thank you. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The venue was quite simply stunning and the staffing was both relaxed yet attentive throughout the day. A special thanks to you Noreen?for your efforts over the last six months or so in helping us to bring everything together.? We really appreciate your support.? It was a fantastic day which we will treasure in our memories?for a long time to come. Once again, thanks again for your help in making the day so special.? We are very grateful to you and to all the staff at Solis Lough Eske Castle.
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Best wishes,