Here are 20 of the most beautiful castles in Ireland to inspire your next trip. ... Built in 1425 and restored in 1954, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from the 15th century.

A restored 17th-century castle, the property carries centuries of history within its walls, from its origins as the O'Donnell clan's stronghold to its later transformation into an Edwardian estate.

After falling into disrepair, the castle was restored over the course of several years in the late 20th century. Cloghan Castle has seven bedrooms that can house up to seventeen guests.

Belle Isle Estate, Northern Ireland Belle Isle Estate consists of a 17 th century castle and cottages located on a private 400-acre conservation area in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Nestled in the forested rolling hills of Connemara, reflected in the calm waters of a lake, Kylemore Castle impresses as much by its romantic silhouette as by the singular history that saw it become a ...

Places such as Ashford Castle in Ireland and Kilmartin Castle in Scotland are being restored and offered as luxury hotels or private rentals. These stays often include added features like private ...

The castle, which was built as a Folly Tower, has been completely restored in recent years. Originally, the Victoria Drummond Tower was built in the Victorian period in 1858 by William Drummond ...

An authentic Irish castle that dates to the late 1400s, Cahercastle sat in ruins for centuries before its new owner painstakingly restored it. Castles like this one, also known as “tower houses ...

The Guinness family, “Irish royalty,” once lived in what is now Ashford Castle, a five-star luxury resort on 350 heavenly, green acres near Galway.

Bunratty Castle is the last remaining castle on this site which began as a Viking trading camp in 970. Built in 1425 and restored in 1954, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from the ...