Description
Situated in the enchanting green landscape of County Clare is this authentic 15th century Gaelic Castle/or tower house. The castle is 500 years old and has a perfect mix of medieval aesthetics and modern amenities such as underfloor heating facilitating a holiday which is homely as well as providing participation in a medieval experience.
It is a castle with a benevolent and kind personality that enjoys gatherings, which reflects its original use in the 15th Century. The castle accommodates up to 8 guests in 6 bedrooms with Irish linen sheets and pillow cases and authentic woollen blankets from Co. Tipperary to keep warm and cosy. There are three bathrooms floored with Liscannor stone flags and with polished brass sinks.
The top floor of the 6-storey castle is the Great Hall, which preserves the grand atmosphere of the Irish Middle Ages. Many of the floors in the Castle are of Liscannor stone, which is a rare, and beautiful hardwearing limestone from close by.
The ceilings of the castle contain traces of the hazel branches that were used to hold plaster in the 15th century and are marked with the imprints of branches which make it a lovely decorate feature.
The castle has underfloor heating throughout. The thick limestone walls help to keep the heat in the tower. The surrounding Burren limestone provides a similar experience for the cattle that are sent to graze in the winter months.
Outside, the bawn or outer wall naturally decorates itself with small ferns and flowers that grow and self-seed in the crevices of the limestone. These include pennywort, lichens and ivy that act as the perfect refuge for small birds.
The Castle has a stream closeby that forms a boundary. From on top the view is of several lakes along with breath-taking countryside views of the shelves of sloping limestone of the Clare hills that were deposited by glaciers up to the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
The closest beach to the castle is at beautiful Lahinch Beach. This provides a perfect location for surfing on the Atlantic waves and is close to where you can catch a ferry to see the beautiful Aran Islands of the coast of Ireland. /n Energy costs included? /n Electricity costs are not included and can cost between €50-€400 per week depending on how much is required. /n Security deposit /n A deposit is required of €600-€800 for energy usage and breakables 2 months prior to arrival. The deposit will be returned subject to a damage inspection on departure. /n Linen & towels included? /n Bed Linen is provided. /n Minimum stay /n There is a 3 day minimum stay. If you would like to stay for a shorter period a 3 day payment would still be required. /n Security deposit /n /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid directly to the owner 2 months prior to arrival. Any damages and all utility for heating, electricity and gas is charged by the meter, logs for the fire are measured by the bag and deducted from the security deposit. The Security deposit will be refunded within 4 week of departure. /n Energy costs included? /n No these will be deducted from the security deposit /n Arrival time /n Guest must arrive promptly at 4.00 pm, late arrivals will not be admitted into the property /n Departure time /n 10.00 am /n Linen & towels included? /n Linen bedsheets and irish woolen blankets are provided /n Pets welcome? /n No /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes /n Smoking Allowed? /n No /n Minimum stay /n 3 day minimum stay. If you would like to stay for a shorter period a 3 day payment would still be required.
