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Castle Dargan Hotel - Estate Hotel & Golf Resort

Named after the ruins of the ancient castle which remain within its Darren Clarke-designed championship golf course, Castle Dargan House makes a fine centrepiece for this contemporary hotel and is set amongst dramatic scenery on 170 acres of mature woodlands, with uninterrupted views over the countryside and golf course.

A lovely period drawing room and meeting room within the original house sets the tone for the well-designed new section across a courtyard to the rear of the old house.

A large reception area with high ceilings, warm colour schemes and log fires establish the warm, modern tone that prevails throughout the new areas - the bar is especially striking, featuring a mezzanine level with floor to ceiling windows overlooking a large decking area and the golf course. Alongside is an intimate restaurant, which shares the same views.

Accommodation is mainly in the new area - all bedrooms are finished to a high standard, with the usual amenities, and have views of the golf course - but the suites are in the old house and enjoy a special atmosphere.

Apartments separately located at the gate of the hotel are also available, each sleeping up to four people.

The hotel would make a magnificent wedding venue and the function room, an L shaped room with floor to ceiling windows on two sides and a private bar, is in a prime location on the first floor.

Wheelchair friendly. Conferences/Banqueting (400/300), free broadband wi/fi, video conferencing. Championship golf (18), Spa, beauty salon, walking; Hunting/shooting and equestrian nearby. Rooms 54 (16 junior suites, 4 executive, 14 ground floor, 1 for disabled); Children welcome (under 4s free in parents' room, cot available at no charge, baby sitting arranged); 24 hr rooms service, Lift. B&B €60pps, ss €20. Hall Door Restaurant: seats 60, D daily 6.30-9pm; L Sun only, 12-4pm. Bar food available all day, 10am-9pm. Open all year. Heli-pad. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

10 minutes from Sligo town- take the R284 to Ballygawley. There is an alternative access from the Collooney By Pass roundabout via the Dromahair Road.