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Belleek Castle....... an iconic Irish Country House, restaurant (AA 2 Rosettes), hotel and spectacular wedding venue…Belleek is unpretentious, cosy and friendly, rich in decor and antiquities, with open log fires to warm your steps back through this cultural adventure.Enjoy a contemporary dinner, with generous portions, in our unique light panelled dining room. We have developed a new food philosophy. Our spirit is to search for more “Depth of Flavour”, exercising both classic and imaginative cooking techniques. We use seasonal ingredients and produce, selected from the land, sea and air of Mayo, and combine these with the traditions of the Castle.However, our signature dish is a Castle classic, the "Drunken Bullock", a filet steak flambéed at the table and served flaming from a sword, adding theatre to succulent steak. Hand made oak tables, eclectic romantic music, lit by candlelight, with charming attention and delicious food.“One of the most atmospheric and delightful dining experiences in Ireland”, Bill Gooch, Virginia Beach.Guests may enjoy a private viewing of the Castle museum by appointment. Belleek Castle hosts The Marshall Doran Collection, the finest collection of mediaeval armour and Jurassic fossils in Ireland. How many times have I heard? “Oh my God!” or “Oh Gosh!”Belleek Castle... Unique, intimate and magical.
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Belleek Castle boasts a blend of historical charm and rustic elegance that captivates guests, offering an atmosphere that is both cozy and inviting. While the majority of travelers commend the castle for its warm and efficient service, comfortable and clean rooms, some have highlighted the need for maintenance in certain areas.
The dining experience and unique amenities, like castle tours, consistently receive high marks for adding value to the stay, despite occasional remarks about service and pricing inconsistencies.
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Charming
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Shabby
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Reasonable
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Pristine
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Outstanding
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It’s very old and it’s very authentic Belleek Castle is a small castle hotel with just 10 bedroom which had a previous life as a hospital and a military base, They have a team of people who really understand tourism and hospitality.
Almost everyone we met was warm and friendly and the castle had a lovely local family feel. We particularly enjoyed meeting Steve in the bar. He makes super cocktails and really made our stay.
We forgot our phone charger and he loaned his personal charger as reception didn’t have one on hand. Thank you Steve.
The rooms are what you’d call a little shabby chic! Yes, old and creaky floors and old furniture which won’t be to everyone’s liking but our Room 6 was spotless.
Finally, the restaurant is called the Library. Not a book in sight, but a team here were amazing. We ate there on both evenings. The Drunken Steak is their showcase menu item and brought out on a sword and doused in whiskey and then set alight with flames. Apparently there have been a few near misses with the ceiling going on fire!
It’s a lovely experience. I can highly recommend the scallops too. The food was really hot and such an achievement as luke warm food is too often appearing on tables in Irish restaurants. All of the staff in the restaurant were on point and it was very busy with a number of groups but they managed really well. Jack Fenns was the breakfast location on the grounds of the hotel. There was an excellent breakfast, great coffee and a real buzz with local walkers and runners joining hotel guests.
We walked the grounds of the Castle, visited Foxford Wollen Mills and walked the most amazing beach at Enniscrone. A lovely way to spend two days in Mayo.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Happened upon the castle when driving nowhere in particular...found beautiful grounds and paths through the woods, the bar was perfect and Stephen was so helpful and made delicious drinks. Costa made our dinner a pleasure, which was also delicious (will no longer accept a steak unless it comes on a sword) and the tour guide, whose name escapes me, was welcoming and informative. Will be back!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Great location. Easy access and beautiful drive leading to the entrance. Had a room facing the garden, very nicely decorated, needs updating as the chair handles came off when I sat. Large bathroom. The staff was wonderful and the bartender, Steven was very friendly and informative. Dinner was very good and the presentation of the steak - unique! Breakfast was included and it was a la carte in case you didn't want the typical Irish breakfast. Would definately stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A disappointment from beginning to end. We were travelling around Ireland mostly staying at castle hotels. Belleek was the only real let down. It began when we turned up mid afternoon for a tour of the castle booked separately online only to discover the guide was sick and the tour cancelled. I completely understand that these things happen. My issue with the handling of this was the failure to make any attempt to contact me despite having both my phone number and my email. We wasted an entire afternoon with nothing to do in the time we had left, having unwillingly left our morning activities early in order to make the cancelled tour. The offer for a late evening tour in its place was no compensation for the wasted afternoon. Secondly the first room we were allocated was dingy and quite frankly ugly. If your idea of period furniture is some large, scrappy 70s leather lounge then this is the room for you. We eventually complained and were shown some rooms that were more acceptable though far from luxurious. I pity the person who ended up in the room that looked like it had been furnished from a garage sale. We were looking forward to a nice, atmospheric dinner in the restaurant. Instead we were forced to listen to loud, rap style American music completely out of place in such a setting and where all the diners appeared to be middle aged at least. When I pointed out that I was deaf and that my disability made it extremely difficult to filter out loud Muzak and that I chose restaurants rather than pubs to try to accommodate my disability ,no effort was made to reduce the volume or find me a quieter spot. We eventually left and enjoyed a quiet meal at the pub down the road. For a four star hotel the standard of room and service was appalling. There are many better castle hotels. Avoid this one.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:All rooms are very different- be careful
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We spent two nights over our 25th wedding anniversary at Belleek Castle and overall had a good experience. Here is our breakdown:
The Good - It is an impressive house, with beautiful grounds. It is not a very big castle and has some interesting artifacts throughout the building. Everything was very clean and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was good and nicely presented. Our first dinner was fun, great service staff and entertaining event (there was a table of 20 male golfers who we liked listening to). The risotto was the highlight. They had a pretty good wine list. The cafe, Jack Fenn's, was delightful, food was good and Catherine our waitress was wonderful - friendly, accommodating and helpful. It helped that we were in no hurry and didnt mind the wait. The bar was comfortable and Colum, the jack of all trades on our fist night including bartender, was great. He made an excellent Whiskey Sour.
The Not So Good: The castle is well off the beaten path, three plus hours drive from Dublin. We were able to take a quick drive to County Sligo to play pitch and putt, which was fun. As with most old houses I imagine, the rooms throughout the castle were musty smelling. Our bathroom was nothing special. Dinner our second night, the night of our anniversary, was not as good as the first night. The service staff was not as friendly, the food not quite as tasty and there was confusion over the bill (which night's dinner was the one included with our room rate) that was quite annoying.
The Disappointing: We were given one of the smallest rooms which did not have a good view. When I requested a room with a better view, I was told there was not one available. I booked in May and mentioned we were staying for our 25th wedding anniversary. I received assurances we would have a "fantastic stay" and that the anniversary was noted in the booking. I was disappointed in their recognition of our celebration. At the end of our dinner on our second night, after having desert, they brought out a lovely plate with Happy Anniversary written on it and another desert. By that time it was just too late for us to really appreciate the gesture.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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A truly amazing place to have your wedding, everything from the venue, to the food to every single member of staff. Having got married in Belleek in May earlier this year we choose to have both our ceremony in the stable to the rear of the castle followed by our reception in the castle. Our guests are still raving about the food which was cooked and presented to absolute perfection. While the venue speaks for itself every single corner is decorated to true castle standards. The staff on the day from the grounds keepers to the wait staff they all could not have been any more helpful, polite and friendly. Eva and Louise in particular who were the managers/wedding coordinators made everything run so smoothly and were beyond attentive and helpful with the lead up to the wedding, while on the day of the wedding itself they we’re absolute rockstars! They were behind everything running so smoothly and made sure every need was catered for before you even thought of it yourself! We stayed in the castle along with our immediate family the night of the wedding and the rooms are spectacular - spacious, comfortable and each has there own unique design. Belleek Castle thank you and we can not wait to come back and visit!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A beautiful drive into the property! I felt like I was back in time. A five star appearance.
Inside is another story. As you check in at the desk, the office is visible and not giving the ambiance you would expect, with shelves of papers and in seeming disarray. Met by a lovely young red headed girl, cheery and welcoming.
Our room had a beautiful view of the front field and had a Victorian canopy bed- just what we had pictured. But …there was a worn 1980s leather sofa on one wall, dead bugs on the floor by the window, moulding separating, worn chair coverings. Sparse and mismatched furnishings.
Dinner was quite good but terrible service. I finally had to get up and go to another table and tell the waiter to charge our dinner to the room so we could leave.
Stephen was a saving grace! He took our bags from the lobby up the stairs. Then he brought ice. Then he was at the bar and showed us around the property, after knowing we would leave too early for the noon tour. Finally, as he passed through the dining room, and he brought our drinks, which we had waited for ad finitum. I actually asked if he owned the hotel! He was a gem.
In addition to Stephen, we were delighted at breakfast by a young girl from Portugal. She ran from table to table making sure everyone had what they needed. I did not get her name- cute in glasses! We tipped her what we might have given to the waiter the previous night had he been mildly attentive.
A fun experience. Not to be discouraging, just know what you expect. Ask for Stephen!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at the Library restaurant, August 7. Probably our 4-5 th time over the past decade. Ambiance always very interesting - medieval trappings. Th bar with timber allegedly from a Spanish galleon. Service in the bar and restaurant warm and efficient. The food quite excellent. I had the duck breast done perfectly - medium rare - with a wonderful sauce similar to a very good Parisian brasserie. I have appetite problems in general but cleaned my plate with gusto. My wife loved her monkfish as well. The service excellent. Not often in this part of Ireland (or anywhere) that they discreetly clean off the crumbs from your place setting between courses. Our experience at Belleek has always been very good. And it is gratifying to see BC has moved up even another notch in quality. We hope to return next year.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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We booked this three night B and B but had also booked two dinners. The hotel is a castle built in the medieval style although more modern and is surrounded by woods through which you can walk. Rooms are very comfortable and there is a lounge with soft seats which is a bar from 4 pm. There is also an armoury museum which we didn’t visit but which has a very extensive collection. Our room overlooked the courtyard and restaurant but some look out on the woods. Breakfast is in the Jack Fenn restaurant which is in the adjacent courtyard. It is also where you can have dinner. The food for breakfast was lovely with a range of foods to order. I would have rated as a five but the service for breakfast leaves a lot to be desired. Despite there being only a few people there it is really slow and quite sloppy. You have to ask for a lot of minor things like spoons, plates, more milk, jam. It would be helpful if the staff imagined eating there and thought about what they would need. The staff seem to also be doing other things and keep running off (including the chef). The restaurant/breakfast room could do with some management. However the food was delicious.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Do not have breakfast here if you don’t have an hour and a half to spare.
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This hotel is well located on the outskirts of the town of Ballina. It is an authentic old castle but well maintained and very clean. The bedroom was comfortable.
The breakfast and evening dinner were good. The staff were efficient and pleasant.
There are lovely walks around the grounds adajacent to the hotel and the cafe in the grounds Jack Fenns deserves a special mention for its lovely coffee and snacks.
I would say that if you have mobility issues this may not be suitable due to the lack if a lift
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Hi there! You can book in for the tour of Belleek Castle and the Marshall by ringing +353 (0) 96200 or you can email info@belleekcastle.eu. Tours are available daily from 11am till 4pm. Scheduled tours run at 11am, 2pm and 4pm.
Kind regards,
Stephen
Dear IFIreland,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Im sorry that you feel this way. As stated on the voucher there are black out dates and limited availability on Fridays. Our room upgrades are €30 for superior and €40 for deluxe per night, when we do not have a standard available which is what we offer on our escapes package. Although we do have a lot of availability for a standard room on multiple dates.
I really do hope that you had gotten in contact with someone in reception and booked a date that suits you. If not please contact us on +3539622400 and we would be delighted to look after you.
Looking forward to welcoming you back.
Warm Regards,
Shannen
Dear Guest,
There is a train and bus that runs from Dublin to Ballina directly. From the stations we can then organise a taxi to collect you.
Apologises for the delay in responding I do hope you found your way and were able to enjoy Mayo.
Warm regards
Donna
There are more places to choose from in the Ballina area.
PRICE RANGE
€217 - €311 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
belleek castle hotel ballina
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty MayoBallina
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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