This place is an incredible, hidden gem tucked away in the GORGEOUS Irish countryside. Zane (the owner) it top notch in ensuring his guests are well taken care of. Mary B is a complete gem as a tour guide and just incredibly charming (she truly is a nation treasure to Ireland). Dennis and Donica are true gentlemen and complete professionals as drivers. Dennis went so above and beyond it’s crazy. Finally, Mary E, Geraldine, Ursula, and Helen made some of the finest meals I’ve ever had. There are so many other fine people I could mention. Bottom line; The people of County Tipperary are the finest, most friendly. and most down to earth i have ever had the pleasure to meet. Cannot recommend any higher than this.

My family and I spent a magical week at Lisheen castle in September . There were 11 of us , with 5 kids under 7. The multiple rooms in the castle has something for everyone and the kids spent many fun hours in the playhouse while some of the adults played tennis. Zane met us on our arrival , gave us a tour and was helpful in organizing catered Irish breakfasts (yummy ) or dinners and connecting us with a tour who gave us some private tours of some memorable Irish sites. The castle was everything we had hoped for for this family vacation which had been planned for many years . It has modern amenities and yet a feel of being in another world. My son felt we should address him as Lord the whole time we were there LOL. It is close to Thurles for any groceries and some very good restaurants …and a tour bus will pick you up to take you to places like Rock of Cashel, Cliffs of Moher etc. ZAne kindly came by one day to take us up to the castle roof to see the view and take pictures , just one of his many kindnesses. I highly recommend this spot for fun, history and a place to explore Ireland .

I cannot say enough about this magical place and the wonderful people associated with it. Please do yourself a favor and book the tour package, you will not be disappointed. The owner, Zane, greeted us upon arrival and gave us a tour of this warm and inviting castle. He is welcoming, funny and orchestrated our daily tours, which we enjoyed immensely! Shout out to our fabulous guides Mary G and Mary B! We could not have felt more welcome. The castle itself is beautifully appointed with large bedrooms, comfortable common areas, two wonderful dining areas and fabulous grounds. We played tennis and bocce and enjoyed the outdoor patio and play area. Plenty of space to gather together as a group or to find a quiet spot to read. The incredible staff did all they could to make us comfortable and welcome. Dinner is served in the formal dining room, which looks out over the beautiful grounds, and features hand painted murals. Then there is the food! Having organized this trip for our group, I was praying the food was good. It was excellent, abundant and beyond our expectations! Breakfast is served in the charming kitchen area and competed with dinner for excellence and abundance! Thank you to Mary Teresa, Ursula, Derrick, Helen and Patrick! A truly magical trip that will live on in our memories forever. We will definitely visit again!

Thank you Zane and all your people, inside and outside the Castle, for our fabulous week. It was more than worth our long 'Covid' wait, we sent our deposit on December 20th 2020! The Castle was exactly as the website portrayed but, the warmth, kindness and dedication of everyone involved was one of the keys to the pleasure we had each and every day. It was as if Mary Poppins had come to Thurles. "Practically perfect in every way!" Please give our warmest thanks to all who made our dream holiday/vacation a reality, Bernadette, Nat and the gang

BEST EVER Tourism Value-for-Money! After touring beautiful villages and castles, STAY IN ONE! Forget those claustrophobic river cruise “state-rooms”. Avoid those minscule hotel rooms. Skip those gently-worn AirBnBs. STAY AT LISHEEN CASTLE! With gigantic bedrooms, luxurious reception rooms, tv den, country kitchen, THIS PLACE HAS IT ALL AND THE COMPETITIVE PRICE SIMPLY CANNOT BE BEAT! Not only does this 7-day stay in a gorgeously-restored castellated Georgian great-house include daily excursions to diverse locations, all tour & admission fees, full Irish breakfasts and 4-course evening meals but this experience also offers: -real castle features (turrets, towers, bow-&-arrow windows, a suit of armor, even a little dungeon) -luxurious beds (4 with canopies, all with feather duvets, sheepskin mattress pads, heating pads, Egyptian cotton bedding, Battenburg lace coverlets, creamy knit throw blankets) -well-appointed pristine bathrooms with fluffy white, over-size towels & tons of hot water -hypo allergenic pine floorboards, trim and architectural accents -elegant 2-storey library, dining & drawing rooms (fine art, antiques, crystal, china, even a piano) -toasty-warm country kitchen with 24/7 access to all equipment, crockery, etc. -tv den with array of DVDs, books and games -airy solarium with spectacular windows and white-enameled spiral staircase -gorgeously-bordered huge walled garden, tennis court, play structure, elegant lawn furniture -luxury, late-model Mercedes-Benz touring coach (A/C, lights & USB outlets at each seat) But the BIGGEST ADVANTAGE OF ALL is that THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS YOURS! Your group of 12-to-18 can safely bubble, spread out, celebrate milestones, trace Irish roots, have intimate family meals, walk the nearby pastures, or simply enjoy each others’ company without the health risks posed by other tourists (who, in all other vacation formats, are in close proximity whether you want them there or not). THIS IS QUITE SIMPLY THE SAFEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS VACATION EVER! Paula Thomson Chelsea, Quebec, Canada (613) 983-8968

This place is a bit of a dream, and Zane is an amazing host. The castle is wonderful, but it was the trips that were arranged as part of our package which were really extraordinary. The food was tip top, the staff were so friendly, and I can't imagine a better vacation. I already miss the place, and I just got home yesterday.

Our week at Lisheen Castle was absolutely amazing. Zane was such a fantastic host in orchestrating our daily agenda and has the friendliest staff helping out every morning and evening for meals. I cannot stress enough the beauty of the land and the effort that went into the restoration of the castle itself. I definitely plan on making a return trip!

We travelled to Lisheen with three generations of family and friends. Our stay at the castle appealed to everyone. The grounds and play areas suited the little girls, the library with the fire burning appealed to everyone, the kitchen table was big enough to accommodate all of us. We had a chef come for dinner one night and I would recommend her without reservation. The food was delicious and she was delightful. The days went by too quickly, the sure sign of a good time. There was good separation of bedrooms and play areas, it was perfect for our group. Thank you to Ireland and Zane for our warm welcome. It was great!

Just back from a magical experience in this enchanting castle. We wanted somewhere exceptional to celebrate my parents in law 50th wedding anniversary celebrations and Lisheen certainly didn't disappoint! This place is steeped in history with an enormous amount of space with so much love and effort gone into the decor and all the special touches. Zane was a fantastic host and recommended local caterers for a special meal for the family on one of the nights and it was superb. We had the run of the whole castle which we had so much fun exploring! The outside is very special too and includes a tennis court and amazing play area for kids. We never left the grounds! Overall an amazing experience with so many special memories created.

Our group of 16 family and friends spent a fabulous week at Lisheen Castle and thoroughly enjoyed the services included in the Ireland Tour Package. Zane was a most gracious and accommodating host and everyone we encountered, from our chef and servers to our bus drivers and guides, were very friendly and kind. One of our party unfortunately suffered a broken wrist and our wonderful guide Mary B. and driver Cec went above and beyond to ensure he received prompt and top-notch medical care. We started each day with an abundant breakfast before heading out to experience an amazing variety of historic castles and abbeys, fascinating cities and towns, and stunning scenery. While we were away Zane would prepare a traditional turf fire (smells wonderful!) in the cosy library where we gathered for drinks before dinner, which was served in the stunning dining room. We really enjoyed our evening strolls along the nearby country lanes after a hearty and delicious meal (a few hiccups with our replacement chef aside). Lisheen Castle itself is beautiful and well-appointed, although it's worth noting that if you have a full house as we did, not all rooms are created equal. Some of the doubles are larger and more luxurious than others. But overall, we were thrilled with our week at Lisheen and we're already talking about when we will return!