Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle was a fantastic venue for our wedding. Simon and Alexandra (wedding coordinators) went above and beyond to make our day perfect. The food and service on the day was top class. They gave us the best day ever!!

Absolutely beautiful venue, both Simon and Alexandra were brilliant so attentive both on the lead up and during the wedding day. They made everything so easy. As for the rest of the staff also everyone was so welcoming and polite. Excellent food, excellent service. I honestly couldn’t recommend the place more.

Lough Eske is the best of the best.
I couldn’t recommended them enough to any engaged couple. The venue, the food, the atmosphere, the communication and especially the team at Lough eske are the fantastic. All we dreamt of and more. They couldn’t have done more for us. Simon was brilliant and all the team on the day were sublime.
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Simon made our experience very enjoyable. Helpful and accommodating throughout. The staff were so pleasant on the day. We loved every second.

My daughter lives in Australia so I was doing all the wedding arrangements from here. From our first meeting with Simon we knew we were in safe hands, everything was perfect, from the food to the beautiful surroundings. The room for the service was beautifully & tastefully decorated, everything was under one roof so made it so handy & the gardens etc are stunning for pics etc. a few lovely touches added by the hotel to make our Colombian guests feel at home was lovely & much appreciated. I would 100% recommend Lough Eske Castle for any special occasion. The staff couldn’t do enough for us.

Outstanding service in all departments.

When we 1st met with Simon, who is the Venue Co-Ordinator of Lough Eske, I had thought it was all too good to be true but we can honestly say everything he promised us he delivered (with a few wee extras thrown in for good measure) He was an absolute pleasure to deal with, as were all of the staff involved with us on the wedding day. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely amazing, guests are still talking about it. We would definitely recommend Lough Eske as a wedding Venue.

Brilliant venue, staff and great help from Simon, wedding coordinator.

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. From getting engaged here in the summer of 2018 to finally getting married on the second attempt post COVID restrictions in Autumn 2021, everyone at Lough Eske Castle has been a beacon of professionalism. We knew the castle was gorgeous as a venue but we were always blown away by the friendly staff and excellent service every time we visited and this was especially true on our wedding day. A special mention to Simon Petka for always answering the phone or meeting us with a sunny disposition and calm demeanour despite the ever changing and unclear landscape of COVID regulations, and for being flexible right up until the day itself. The rooms and food were gorgeous. We had 100 very happy guests. Everything about our wedding day was perfect - thanks so much to everyone at Lough Eske Castle.

We had the best day ever at Lough Eske, its an amazing venue for a wedding. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and made sure the day went seamlessly. Simon Petka was really helpful on the day and in the lead up to the wedding. Couldn't recommend this venue enough to anyone!

Our wedding day at the Lough Eske Castle was amazing. All the staff were very helpful and professional. Simon, our wedding co-coordinator was extremely supportive, flexible and knowledgeable. He made the planning and the day itself very stress free and also provided us with great advice along the way. The food was brilliant and being able to take guest food orders at the table on the day from the options we had chosen is a very nice touch. All our guests were very well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and warm hospitality. We highly recommend the Lough Eske Castle and cannot wait to pop back for a long weekend sometime in 2022!

We had the most beautiful wedding day & reception at the stunning lough eske castle, we couldn’t speak highly enough of Simon and all the staff who looked after us and our guests so well. The service and the food was outstanding we were told by many of our guests it was the best wedding they were ever at. Lough eske now holds a very special place in our hearts and we can’t wait to visit again on our anniversary. To Simon and the rest of the team thank you all so much again for helping to make our day so special. Rachel & Barry.

We got married in Lough Castle in August 2021, and it was the most perfect day. Simon was our wedding coordinator and from the very beginning he was nothing short of exceptional. He is so professional and nothing was ever an issue. We had three wedding dates because of COVID restrictions and Simon was so helpful and organised in assisting us to move dates and coordinating everything.

On the day Simon and his team made sure that everything went to plan from start to finish. The staff in Lough Eske are incredible and the food was delicious. Simon and his team did everything they could to make the day feel as normal and special as possible despite the covid restrictions. Lough Eske is a stunning venue, the grounds are beautiful, the rooms are amazing, and the outdoor ceremony area is perfection. We feel so lucky to have had our wedding there and can’t thank Simon and his team enough for everything they did for us.

We finally got married in Lough Eske Castle in August 2021 and we had the most amazing day. Simon and the team couldn’t have been more professional, accomodating or helpful. This was our third wedding date and Simon was so helpful and understanding with all the changes. The venue itself is beautiful, 5 star service without leaving anyone feeling uncomfortable. We loved being there the day before the wedding and the day after and it has become a very special place for us. Neither of us are from Donegal and so we mainly communicated with Simon via email and he was always very responsive. Everything was perfect ????

Lough Eske provided an outstanding service and support throughout the planning of our wedding and with fantastic execution on the day. At all times we felt reassured by wedding coordinator Simon Petka and we found the service, food and venue to be absolutely outstanding. The staff were friendly and always offering support while our guests communicated that the food was excellent! I would highly recommend future couples seeking a castle venue to consider Lough Eske!

From the beginning Simon and the Lough Eske team were fantastic. They personalised and tailored our wedding to make it unique to us. When the pandemic hit and lockdowns were enforced we had to change the dates like many couples. Lough eske accommodated our new dates and on the big day itself all the staff were amazing we couldn't have asked for a better day, everything run like clock work and went perfectly even though there were Covid restrictions in place. All of our guests commented on the 5 star food quality and service. We've already booked our anniversary and we've had family and friends looking into going back for a few nights. If you're looking for a wedding venue or just a weekend break we cannot recommend Lough Eske enough, you will not find a better setting or service

Just back from an AMAZING break at the Beautiful Lough Eske Castle!!!! If you are looking for a special venue for your Wedding, Engagement, Hen break, or Honeymoon, look no further! Thanks to all the wonderful staff! They are all so friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Stunning rooms and suites. Make sure to try out their afternoon tea and treat yourself to a spa treatment while you are there - I highly recommend Orla, probably the best facial I have ever had! Overall the perfect backdrop to your perfect day!

Firstly, we’d like to thank you all so much for the most perfect day! The whole team went above and beyond to make it so special. All those little touches really made the day for us and exceeded our expectations in every way.

We really couldn't recommend Lough Eske enough, from our first enquiry until we left the venue as Mr & Mrs, the service was nothing short of exceptional. Simon, Thomas and team ensured everything ran smoothly on our special day and the attention to detail was outstanding. The room set-up was stunning, food arrived in good time and was delicious, and the staff really went out of their way, providing a slick and co-ordinated service. Our guests had a fabulous time and were talking about it for weeks after!

The professionalism and flexibility were much appreciated, especially under the current circumstances with lockdowns and restrictions. Simon reassured us at every step of the way and even helped facilitate a last-minute date change. Lough Eske did a great job of keeping us informed with the guidance and helped explore our options.

What makes Lough Eske such an incredible place is how personal everything is. From the moment we first made contact with Simon, through to leaving several days after our wedding (we even extended our stay!) was a joy. The venue is stunning and so incredibly peaceful, we didn’t want to leave! We can’t wait to visit again when you re-open!

Thanks for everything.

Lisa & Mark

Perfect Wedding.

We were impressed from the get-go, our first meeting with Simon (wedding coordinator) in the spectacular Castle eliminated any of the other wedding venue contenders, just driving into the grounds felt like something special. Simon was able to deal with any of our concerns or requests without consulting anyone else and delivered on everything.
We stayed in the castle the night before, had all proceedings in the castle and everything went perfectly. The staff were like family and not just to the wedding party but to all our guests (220) and the feedback from our guests confirmed for us just how good the whole experience was.
It was truly and amazing experience. The venue, rooms, staff, service and food were all perfect, we could not recommend Lough Eske enough so much so we went back within the month for another 2 nights and we will be back again soon.

What a day we had at the amazing Lough Eske Castle. On Monday 30th December 2019 we had the reception of our wedding here and I can honestly say that from start to finish everything was covered. This was a day that we will remember and one that Simon and his team helped to make even more special and enjoyable. The venue itself is spectacular so you get that WOW factor straight away – a castle in one of Irelands most stunning County’s, Donegal – a gem on the Wild Atlantic Way. The lead up to the day and the organisation was pain free as Simon attended to every need we had. He met us when we wanted to talk face to face and picked up the phone when we had any questions. He got to know us personally and we felt very calm in his presence. There was never a moment I thought we have made a wrong decision here as all the way through Simon and the extended team were attentive, involved, contactable and a calm, whilst adding some humour into the mix also. From the moment we arrived before the big day along with our guests - the check-in was smooth, the service was first class, the rooms were stunning and the night before the wedding was so much fun with everyone being downstairs in the bar. Then there was the day, where the staff were on point, everything went to plan allowing my husband and I and our families and friends to have an unforgettable day. One small thing that made a massive impact was the way the staff served the dinner on the day - they did this this special little display to the top table where the team stood around and then there was this collective lifting of the cloche to reveal the dish - it has been mentioned by so many of our guests since. It was a nice little touch. So, with all this in mind, I would say if you are looking at this venue as a possibility, seriously consider choosing it. I loved every moment.

We got married in December 2019 and were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding reception in Lough Eske Castle. It was the most perfect day from beginning to end. Simon could not do enough for us, from the first moment of contact he always made us feel at ease and relaxed, nothing was too much trouble. The staff are outstanding, the food and wine was amazing - we and our guests were very, very impressed.
Lough Eske Castle will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Thank you everyone at Lough Eske Castle for our perfect Wedding Day.

Rory and Kirste Dorrian

Besides the beautiful grounds and venue we found Lough Eske amazing to deal with and they made our wedding weekend all the more special. Simon was our wedding coordinator and he was excellent from start to finish, nothing was ever a problem and he helped us throughout all the planning. He put us at ease and is a real asset to the venue. The staff were all so warm and welcoming to all of our guests. We couldn't have been happier with the food on the day of the wedding too. Would highly recommend to anyone getting married in or around Donegal.

Its the staff that make a venue and every single staff member of Lough Eske Castle go above and beyond to make the whole experience so special. From our initial meeting with Simon he was so professional and knowledgeable that we immediately knew we were in safe hands. The food tasting was such an enjoyable experience and the quality of the food is incredible considering they were catering for over 200 people! The venue itself is absolutely stunning regardless of the weather or time of year and Sarah and her staff go above and beyond to make all the guest feel extra special. I cannot recommend Lough Eske highly enough for the wedding of your dreams!

My husband and i live in Australia and found Lough Eske on a Google search for Castle's, we set a radius of 1 hour max for our guests to travel if need be. Lough Eske popped up and we fell in love with it immediately. It has history as well as plenty of accomodation for our guests. Simon, the wedding co-ordinator for Lough Eske was exceptional to say the least! He had answers for everything and understood our vision right from the beginning, he is a true asset to the team at Lough Eske. All of the staff were so accommodating and helpful and we had such a fantastic group or bar staff and wait staff working our wedding. We will be back on our 1 year anniversary to have a child free weekend escape.

Lough Eske is a beautiful hotel which is only enhanced by the people who work there.

The only issue we have with our wedding is we won’t be able to ever recapture or relive the magical, perfect day that it was.

Simon (Venue Co-Ordinator) is methodical, efficient and, as you soon learn, mischievous (in a very funny way). Without his input and guidance I doubt it would have went so well and we will be forever grateful Simon was there.

Overall the staff at Lough Eske are similar to the Genie in Aladdin always willing to resolve any issues or queries that you may have.

My wife has a number of allergies, which were all discussed and resolved by Lough Eske through offering alternatives and catering to her needs.

People who attended the wedding were very positive about Lough Eske, the castle, the rooms, the staff and the local town which has everything you need.

I would recommend anyone looking to get married in Ireland not to look any further than Lough Eske.
An enchanted castle with enchanted people!

Every single person at this wonderful facility are so friendly and helpful.Simon and his staff were so attentive and professional in the way they handled the needs and requests from us, nothing was ever going to be a problem. They made the day really special and the food.. oh the food was wonderful. Thank you Simon and crew!

Lough eske and Simon in particular were amazing in the whole wedding process, Simon was so helpful throughout and nothing was any bother, he got us the best deals possible and made sure we were stress free and enjoyed every moment, he really did go over and above all expectation and we will never forget the best day of our lives! The whole staff team were unbelievable on the day, very professional, helpful and pleasant, Sarah had the team on point and was also amazing at her job, would highly recommend this stunning venue for a wedding, you will not be disappointed

Where do I start....well I think the word Perfection might begin to sum it up! From beginning to end...Lough Eske, the staff and Simon couldn't have done any more for our wedding to be perfect. The guests all commented on the food, the service, the location...they were blown away by everything.

Personally, from a brides point of view...nothing was an issue. It was the easiest, most flawless organizing you could ever wish for.

Simon Petka had me/us at ease every step of the way. He is so calm and nothing is an issue. We were treated so unbelievably well and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married.
I just wish we could do it all over again!

The venue speaks for itself as a 5 star hotel but it is the staff that differentiate this venue from the rest. The service provided is exceptional and always in a jovial, warm and friendly way.

Nothing was ever a problem for Simon, he was so flexible on things we wanted and there was never an issue. Other venues we looked at they were very rigid and not open to compromise. Lough Eske was the total opposite, they were open to any ideas we had. Maureen also was so lovely to deal with.

Lough Eske holds a special place in our hearts and it was the best wedding decision we made.

Lough Eske was chosen as our wedding venue after we spent a weekend in the hotel. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional.
This continued throughout the build up to our wedding and on our special day. There is a real homely feel about this hotel.
The food regardless if it is in the bar or the restaurant is 5 star. The food on our wedding day was of Michelin standard and highly complimented by all our guests. Simon and all the staff made our wedding day the most magical and a day enjoyed by all.

An absolute pleasure to work with. The team at Solis Lough Eske headed by Simon are just so approachable and flexible. They went above and beyond. Guests on the day had nothing but the highest compliments for the wedding venue and service. 5 star

I can not recommend Lough Eske enough for your wedding. The castle itself is beautiful and exclusive, the grounds are perfect for pictures with the lake at the entrance also. We had our ceremony outside which was beautiful. Simon, the wedding Coordinator could not do enough for us (I had lots of requests). The staff were so accommodating and professional and they made the day perfect from the start until the early hours of the night. The guests at the wedding were so impressed and everyone loved the rooms- big, spacious and beautifully decorated.
Again, I highly, highly recommend that all couples should consider this castle for their big day.

We had our wedding at Lough Eske and everything was perfect! Simon our wedding co-ordinator was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely professional, organised and brilliant at his job! We live in London so having someone like Simon at the other end of an email put us at ease. All the staff were amazing and the food was excellent. Our wedding suite was out of this world and we were treated like royalty. I would highly recommend Lough Eske as an unforgettable wedding venue!

We had the most magical and amazing wedding at Lough Eske Castle. It was truly a fairy tale, and we will cherish the memories for the rest of our lives. The staff was absolutely incredible, especially Simon the best wedding coordinator we could ever ask for. We look forward to returning to Lough Eske for many years to come.

Simon & Maureen made me feel totally at ease while planning the wedding day from the US. I felt that everything was organized and I had very little to worry about.

When we arrived, everyone was so incredibly friendly to all our guests. The food was amazing, the setting was gorgeous and everyone had an exceptional weekend away.

I’m so happy we chose Lough Eske for our wedding weekend. I would highly recommend for couples who want a stress free day in a wonderful setting.

Where do we begin? We just had the most fantastic, wonderful and special wedding at Lough Eske , it was everything we could have wished for - and more - we are still talking about it and reliving it and we will for years to come. The Attention Simon and Maureen gave us from the very start of our preparations was brilliant and second to none, ye made everything we wanted happen, the staff are just fantastic nothing was too much trouble we were looked after so well from the time we arrived on Wednesday till we left on the Friday, they attended to our ever whim, you have a very impressive, warm, welcoming and competent team at Lough Eske. You are in a different league entirely. The food was fantastic, the night before and the day of the wedding the meal was delicious.The 23rd of May is a date that will always be in our memory not just because of the wedding but the entire experience at Lough Eske thanks a million Guys ye are the best !!! Highly recommend ye

Our May wedding at Lough Eske Castle was better than we could have imagined. The service was first-class, with our wedding co-ordinator Simon helping with any question or query. We can't thank the hotel staff enough for making our day (and weekend) so special!

Lough Eske and their staff were amazing and made our wedding day perfect!

Couldn't fault it. Had a great day and the people who worked there made us and our guests feel so at home. Got hit with a bill on the day we checked out which I wanted to avoid so make sure you keep on top of your numbers. The venue and staff was perfect though and value for money.

This is an absolutely stunning venue and I cannot rate it more highly for anyone considering it for their big day.

The team at Solis could not have done anymore to make sure we were happy on the lead up to our big day and on the day itself. They were happy to help and no request was too big! He food was amazing and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Everything in the castle was amazing. We had a wonderful day. The food, the service and the wedding team were fantastic, the attention we received from the wedding coordinators was first class. We would recommend this venue highly to couples looking for a dream wedding!

I’d been at a family wedding in Lough Eske in 2015, and when the time came to plan our own wedding, nowhere else in The northwest could come close!

Stephen and all the staff were fantastic from our initial contact, and all the way through the planning process.

They ensure everything on the day runs smoothly so you don’t have to worry and can just relax and enjoy your day. Nothing is too much trouble, they will do their utmost to meet any and all requests you might have, and the staff are extremely polite and professional, while remaining friendly and approachable.

The quality of the food and wine served is second to none, and our guests that stayed in the hotel still talk about the fantastic breakfast they had the next morning.

The setting is so beautiful and the building itself so picturesque, that there is no need to worry about adding your own decor to improve it. We had a December wedding and the castle is absolutely fabulous at Christmas, so tastefully decorated.

We just wanted to pass on our sheer delight at how well our big day went, all thanks to you and your amazing team. From the initial booking, to the planning stages, to the day itself, everything went smoothly. On our wedding day we were made feel special, we were really happy with how everything was organised and how you and your team managed to understand the ideas in my head and helped make them come to life. We can only imagine all the work that goes on behind the scenes.
Special thanks to MC, she did a great job and everything was timed well, and she kept us right, and to the waiter and waitress looking after myself and my husband during our meal, they're attentiveness didn't go unnoticed, and it added to us feeling special. The meal was amazing, as was the wine, thank you to the Chef and his team, thank you for sharing your talent. All hotel staff, hotel reception, waiters, bar tenders were all friendly, attentive (but just the right amount, not over the top), helpful and upbeat! All our guest have been raving about the wonderful venue two months on!
And last but certainly not least, Stephen, you are so good at your job, you know what's best, and every bride should listen to your advice! You are always good humoured and approachable and try to make special requests happen. I thank the heavens that we had you to coordinate our big day. Thank you.
We truly had the best wedding day anyone could wish for. I will be recommending Lough Eske Castle as a wedding venue, not only is it so picturesque, but the staff make dreams come true!

My husband and I got married at Lough Eske on September 9th, 2017. After meeting Caoibhe roughly 10 months before our wedding day, we knew Lough Eske was the place for us and we booked on the spot. As an Australian bride marrying her Irish prince charming, who would not want to get married at this beautiful Irish castle? Caoibhe was so willing to go above and beyond to make sure that every little detail was catered for! She was quick to respond to my questions and made me feel so at ease leading up to my big day, nothing was too big or too small for her to handle. Both our ceremony ad reception was at the castle and the whole day was stunning. Even though it was raining, Caoibhe and her staff made sure the day was flawless and it didn't make a difference to our day at all. Having guests from Australia, NZ, Sweden, Ireland and England, it was so important to us that they enjoyed the day too. The comments we received after the wedding were amazing, guests were just blown away. The staff are fantastic, the food is amazing, the rooms are gorgeous and the spa is to die for! The whole day was magical and I wish I could get married there again. Book at Lough Eske for your wedding day and let Caoibhe and her team take care of you so you can sit back and enjoy this world class venue on your special day - you wont regret it!

We had the pleasure of having our wedding in Solis Lough Eske Castle recently, to say we were blown away is an understatement. From day one, on meeting Stephen and his team we knew we were in safe hands. Nothing was ever a problem and the response was always prompt. We organised our wedding in a 14 month span and visited the castle regularly, every time we were greeted with a smile and the utmost service. On our wedding weekend we felt attended to every moment for the three days we spent there. Everything ran smoothly and the food and service was second to none. We are delighted we chose Solis Lough Eske and the venue for our special day.

Lough Eske castle is the perfect venue to have a wedding. The grounds and main building are stunning, the staff are phenomenal and everything is designed to make the wedding day as stress-free as possible for the bride and groom. Probably the best aspect of the wedding there is having Stephen Bell as the organizer - he is at once highly organized, efficient and extremely nice and generous with his time. He was in contact with us for at least a year before the wedding and was even helpful to us after the wedding was over. We felt like we were in very good hands at all times. The castle and surrounding areas (e.g the lake) give numerous opportunities for photographs. And despite how good everything is - and despite their countless awards - the price is extremely reasonable compared with comparable venues at other locations across the country. I have no criticisms of Lough Eske Castle whatsoever and my wife and I plan to go back there many times in the future.

Me and conor were married at Lough eske on sat 16th Sept 2017, i have to say we were blown away with how amazing everything was, we took a gamble on it as we came from australia to get married there as we never saw the castle before, but oh my god we just loved everything about it. Our guests raved about the food and service amd the rooms, they told us it was the most extravagant wedding they have ever been to, which made us even more delighted.
Stephen bell and his team are the most professional we have ever seen, he got in contact instantly when we had a question and beared in mind the time difference in Australia.
I just want to thank you again stephen for the best day of our lives you made it so easy for us to fall in love with Lough eske castle.
Orla and conor lynch

Me and Aaron got married at Lough Eske castle in August 2017. The location is absolutely stunning and we had a pleasure to be assisted from Stephen and Caoibhe wedding coordinators. We live in Australia and it was a bit difficult for me organise my wedding from so far, they always answer quickly at any questions and they really look after at them clients. Amazing food and the service was fantastic on the day of the wedding. Defenitely I would reccomend Lough Eske castle as a perfect place for weddings.

We cannot recommend Lough Eske Castle highly enough. It was our first choice of venue for our fairy-tale wedding on the 22nd of July 2017. From start to finish the food, the accommodation the overall experience was wonderful and truly 5*. We only booked 4 months in advance and everything appeared to be and was possible. Stephen made the planning a breeze and even facilitated some last minute requests (Caipirinhas:)/table arrangements/....), and fully appreciated the stress we may have been, and were, going through. Our sincere thanks to Stephen, the reservation staff, the restaurant and in fact everybody we came in contact with, who helped make this a magical and memorable day. Go for it - you wont regret it!

From the moment we got engaged at the stunning Lough Eske Castle we decided to have our special day there. We cannot thank Stephen and his team enough for their exceptional service and attention to detail. The 20th of July 2017 was the best day of our lives and we cannot wait to visit this stunning venue again very soon.

We celebrated our wedding in Lough Eske on 6th July 2017. We booked the wedding with Stephen Bell (wedding coordinator) in March 2015, and from the moment we met Stephen we knew that he would make our day absolutely perfect. To say that Stephen, and all the staff in the castle went beyond the call of duty, is an understatement. Stephen was a massive help when we needed guidance, and on the day of the wedding he was there making sure that it was perfect for us. There wasn't a single thing that we could fault during our celebrations. The food and service were outstanding, and of course the hotel (including the ballroom and bedrooms) and location are absolutely stunning. Guests and bridal party alike were treated like royalty. I would highly recommend booking this hotel to celebrate your big day as it was exceptional in every way. A massive thank you to Stephen (some boy!) and all the wonderful staff at Lough Eske!

Castle Eske is a really fantastic place to have a wedding. Our experience was brilliant from start to finish. The whole team (special praise for Caoibhe), was so helpful and the venue itself is stunning. The food was outstanding. My only regret is that our stay went by way too fast.

We got married and had our wedding at Solis Lough Eske Hotel on Sunday 9th April 2017. From the initial meeting with Stephen Bell, i knew we had made the right decision.

We actually made our wedding a weekend event at the hotel. Family meal on the Friday, Saturday reserved private bar with food and band for our guests and then on the Sunday our wedding. Not once could we fault any element of service from the team in all divisions of the hotel. In fact everyone was professional and genuinely friendly, we were on first name terms with a lot of the team at the hotel.

On our wedding day Stephen and Caoibhe personally looked after us, they were amazing, so helpful throughout the process and nothing was a problem. Its the small touches they do, going that extra mile..... We got married outside and at the end of our wedding service it started to drizzle, in a second all of our guests were provided with umbrella!!!!

The professional service from the hospitality team and the quality standard of the meal and buffet were exceptional.

The venue is just beautiful, just perfect for any style of photography. The backdrop of the Castle to the views of the stunning lough are just perfect.

Our experience of getting married at Solis Lough Eske Castle , nothing but excellent. Five star in every aspect.

Thank you Lough Eske Team, especially Stephen and Caoibhe for making our special day, just perfect!!!

Everything was perfect. Stephen was great. The food was great.

We had our wedding reception in Solis Lough Eske on Saturday the 10th December 2016. I am sorry that it has taken me nearly 3 months to put words to paper and post this review. My tardiness should not reflect the experience that we had ;)

The wedding weekend and the day itself went like a dream. As two ex hotel managers I am sure that we were not the easiest to work with but at all times in the lead up to and including the day Stephen and the staff at Lough Eske could not be more professional and attentive with every detail that we had requested and more covered with the upmost of care.

The majority of our 180 guests decided to make a weekend of the wedding with upwards of 50 rooms staying in the hotel for the Friday and Saturday nights and all commented on the
- friendliness of the staff (which was the main USP that made us book the hotel for our wedding)
- the quality and luxury of the bedrooms and
- that no task or request was too big for any member of staff be this from the hall porters, receptionists, housekeepers, restaurant, bar and banqueting staff.

The buffet food and in particular the beef bourguignon and service on the Friday night was excellent and a great way for everyone to meet and mingle the night before

Breakfast on both the Saturday and Sunday mornings was fresh, well presented and always served with a smile

On the day of the wedding all we can say is that we were blown away by the professionalism and attention to detail provided by Stephen and Caoibhe and of course Donal who took the operations of the function in his stride. The hotel and function room looked magical for the humanist ceremony with the tasteful Christmas decorations and the transformation of the room for the meal was second to none. We were delighted that we opted for the draping of the room and also the LED dance floor with Simply Divine Weddings which made for a great night.

The food quality for the meal and evening buffet and the service was excellent and could not be faulted.

All in all the day and weekend was flawless and we could not recommend the hotel highly enough for any potential couple that are looking to book their special day at Solis Lough Eske Castle.

We hope to return to Lough Eske for a night in the coming months to reminisce on the magical experience that we had in December.

Thanks again to Stephen, Caoibhe, Donal and all the management and staff of the hotel.

Jason & Khris

I had chosen Lough Eske Castle as my sister was married there 4 years ago and it was one of the best weddings that I had attended - that was until my own. Myself and John met with Stephen and he was so accommodating, just a pleasure to deal with. He was our Franc, nothing was too much trouble (even changing the table plan with minutes to go due to an error on my behalf). The location is amazing, the food superb, the service was excellent. My wedding day was indeed a dream come true. I can highly recommend them to all future brides.

What can I say? Stephen and the team were fantastic in helping us plan our wedding and giving us a perfect day. Living in London was no barrier and the team were exceptional; from booking rooms to sorting menus to arranging seating plans. They made planning the wedding fun and easy. We can't thank them enough. We are looking forward to returning for many anniversaries to come.

Our wedding day at Lough Eske Castle was absolutely perfect in every way. The room was decorated exactly as we wanted, and was even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The staff were perfectly attentive, the food was amazing, and our guests cannot stop talking about the "best wedding ever!" I was hesitant about planning a wedding from so far away, as I hadn't even seen the venue before we booked it because we live in the US, but our leap of faith could not have been more worth it! We truly cannot thank Stephen and the Lough Eske staff enough!

Stephen and the Team were amazing on the day and also so helpful throughout the organising!! Couldn't do enough for us or the guests, faultless! The food was also fantastic, working in the hospitality industry we had very high expectations which they certainly exceeded!

Absolutely fantastic, lovely staff, beautiful venue, wonderful day. 5 star plus venue.

Lough Eske is a fairytale venue for a wedding. Our guests really enjoyed top class service and the food was delicious. Stephen, the wedding coordinator, goes above and beyond to make the day special

Our experience at Lough Eske was nothing short of perfect. The wedding planner, Stephen, was fantastic to work with. He made the whole process easy and stress free. My entire family had a fantastic three days at the castle and are still raving about the level of service we experienced. I could not recommend Lough Eske highly enough. Choosing this venue was the best decision we have ever made!!! We can't wait to go back to visit.

Our day was perfect and faultless from start to finish! We really had the best day ever all thanks to this hotel, especially Stephen who kept saying 'whatever you want, we will do it for you' and he stuck by his word!

Even though Lough Eske is a luxurious castle, we wanted a laid back wedding and a relaxing day for our family. Stephen and the staff provided exactly that and made us feel like the castle was our own for the day. Our day was just perfect thanks to the amazing staff and the fairytale setting!

From the very outset the staff at Lough Eske could not have been more helpful with instant assistance, planning, supplier suggestions and accommodating our requests (right up to the last minute). This was especially appreciated by us as we were planning the wedding from afar in a relatively short period of time.
The venue and grounds are simply magical and every single member of staff from the wedding planning team, to reservations, to the concierge staff, to the staff serving and the master of cermonies orchestrating the party on the day did everything possible to continue that magical yet professional experience.

The food was superb and served in such a simultaneous manner that every guest was eating at exactly the same time (we're still not sure how they managed to get that many steaks cooked so well and out the door at the same time!)

The whole experience from start to finish could not have been any more simple and positive which is essential when planning such an important day. The wedding planning team were quick to respond to any request and true to their word with any on the fly agreements we made.

Truly, we cannot thank everyone involved enough for helping to make the most wonderful day of our lives such a magical and stress free experience and will happy recommend them to anyone who may be considering this location.

Lough eske is a stunning venue for your wedding reception, it's picturesque. The food is delicious, and castle itself kept so clean. The staff made our day as they were all professional, kind, observation to small details and always on hand to help. Staff 10/10 (especially Stephen the wedding Co ordinator)

Stephen is amazing. He really knows his business and helps advise on all aspects of the wedding not just relevant to the venue. Like all the staff there he is extremely accommodating.
The Staff are simply the best staff out of any hotel and the main reason we chose this venue. We have stayed there regularly enough over the years and is our favourite hotel in the world. There was nowhere else to get married in our mind. The hotel was so accommodating and tailored everything to our needs. They all really ensured that we and our guests were the most important people in the hotel (even though they make everyone feel like that).
All of our guests have wanted to and will again stay in this magical place. Along with ourselves they said it feels like a home away from home and not a hotel. Well if your home was a castle.. =0)
It might be a bit more expensive that other venues but you get what you pay for, and more. Value for money; there is no better in my opinion.
Do yourself a favour and stay there for one night and then make up your mind, I guarantee you will pick this place.

We got married at Lough Eske Castle on 10th October 2015 - such an incredible day which was made better by the setting and the experience. Stephen the wedding co-ordinator is fantastic and nothing was ever a problem. On the wedding day itself the staff were really professional and friendly and the meal was lovely. Both us and our guests had the times of our lives!

Hi Stephen

Thank you so so much for all your help with the Wedding- we had an absolutely wonderful day, it really was perfect. It flew by far too soon and we wish we could do it all again! We hope to celebrate our anniversary by returning so we are delighted to be able to come back to a venue that fulfilled all of our expectations...and more!

We have had so many compliments from our guests, they were so impressed with everyone at Lough Eske. I had a some lovely cards from people who wanted to pass on their thanks too- in particular one of my guests from London had her parents and new baby staying while she attended the wedding and she said the staff were excellent and kept her up to date with how the baby was doing and really made the whole experience relaxing and memorable- so thank you! They plan to return in the future they were so impressed.

Please thank the chef and rest of the team for us- everything was delicious! Everyone was so friendly and they couldn't do enough for us or our guests, we really were delighted.

We hope you are well.

Best wishes,

Cat and James

Dear Stephen and all the staff at Lough Eske, Thank you so much for all the help and advice you gave us for our wedding, both on the day and in the months leading up to it. You made a very daunting task much easier and we really had a wonderful time. Lough Eske will always have a special place in our hearts. Laura & Damien Mc Caughley

We had the most amazing wedding day we could have asked for at Lough Eske Castle. The experience was magical from the minute we arrived until we left as a married couple the next day.... The service was first class, food was exceptional and the atmosphere really special! Our guests loved the castle and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely! Our wedding coordinator Stephen Bell welcomed us warmly when we first met him and did everything he could to ensure our wedding was everything we wished for! First class service from a first class hotel!!

I could not fault Lough Eske Castle from our preparations to the actual day our Wedding was perfect.

The staff were out of this world and Stephen Bell should get an award for his time, patience and care.

I would recommend Lough Eske Castle to any future bride or groom.

Thank you so much .

We got married on July 25, 2015 at Lough Eske Castle. I am from California and Kieran is from Omagh, but we met and live in London. We wanted to get married in Ireland and googled several places! After speaking with Stephen over the phone for a few minutes in December we knew we had found the perfect place and a super wedding coordinator!! He helped my mother, who lives in San Francisco, plan the whole wedding! His attitude of " anything you want" and " leave that to me" was so refreshing and he really made everything we wanted, happen! My mother and I visited Lough Eske Castle in March and when we met Stephen we knew we had made the right choice!! The only time Kieran and I could come to the tasting was during Easter weekend and Stephen made that happen!! He was constantly in touch and took care of every detail. We had several items shipped to Lough Eske and Stephen had it stored for us. He arranged with the chef to have special treats delivered to our guests on arrival. He also took care of arrangements with the spa and a fishing trip for Kieran and his groomsmen. When we arrived at Lough Eske a couple of days before the wedding, Stephen was there to greet us even though it was the last day of his vacation! He made sure we were all checked in and had everything we needed. Our guests were mostly from the US and UK and loved Lough Eske Castle. The rooms are large and beautiful and the service is fantastic! The bridal suite was fabulous and we were able to entertain our whole bridal party there! From the rooms we stayed in to the welcome buffet dinner, to the wedding ceremony and ballroom dinner, the weekend was perfect! The ceremony in the Rockery was magical and Stephen and his team produced a great setting both outdoors and indoors. Lough Eske Castle was a fairy tale weekend for us and we would love to do it all over again!! Thank you Stephen and the superb staff at Lough Eske Castle for a truly memorable wedding weekend!!!

My new wife Laura and I held our wedding reception at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal.

To say it went perfectly was an understatement.

As much as any couple, we were a little fussy. But, for Stephen Bell and his team, nothing was too much trouble. If they didn't have what we wanted - they found it. If we were unsure of anything - they tracked down the answers. If we had an idea, thought or eleventh-hour whim of any description - they got it done, and did so with a smile on their face.

In the lead up to the wedding, we dealt exclusively with Stephen - wedding coordinator at Lough Eske. We didn't have much of a clue about the fine detail, the nuts and bolts of organising a wedding, but he walked and talked us through the whole thing. In truth, he made what could have been a very stressful experience simple, straightforward and enjoyable. (Especially the pre-wedding food tasting. A major perk, that). Moreover, he never tried to push in to blowing cash on unnecessary extras. He asked what we wanted, and, when it came to the day, he and his team delivered in a big way.

On the day itself, Stephen's right hand man - who's name escapes me at this second - was incredibly attentive, efficient and, well, likeable. He made sure table service throughout dinner ran like clockwork, and he watched like a hawk to ensure Laura and I had everything we needed before we needed it. The food was great, too. Top-notch. (It still amazes me how they can cook so many dishes at the same time, and still deliver restaurant quality grub).

All in, it was a seamless, extremely professional operation; made even better by the waiters, waitresses and bar staff who, in the way only Donegal folk can, went about their business with a genuine warmth and no small amount of expertise.

I should mention that it rained buckets on the day. But, somehow, once we arrived at the hotel, it simply didn't matter. We had a truly amazing time.

From the very initial email to enquire more information we had first class responses inviting us to come and look around the castle. Stephen and Donal were exceptional; they were so welcoming and friendly and gave us all the information that we were looking for to see if our dream wedding could come to life in this amazing castle. They were always quick to respond to emails and phone calls answering our questions and even going out of their way to fulfill special requests. We were then invited to our menu tasting which was another first class experience. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly and it was as if we had knew them forever. Stephen had also gave us information on recommended companies for dressing the ball room, music and even an ice cream kart.

As a creative person I wanted to design and create our own special theme and this was greatly welcomed without any restrictions. The day before the wedding we had loads of jeeps and vans bring all the trees, tree trunk slabs, lanterns etc and Anthony was straight out with the staff helping to carry everything in to a room that they had provided us for storage. We also had the space to dress the tables the night before and make the bouquets, along with extra help from the staff especially Alison.

It rained all night and the morning of the wedding and it was our dream to have our ceremony outside in the rockery; Stephen let us make the decision just an hour before the ceremony and thankfully the rain had cleared up and all staff were at hand with umbrellas just encase. They also had the ballroom prepared for plan B.

Every part of our wedding was delightful and made special by the staff and the amazing castle, we cannot thank them enough. Our guests were blown away with the kindness of staff, the exceptional food, the surroundings and they all commented how it was the best wedding they had even been to.

The staff all went out of their way to help us and made us fell like a prince and princess.

Lough Eske is the best place to get married in Ireland. Knowing we wanted to get married in Ireland, we began to research the best places across the country. From an initial longlist of best venues, we were able to work out our list into a shortlist. Once we met Stephen Bell and the team at Lough Eske we knew instantly that Lough Eske would be our venue. The arrival to Lough Eske is impressive, but what really appealed to us was the genuine warm welcome and hospitality we received by Stephen and everyone at Lough Eske. From our first visit, Stephen explained everything involved in the planning and made it very easy for us. He is an expert at planning and went into the very fine details that we didn't even think about! The preparation provided for us ensured that we weren't stressed at any point leading up to, or on, our big day. The service at Lough Eske is outstanding too. Having guests coming from the US, Sweden, Germany and all over Ireland and the UK, many commented on how exceptionally friendly the staff were and how the service was the best they have ever received. This added to making our special day even better and the day flowed smoothly with no problems whatsoever. If you want to save an immense amount of time and research, we strongly recommend you choose Lough Eske Castle hotel as your wedding venue. Everything will be perfect!

We can only give this hotel 5 stars for the most wonderful wedding experience. When they tell you not to worry and that they will take care of the detail...believe me, they really mean it. Here's a few reasons why it was so good:
1) the venue - it's a castle! What's not to love?!
2) the staff - they're so helpful and friendly, not at all stuffy so they make you feel right at home while also completely taking care of you.
3) the food - exceptional menu choices and delivered impeccably.
4) the 'restaurant experience' during the meal - don't you hate it when you're at a wedding and you're only getting main course while the people on the other side of the room are on desert?! Well, not at Lough Eske! There's something very special about everyone being served at the same time.
5) Flexibility - Stephen was great for not being a stickler for the rules (within reason). Little things like letting us mix and match some of the menu choices really made it for us. Also if you're worried about the room being too big or too small...don't! We booked it thinking our numbers would be bigger and then i worried a little about only having half the room or it feeling really empty. Thanks to Stephen it worked out perfectly - we had 2/3 of the room open for dinner and then in the other bit the band set up during dinner and after we opened it all up...so the the party was revealed! It meant we could have our top table by the rockery but were then able to have the bar open in the room during the dancing.
6) The rooms - I would move in tomorrow if I could!! They're just out of this world!
7) The spa and pool - lots of our friends stayed for the wknd and it was fantastic to have such great facilties on site.
8) The bar - great for a casual drink around the wedding itself and fab bar food too!
We just loved everything about our time at the hotel and really enjoyed the whole experience - thanks so much to Stephen and the rest of the staff for ensuring we had the time of our lives!

We had our wedding at Lough Eske Castle on 20th April 2015 and we couldn't have chosen a better venue. We had to plan our wedding from Australia, so it was quite a daunting experience not knowing where to start in the planning process and not being able to see everything in person, but Stephen the wedding planner was amazing. From our initial contact with him he completely put us at ease and helped us through the whole process, nothing was too much trouble for him, he is excellent at what he does.
We stayed for 5 nights at the hotel, arriving the day before the wedding and the staff were excellent. They had made a point in knowing our names and were very friendly and professional.

Everything on the wedding day went perfectly thanks to Stephen and the catering team. We had the ceremony in the presidential suite which was stunning and then on to the ballroom for reception. Our photographs and storybook were all done on the hotel grounds and it was just stunning. Some of our guests had never been before and they were in awe of the castle and the grounds. The reception food was outstanding and as my sister was vegan, Stephen and the chef had been in contact with her to create a menu that would cater for her needs that she would enjoy. The bar staff were also amazing, special thanks to Bernard who had stayed with us until the end of the night, great barman.
The day after the wedding we also had a BBQ outside to celebrate my husbands 30th and the food was unbelievable, especially the deserts.
To all the staff at Solis Lough Eske, the biggest thank you, especially Stephen. You ensured we had the most memorable wedding 30th and 'mini moon' we could have ever wanted. We really appreciate everything you have done for us and we can't wait until the next trip back home to book in to the Castle again.

From the beginning Stephen and all the staff at Lough Eske were wonderful, helping to put our minds at ease and open to every possible thought or idea we had. As we were organising things from relatively far away it was of great importance to us that we could work closely with someone to plan the day, and in ensuring this Stephen Bell was fantastic; always available, quick to help and offering guidance and support at every point.

On the day itself, we could not have wished for more. Despite a hiccup or two everything was carried off beyond all of our hopes and expectations, and a huge number of friends and family complemented us for several of the little touches which were in fact provided by hotel staff. The staff were polite, accomodating and guaranteed that everything went exactly as we hoped. It would be impossible for us to recommend Lough Eske more!

Our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be and more. The staff at the castle could not do enough for us and the attention to detail in all of our requests was perfect and professional. I still can't quite believe how perfect it all was!

The night before the wedding we were told that the original bottles of wine we had order for our guests had not been delivered. As an apology, we were offered the more expensive wine for our guests, for no extra cost, as an alternative, and a complementary bottle of wine was delivered to my room the night before for me and my bridesmaids to approve- which of course we did!

The whole build up to the wedding was enjoyable and stress free- our favourite part by far was tasting the food options and choosing the menu! Having the restaurant to ourselves and being served a variety of dishes was heaven- the hardest part was trying to choose between such delicious choices! Our wedding guests still talk about how the food was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! And the service was impeccable- their wine glasses where never empty!

Thank you to all the staff at Lough Eske Castle, we cannot wait to return for our wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Parks 16th August

From start to finish we had a magical experience with Solis Lough Eske hotel. ...from the warm welcoming staff....who always remembered My name even when we went back for our 1st anniversary.....to the beautiful surroundings. I honestly cannot fault anything....and will continue to return every year to reminisce on our perfect special day. The venue holds a really special place in my heart and I just feel so happy every time I visit. Expensive but Worth every penny. You can't buy these memories.

Hi Stephen, Donal & Staff,
We just wanted to thank you all for helping us have our perfect wedding day at Lough Eske.
From the moment we started dealing with Stephen he was full of honest and helpful tips which took away of alot our last minute stress.
From the instant our guests arrived at the venue they were treated like royalty. Everyone has been raving about how helpful the staff were and how gorgeous the castle and its grounds were as well as the food. A few of our tables even collected extra tips for their waiters as they seen to their every need throughout the evening.
As for Kevin and myself, we could not be more grateful to all the staff for making our day special. Every member of staff we met were extremely helpful and pleasant. They could not have done enough for us.
Even when we were leaving Donal was a great help to my dad and brother who were charged with removing all the flowers and decor to take back home. It had all been safely stowed away in Donal's office and he didn't hesitate to pitch in with some of the heavy lifting. We received 5 * service throughout our wedding from preparations to clean-up!
This venue does have a price attached to it, but if you are considering it - let us just say that it was a decision we will never regret. Every detail was perfect and we got what we paid for and some!
Thank you all!

Hi Stephen & Donal
A massive thank you to yourselves and your wonderful staff for making our big day so magical and memorable. It truly is the most wonderful of venues for a Wedding and I would highly recommend it to others. The bedrooms oozed luxury and comfort and the function room was set up beautifully. I have heard nothing but positive comments from my guests about the meal and the friendly staff. Thanks again to you all. Myself and John will certainly be booking a return visit, as will many of our guests.
Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous

Noreen, Just a quick email before we fly off on our honeymoon to say thanks for the absolutely outstanding day lough eske gave us! From the venue to the meal to the rooms and the staff we have no complaints, only praise and that is also on behalf of all of our guests. We were both sad having to leave yesterday, despite the fact we're going on honeymoon today. Will be in touch when we return but had to let you know how brilliant our day was before leaving!! Thanks Noreen and please send our sincere gratitude to all at lough eske!

Good morning Noreen and Marleen,
 
We really can't thank you enough for our wedding on Wednesday 21st September. It was the most truly perfect day! The run up to the wedding was more stressful that I could possibly have imagined, and because of that I was just waiting to see what else would go wrong on the day itself. But I can honestly say everything was so perfect it blew us and all of our guests away! Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since our big day and people are still absolutely raving about everything. I really can't even put into words how thrilled we are that we choose Solis Lough Eske Castle as our wedding venue.

Each and every member of staff was super, so attentive and helpful but also it was fantastic that they all took a genuine interest in us a people, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
 
The help and support that you both provided was fantastic. Bernie from the spa did a super job with my make-up, especially seeing as I don't wear any, she had quite a challenge! The ladies on reception were fabulous, as was the man that was on reception late the night before the wedding, I'm sure he was glad when I finally went to bed as I was back and forward for various items! On the wedding day itself, the Australian man (I think his name was Mark) that looked after us during the meal was exceptional, nothing at all was a problem - we felt like royalty. Also, I must mention Michael the Porter! He made quite an impression on lots of our guests - he was really super!
 
The food... what can I say?!? Each breakfast, lunch, dinner and the wedding meal itself was perfection! People just couldn't get over how amazing everything was!
 
We were so thrilled that we really can't wait to come back again! 
We really can't thank you enough - without meaning to sound cheesy, we had our dream wedding day.
Thank you both for everything!

Hi Noreen, Thanks for everything we had a fantastic day and everything was just so perfect thanks to you and all the team. Our guests were just amazed with the place and we are getting thank you cards from them thanking us for the great day, venue, food and accommodation. Ye really did go the extra mile! No doubt we will see you in lough Eske at some stage. Many thanks

Hi Noreen, We are back from our honeymoon in Bali and just wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding day as smooth and successful as it was. We had a blast as did all of our guests. The food was excellent as always. Thanks again,

Hi Marleen, I hope you are keeping well, I back to work and back to reality again now but I would like to say a big thank you for all you have done for us on the months running upto and on our wedding day, We will forward you a proper thank you once we get sorted out but I just wanted to drop you a line beforehand. Your help and assistance was very much appreciated and we look forward to many many more visits to the hotel over the years to come! I hope we weren't too hard to deal with lol
 
 

Dear Noreen, A big THANK YOU to you for all your help and support with our wedding planning.  
We were delighted with the wedding reception, thank you. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The venue was quite simply stunning and the staffing was both relaxed yet attentive throughout the day. A special thanks to you Noreen for your efforts over the last six months or so in helping us to bring everything together.  We really appreciate your support.  It was a fantastic day which we will treasure in our memories for a long time to come. Once again, thanks again for your help in making the day so special.  We are very grateful to you and to all the staff at Solis Lough Eske Castle.
 
Best wishes,