Castle Leslie Estate

Castle Leslie Estate (Glaslough, County Monaghan) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"There’s a rich history behind Castle Leslie Estate, set on a thousand countryside acres in County Monaghan: the Leslie family, descended from Attila the Hun, has lived on the property since 1665, and it’s home to the oldest plumbed bath in Ireland. Old-world charm is built into its wood-paneled sitting rooms with gilded oil portraits, buttery soft Chesterfield sofas, and crackling fireplaces, and rooms are just as atmospheric with decoratively carved four-poster beds and heirloom antiques. Some have roll-top baths and private terraces or Juliet balconies, but none have screens or minibars. The not-so-subtle implication being, of course, that refreshments and entertainment are best enjoyed in the restaurant and pub downstairs. Styled like a flamboyant hunting lodge with equestrian statuary, opulent chandeliers, and cozy brocade-lined banquettes, it’s a lively spot throughout the afternoon and evening, but there’s always solitude to be found in the castle’s lovely gardens and quiet library." - Tablet Hotels