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Castle Dargan Hotel

County Sligo, Ireland

Situated in Ireland’s western county of Sligo, Castle Dargan Hotel is a destination for romantics, leisure travellers and poetic enthusiasts. The Castle Dargan resides in the famous poet W.B Yeats’ beloved Sligo, who wrote of the regions’ immense beauty over 100 years ago. Today, Castle Dargan sits on 170 acres of sprawling countryside with a four-star hotel with luxury spa and one of north-west Ireland’s best parkland golf courses. The Castle Dargan parkland golf course was designed by 2011 British Open champion Darren Clarke, and opened for play in 2006. The Estate is just a 10-minute drive from the coastal town of Sligo. Visitors enjoy the historical 18th-century building which houses luxury suites that are ideal for weekend golf breaks in the beautiful County Sligo, halfway along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

The best way to experience Castle Dargan is to rent a vehicle and drive along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Include nearby golf destinations in your itinerary including County Sligo, Enniscrone Links and Carne Golf Links to the west, or Donegal Golf Club to the north, and Lough Erne Resort to the north-east.

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Resort Details

Region: County Sligo, Ireland
Address: Killeenduff, Sligo, Ireland
Contact Us: [email protected]

Golf Course Information

Set amongst County Sligo’s lush hills, 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke designed the Castle Dargan Hotel golf course with the help of Irish architect Patrick Merrigan, which opened in 2006. The 18-hole championship golf course is considered one of Ireland’s best parkland tracks; it meanders through semi-forested grounds and sports lush green fairways. The three opening and closing holes are considered Castle Dargan’s best holes, but the entire course is exhilarating.

Course designer Darren Clarke sought to utilise the natural lay of the land for Castle Dargan’s golf course. The 18-hole track weaves through hills and forests with natural lakes, burns and ancient stone walls adding to the golf course’s grandeur. Challenges come in the form of doglegs, water features, abundant trees and thick rough, while greenside bunkers broach tough approach shots into greens. For those visiting Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, consider Castle Dargan for a parkland break to the usual links golf courses found in Ireland’s north-west, it’s well worth a visit.

Accommodation

Castle Dargan House Suites

The Castle Dargan House was build in the second half of the eighteenth century and was home to the Ormsby Gamily. Today, it houses four luxurious suites, each named after W.B Yeats’ poetry. The four suites in the main house are perfect for romantic getaways. Each suite is uniquely decorated with old-world charm inspired by the Edwardian era, with genuine antique furniture and paintings throughout. Comfort living has not been forgotten in the House Suites; all the amenities you could need and want are at hand, including a Nespresso machine for your morning coffee.

Castle Dargan Deluxe Bedrooms

The Deluxe Rooms are located in Castle Dargan Hotel’s modern wing, which has two floors. Each room has large windows that overlook lush estate grounds, and distant Irish countryside with rolling hills and green pastures. Inside the Deluxe Rooms, guests will find double or twin beds, with en-suite bathrooms and well-appointed amenities.

The Walled Garden Apartments

The Castle Dargan experience doesn’t end with the hotel; the Garden Suites provide a homely golf break with contemporary lounge rooms with amazing facilities, all featuring sweeping views of the Estate. The Garden Suites can be used reserved on a hotel-basis with regular cleaning or as self-catering apartments for extended stays. The Garden Suites are best-suited for groups and families for week-long stays.

Resort Dining

The Coach House Lounge

The Coach House Lounge at Castle Dargan is named after its original purpose as the house stables. It still retains its rustic charm both inside and out. An open fire blends with high ceilings and natural light that creates an ambient warmth throughout the room. At The Coach House Lounge, you can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea or enjoy a coffee in the morning.

The Hall Door

The Hall Door Restaurant at Castle Dargan Resort offers distinctly Irish cuisine with an enticing menu that reflects the hotel’s proximity to land and sea. Local produce is utilised to great effect at The Hall Door Restaurant; the cuisine offers mouth-watering dishes while the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

The Middleton Bar & Courtyard

The Middleton Bar is Castle Dargan’s long-time watering hole, featuring comfortable couches and lounge chairs completed with a wood bar. The drinks menu offers a delectable range of drinks from beer and wine, to champagnes and spirits. Enjoy a post-round meal at the bar or outdoor courtyard when the sun is shining. The bar offers views over the first tee and eighteenth green of the golf course; be sure to stop by after your round to soak up the friendly atmosphere.

Resort Facilities

Driving Range & Golf Practice

All golfers, both beginners and amateurs can enjoy the driving range at Castle Dargan Estate. There are four covered bays, two outdoor grass tees, and more synthetic grass tees. The range has target greens with distance markers, as well as a ball dispenser so you can practice your swing as long as you want. It costs just €2 for a bucket of 25 golf balls. There is also a putting green, and short-game chipping and pitching are complete with a practice bunker.

Professional Golf Lessons

Golf tuition guided by a professional is available at Castle Dargan. The philosophy of the head pro is that the ideal state of mind for action is confident, focused, and in the flow, with the body and mind synchronised in the present moment. You play your best golf when you plan with your head, and this is taught at Castle Dargan. Lessons include individuals or group class for half hours or one hour. You can also have a four-hole playing lesson on the golf course, or a golf strength and conditioning session.

Castle Dargan Icon Spa

The Icon Spa at Castle Dargan Estate is a haven of tranquillity with a sizable menu of treatments to match. The spa overlooks the greens and fairways of the golf course, with Sligo’s hills serving as a backdrop. Treatment therapies and therapies range from balneotherapy, massage therapies, facial therapies, and everything to treat the body from head to toe. The facilities, products and atmosphere in the spa have been carefully crafted to reflect the beautiful Estate surrounds. Ideal for golfers or non-golfers, The Icon Spa is the Resort’s best place to retreat and relax for the day.

How to Get There

The Castle Dargan Estate is located just 10-minutes south-east of Sligo town, in County Sligo, along The Wild Atlantic Way. The Resort is a 90-minute drive from Galway city, and a 2.5-hour drive from Dublin or Belfast. We recommend renting a vehicle during your trip and driving along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.