Castle Leslie Estate

Hi all, On behalf of Angela and myself, I would like to extend our deepest thanks for the hospitality, friendliness and warmth of the all the Staff of the Castle Leslie Estate. We had a wonderful time during our recent stay and enjoyed every minute. As local historians the highlight was the tour of the castle and gardens. Enda, the tour guide in the Castle was excellent , so much so I purchased a copy of Shane Leslie's Memoir. To be fair, all the staff are very knowledgeable of the history of the family and estate, thanks to Emma and Matthew and the Alan (Gardner) for the extra information. The food is amazing and our compliments to all the Chefs. Thank you all again and hopefully we will return in the future.

From the moment we entered the gates of Castle Leslie Estate, we felt like we’d stepped into a storybook. Nestled in the rolling countryside of County Monaghan, this historic castle exudes charm, elegance, and old-world romance, perfect for our honeymoon. My husband and I stayed in the Mauve suite in the Castle, the room was filled with character—antiques, rich fabrics, and stunning views over the lake and grounds. The staff made us feel like royalty from check-in to check-out—friendly, attentive, and always ready with a warm smile, both in the Castle and The Lodge. Every member of staff we interacted with took an interest in us as people rather than just another guest and this shows in the level of care you receive when there. The grounds are breathtaking, with woodland walks, serene lakes, and perfectly manicured gardens, we walked for hours and enjoyed every second. Followed up with a relaxing hour in the hot tub and sauna, where once again the staff were so helpful. Dinner at Snaffles Restaurant was exquisite—locally sourced ingredients, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Our tasting menu was just exceptional, picture perfect as well as food that melted in your mouth, so delicately pieced together- words actually can’t describe how perfect the meal was. Breakfast the next morning was equally impressive, with a wide range of fresh and hearty options. We love the fact the food is all locally sourced. Whether you’re here for a romantic escape, a celebration, or just a relaxing getaway, Castle Leslie offers a truly unique experience. Peaceful, elegant, and full of history—it’s a place you’ll never forget. It has set the bar so high for us, we will struggle to find somewhere as good to spend quality time together. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to return. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have visited Castle Leslie on previous occasions with a larger group, but this week I visited on my own. From the moment I arrived through the gates, immersed in the tranquil surroundings until I left, every last detail was perfectly executed and the attention and welcome was exceptional. Consistent service and staff make this place so special. The wonderful welcoming team on reception at the lodge (Caroline - quietly efficient and nothing is ever too much trouble, a pleasure to deal with) I was greeted by name each morning at breakfast, the team here are polite and attentive. Lorainne always enquired about my day and checked in on me whilst I was there. It’s so lovely to see familiar faces. The team in Conor’s looked after me well and always had time for friendly conversation. The equestrian centre were particularly busy this week with guests. Huge credit to the amazingly hardworking team who pull it all together day in and day out - Jackie, Orla, Steven, Karen, Nina, Àine & Lianna who kept everything running efficiently and were always cheerful. Wonderful horses and exceptional instruction, these coaches are some of the absolute best you will come across. Always getting the best out of their clients. I regained much confidence after some months out of the saddle - thank you Karen and Steven for your patience! If you are planning a visit as a solo guest, equestrian or otherwise - I can’t recommend it enough. This fairytale experience never disappoints…..

We spent one night celebrating an 80th birthday. We had bed & breakfast and dinner in the snaffles restaurant. Dinner was very good, you do need a good appetite! The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and went for a walk around the grounds, enjoying the biodiversity.

We've never been anywhere better, it was maybe our 12th stay in the last 4 years, never fails, food outstanding, rooms excellent, staff absolutely fantastic and they remember you and what you like, always the same staff too, so retention of staff excellent which is always a good sign. We go for a lovely walk round the estate after breakfast and stop on the castle for a drink on the way back, so relaxing we always come home rested and depressed we had to check out lol! Re booked again. Keep it up. Unreal.