Castle Leslie Estate - Ireland

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Castle Leslie Estate Glaslough Co.Monaghan Ireland

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Castle Leslie Estate: This secluded private estate in Co. Monaghan, covers 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of only 30 great Irish castle estates still run by the original family. Since the 1660s, the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived here, welcoming everyone from politicians to poets, ambassadors to ufologists.

Activities

The Equestrian Centre
Castle Leslie Estate is Ireland's Ultimate Equestrian Playground where the Horse is King. Located behind the Hunting Lodge, the centre is in the perfect place for adventure - Imagine over a thousand acres of rolling hills, parkland and lakes to explore on horseback. The Equestrian Centre caters for all levels of experience. Beginners can choose from a gentle hack or private lesson - or the complete first timers can try out the virtual horse before tackling the real thing. The more advanced rider can enjoy fast-paced exhilarating cross-country rides over the 300 new jumps. For something a little different, why not try side-saddle lessons with Lady Jane Alexander or carriage driving on the Estate.

The Victorian Spa
This is Ireland's first truly organic Victorian Spa where guests can spend the whole day indulging in our comprehensive range of treatments and therapies. It's also the perfect place to ease your weary muscles after taking part in one of the many activities available on the Castle Leslie Estate. Based in The Hunting Lodge, the Victorian Spa boasts seven treatment rooms, two Victorian steam boxes, relaxation area and hot tubs overlooking the stables. You'll leave feeling refreshed and revilatilised after pampering by our highly-trained therapists who'll use your choice of treatments from the exceptional Eminence Organic range.

The Cookery School
Guests can cook up a storm in the Castle Leslie Estate Cookery School located in the restored original Victorian kitchens in the Castle. One of the best known cookery schools in Ireland and open all year round, the School offers cookery courses personally designed by our Masterchef Noel McMeel. Whether you're an experienced cook or a culinary novice, we have the right course to help you develop your skills.

The courses include a diverse and exciting range of evening, one and two day cookery courses for up to twelve people such as 'Men Only', 'Dinner Parties to Impress' and 'Guilt Free Cooking'. Whichever you choose, the Cookery School is a relaxing distraction from modern-day stress, introducing you to new skills, new people, new tastes and new unforgettable experiences.

Other activities available

On the Castle Leslie Estate are:
• Fishing on the picturesque lake – some of the best pike fishing in Europe
• Strolling around the many country estate walks. On the Estate, in the village of Glaslough and in the local area, there are a whole host of exceptional walks from short jaunts to long leisurely strolls. Enjoy the fresh country air and stunning scenery as you walk through the beautiful undulating landscape.

In the local area:
• Shopping in Monaghan town just 10 minutes away or in Armagh City, just 25 minutes away
• Outdoor Pursuits such as
• Golf
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Quad Biking
• Rally Driving
• Paint Ball Games

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Accommodation

Now it welcomes you with some of the most unusual and enchanting luxury accommodation in all of Ireland. Following a huge investment over the last decade, the beautiful Estate is waiting for you to discover it. There's something for everyone with a range of luxury accommodation including the beautiful Castle, the newly-renovated 4-star Hunting Lodge Hotel (one of Ireland's finest luxury hotels) or the new 4-star self-catering Village Cottages. .

The Club at Castle Leslie: The Castle is an enchanted place steeped in history yet now refurbished to offer you every modern comfort and luxury. The Castle promises complete respite from the world at large. Here log fires crackle in the hearths, old-style hospitality is the norm, and you enjoy fabulous dinners by candlelit. There's space for socialising, and cosy corners for solitude.

Unlike so many places offering such exclusive accommodation, the Castle is a welcome oasis of calm with no television or telephones. It's a vast Victorian home filled with beautiful furniture, antiques and heirlooms. Upstairs you'll find twenty unique and original bedrooms, each with a part to play in the Leslie family history. Even the en-suite bathrooms are worthy of note fitted with throne toilets, fabulously large baths and extraordinary showers

Everyone is welcome to stay in The Club at Castle Leslie once and if you feel it could be your home away from home, you are welcome to apply for membership. For more information on The Club check out our website www.castleleslie.com or email: beyourself@castleleslie.com for a membership pack.

The Hunting Lodge at Castle Leslie: The Estate's 4-star Victorian Hunting Lodge and Victorian Spa has been carefully restored to offer guests everything they need for complete comfort and relaxation. The 35 bedrooms are decorated with a sumptuous traditional style, some with balconies overlooking the stables. 

Guests can enjoy a pint in the cosy cellar bar or enjoy the gastronomic delights of Snaffles - the new contemporary Brasserie set on the mezzanine floor. The open-plan brasserie is light and spacious with its dramatic hand-carved ceiling and robust oak beams blending effortlessly with a striking wall of contemporary glass.  Using the highest quality local ingredients, guests can enjoy a fresh approach to Mediterranean cuisine complimenting the wellness concepts of the organic Victorian Spa.

Castle Leslie Village Cottages: If you prefer to be independent, you can still enjoy all the Estate has to offer by renting one of our twelve beautiful 4-star self-catering Village Cottages located in the original cut-stone village of Glaslough. The cottages are ideal for large groups. Whichever one you choose, you are located conveniently close to the Equestrian Centre, the Cookery School and the Spa facilities. And if you tire of your own cooking, you're welcome at Conor's bar or Snaffles Brasserie as the Hunting Lodge door is always open.