staying in an Irish castle may seem like a daydream fantasy, but can be accomplished.

Humewood Castle
Kiltegan, Co.Wicklow
Tel: 0508 73215 Fax: 0508 73382 Email: humewood@iol.ie
Website: www.humewood.com
This imposing, magic-like castle was the last of its kind to be built in Ireland. Dating from the 1860s, this masterpiece of Victorian architecture is said to be Ireland's "finest and most important 19th century castellated mansion". The 500 acre walled estate is right on the edge of the village of Kiltegan.
Humewood is a luxurious family home and can be booked for individuals on a nightly basis, and also caters for conferences and corporate entertainment. Each bedroom is a different shape and size and decorated and furnished in a unique style. The castle tower, reached by a narrow winding staircase, contains one of the honeymoon suites.
Humewood Castle offers a unique experience - enjoy a night being treated like royalty!
OPEN All year ROOMS 14 doubles/twins; all en suite.
TERMS €158-285 (depending on room and time of year)

Cregg Castle
Corrandulla, Co. Galway
Tel: 091 791434
Email: creggcas@indigo.ie
Cregg Castle, the last fortified castle to be built west of the Shannon, sits in a peaceful and tranquil spot on 67 hectares of wildlife preserve. Guests may walk in the woods and spot the wildlife, or go farther afoot and take a walk by the river. The emphasis here is on relaxation, and guests are encouraged to get to know each other, enjoying conversation and the occasional musical evening.
This is a unique property with many original features. A spring well provides the castle with water. Cregg Castle's welcome, as described in their brochure, is exactly right - "Hail Guest, we ask not what thou art; if friend we greet thee hand and heart; if stranger, such no longer be, our friendly faith shall conquer thee." Cregg Castle is a place to capture Ireland's history and culture. Directions from Dublin/ Limerick: take Tuam/ Sligo turn off at Oranmore roundabout (five miles from Galway).Turn right for Tuam at Claregalway and then first left for Corrandulla.
OWNER Anne & Marie Broderick OPEN March - November 30
ROOMS 2 double, 1 twin, 1 family, 1 single; 4 en suite
TERMS €51; reduction for children; single supplement €19
MEALS dinner

If you want to be able to say to friends and family that your last vacation was spent staying in a castle in ireland, the accommodations featured on this page may well be your first few nights on Irish soil.