TESTIMONIALS

Here is what some of our guests said about their stay during 2007

 “What a new and happy experience to stay in a castle. Unforgettable, fantastic”

Chris & Gretchen , Gahanna , Columbus , USA . May 2007

“Thanks for all, it was fantastic, we’ll come back”

Dani & Rainer , Bremen , Germany . May 2007

“Very relaxed and enjoyable place to stay. Well done”

Rick & Caroline, Kimba, SA, Australia . June 2007

“Thanks for a wonderful time - made very welcome”

Grant, Angele, Charley & Aaron, Hampshire , England . June 2007

“Very relaxing & enjoyable experience. Thanks”

Barbara & Gary, Co. Down. July 2007

“Lovely stay – a real gem”

Pat & Deirdre, Dublin . June 2007

“Very enjoyable stay, loved it all”

James & Aleia. Grande Prairie , Canada . July 2007

“Spacious, comfortable and restful – all we could want – splendid!”

Ray & Rita, Taunton , England . July 2007

“Very impressive! Nice place.”

Petra & Luhas, Lucene , Switzerland . July 2007

“What a wonderful first night in Ireland . We loved the room, the food, the people!!”

Kate & Brian Victoria , BC Canada . August 2007

“Wonderful accommodation. We felt like royalty”

Ashley & Karen, Louisville , KY , USA . September 2007

“Fantastic retreat, totally refreshed”

Ger & Barry, Dublin . October 2007

“Really nice stay for the 2 nd stay. We will come back for the third time!”

Dani & Rainer , Bremen , Germany . October 2007

Smarmore Castle has received a number of reviews in various guidebooks and newspapers. Here is a copy of some of them.

Lonely Planet Guide

Smarmore Castle has been described as one of the top five places to sleep in Meath and Louth in the current edition of the Lonely Planet guidebook. This guide describes the castle as follows:

“One part medieval fortress and one part luxurious country home, this 14 th-century castle has been converted into a very smart boutique hotel. The six rooms, from the four-postered Viscount’s room in the castle tower to the family-friendly Count’s room, all offer a range of experiences, from courtly Knight to country gent. There’s also a pretty decent fitness centre on the premises. It is situated 6km south of Ardee.”

Source: Lonely Planet Ireland , 7th edition January 2006, pgs 523 & 548 .

Rough Guide to Ireland

The current edition of the Rough Guide to Ireland also describes Smarmore Castle in its section dealing with the route from Ardee to Dundalk . This section reads as follows:

“On the way to Ardee you’ll pass by one of the most atmospheric places to stay in the region, Smarmore Castle , three miles south of the town. Dating back in part to 1320, the castle has undergone recent renovation and offers splendidly-furnished and spacious en-suite accommodation in very pleasant grounds.”