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Barberstown Castle

Welcome To Barberstown Castle

Barberstown Castle is an internationally known, historic Country House Hotel. Built in the 13th century, the Castle is situated only 30 minutes drive from both Dublin Airport and the City Centre, thus making it an ideal first or last visit on your country House tour of Ireland.

Each of the ensuite bedrooms has been decorated in an individual stlye and dedicated to the ordinary and extraordinary people who have lived within its walls.

Golf can be arranged at The Kildare Country Club and at several other courses nearby. Expert equestrian tuition as well as Hunting, Racing, Shooting and all other Country pursuits are available in the area. For the less active, relax in an atmosphere of pure calm and tranquility, deep in the heart of County Kildare.

Barberstown Castle is delighted to announce an expansion due for completion in August!

Features to include: Bedroom Extension to include 36 new superbly appointed bedrooms which mirror the traditional style, elegance and comfort of the Castle. With Fabulous New Conferencing and Meeting Rooms perfectly suited to facilitate highly successful meetings. And New Restaurant and Banqueting Rooms focused on a continued tradition of generous hospitality and service.

Come and visit the Castle and enjoy a tour of our new facilities soon!

History

Barberstown's many features and historical background make it the perfect setting for people to meet socially, on business or for entertaining guests.

Unwind in what was once the home of the Penkinsons in the 14th century, the Suttons in the 15th, the Gaynors in the 16th, Katherine Dillon and Lord Kingston in the 17th, Bartholemew Van Homreigh and Vanessa in the 18th century, the Barton family in the 19th ...yours in the 21st century.

Barberstown Castle is one of the first great Irish country houses to open up it's splendor to the outside world. The Castle Keep was built in the early 13th century by Nicholas Barby to guard it's inhabitants in medieval times.

The Elizabethian House, built in the second half of the 16th century, is one of the few houses in this area that has been in continuous occupation for over 400 years.

The Victorian House, built in the 1830's by Hugh Barton, completes a heritage that embraces over seven hundred and fifty years of Irish history inviting you to discover the unique attractions of Baberstown Castle.

Restaurant

The Restaurant at Barberstown is renowned for it's creative food. Its A la carte, Dinner and Tasting menus offer choice and quality, a tradition celebrated every evening.

The Restaurant has consistently received Rosettes from the AA for the same period.