Lough Rynn Castle

My wife and I are just back from a one night stay on Easter Sunday. From check in to departure we had a very pleasant stay here. The stand out feature of this hotel is the staff. From reception, to food and beverage, tho house keeping all staff we met were very good at their jobs and very pleasant too. They are a credit to the hotel. We arrrived early on Sunday afternoon where our room was ready and we were able to check in. We stayed in 302 which is located a short walk from the main building in what was the estate manager's building known as the eastern range. Very spacious room comprising a double and single bed, ensuite with shower over bath, air conditioning, plenty of storage space, decent WiFi coverage plus TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The beds themselves were very comfortable and due to it's location, I supect, it was very quite with no distractions. I watched a GAA match on the only public TV that I could find, which was located in the cocktail bar, where I had a couple of pint of guinness that were both reasonably priced and of good quality. My wife joined me later after exploring the grounds of the castle which were extensive. The weather wasn't the best so her exploring was cut short y heavy showers. Fortunatley we had booked a table for food as between guests staying overnight and those for Sunday lunch, the hotel was at capacity. We were seated at a table in the baronial hall. Food, drink and service was very good. We especially liked the assiette á desert! We returned to the cocktail bar for post dinner drinks. We had seats there and enjoyed people watching and the staff busy at work. The following morning we had breakfast in the Sandstone restaurant. What a beautiful room. Breakast, hot or cold, is served to you after ordering from a menu. No reference to cereals, fruits, etc. on the menu but these are available. Just ask. I had a full Irish while my wife had the scrambled egg. Fresh orange or apple juice followed by an americano each after our breakfast. It was a meal that set us up for the day! We walked the grounds including a visit to the walled garden which is a must if you're there. Fortunately the rain kept off for the morning.

Beautiful venue in a lovely location. Food was very nice. Decor was stately. These are the positives. Quite a few negatives though. The website advertises a restaurant which is open at lunch but we were seated in the drawing room on low sofas. When I expressed surprise at the impracticality of eating at a sofa, especially for my elderly parents (my father also has mobility issues and found it especially uncomfortable for eating), our host mockingly said that “it’s where everyone eats dinner”. It was a beautiful, historic room and would be lovely for drinks, but definitely not for eating main meals. Food and cocktails were good but service was slow and we had to keep reminding the servers for cutlery, drinks we’d ordered, etc. Lovely as the views and grandeur are, the snooty and unhelpful “welcome” put me off returning or recommending.

We booked a few weeks previously and managed to book the weekend of the worst storm in 80 years. I phoned ahead and was told that all was open and even given some safety advice by reception due to a lot of fallen trees on the estate. We stayed 1 night with evening meal , a few drinks in the bar, and a lovely morning walk after breakfast. The venue is amazing & spotless, the food is first class, but 5 stars belong to the staff. Considering the terrible weather, the staff managed to get to work, and absolutely everyone we dealt with were very welcoming, polite, friendly, and totally professional.

Just back from a three day stay from Lough Ryan Castle. It was cold!!! Ireland is in the midst of a snow and ice episode, so driving to and from the castle was very challenging. Our stay however, was anything but challenging. We have stayed here many times over the years and are always delighted at the level of confidence and professionalism we experience from all of the staff and management. Meghan and AJ looked after us for dinner but all of the dining staff, for breakfast and dinner were a pleasure to meet. Great service combined with the most innovative and delicious food… this is fine dining at its best! ( try the Duck, although the Beef and Chicken are amazing also!). We only had three nights so could not try more menu options!!). The Salmon starter and Mushroom soup was were our ultimate favourites but the Terrine and Cod were also wonderful . We opted for a suite as it was a very special occasion. The room was beautiful (even better than the website photos). Upgrading is worth every cent. The public sitting areas are very comfortable and allow privacy yet the staff pop by to see if you need anything (order a pot of tea or coffee and see if there are any of the home made biscuits still left…..they are delicious!). The grounds surrounding the castle are immaculately tended. The outside staff have created a lovely environment for walking. The walks around the lake are accessible and feel perfectly in tune with the natural surrounds (not overly manicured). They have some of the tallest trees I have ever seen, anywhere! The walled gardens are perfection, the statues and fountains are very well maintained. We have attended a wedding here and it was wonderful. Since then we have had several two/three night stays, mainly early or late in the year. This is a beautifully located, fine dining experience that is tended to by staff who know their trade and are very very good at hospitality. All of this is overseen by a management team who take pride in their venue and the high level of service that Lough Rynn Castle offers. They are correct in their pride. It’s a must stay!!!

Upon arrival the hotel was outdated, carpet needs to be replaced and it needs to be painted. The air con in the room wasn't working. The dinner was just alright. The breakfast was cold and inedible. When checking out the manager argued with my husband regarding the price and couldn't find the confirmation email. They finally agreed on the original price. I would not recommend!

My sister and I stayed in October for a special trip we have every time I visit home from Australia. We also stayed in 2022 and loved it! This time Lough Rynn saved us! We had booked 2 nights at Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen but after a first night disaster (a review has been left!) we high tailed it out of there to come back to Lough Rynn and yet again we were not disappointed! The staff here are just beautiful! So welcoming! We felt like we had come home, honestly! Our every need was attended to, the room was comfortable, large and the beds were so comfy. The food is next level amazing! The chef clearly loves what she does and it shows on every plate! The cocktails were spot on too! The hotel grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed walking all around them. The hotel itself has a very cosy, intimate feel about it but as mentioned the staff here are the ones who make it so memorable! Thanks Lough Rynn for being part of my special memories created with my sister. Very grateful!