Hotel Ballyseede Castle (Tralee, Ireland)

A luxury castle hotel set amid 30 acres of manicured gardens and ancient woodlands, Ballyseede Castle is an upmarket accommodation choice for visitors to the Emerald Isle’s famed Ring of Kerry. Guests might start with a visit to the Tralee Bay Wetlands, just four miles west of the hotel. Room choices range from cosy doubles to spacious superior options with numerous added amenities. Guests can also stay in hotel-style rooms in a separate lodge while still enjoying all the castle’s regal facilities. Guests can relax in several comfortable lounges, some boasting pianos or fireplaces. Additional amenities include free private parking, meeting spaces, and free public-area Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served in the Stone Room Restaurant, an airy space also used to host private functions. All-day dining and drinks come courtesy of Pappy’s Bar while the O’Connell Restaurant serves refined evening meals. Ballyseede Castle lies just over five miles from Blennerville Windmill and is a 35-minute drive from the stunning Killarney National Park.