DURHAMSTOWN CASTLE
For Weddings and Celebrations in Ireland
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Castle, cottages and barn hire, for celebrations
Our beautiful home is available exclusively for your use while you are in our care, we will undertake all the arrangements to make your celebrations memorable.
- We can cater for all your occasions big or small
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An original 18th century cut stone Barn for Dining & Dancing
the night away - A bar for your guests
- Terrific wines available in the house
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Exclusive use of our beautiful 14th century Castle and its gardens for
you and your guests - Original stable fittings & decor, country chic at its most effortless
- Swings & slides for kiddies
- Free Wifi & Parking
RECEPTION ROOMS
Durhamstown Castle is the ideal venue for your celebrations. On arrival you will be welcomed into the charming atmosphere of our family home. We undertake all the arrangements during your stay and take huge pride in our hosting and our house with twenty acres to play outside
The interconnecting rooms are perfect for celebrations of all kinds; some guests can play music without disturbing those wanting a family catch up over a good glass of wine in the dining room. While the well equipped kitchens can allow Aunty Gladys to finally show of her cullinary skills.
Hen parties, family gatherings and small weddings of up to 30, can dine in the castle; larger groups are
entertained in the Great Barn.
ACCOMMODATION
There are 7 bedrooms; 6 double beds and 5 single beds in the Castle plus cots. There is a sofa bed which can be set up in the Music room downstairs. There are four bathrooms and two separate loos, we also have a disabled toilet and shower on the ground floor.
We have two other houses in the Courtyard that can be rented for your guests. The Coach House and the Bolt hole both sleep 5-6 people each. They have kitchens and Bathrooms etc.
In all we can accommodate up to 30 guests for your big occasion.
Bedroom/Bathroom Layout
The Studio
King size bed with ensuite
The Prince’s room
Large room with 1 kingsize bed and ensuite
The Steward’s Office
Twin room
The Music Room
Large bright room off the drawing room with the double bed
- extra bed can be ordered
The Chatelaine’s Room
Main bedroom with double bed & ensuite
Colonial Room
Kingsize bed
Slightly Asian Room
Large room with kingsize bed
The Nursery
Two single beds and a small four poster
Further Accommodation
There is space for on site Glamping. Bell tents can be rented from Silk road tents for the weekend.
Further accommodation can be booked with our local guest houses.
- Ma Dwyer’s Guest House, Navan. +353 (46) 907 7992
- Kilyon House, Navan. +353 (46) 907 1224
- The Yellow House, Navan. +353 (46) 907 3338
- Athlumney Manor: www.athlumneymanor.com
- Decoy Cottages: www.decoycountrycottages.ie
These three guest houses are all within walking distance of eachother in Navan. In addition to that there is Telltown House and Collon House which are both worth going the extra mile
ACTIVITIES
Cookery Demonstrations
At Durhamstown Castle we are famous for our culinary delights so naturally we love to share the magic with our guests with our cookery demonstrations € 30 per person
Cocktail making Lessons
Also great fun, with our skilled bar man, is our one or two hour cocktail making lessons. €25 per person one hour lesson/ €35 per person two hour lesson.
Irish Dancing
Learn Irish dancing with a pro from Rathcairn Gaeltacht
Nearby Activities
- Adventure Course at Loughcrew Adventure Centre
- Life Drawing classes at Rosnaree house
- Farm experience day at Causey Farm
- Go carting and paint balling at Laser Zone
- Country walks at Girley Bog and Dun Na Ri Forest
- Kayaking etc at Boyne Valley activities
In need of transport
You can book Ollie with his coach to bring large groups to and from your activities.
Excellent value for day trips and nightclub collecting in the wee hours from Dublin! He also provides historical guided tours around the Boyne Valley