Discover Donegal on the Wild Atlantic Way this Autumn at Lough Eske Castle

As the landscape turns golden and the pace of summer begins to slow, autumn is an ideal time to discover the rugged beauty of Donegal from the comfort of five-star Lough Eske Castle.

Nestled within 43 acres of woodland on the shores of Lough Eske and beneath the Bluestack Mountains, just minutes from Donegal Town, the castle provides a luxurious base for an autumn escape along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Whether it is crisp woodland walks, dramatic coastal drives, discovering local food and drink producers or returning to the castle for dinner, spa time and a nightcap, autumn brings a different atmosphere to this spectacular corner of Ireland.

Lough Eske Castle was recently named among the Top 10 Hotels in the UK & Ireland in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, further cementing its position as one of Ireland’s leading luxury destinations. The hotel has also been recognised in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Ten Luxury Hotels in Ireland for eight consecutive years.

Designed to give guests an authentic taste of the northwest, the Discover Donegal package is available for one or two-night stays and combines five-star accommodation with local food, dining and experiences.

Guests can spend their days exploring Donegal’s spectacular coastline and countryside before returning to the warmth of the castle for a three-course dinner in the award-winning Cedars Restaurant.

An overnight stay includes luxurious accommodation in a Courtyard or Deluxe Guestroom, a full Irish breakfast the following morning and a three-course dinner for two on one evening.

Guests will also find locally made Donegal Man Chocolates waiting in their room on arrival.

Autumn offers an opportunity to experience Donegal at a more relaxed pace, with some of the county’s most spectacular landscapes within easy reach of the castle.

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way, travel to the dramatic Sliabh Liag cliffs, discover Donegal Town or simply enjoy the woodland and lakeside surroundings of the Lough Eske estate.

Complimentary bicycles are available for guests wishing to explore the castle grounds, while a complimentary history tour takes place at 11am daily.

Back at the hotel, guests can relax with complimentary access to the heated indoor swimming pool and leisure facilities at the award winning CARA Organic Spa.

The package also encourages guests to discover some of the people and producers that make Donegal distinctive.

Guests can visit Sliabh Liag Distillery in Ardara at the reduced rate of €20 per person, normally €25, while a 10% shopping voucher for Magee of Donegal offers the perfect excuse to discover the heritage brand’s renowned Donegal tweed.

For a particularly atmospheric autumn evening, guests can also add a whiskey tasting in Lough Eske Castle’s Whiskey Cellar, available from €35 per person.

Those looking for some additional relaxation can choose from a range of treatments at CARA Organic Spa.

Rates are per room, based on two adults sharing and available across selected dates, subject to availability.

To book, contact the Lough Eske Castle reservations team: