Markree Castle

Just know that if you book your wedding here, you will not only have an amazing life experience, but you are guaranteed to have stunning photographs as well. Guests raved, and can't stop saying, it was the best wedding they have ever and will ever attend. Venue: My husband and I live in the USA and wanted a unique destination wedding experience. While looking for castles all around Europe, the Markree definitely stood out aesthetically and had the best value. We rented out the entire castle for 2 nights and wished we had stayed longer! From the rich history and the attention to detail to the vast amount of rooms and acres of the stunning Irish countryside, the Markree was far grander than we could have imagined. Growing up with a parent who is a manager for Marriott, I expect a high level of cleanliness and the Markree was exceptional. Food: The Markree's chef definitely gets a 10/10. Sadly, many times you expect the food to be subpar when made in large quantities, but not here. The food was hot, tender and most importantly, well seasoned. I feel confident that no matter what we would have selected from their extensive menu, it was sure to be something outstanding. Staff: The real gem of the castle. Again, growing up in hospitality I understand the importance of having a knowledgeable staff that cares not only about your stay, but the stay of all of your guests. The customer service at the Markree is what you wish 5-star hotels gave you. There was nothing too little or big for anyone on their staff. Everyone made it a point to make sure your every need was met. Deirdre and Nicholas, our wedding coordinating team, were great from the very beginning. Having the pleasure of working with them for many months leading up to the wedding, they were absolutely wonderful. They were always prompt to answer any question or concerns we may have had, and made us feel completely comfortable and confident that our wedding was going to be just as amazing as it was.

We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for our wedding last month. It was simply perfect. Everyone at Markree was so kind and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. You have an exceptional team. The food was absolutely beautiful. Many guests said it was the best beef they’d ever had! Special mention to Deirdre and Nicholas who made sure everything went so smoothly and seemingly effortlessly! Markree is the most magical place and that is all down to the wonderful staff! we can’t imagine anything could have been better and will always treasure the amazing memories of the day and this place. Kindest regards, Michaela

Our wedding was perfect with Markree castle as our venue. We were blown away with the whole service provided. Deidre and Nicholas were so easy to talk to and took care of the whole event so smoothly. They coordinated well with the rest of our suppliers. We can't thank Markree enough for the wonderful service. Plenty of compliments from our guests as well.

I could not leave it any longer to leave a review. Wow!! This is probably the only word that we can use to describe our wedding experience at Markree. We honestly could not recommend this place highly enough. From the minute we viewed this venue all the way to the day after our wedding, we cannot fault the service we received. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, Deirdre was fantastic and very efficient in answering our queries and getting back to our emails. Although we both live in Scotland , we found the planning and organisation of our wedding relatively effortless due to this. Nothing was ever too much to ask!! The day before our wedding and the day of our wedding, Philip co-ordinated the whole set up and running of the day making the whole process smooth and what we deem to be perfect. I have to compliment the waiting staff and bar staff for their amazing warmth and service on the day. We had quite a few comments from our guests describing the impeccable service they received. There were also many comments about the skill of the cocktail making and shot pouring in the bar area. The food was second to none. Although I may be slightly bias , I honestly think this was the best wedding food I have ever had. I must also mention the house red which also went down a treat. Thanks again for making our wedding day everything we imagined it would be and quite frankly the best weekend of our lives. Love, Emily&Dan

I cannot recommend Markree Castle enough. I got married at Markree Castle on Oct 1, 2018 and we stayed there for three nights with all of our guests. The experience is one that we and our guests will cherish for the rest of our lives. My husband and I visited a few different wedding venues in Ireland, but none of them compared to Markree. Unlike some other castle hotels, Markree has struck the perfect balance – they offer hotel-like services and comfort, but have not lost the feel of the castle. In addition, everything about Markree - the common spaces, the dining room, the grounds, and the guest rooms (all of which are recently renovated) – is beautiful. Philip, Cora and the Markree staff were all great and helped the wedding day go smoothly. They are very responsive, although very busy when weddings are going on so you may not always reach them immediately. Lastly, the location, although a bit far from major airports, is on the beautiful West Coast of Ireland and a great jumping off point for additional travel. We and all of our guests headed south via the Wild Atlantic Way after the wedding and had a great time. Our wedding day and three-day stay at Markree Castle were perfect. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. My only recommendation for Markree is to work more closely with the brides on room assignments and provide photos as well as descriptions for the rooms.