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Hatch's Castle

Hatch's Castle, Ardee: Address, Hatch's Castle Reviews: 4.5/5

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Hatch's Castle
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Mary-jo S
19 contributions
Comfortable and homely with real fireplace
Mar. 2020 • Couples
With original features and paintings, the building is lovingly maintained. While feeling authentic, it was surprisingly warm and very cozy, we had a really comfortable bed. The location is convenient for all attractions of the East coast.
Written 4 April 2020
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salvatore d
20 contributions
The worst
Sep. 2019 • Couples
Do not believe the reviews on Airbnb. They are not accurate. I posted a negative review on Airbnb and they removed it. There are many terrible conditions I experienced. The bathroom was basically unusable. Someone’s hair was on the sink, the tub was gross, there were loose wires sticking out of the wall in the bathroom and bedroom. The apricot jam on the kitchen table is so old it grew mold. I could get seriously sick eating that. No one greeted us or ever spoke a word to us until we were compelled to leave on the morning of 9/17/19 .
There was used soap, which someone else used. I would never use such soap it could transmit diseases. Since I took pictures of everything I was able to obtain a full refund.
Written 3 February 2020
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Franschle
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
Lovely, warm, atmospheric place
Nov. 2019 • Couples
Was gifted the night by my sister and was perfect for myself and my husband. Very warm, quirky, comfortable and welcoming. Loved the Halloween decorations, breakfast perfect and great views from the top of the castle!
Written 3 November 2019
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Deborah G
Henderson, TN78 contributions
Stay in this wonderfully quirky place if you can!
Oct. 2019
Absolutely loved the whole thing -- from creaky floors, to the misshapen and uneven spiral staircase in a turret, to the secret passage to the throne room. Lots of space and easily walk-able to restaurants. Stayed there the night before Halloween and it was decorated for the holiday. Great fun!
Written 2 November 2019
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Siborging
Leicester176 contributions
Last night in Ireland
Oct. 2019 • Couples
What an amazing place to stay. We were warmly greeted into this cosy, warm, historic home with a smell reminiscent of wonderful memories.

The accommodation is perfect for a night or as we had wished for many nights. A lovely kitchen, drawing room and the comfort of the private bedrooms are all thoughtfully presented and laid up.

Breakfast is informal. A range of goodies for a continental breakfast plus eggs to cook. Your in charge of cooking/making you breakfast and the host encourages you to use the kitchen so I would suggest buying some bacon if you want it. Fresh fruit, bread, cereals, home made type scones, and easily catered for my Gluten Free needs.

The drawing room is your to use and share with anyone else staying. TV, games and a log fire are available.

Bedrooms are cosy, farmhouse style with warm bed linen, quite and dark to sleep in late.

We loved this place and when we return will be hear a few nights.

Thanks to our host.
Written 15 October 2019
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Madison, WI17 contributions
Neat experience
Jun. 2019 • Friends
Our first night in Ireland was spent at the Hatch Castle. It was decorated with antiques and was lovely. Nikki was very nice and told of some history of the place. Showers worked well. The most difficult part was hauling the luggage up the spiral stair case.
Written 6 June 2019
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Kev W
4 contributions
Battlement bonanza
Mar. 2019 • Couples
Hi we hired the whole castle fore 2 nights, as we have lim ited space for family visits. The place is clean, warm , cosy & authentic. Very comfortable throughout. Great pub/ restaurant called Boylans across the road. Each bedroom is on a seperate floor via a stone spiral stair, so not suited to those with walking difficulties. There is also access to the battlements, from which you can view the town (including the larger Ardee castle). The crazy thing is, both of these castles are right next to regular housing/ shops right in the high street. Great experience.
Written 7 May 2019
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Jacob W
Moncks Corner6 contributions
Beautiful and cozy
Jun. 2017 • Couples
Here are the highlights. I slept soundly the whole night through both nights, a rarity even at home. The view from the top of the tower is beautiful, we got a great view of the sunset, and it made for a nice place to read. Breakfast was great and above what I would expect at a regular BnB. There are also several tasty restaurants seconds away. (Nosh nextdoor was delicious.) Jackie was a delightful and attentive hostess, as well as a beautiful human being.
Written 21 June 2017
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sylvia w
Guildford, UK51 contributions
A quirky place to stay
Apr. 2017 • Couples
This B & B is a very convenient place to stay if you are on your way between Dublin and Belfast. It is situated right in the middle of Ardee, Co. Louth.

It is a Norman Castle dating from the early Middle Ages.

It is not suitable if you have mobility problems as there is only one staircase and that is a corkscrew staircase.

The owner is very friendly, & there is free parking right outside.

It is furnished with old furniture and old paintings.

Our bed was extremely comfortable and although it wasn't strictly en-suite, the bathroom was right next door, so we had a whole floor to ourselves.
Written 8 April 2017
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Rachel R
Bristol, UK8 contributions
Afternoon Tea at Hatch's Castle
Jan. 2017 • Friends
Hatch's castle is on Market Street, Ardee, County Louth. It is an old small castle over four storeys. It recently reopened as a B&B and the owner Nikki has done an excellent job. I can't say what the accommodation is like other than the beds looked very comfortable with well fitted bathrooms and all the comforts you could need.

This new hidden gem also offers afternoon tea. Eight of us took tea on the first floor in the front "parlour" over looking Market Street, Ardee. There was a lovely wood stove burning making it a lovely warm retreat from a rather cold and brisk day.

We were served an assortment of sandwiches and cakes served on China plates, accompanied by tea (several varieties are available) or coffee in matching China cups and saucers.

The food was scrumptious and the tea and coffee ever flowing.

The only observation I would make is for those who are less able or have small children, Hatch's castle has fairly steep (but probably the original) stairs to get from one floor to another.

Thank you Nikki for a lovely treat. I will recommend Hatch's castle as I could not fault it.
Written 27 January 2017
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