Photo: Dromoland Castle

Brendan Vacations is reporting a significant rise in demand for overnight castle stays in 2025.

The company, a leader in Celtic travel, projects that 70% of this year’s bookings for customizable itineraries will include at least one night in a historic castle. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, interest in stays at Ireland’s renowned Ashford and Dromoland Castles continues to outpace 2024 figures, when nearly 60% of bookings featured at least one castle overnight.

Brendan Vacations currently offers 10 remarkable castle stays across Ireland and Scotland, including the iconic 16th-century Dromoland Castle, once home to the O’Brien family, descendants of the last High King of Ireland, and the 13th-century Ashford Castle, previously owned by the Guinness family. Other castle accommodations in Ireland include the family-owned Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, the four-star Ballyseede Castle, and the 18th-century Kilronan Castle Estate and Spa. In Scotland, guests can choose from the 17th-century Crossbasket Castle, the family-run Fonab Castle Hotel, and the luxurious Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

Beyond castle stays, Brendan Vacations continues to expand its portfolio of high-end lodging options to meet the growing demand for unique accommodations. This includes luxury five-star hotels and charming family-owned bed & breakfasts. Recent additions to its offerings include Cashel Palace, a nearly 300-year-old red brick manor in Ireland, and the Old Manse of Blair, a historic Scottish mansion featuring a five-star restaurant.

Brendan Vacations provides a range of customizable itineraries designed to accommodate various travel styles, including Rail Vacations, Private Chauffeur, Self-Drive, and Lux-Self Drive. These options allow travellers to explore the mysticism of Ireland and Scotland with flexibility, catering to different budgets and levels of independence – including the opportunity to book an overnight stay in an elegant castle hotel.

For more information on Brendan Vacations’ castle stays, click here.

Source: Travelweek