The Cashel Hotel was converted from a Greco-Roman palace in Tipperary, Ireland in 1730. Architect Edward Lovett Pearce designed and meticulously restored it to become a luxury accommodation. The Cashel Hotel was originally the residence of many Archbishops of the Church of Ireland, who later moved to Waterford.
Cashel Hotel is located in Tipperary, Ireland
From restored palace to Cashel Hotel
The Cashel Hotel is located in a prime location near the Rock of Cashel, a stone fortress that stands majestically on a hill north of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel was built in the style of medieval architecture and Celtic sculpture. The Cashel Hotel has now been refurbished and reopened to visitors in early March.
What's inside the Cashel Hotel?
The Cashel Hotel's main restaurant is Bishop's Buttery, which offers a seasonal menu highlighting local ingredients sourced from farms in the Golden Vale of Tipperary. From light snacks to elegant afternoon tea, casual pub fare to formal dinners, guests will discover the refined cooking of Irish aristocracy.
Filet mignon, a signature dish at Bishop's Buttery restaurant
The Cashel Hotel also has a casual restaurant, Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen. For cocktails, guests can order drinks at the Residences Bar or The Guinness Bar.
Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen welcomes guests for indoor and outdoor dining. It is a town favorite and an increasingly popular choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Luxurious and sophisticated, Cashel Palace offers a total of 42 rooms and suites. Each is elegantly designed with warm furnishings and decorative pieces that reflect the palace's rich heritage.
Some of the artists whose work is on display in the hotel include: Isobel Allan Lowe, whose contemporary ceramics are located at the entrance to the spa; Sarah Manolescue, whose beautiful oil paintings of the Rock Fort and natural landscapes are located in the guest rooms...
The oil portrait is located in the Cashel Hotel.
After a day of exploring, visitors can relax at the spa. There are 17-meter long hot pools to relax and take care of the health of the body and soul. Visitors can also combine outdoor bathing with a panoramic view of the gardens surrounding the Cashel Palace.
The outdoor swimming pool offers panoramic views of the spectacular gardens of Cashel Palace.
Guests can also de-stress by using the spa's steam room and sauna. Other facilities include a fully equipped gym, hair salon and yoga studio.
The Cashel Hotel also boasts access to the stunning Rock of Cashel. Horseback riding enthusiasts can enjoy a fantastic adventure along the Tipperary Thoroughbred Trail. Guests can also kayak on the Suir's Blueway and fish for salmon.
Over the years, Cashel Palace has welcomed many famous guests including: Jacqueline Kennedy, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Diana Spencer and Prince Joachim of Denmark.
The Cashel Hotel's decor is classic.
Adriaan Bartels, General Manager of Cashel Palace Hotel, said that in the future the hotel is expected to bring thousands of visitors each year from Ireland, Europe, North America and elsewhere to boost the economy of the town of Cashel.
After a long closure, the Cashel Hotel is now ready to welcome guests from all over the world, opening a new era for a heritage with an incredible history.
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Cashel Palace Hotel
Address: Main St, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, E25 EF61, Ireland
Price: Around £240 per night
