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Ardtarmon Castle Welcome to a Fairytale Castle on the shore of the Atlantic, your Home away from Home for a romantic getaway or family beach holiday. We miss them both terribly.

Choose from 3 self catering apartments & make a lifetime of seaside memories in beautiful Sligo, Ireland Spend your holidays or your honeymoon in a Castle on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Ireland. Ardtarmon Castle has commanded the sea approaches to Sligo town since it was built in the early 1600s; and is now a friendly and comfortable home away from home for our self-catering holiday guests.

All our sunny and immaculately clean apartments in the castle are south facing with spectacular views over Sligo Bay, with open fireplaces or wood-burning stoves in each apartment. The lay-out is open plan living/kitchen/dining areas, with en-suite bedrooms and tiled floors with underfloor heating throughout. All apartments are furnished with quality rustic furniture, and solid wooden oak beam ceilings also feature for that authentic castle ambience. Spend your evenings relaxing by the fireside after a day playing at the beach, imagining intercepting pirates; or for the more adventurous, we are 20 minutes by car from Sligo town and a lovely home base to explore the northwest of Ireland from. While being a guest here you can enjoy private access to Ardtarmon Strand, a safe and secluded swimming beach with gorgeous views over Sligo Bay, and relax in our little beach hut. We are situated a stone's throw from Raughley peninsula; featuring the beautiful Raughley Walk with the magnificent blow hole, old coast guard station, and romantic Raughley harbour. Swimming, walking on the secluded Yellow Strand, beachcombing, and taking breathtaking trips along the rugged Maugherow and Lislary coastline are things we like to do. At night enjoy the solitude and twinkling lights of Strandhill and Sligo town from your comfy king size bed. Ardtarmon Castle has a fascinating history. It is the original family seat of the family of Constance Marcievicz, the famous Rebel Countess who aided in the liberation of Ireland. The castle was originally built in its current architectural configuration by Paul Gore, after possible previous incarnations as a Norman Motte and Bailey visible from local topography. Written accounts suggest that the sailors of the Spanish Armada sought aid here on their voyage in 1588 before their terrible shipwrecks on Streedagh beach. Paul's descendant Nathaniel married Letitia Booth and founded the Gore-Booth family, and after a fire devastated the castle in the 1700s they moved along the coast a little bit and built Lissadell House. In 1979 Ardtarmon Castle was purchased by Holger and Erika Schiller from Bavaria; and they and their 4 children devoted their lives to restoring it to its former glory, with the help of wonderful local craftspeople and friends. Holger and his son-in-law, the racing driver Fionn Murray, lost their lives in an airplane accident in 1998. Ardtarmon Castle is still the beloved family home of the Schiller family, and 3 self-catering apartments are available in the west wing for short term holiday rentals to our valued guests. We love our home and are happy to recommend local activities and hidden gems to make your holiday at Ardtarmon Castle extra wonderful. Our recommendations include day trips to Inishmurray Island (seeped in history with an early Christian monastic settlement and ghost village), relaxing in local seaweed baths and sauna in nearby villages, beach horse riding treks, and exploring the rich local history; from the legend of Diarmuid and Grainne to the writings of W.B. Yeats. We are a family-run business who feel passionately about our home, environment and local community; and your friendly host Mirjam is available on site at all times to cater to your every need and make sure you have a beautiful holiday with us. We have apartments suitable for couples and families at varying price ranges, so please feel free to get in touch for more info to help us tailor your perfect getaway. We look forward to welcoming you at Ardtarmon Castle.

23/01/2025

Battening down the hatches at Ardtarmon Castle for the big storm tonight. Stay safe everyone, we wish you all the best!❤🙏

13/01/2025

Looks kinda familiar...❤

Learn about the amazing stories of Irish Mythology. https://buff.ly/3ZZygiT

13/01/2025

Frosty January Morning Walks at Ardtarmon Castle ❄ the best air in the world 🌊🏰☘🇮🇪

13/10/2024

So comfy cozy! Our Lovely Family Apt "Queen Maeve" all ready for snuggling up in castle luxury. Getting that fire lit and choose from 3 bedrooms: master en suite, Princess en suite and Prince hideaway. Live your fairytale 🥰

26/07/2024

Not such a bad oul' spot 😍🥰⛱💚

08/07/2024

Our beautiful Apartment "Honeymoon Suite" has just become available for last minute bookings between the 17th to 28th July.
Your own self catering apartment under the eaves in a magical seaside castle, immaculately clean with rustic ambience, views over Sligo Bay and private beach access. Your sunny holiday awaits!
Very reasonable rates, 4 night minimum stay, DM for more info and prices 🏰⛱🌊⛱

08/07/2024

Lovely Queen Luise Apartment awaiting its new guests at Ardtarmon Castle today 🥰🌊⛱🏰

08/06/2024

Lovely Happy cows in the Beach Field chomping on a meadow of buttercups, such sweet neighbours to look at from the castle. Our guest beach house in the background. So nice to see their innocent faces on our little walk to the beach.

04/06/2024

We were honoured & delighted to host the Boutique Wedding of Tony & Ann at Ardtarmon Castle. A truly magical Moment in Time and so Romantic! Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Happy Couple, long may she sail ❤

31/05/2024

Take a Look at our Beautiful "Honeymoon Suite" Apartment, nestled romantically under the eaves in the South Facing wing of the castle with million dollar Atlantic views over Sligo Bay. Featuring wood burning stove, galley kitchen, bathroom, and that gorgeous bed watched over by angels. Private beach access. Suitable for that gorgeous romantic getaway. DM for prices and availability 🏰⛱🌊☘🇮🇪

20/05/2024

What a Day yesterday was for the Beach at Ardtarmon Castle! Strandhill seemed to have disappeared! We pondered it over a barbecue at the beach house and a paddle in the sea. Such a great welcome to Sligo for our lucky holiday apartment guests! ⛱🏰☀️

29/03/2024

Holiday Apartment "Queen Luise" awaits your visit at lovely Ardtarmon Castle. Featuring your very own tower room, south facing views over Sligo Bay, underfloor heating, wood burning stove, and private beach access in our exclusive location in the hidden gem North Sligo. Contact us for more info 💛

23/07/2023

Wish you were here... coz if you were here... you'd be on holidays now!
The view from our Ardtarmon Castle Strand guest relaxation station 🥰

20/07/2023

Another lovely sunny day at the castle, pottering around the herb garden and one of our guest relaxation stations.

18/07/2023

Queen Maeve, our cozy family apartment at Ardtarmon Castle. Sleeps 4-5 people. First floor, south facing with views over Sligo Bay, open fireplace and underfloor heating. Open plan kitchen/dining/living room. 3 bedrooms: king size ensuite, queen size ensuite, and single box room. Available for short term self catering holidays.

13/07/2023

Queen Luise, just one of our gorgeous apartments at Ardtarmon Castle. Available for self catering staycations. Private beach access included, melt your troubles away with views over beautiful Sligo Bay.

07/07/2023

Have you dreamed of a breakfast nook in a turret overlooking the sea? Fancy sleeping in your own castle apartment, just a stroll from the beach? Welcome to Ardtarmon Castle.

22/06/2023

Double Rainbow! 🌈
Shot taken by one of our lovely Guests enjoying their holidays here@Ardtarmon Castle 🥰
📸Andrea Dahle

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Ardtarmon Castle, Ballinfull
Co. Sligo

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http://www.ardtarmoncastle.com/

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Your Castle Holiday awaits in hidden gem North Sligo 🥰 Self Catering Apartments with private beach access🌊 Contact us [email protected] for more info 💛

SNOW DAY! For all our Guests who missed this rare Experience at Ardtarmon Castle. BTW Oscar's never seen snow here either 🥰 #sligo #wildatlanticway #holiday #castleholiday #selfcateringapartments #irishcastle #castlevacation #castlehoneymoon #castlebythesea