Formerly the home of Eric Clapton, Barberstown Castle has been welcoming guests for over 700 years. Visitors to the castle will experience a very relaxing and welcoming experience while enjoying great food, excellent wines, open log fires and exceptional personal service.
This historic 13th-century Irish castle is the ideal base from which to explore Ireland’s Ancient East only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre. Essential day trips include a visit to the Irish National Stud, Newbridge Silverware or Kildare Village luxury shopping outlet. Enjoy a short drive to Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens or the site of Newgrange World heritage site. Locally within 5 minutes try Clay Pigeon Shooting or Horse Riding in Abbeyfield Farm or stroll to the quaint village of Straffan.
Recent Awards: Best Historic Hotel of Europe – Castle Winner
General Manager: Richard Millea
Romantic Escapes 
Gardens The Hotel’s Offers
Gallery
Barberstown Bridal Suite
Barberstown William Suite
Barberstown Presidential Suite
Barberstown Presidential Suite
Barberstown Green Room
Barberstown Barton Room
Barberstown Lodge
Barberstown Shepherd’s Bar Outside
Directions
Co. Kildare
- Leave the airport and take the exit for the M50 Southbound
- Leave the M50 at exit 7 (M4) and continue on the N4/M4 westward.
- Leave the M4 at exit/junction 7 (Straffan/Maynooth) and take the R407 to Straffan
