Gilford Castle
Experience a world of elegance, tranquility, and refined pleasures amid the splendour of an 1864 Victorian Scottish Baronial Castle and its estate. Fill your days with adventures or leisurely pursuits - the choice is yours. Gilford Castle is a beautifully restored mansion set in over 200 acres of bucolic parkland and mature woodlands through which the River Bann runs. It exudes timeless elegance, characterised by its grand, multi-gabled facade, intricate stonework, and stately turrets. As you approach the estate via a sweeping drive, you enter a world of seclusion and gentle grandeur. The castle's interiors feature beautifully conserved period details - high ceilings embellished with original filigreed plasterwork, opulent fittings, and idiosyncratic vestiges of a bygone era of aristocratic splendour. During your stay, the entire estate is yours to enjoy.
Accommodation briefly comprises entrance hallway, grand hallway, drawing room, library, dining room and gentlemen's lounge along with ten ensuite bedrooms each of which has it's own unique story connecting it to the past and present.
The Castle is richly appointed for your entertainment, cultural pursuits, and hobbies. It is an ideal space for private recitals with superb acoustics, creating a serene atmosphere for both listening and performing. The dining room is a setting of timeless elegance for refined, locally sourced cuisine where you can host a grand banquet or enjoy an intimate dinner. Contemplate or converse over a glass of fine whisky while listening to the crackling fire.
The Castle is steeped in history and each custodian throughout it's years has had a tale to tell from Benjamin Dickson the original owner being a linchpin in the McMasterson-Dunbar Mill in the village and later setting up the Thomas Ferguson Mill in Bnbridge which is one of the last working mills in the area.....to Katherine Carlton who moved into the Castle in the early 1900's who was both an auctioneer and prize bull rearer.....to the last custodians, the Wright family who had connections to the original HSBC in Manilla and more recently Catherine Wright the local artist who started life out as a Millner in London after she completed university and later became a mechanic during the world war.....
Directions from Town
Private car or chaffeur driven
Getting to the start by car
Grand sweeping stone walls with original cast Iron gates greet you at Gilford Castle Estate which is located at No.5 Banbridge Road, Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6DJ
Opening times
Available for exclusive hire only
Book using
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Gilford Castle
Craigavon
Co Armagh
BT63 6DJ
Awaiting Grading Guesthouse Showers on site Television in lounge/TV room Games/sports area on site Washing & Drying facilities on site Hairdryer Available Euro Accepted Ground Floor Bedroom(s) Ironing Facilities WiFi Parking Available TV & Games Room onsite Tea/Coffee making facilities TV Microwave Tumble Dryer Private Garden Accept Groups/Coach Parties Groups Catered For Showers Toilets Prior Booking Required Guesthouses Guesthouse Hairdryer in all bedrooms Towels available Non smoking establishment Event venue Private rooms Real log/coal fires Country house Cater for males Tennis court Separate guests lounge Robes available Slippers available Disabled access rooms Castle Additional meal details Packed lunch available Serve afternoon tea Daily Servicing of Unit (minimum 5 days per week) Ironing facilities in all units Modem point in all bedrooms Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) Exclusive hire of restaurant Aim to attract conferences and business meetings Fishing Of historic, literary or architectural interest In countryside Film or TV location Forest Location Unique venue Al fresco dining Village Location Toilets for disabled visitors Linen provided Groups accepted Hairdryers Ironing facilities Available for wedding receptions Cater for Corporate events Cater for individuals Conference facilities Wi-fi available Cater for females Central heating throughout Latest arrival time (24 hr clock) Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties Parking (free) Coach parking Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors Local Produce Serve breakfast Cater for vegetarians Serve lunch Bar Serve evening meal Special dietary requirements catered for Catering service Vegan Options Available Gluten Free Options Available Cycle hire Water sports facilities Daily rates available Midweek breaks Monthly rates available Short breaks available Weekend breaks Deposit Reqired Activity breaks Marketed as gay friendly Central heating in all units Sleeps 8+ Packed lunches available Guesthouse
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