Give Thanks in an Irish Castle
After a year like no other, why not have a Thanksgiving like no other to match? Pack up the family and head to Dromoland Castle for a festive week in stunning western Ireland without the usual crowds.
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While we all love Grandma’s turkey and dressing (or stuffing, depending on who you ask!), the last year and a half might just have left you thinking about a little change of scenery during the festive months. We have the perfect proposition: pack your bags and head for Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s most impressive hotels, located in the west in County Clare, only a 35-minute drive from the storied Cliffs of Moher.
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Dromoland Castle is, in fact, widely regarded not only as one of Ireland’s best hotels but one of the world’s finest castle hotels. It has the charm of a historic past combined with modern amenities and creature comforts. The vast estate is home to a championship golf course, a luxurious spa, and wonderful woodland walks to enjoy the fresh, Irish air. With country pursuits such as falconry and horse and carriage rides, Dromoland Castle provides a chance for you to reconnect with a different time while still enjoying all the comforts of the modern world. With bedrooms ranging in design style from traditional to more contemporary, there is something for everyone and not a bad view to be had.
Any stay at Dromoland Castle would be one you’d remember for the rest of your life, but this is your chance to take that up a notch with a week of Thanksgiving festivities. Take the stress out of the holiday season and let us plan it all in one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historical fall destinations.
Thanksgiving at Dromoland
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This year, Dromoland Castle has a fantastic Thanksgiving package that includes everything you could ever imagine, from your luxe accommodations to your stunning holiday dinner and even with lots of festive-themed activities thrown in for you and the family. The package includes a stay in a Deluxe Room (for two people) from Tuesday, November 23rd to Sunday, November 28th. Of course, the team at Poe Travel would be happy to help you extend your stay or upgrade your room category. We can also assist with coordinating multiple rooms if you wish to bring along the whole family.
For your Thanksgiving dinner, expect a traditional meal with an Irish twist. You’ll have your roast turkey and your pumpkin pie, which might put Grandma’s to shame, though we won’t blame her if you don’t tell her that. On top of that, you’ll see the best of local Irish produce featured throughout the meal.
This magical retreat on the west coast of Ireland also includes a wonderfully jam-packed itinerary across Thanksgiving week for everyone to enjoy, although of course you only have to take part in the activities that tickle your fancy! Along with the family-style Thanksgiving feast, you can expect wreath decorating, golf clinic, shopping trips, board games, and calligraphy classes to up your Christmas card game. Plus, a visit to Ireland at this time of year allows for opportunities to visit popular tourist attractions—such as the Cliffs of Moher—without being bombarded by the typical crowds.
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Dromoland Castle promises a magnificent and memorable home-away-from-home Thanksgiving getaway. Here’s what’s included in this fabulous Thanksgiving package. Buckle up because it isn’t a short list!
Accommodation & breakfast each morning in a Deluxe room category for 5 nights (we can help you to extend your stay or upgrade your room category, subject to availability)
Transfers to and from Dublin Airport
Antigen test before returning home to the United States
Guided tours of Dromoland’s historical walled gardens
Falconry
Christmas wreath decorating class
Guided history tour of the Castle
Calligraphy classes: writing the perfect Christmas card
Transfers to nearby Limerick City or Ennis town for festive shopping
VIP shopping at Brown Thomas
Welcome Thanksgiving basket in each room on arrival
Tree of gratitude in the hotel lobby
Family board games
Spa treatment of your choice
Golf clinic
Thanksgiving nine-hole fun golf tournament
Family Portrait at the Castle
Thanksgiving Dinner to include champagne and canapes before dinner and a traditional, yet with an “Irish twist” Thanksgiving dinner in the Earl of Thomond dining room on Thursday, November 25th, 2021
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Poe Perks
In addition to this wonderful Thanksgiving package, our close relationship with Dromoland Castle means that you will be given the VIP treatment from start to finish as a Poe Travel guest. At every turn, you will feel as though the red carpet has been rolled out for you. Along with this special treatment, expect these lovely little treats:
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary Irish coffee when dining in the Earl of Thomond restaurant
A stay at Dromoland will make you feel as though you have a new thing to be thankful for by the end of it: the memories you’ve made along the way. This might just become your family’s new favorite holiday tradition!
If you would like to get away to spend Thanksgiving at Dromoland Castle, simply contact us. We will check dates, availability, and pricing for you to set you on your way.