Experts' Choice Award Ross Castle
What the experts agree on
This 15th-century lakeside castle offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval Irish life through period furnishings and innovative building techniques, with engaging guided tours that bring feudal history vividly to life.
“This castle was the last place in the province of Munster to fall to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1652. ”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It provides an insight into rural life in feudal Ireland with period furniture and building methods, such as the ingenious wicker device that was used to coffer stone arches." Full review
Frommer's "A tower house surrounded by a fortified bawn (walled garden) with rounded turrets. The tower has been furnished in the style of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Lakeside Ross Castle dates to the 15th century...the entertaining 45-minute guided tour combines an easily digested history lesson with real insight into life in medieval Ireland." Full review
National Geographic
