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Killeavy Castle Estate is a hotel destination wedding venue in Killeavy, United Kingdom, hosting 180 at dinner.

Killeavy Castle Estate

KilleavyNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom

Killeavy Castle Estate is a historic castle hotel set in private grounds with mountain views in Killeavy, Northern Ireland.

Guests
180 at dinner
Rooms
52 rooms, sleep 104
Cost
From £85a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site

About the venue

Killeavy Castle Estate is a historic castle hotel set in private grounds with mountain views in Killeavy, Northern Ireland.

The estate holds 52 guestrooms sleeping up to 104, from Deluxe Guestrooms to the 10-person Woodside Residence and the castle itself, which sleeps eight.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, outdoors in the gardens or indoors with a backup space, and seated dining accommodates up to 180 guests with in-house catering, a bar, a pool, parking and an on-site coordinator.

Full buyout is available but not required, with per-head pricing from GBP 85 and a venue fee of GBP 1,650.

  • 52 guestrooms sleeping up to 104 guests across the estate
  • Seated dining for up to 180 with in-house catering and an on-site bar
  • Legal ceremonies on site, with outdoor options in the gardens and an indoor backup
  • Historic castle building set in private grounds with mountain views

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
180 guests

Staying over

Rooms
52 rooms
Sleeps
104 guests
Room types
8 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
028 3044 4888
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Reviews of Killeavy Castle Estate

“Recently held are wedding with the whole day on site cannot stress enough the skill and professionalism of every member of staff we and guests interacted with.”

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4.6out of 5, from 1,274 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the estate?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and you can choose an outdoor ceremony with an indoor backup space available.
How many guests can you seat for dinner?
Seated dining accommodates up to 180 guests, with catering provided in-house.
Is exclusive use of the estate required?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither buyout nor exclusive use is required.
What accommodation is available for our guests?
There are 52 rooms sleeping up to 104 people, including Deluxe, Superior and Walled Garden Guestrooms (up to 3 each), the Kennedy Family Room (4), Woodside Cottage (2), Gate Lodge (7), Killeavy Castle (8) and Woodside Residence (10).
Who do we contact about booking a wedding?
Seidy Hynds, Events Manager, can be reached at events@killeavycastle.com or +44 28 3044 4888.

Weddings held here

2020 · Killeavy Castle
Stephen O’Callaghan and Rachael Crilly

Rachael and Stephen enjoyed an idyllic wedding day at Killeavy surrounded by family and friends with the historic 19th-century castle as a striking backdrop to their wedding photos.

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  • Seated dinner: 180 guests

    “Invitees will be seated in our adjoining Castle Pavilion, which provides for up to 180 guests with a private bar and audio-visual equipment.”
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  • Rooms: 52 rooms

    “Exclusive use of Killeavy Castle Estate with 52 rooms, bed and breakfast, with all additional food beverages and treatments charged on a usage basis - Enquire for pricing from our Events Manager.”
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  • Sleeps: 104 guests

    “Enjoy the full royal experience with the exclusive hire of Killeavy Castle Estate. Explore our 350-acre Estate grounds, or relax in the opulence of our fully restored 19th-century Castle Estate, with accommodation for 52 guests in single rooms or 104 guests in double rooms across our Castle, Hotel and Gatelodge, our exclusive hire packages are perfect for major corporate events and retreats.”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Deluxe Guestroom”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Enjoy the full royal experience with the exclusive hire of Killeavy Castle Estate.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “In addition to our four guestrooms within our Castle available on the night of your wedding, we offer a range of guest accommodation before and after the big day within our 45-guestroom luxury 4-star hotel and our self-catering Gatelodge and Woodlodge.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Ceremonies As a licensed civil ceremony venue, we offer a range of settings where blessings and ceremonies can take place including our Walled Garden, Castle Pavilion, Hotel Garden Lounge and woodlands.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Whether it's an intimate wedding in our Castle, an outdoor ceremony in our Walled Garden, or an all-day celebration in our Castle Pavilion, our packages are designed to ensure your dream wedding day seamlessley comes to life.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Ceremonies As a licensed civil ceremony venue, we offer a range of settings where blessings and ceremonies can take place including our Walled Garden, Castle Pavilion, Hotel Garden Lounge and woodlands.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Throughout your stay, you will enjoy the award-winning culinary expertise of our dedicated kitchen team.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Invitees will be seated in our adjoining Castle Pavilion, which provides for up to 180 guests with a private bar and audio-visual equipment.”
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  • Price: From £85 per head

    “Killeavy Castle Estate can accomodate weddings up to 220 guests, with packages starting from £85 per person.”
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  • Venue fee: £1,650

    “One castle wedding per day providing exclusive use of Killeavy Castle and its reception rooms including the Foxall Suite and three additional castle guestrooms on a bed and breakfast basis from 3:00pm on the day of arrival to 11:00am the following day starting from £1650.00”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “In addition to our four guestrooms within our Castle available on the night of your wedding, we offer a range of guest accommodation before and after the big day within our 45-guestroom luxury 4-star hotel and our self-catering Gatelodge and Woodlodge.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Parking: Yes

    “Our Estate also provides ample parking for over 130 vehicles, just one hour from both Belfast and Dublin.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Yes, we are wheelchair accessible, we recommend accessing the Hotel via the main reception entrance”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Invitees will be seated in our adjoining Castle Pavilion, which provides for up to 180 guests with a private bar and audio-visual equipment.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The pool, hot tub and sauna overlook the picturesque landscape of the Mourne Mountains, providing the perfect environment for you to switch off and get closer to what's important.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Use of our landscaped walled garden and estate for wedding photographs”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Our Estate comprises over 350 acres of woods, farmland, manicured gardens and open countryside.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Overlooking the ancient landscape of the Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Cooley Mountains, our Castle, Walled Garden and surrounding woodlands provide a spectacular backdrop in which to capture the festivity.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Killeavy Castle is a Grade A listed historical building originally designed in 1836 by architect George Papworth of Dublin.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Wedding planner and dedicated team to coordinate the event to the Killeavy Castle Estate standard”
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