As an earlier reviewer noted, this is really a three star hotel that should not be selling itself as a four star. While generally okay, it was mostly just a bit underwhelming and very average. We had got a deal off one of the voucher pages which included a spa treatment and brekkie both mornings. Firstly, my spa treatment was a back, neck and shoulder massage and while not the worst that I've had, was far from the best. The relaxation suite was quite nice but the jacuzzi was tiny and overcrowded when we were there. The breakfast was overall poorish enough in my opinion. I ordered the baked egg but it was so runny as to be practically inedible (for me anyway) The selection of breads, fruits etc was again just not four star. I didn't actually bother with coming down for breakfast the following day to be honest but my partner did pick up a few croissants for me to nibble with my coffee in the room. I did have a club sandwich later that night in the Middleton Bar and that was delicious in fairness. Plus their cocktails are pretty amazing too!! read more

Castle Dargan - Baked egg - Hotels Near Me - Ballygawley, SO

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I am rather undecided about rating this hotel and feel a little mean giving it only 2 stars as we got such a good deal at €99 per room for a night including breakfast with either a spa treatment or golf which had to be booked in advance. Castle Dargan Hotel is not a castle, but a modern built hotel. It is situated in a lovely country setting with wonderful mature trees and views of the surrounding hills and the golf course. It is supposed to be a four star Hotel but it is more deserving of 3 stars. Our accommodation was in an apartment which is in a separate block - very industrial looking - away from the main hotel, as all the hotel rooms were fully booked. While the bedroom was cosy and warm, the bathroom was very small but most alarming for a Hotel of this caliber was the dirty state of the shower! The reception area of the hotel is very austere and cold, badly lacking a fireplace for the winter months, and the main bar which looks out over the first tee of the golf course, was uninviting and freezing cold - but could be due to the floor to ceiling windows and the rainy weather at the time we were there - however, it lacked complete atmosphere. We had dinner in the adjoining restaurant at the reasonable price of approx. €27 for 3 courses and this was really delicious with lovely, friendly waiting staff and a very good choice. Breakfast the next morning was also very good too with a reasonable choice on offer. However, my biggest gripe was with the spa treatment..yes I know it was included in the price for the overnight stay...but it was such a disappointment. I had opted for the balneotherapy and boy was I sorry! Having been given a nice cosy warm dressinggown and slippers, and guided to the supposedly relaxation area to wait for my therapist - this area was crowded with women who sat around chatting out loud, the room was far too bright and certainly not relaxing! Eventually the therapist came and took my to the room for the balneotherapy bath and she explained that it would take 20 minutes and then promptly left the room. The temperature of the bath was just barely tepid and utterly disappointing as a result. When I complained afterwards, with my goose-pimpled body, I was told that there was a problem with the water in this area and the Therapist apologised profusely. Luckily, I was able to go the steam room immediately to heat up! I passed on my complaint to the main receptionist later and she immediately called the Spa Manager to relay my concerns and once again, apolgised profusely. I have no quibble really with the staff who were all very attentive and friendly, but the place seems to seriously lack a good management structure, particularly in the Spa area. Incidentally, my friend who had booked a massage, also complained of the cold, the long wait for her massage, despite booking in advance, and the fact that the therapist yawned constantly while massaging, which was very offputting and ineffective for my friend. Perhaps, I will try the golf next time as I understand the course is very good! read more

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I spent one night here recently to celebrate a birthday with some friends. We got a special deal of one nights B&B a spa treatment or a game of golf. It was extremely good value. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I played golf with two others, the golf course was very good from what we could judge as the weather was atrocious. We managed 10 holes but had to go in then as it was too wet. Id like to play it again in the summer to judge it properly. We had dinner that evening at a cost of 27 euro per person. The dinner was excellent. Overalll i would recommend the place as very good value for a quick break. read more