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Blackwater Castle

A real castle you can take over, on the River Awbeg near Castletownroche, with a self-stocked bar and catering on request.

Celebrations OK

The castle is hired out whole for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and weddings; the website doesn't set out a hen or stag policy.

Quick facts

SleepsUp to 23 guests
Group sizeSleeps 20 or more
Bedrooms9
Hens and stagsCelebrations OK; ask about hens and stags
Last checked31 October 2026

Source: Owner's website, checked 31 October 2026. Something changed? Tell us.

About the place

Blackwater Castle stands on 50 acres beside a private stretch of the River Awbeg at Castletownroche in North Cork. The castle has nine suites sleeping 23: six doubles, a triple, a twin and a family suite with four singles in an annex. Garden apartments and dorms in the courtyard take a further 47.

On a private hire the group gets all the suites, the reception rooms, the professional kitchen and a bar you stock yourselves. You can self-cater or have meals laid on. Fishing, falconry, zip-lining and tours of the Norman tower can be arranged. Rates are on request; the castle doesn't take groups under 20 for its guesthouse stays.

  • Nine suites in the castle, sleeps 23
  • Courtyard beds for 47 more
  • Self-stocked private bar
  • Falconry and fishing on the estate

On site

Bar on siteCatering availableEvent spaceGolf nearby

Good for

Milestone birthdaysFamily reunionsWedding guests

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Also listed in: Sleeps 20 · Family reunions · Big birthdays · Golf trips · Wedding guests · Castles & estates · Castles