Where to stay
Co Kildare has a wealth of accommodation types from luxurious spa and golf resorts to country
house hotels and good value guesthouses and B & Bs. The full range of accommodation on
offer can be seen at www.discoverireland.ie. The following are places to stay that have
a historic link to Castletown.
The Gate House at Castletown
Restored and furnished by the Irish Landmark Trust in sympathy with the architecture and interiors of the period, this 18th century gate lodge situated at the entrance to the Castletown estate in the village of Celbridge is available for holiday rentals.
Call the Irish Landmark Trust for further details on (01) 670 4733 or see www.irishlandmark.com
Carton House Hotel
Carton House and Castletown House have always had a special relationship. In the 18th century, Carton House was the home of Lady Emily FitzGerald, Duchess of Leinster and in nearby Castletown, her sister Louisa was married to Speaker Conolly’s grand-nephew, Tom Conolly. 250 years later, the sisters’ sense of style and presence remains in these beautiful Palladian houses, with Carton House Hotel established as an award-winning golf and spa resort.
See www.cartonhouse.com for further information.
The K Club
The Castletown Concerts will feature several concerts a free outdoor recital as well as Orchestral Workshops and Piano Workshops. Music by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Bartók and Chopin will be featured in performances by Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland.
Music lovers looking to enjoy the weekend can take advantage of the K Club's Autumn Special which offers bed and breakfast rates from €125 per person per night.
Call now on +353 (0)1 601 7200 to book or see www.kclub.com
Where to eat
CHC at the West Wing
Fittingly located in the original double height kitchen of Castletown House, CHC at the West Wing is the perfect place to relax pre- or post-concert with coffee and cake, afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. Against a backdrop of 18th century domestic architecture, or in the charming outdoor courtyard perfect for summer dining, you can enjoy menus that offer traditional fare based on locally-sourced ingredients with a modern twist. For reservations call (01) 627 9498.
Special Offers
Finnstown Country House Hotel, just 4 miles from Castletown, offers patrons of The Castletown Concerts a special rate of €60 bed and breakfast per person sharing per night on either Friday the 18th or Saturday 19th September, and €89 B&B per room (based on 2 people sharing) on Sunday 20th September. A two-night package of €149 including bed and breakfast, plus 1 dinner on either night in the Peacock Restaurant, per person sharing is also available. Finnstown Country House Hotel will also arrange set price transfers from the hotel to Castletown for the concerts.
Please call (01) 6010700 or email vera@finnstown-hotel.ie for booking and further information, using reference 'The Castletown Concerts'.
Barberstown Castle, a member of Ireland's Blue Book, offers attenders of The Castletown Concerts a special rate of €75 Bed & Breakfast per night per person sharing. A package is also available of €97.50 per person sharing to include one nights Bed & Breakfast and dinner in our Fine Dining Restaurant i.e €195 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast based on two guests sharing for one night stay.
Please call (01) 6288157 or email info@barberstowncastle.ie for booking or further information, using reference 'The Castletown Concerts'. | 
