Lough Cutra is one of Irelands most beautiful Castles, standing proudly in the middle of its 500 acres wooded demesne at the Gateway to the world renowned Burren and City of Galway. The Castle itself was built in 1811 and is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and the 1000 acre Lough. As soon as you enter the gate of Lough Cutra you will have the opportunity to experience the best that the countryside has to offer.
The estate is convenient to both Shannon International Airport (31 miles) and the wonderful City of Galway (15 miles). It is convenient to many local facilities - the market town of Gort is only 5 minutes away, the sea and beaches, 2 golf courses, Coole Park, the famous Burren, Arran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Caves and Clarinbridge are all within easy reach.
The Castle offers a whole range of activities perfect for the outdoor enthusiast including coarse pike fishing on the private 1000 acre lake, equestrian facilities that are second to none (including annual hunter trial events), a historic castle designed by the world renowned architect John Nash, and a number of self catering cottages available for both short term and long term letting.
Still a family home the Castle itself is available for rent on a weekly basis. As guests you will have exclusive access to the Castle itself, fishing facilities on the lake, as well as the professionally designed cross country riding course. Golf, racing, hunting, shooting, sea fishing and all the best the West of Ireland has to offer are all within easy reach.
Lough Cutra Castle History
Lough Cutra History Lough Cutra Castle and Estate has a long and varied history. The countryside surrounding Lough Cutra contains much evidence of a history dating back to the Tuatha Da Danaans. Evidence of old churches, cells and monasteries are prolific in the area and a number of the islands on the lake contain the remnants of stone alters. The history of the estate can be traced back as far as 866 A.D. When the estate was inherited by Colonel Vereker in 1797 he decided to employ the world renowned architect John Nash to design the Gothic Style building known as Lough Cutra Castle. Nash also designed Mitchelstown Castle, Regent's Park and George IV's favourite palace, The Brighton Pavillion.
The Castle itself was built during the Gothic revival period and is idyllically situated overlooking the Estate's 1000 acre lake. Most of the building work was complete by 1811. The original building included 25 basement rooms and the cost of the building was estimated at £80,000. Great attention was paid to the planting of trees, location of the deer park, and creation of new avenues. An American garden was created to the South west of the Castle and large extensions added to the building, including a clock tower and servant quarters. The entire building operations were completed in 1858 and 1859. Home to the Viscounts Gort the entertainment at the Castle was legendary and past regular visitors included author WB Yeats and Lady Gregory from nearby Coole Park.
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