What Cabra Castle Hotel does

Cabra Castle Hotel is a privately held luxury Irish castle hotel located on the Carrickmacross Road outside Kingscourt in County Cavan, Ireland. The estate traces its history to 1699, with the present castle structure dating from circa 1808–1820; the property was converted into a 22-bedroom hotel in 1964 by the Brennan family and has been operated by the Corscadden family since 1991, who expanded it to its current 106-bedroom configuration across Castle rooms, Courtyard rooms, six Cottages, and the Gate Lodge. Set on 100 acres of parkland bordering Dún a Rí Forest Park, the property is officially recognised as a building of historical and architectural interest and is open to the public for daytime viewing.

The business operates four primary revenue streams: room revenue (ADRs from €170 to over €1,000 per stay), food and beverage (The Courtroom Restaurant, The Derby Bar, Afternoon Tea at €35–€45 per person, and the Cabra Castle at Home takeaway service), weddings and events (civil ceremonies, ballroom receptions up to 270 guests, corporate conferences up to 220 delegates, Christmas parties, and bespoke ceremony venue The Granary added in 2024), and packaged experiences plus gift vouchers (consumer and corporate). Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the cabracastle.com website (powered by the Arosuite/Reserve18 booking engine), phone, and email — no OTA, marketplace, or franchise channels were identified. Wedding showcase events and a year-round themed events programme (wine tastings, craft beer nights, Valentine's, Galentine's brunch) drive demand generation, supported by blog content, Mailchimp email marketing, SEO, and memberships in the Romantic Castles of Ireland Collection and Original Irish Hotels.

The company has no proprietary technology platform; its technology stack consists of third-party booking and reservation tools plus on-site sustainability infrastructure. Notable 2024 capital investments include a 580-panel solar farm (supplying 30% of energy in 2025), EV charging expanded to 8 bays, and The Granary event venue. Sustainability metrics are publicly tracked: a 31.9% carbon footprint reduction from 2023 to 2025, zero waste to landfill, and 5,000+ trees planted since 2019. The property holds the Green Hospitality Ireland Eco Award (2024), Best Sustainable Practices Ulster (2023), Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice (2022), and recognition as a Fáilte Ireland-endorsed civil ceremony venue.

Name

Cabra Castle Hotel

Legal name

Cabra Castle Hotel

Website

https://cabracastle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cabra Castle Hotel is a privately-owned luxury Irish castle hotel in County Cavan operating 106 bedrooms, wedding and event venues (up to 270 guests), fine dining, and conference facilities on a 100-acre heritage estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Castle Hotel & Wedding Venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

Keywords

• Castle hotel accommodation
• Castle wedding venue
• Luxury hospitality services
• Fine dining restaurant
• Corporate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballindrait, County Donegal

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: The hotel generates primary revenue from room bookings across 106 bedrooms including Castle rooms, Courtyard rooms, Cottages, and the Gate Lodge. Rooms are priced from €170 (Cottage Double) to over €1,000 (Gate Lodge), with the Best Available Rate including breakfast starting at €170 per night. Revenue is generated through direct bookings (website, phone, email) with no intermediary fees. The hotel offers various bed-and-breakfast packages and special offers to drive occupancy.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-site dining at The Courtroom Restaurant (award-winning), The Derby Bar, and Afternoon Tea service. The hotel also operates 'Cabra Castle at Home' takeaway menu (Friday–Sunday, 1pm–8:30pm). Packages combining B&B with dinner (e.g., One Night B&B & Dinner from €268, Two Nights B&B and Dinner on One Evening from €438) cross-sell accommodation with F&B.
3. Wedding & Events: The hotel hosts weddings (ballroom up to 270 guests, civil ceremonies in The Granary or Gold Room), Christmas parties, corporate events, and special dining events. Wedding showcase events drive bookings. The Granary serves as a custom-built ceremony and celebration venue. Christmas party packages include five-course dinners with live entertainment from €65 per person.
4. Gift Vouchers: Monetary gift vouchers and experience package vouchers (e.g., Afternoon Tea, dining, overnight stays, celebration packages) are sold through the website. Vouchers are available for both individual consumers and corporate gifting, providing prepaid revenue.
5. Packages & Promotions: The hotel sells themed stay packages including: A Night of Distinction & Delight (€285), Midweek Getaway (€558 per stay), Honeymoon Suite Package (€439), Will You Marry Me proposal package (from €475), Celebration Experience (€499), Beer Lover Package (€294), Advance Purchase (from €213/night), and Christmas Pre-Luxury Getaway (from €199). These packages bundle accommodation, dining, and experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cabra Castle Hotel operates a 106-bedroom luxury castle hotel set on 100 acres of parkland in County Cavan, Ireland, offering accommodation (Castle, Courtyard, Cottage, and Gate Lodge rooms from €170/night), award-winning dining (The Courtroom Restaurant, The Derby Bar, Afternoon Tea), full-service weddings for up to 270 guests with on-site civil ceremony approval (The Ballroom, The Granary, Gold Room), corporate events and conferences for up to 220 delegates, and a year-round events programme including seasonal celebrations, wine tastings, and craft beer experiences.

Product overview

Cabra Castle Hotel is a luxury Irish castle hotel operating as a single unified property offering integrated hospitality services. Its accommodation portfolio spans Castle & Courtyard Rooms (12 castle rooms and 67 courtyard bedrooms), Cottage Rooms (6 units), and the Gate Lodge. Wedding services include The Ballroom (capacity up to 270), Civil Ceremonies in the Gold Room and The Granary, Christmas and Destination Wedding packages, plus Castle and Courtyard Honeymoon Suites. Dining is anchored by The Courtroom Restaurant (award-winning) and The Derby Bar, with Afternoon Tea and Cabra Castle at Home takeaway service. An Events Programme runs year-round featuring wine tastings, beer nights, and themed evenings. Gift Vouchers (monetary and experience) and Corporate Gift Vouchers serve gifting needs. The property also features a 2-Bay Electric Car Charging Station (expanded in 2024). The Granary is a 2024 custom-built multi-purpose ceremony and event venue on the estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Castle & Courtyard Rooms Accommodation Luxury accommodation within the historic castle and renovated courtyard buildings: 12 Castle Bedrooms (Castle Cosy, Castle Double, Castle Superior Double, Castle Family, Castle Premium Suite) and 67 Courtyard Bedrooms (Twin, Double, Superior, Family, Junior Suite). Rooms feature period features, four-poster beds, gothic windows, free-standing baths, and smart TVs. Prices from €170/night including breakfast.
• Cottage Rooms Accommodation Six cottage-style accommodations located a 3-minute walk from the main castle, offering Cottage Double and Cottage King Rooms at €170/night including breakfast. Provides a quieter, more self-contained retreat option within the estate.
• The Gate Lodge Independent luxury accommodation at the estate entrance, available from €1,000 per stay. The premium standalone option for guests seeking the highest level of privacy.
• Wedding Venue — The Ballroom Main wedding reception venue at Cabra Castle with capacity for up to 270 guests, accommodating large-scale wedding celebrations.
• Civil Ceremony Weddings Legally recognised civil marriage ceremony service in approved on-site locations (Gold Room, The Granary) for parties ranging from 40 to 270 guests. Subject to individual application approval by the Co. Cavan Register Office.
• Christmas Weddings Seasonal wedding offering with festive décor, Christmas trees, roaring fires, and mulled wine, transforming the castle into a winter wedding venue.
• Destination Weddings Wedding packages tailored for couples travelling from abroad or outside the region, offering the full castle venue experience with on-site accommodation for international wedding celebrations.
• The Granary Venue Custom-built multi-purpose event venue constructed in 2024, serving as a ceremony space for civil, spiritual and humanist ceremonies, and a post-wedding celebration area with panoramic views.
• The Courtroom Restaurant Award-winning on-site restaurant serving fine dining, five-course meals, and full Irish breakfast. Venue for romantic dinners, anniversary celebrations, and wedding dining.
• The Derby Bar Bar venue within the castle offering cocktails, dining, and entertainment, including the A Night of Distinction & Delight package experience.
• Afternoon Tea Service Traditional Afternoon Tea €35 pp; Sparkling Afternoon Tea €40 pp (with Prosecco); Cocktail Afternoon Tea €45 pp (with cocktail). Served Monday–Saturday, 12:30pm–3:00pm. Festive Afternoon Tea also available from 17 Nov–20 Dec 2025 and 29 Dec 2025–4 Jan 2026.
• Cabra Castle at Home (Takeaway Dining) Takeaway gourmet dining menu available Friday to Sunday from 1pm to 8:30pm, enabling local customers to enjoy restaurant dishes at home.
• Events Programme (Wine Tastings, Craft Beer Nights, Seasonal Celebrations) Year-round ticketed events including Valentine's Five-Course Dinner €69 pp (€80 pp with wine pairing), Wine Tasting Night with food pairing, Craft Beer Night €49 pp, Prosecco Ladies Night €45 pp, Cocktail Night, Mid-Summer Edit €65 pp, and Galentine's Brunch €59 pp.
• Gift Vouchers Monetary gift vouchers and experience package vouchers (Afternoon Tea, dining, overnight stays, celebration packages) sold through the website for individual consumers.
• Corporate Gift Vouchers Corporate gift voucher programme enabling businesses to gift hotel stays, dining experiences, and packages for employee rewards or client gifting.
• A Night of Distinction & Delight Package Overnight package in Courtyard Superior Room with two handcrafted cocktails in Derby Bar, welcome drinks (mini whiskey and gin) in room, relaxed dinner (two starters + two desserts) in Derby Bar, full Irish breakfast for two. From €285.
• One Night B&B & Dinner Package One-night bed and breakfast stay for two with dinner included in the award-winning Courtroom Restaurant. From €268, subject to availability.
• Two Nights B&B & Dinner on One Evening Package Two-night bed and breakfast package with dinner on one evening of choice. Accommodation packages with dinner available Monday to Thursday only. From €438.
• Beer Lover Package Craft beer enthusiast package featuring welcome beer pack and snacks from Brehon Brewhouse, plus a private or small-group brewery tour for two. Priced €294 based on double occupancy, Monday–Friday stays, subject to availability.
• The Cabra Castle Celebration Experience Anniversary celebration package: one night in Courtyard Superior Room or Castle Premium Suite with Moët & Chandon, welcome platter, 5-course dinner for two with wine, full Irish breakfast for two, and late check-out at 1pm. From €499.
• Will You Marry Me Proposal Package Proposal package: one-night stay in Courtyard Superior Room or Castle Premium Suite, romantic 5-course dinner, chilled prosecco, chocolate-dipped strawberries, bouquet of red roses, breakfast in bed, late check-out at 12pm. From €475, not available on Sundays.
• Honeymoon Suite Package One-night luxury honeymoon stay in Castle Suite or Courtyard Suite with chilled prosecco, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and full Irish breakfast for two. €439 per night.
• Midweek Getaway Package Two-night luxury stay in Courtyard Superior Double Room including 2-course dinner, afternoon tea for two, daily breakfast, complimentary late check-out (12pm), parking, and unlimited Wi-Fi. Sunday–Thursday, minimum 2 nights. From €558.
• Christmas Parties at The Granary Christmas party package at The Granary with mulled wine or sparkling wine on arrival, five-course dinner (starter, soup, main, dessert, tea/coffee), mince pies, and live entertainment. From €65 per person. Available 17 Nov–22 Dec 2025.
• Pre-Christmas Luxury Getaway Overnight festive stay from €199 with festive decorations, hot whiskey and mince pies on arrival, live music, illuminated castle exterior, and an exclusive sweet gift to take home.
• Corporate Conferences & Meetings Conference and event facilities accommodating up to 220 delegates, suitable for corporate conferences, business meetings, and team away days, with event spaces including The Ballroom and The Granary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduced by 31.9% from 2023 to 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Romantic Castles of Ireland CollectioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCabra Castle is a member of the Romantic Castles of Ireland Collection, alongside Markee Castle, Ballyseede Castle, and Bellingham Castle. This is a cross-promotional marketing partnership that positions all member properties as curated options for couples seeking romantic castle experiences in Ireland. The collection is marketed as a single destination brand for romantic Irish castle getaways, with joint branding on the Cabra Castle website footer.
• Brehon BrewhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal craft brewery providing beer tasting tours and welcome beer packs for Cabra Castle's Beer Lover Package. The partnership offers guests a curated selection of local craft beers with snacks, a private or small-group brewery tour, and tastings guided by a brewmaster. Tours are available seven days a week (bookings required 48 hours in advance) and the brewery is approximately a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
• Original Irish HotelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the Original Irish Hotels group, a curated network of independently owned authentic Irish hotels. This membership provides marketing support, quality assurance branding, and cross-promotional opportunities within the Irish tourism market. Fáilte Ireland endorsement is also featured alongside this membership.
• Fáilte IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIreland's national tourism development authority endorses Cabra Castle as a quality tourism establishment. Fáilte Ireland branding appears on the hotel's website footer alongside Original Irish Hotels membership and Ireland's Hidden Heartlands branding, providing national tourism marketing credibility and visibility.
• Ireland's Hidden HeartlandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCabra Castle is featured within Ireland's Hidden Heartlands tourism region, a Failte Ireland brand covering the central Irish countryside including Counties Cavan, Roscommon, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare, and Galway. This regional tourism partnership provides visibility in Failte Ireland marketing materials and the hiddenheartlands.ie platform.
• Arosuite (Reserve18)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party booking engine provider powering the hotel's online room reservations, availability checking, and direct booking with promotional codes. The Arosuite platform is embedded on the hotel website and handles the commercial transaction for room bookings. The hotel website URL pattern reserve18.arosuite.com confirms this integration.
• Local Attractions NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership network of nearby attractions promoted to guests, including: Dún a Rí Forest Park (adjacent, historically part of the estate), Carrickmacross Workhouse (15 min), Castleblayney Outdoor Adventure Centre (30 min), Cavan Adventure Centre (1 hr), Concra Wood Golf & Country Club (30 min), Irish Country Quads (30 min), Patrick Kavanagh Visitor Centre (25 min), Old Carrick Mill Distillery (15 min), Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway. These are cross-promoted via the hotel's website and day trip itineraries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Castle Leslie Estate: Luxury Irish castle estate in Co. Monaghan offering accommodation, weddings, and events on a large parkland setting. Comparable in heritage positioning, wedding venue scale, and full-service hospitality model in the Irish regional market.
• Bellingham Castle: Castle hotel and wedding venue in Co. Louth, fellow Romantic Castles of Ireland Collection member. Comparable as a heritage castle property offering weddings, accommodation, dining, and corporate events in the Irish regional market.
• Ballyseede Castle: Luxury Irish castle hotel and wedding venue in Co. Kerry, also a member of the Romantic Castles of Ireland Collection alongside Cabra. Directly comparable on heritage castle positioning, wedding capacity, and on-site dining/bar offerings.
• Lough Rynn Castle: Castle hotel and wedding venue in Co. Leitrim offering accommodation, dining, and events in a heritage estate setting. Comparable mid-sized luxury castle property targeting weddings and leisure in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands region.
• Clontarf Castle: 4-star castle hotel in Dublin offering accommodation, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable as an Irish castle hotel with similar room inventory and a strong wedding/events business.
• Barberstown Castle: 4-star castle hotel in Co. Kildare offering accommodation, weddings, dining, and conferences. Comparable on heritage castle positioning, weddings, and corporate events with similar mid-sized room inventory.
• Kilronan Castle Estate: Castle estate and spa hotel in Co. Roscommon offering weddings, leisure, and corporate events. Comparable on heritage positioning, wedding venue capacity, and regional Irish luxury hospitality.
• Markee Castle: Castle hotel and wedding venue in Co. Sligo, also part of the Romantic Castles of Ireland Collection. Directly comparable boutique heritage property targeting weddings and leisure guests.

Broad incumbents

• Dromoland Castle: 5-star luxury castle hotel in Co. Clare offering accommodation, weddings, dining, golf, and spa. Comparable on heritage castle positioning and wedding/event business, with a larger room inventory and broader amenity set.
• Ashford Castle: Iconic 5-star luxury castle hotel in Co. Mayo operated by The Red Carnation Hotels. Comparable heritage castle positioning and wedding capability, but materially larger scale, broader amenities, and higher ADR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabra-castle-hotel

Compliance4 records

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