The Killashee Hotel has launched the Manor House at Killashee, following the completion of a major refurbishment of the original house. This marks a €5 million investment by FBD Hotels & Resorts into Killashee since it bought the hotel in April 2022.
The original house, which dates back to 1861, was home to the St Leger Moore family.
“Since April 2022, Killashee has undergone a series of transformative developments, beginning with extensive refurbishments to the main hotel areas, restaurants and bedrooms,” said Ger Alley, general manager.
“This has been followed by significant upgrades to our conference and wedding facilities, as well as the spa. Earlier this year, we proudly opened the Wild Cherry cafe at the leisure centre, and the completion of our all-weather football pitch marks yet another enhancement to our expansive offerings.”
An example of Victorian architecture, the Manor House retains many of its authentic features, with its separate entrance leading to the parlour, the drawing room, and the Great Hall, together with 12 suites and its own private garden. Each of the 12 suites is designed to tell the story of Killashee, from its past as a Victorian hunting lodge to how it is today. The suites are fitted out with classically styled furniture, many with free-standing antique baths.
The Manor House is suited to intimate gatherings of 40 up to 80 guests for weddings, conferences and seminars, complementing the contemporary hotel as an exclusive venue in its own right.
Gardens filled with native flora and fauna can be seen through the windows or while exploring the 55-acre estate. The woodlands and gardens are home to a mix of exotic and native flowers and trees. Camellia, bluebell, peony and aster are some of the flowers scattered among the willow and laurel trees, which are home to the starling, skylark, siskin, and other birds. Collectively, these have inspired the names of the suites at the Manor House alongside the bell tower, after the historic signature structure, the Florence – named after Richard St Leger Moore’s beloved sister, for whom the Killashee Estate was a playground – and the Robertson Suite, which pays homage to the original gardener, who created the first gardens at Killashee.
“The refurbishment of the Manor House represents a pivotal milestone in FBD Hotels & Resorts’ €5 million investment into Killashee, further enhancing the guest experience and solidifying our commitment to excellence,” said general manager Alley.
