And, for those who are looking to create true fairy-tale memories this year, there’s a castle for you in a land really not too far away.
Here are just a few of them...
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Ballygally: Perched on the tip of the famous Causeway Coastal Route, sits Ballygally Castle, a stunning 17th century castle which overlooks the golden sands of Ballygally Bay and has uninterrupted views across the Irish Sea.
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Lough Rynn: This 18th century secluded castle is surrounded by over 300 acres of breath-taking scenery and ancient forests.
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Kilronan: Through a set of medieval gates through an ancient forest next to a beautiful lough, step into the enchanting Kilronan Castle.
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Seated on an enormous 650 acres of parkland, Kinnity Castle dates back all the way to 1209. This luxury stay is surrounded by beautiful walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.