Last weekend we decided to take a long weekend and have a family break. We headed off from Derry and stayed in Castle Grove Country House just 3 miles outside of Letterkenny.
I had never heard of Castle Grove before this and didn’t know what to expect. The entrance to the hotel was almost hidden; a drive down a narrow winding path with beautiful untouched land on either side which led us to the house.
The Grounds of castle GroveThe Grounds of castle Grove
The Grounds of castle GroveThe Grounds of castle Grove
Castle Grove Country HouseCastle Grove Country House
Castle Grove Country HouseCastle Grove Country House
Inside the house was even more stunning. Massive rooms with huge open fires, antique furniture and fittings. A place that was old but luxury and had a great charm to it.
Rooms Of Castle Drove Country HouseRooms Of Castle Drove Country House 
Rooms Of Castle Drove Country HouseRooms Of Castle Drove Country House 
Rooms Of Castle Drove Country HouseRooms Of Castle Drove Country House
We decided to head off in the car and drive along the Wild Atlantic way up Fanad drive and out towards Portsalon. Absolutely stunning views over the penninsula.
fanad driveFanad Drive – Wild atlantic way
We were very lucky to catch the most amazing sunset I’ve ever seen at Rathmullan.
Sunset at RathmullanSunset at Rathmullan 
Sunset at RathmullanSunset at Rathmullan 
Sunset at RathmullanSunset at Rathmullan
Later that evening I decided to take a walk around the grounds of the country house and take some night photos. A stunning place to look at night time as well as the day time.
Castle Grove at nightCastle Grove at night 
Castle Grove at nightCastle Grove at night
Overall we had a fantastic weekend. Great venue great locations amazing food and superb hospitality from the family who run the hotel. It was our first holiday as a family and for our new wee daughter Maria. She also had a great time.
