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Clontarf Castle is located in suburban Dublin, two miles away from the city centre and five miles from Dublin Airport. It offers a relaxing respite that is set around a mock Victorian castle. Clontarf Castle dates back to 1172, and was built by the Norman adventurer Hugh de Lacy, but the area has also been recorded much earlier in Irish history particularly for the well-known Battle of Clontarf which saw the victory but eventual demise of the last High King of Ireland, Brian Boru way back in 1014. The castle was completely rebuilt in 1837 and eventually opened as a four star hotel in 1998. The Clontarf Castle Hotel can best be described as a beautiful castellated tower and manor house that gives a good balance of business and leisure a mere two miles from Dublin’s city centre. The hotel is know for its superb range of bedrooms and lavish suites that are tastefully furnished with a traditional Irish theme. Every single one of the rooms have a large bed and comes fully equipped with all the modern amenities. The facilities at the Castle include the appropriately medieval themed Templar’s Bistro. The theme carried even as far as the chandeliers and pewter goblets. The bistro serves modern European cuisine that uses the finest and freshest Irish produce available – most particularly fresh seafood that has been caught locally. The castle also has two bars that’s known for its congenial atmosphere – the Drawbridge, which has a contemporary style, and the more traditional Knights Bar, which features nightly entertainment. Clontarf Castle also has a gymnasium as well as access to a local leisure centre. The hotel is also close to the famous golf courses at St. Ann’s and Royal Dublin. Clontarf Castle is a fashionable stop in your car trip through Ireland. Car travel using a rented car is a great way to see the country’s beauty. Inquire with car hire companies about car hire packages that will fit your needs and budget.