Cashel Palace FAQs

Cashel Palace Hotel is a five-star luxury country house hotel in Cashel, County Tipperary, set beside the Rock of Cashel in Ireland’s Ancient East. Dating from 1732, the restored Palladian manor is a Relais & Châteaux property with 42 individually designed bedrooms and suites, a tranquil spa, private gardens and Michelin-starred dining at The Bishop’s Buttery.

Cashel Palace Hotel is located on Main Street, Cashel, County Tipperary, E25 EF61, Ireland. The hotel is in the heart of Cashel town and approximately a 4-minute walk from the Rock of Cashel.

Yes. Cashel Palace is set beside the Rock of Cashel in the town of Cashel, County Tipperary. The landmark is approximately a 4-minute walk from the hotel, making Cashel Palace one of the closest luxury hotels to the Rock of Cashel.

Yes. Cashel Palace is a five-star luxury hotel in County Tipperary, Ireland. The hotel combines a restored 1732 Palladian manor, elegant rooms and suites, refined dining, a light-filled spa, private gardens and notable hospitality beside the Rock of Cashel.

Yes. Cashel Palace is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an international collection of independent hotels and restaurants known for distinctive hospitality, exceptional food, characterful places and a strong connection to local culture and terroir.

Yes. Cashel Palace Hotel is recognised with 2 Michelin Keys for its exceptional hotel experience, while The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace holds 1 Michelin Star for refined Irish dining. Michelin Keys recognise hotels, while Michelin Stars recognise restaurants.

Cashel Palace has 42 individually designed bedrooms and suites. The accommodation combines heritage character, refined comfort and a quiet sense of place across the restored house and estate.

Cashel Palace brings together a restored 1732 Palladian manor, a setting beside the Rock of Cashel, Relais & Châteaux hospitality, 2 Michelin Keys, Michelin-starred dining, a tranquil spa, seaweed baths, private gardens, Golden Vale food provenance, the Guinness Bar and distinctive equine experiences.

Yes. Cashel Palace is a natural luxury base for exploring Ireland’s Ancient East and the wider south of Ireland. From the hotel, guests can discover the Rock of Cashel, Tipperary’s Golden Vale, equine country, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Kerry and some of Ireland’s most storied landscapes.

Yes. Cashel Palace is well suited to a multi-night luxury Ireland itinerary. Its location near the M8 Dublin–Cork motorway makes it easy to combine with Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Waterford and Shannon Airport routes.

Yes. Cashel Palace is well suited to American travellers planning a luxury Ireland itinerary. The hotel is accessible from Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports, and offers a safe, secure and refined base for exploring the Rock of Cashel, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Golden Vale and County Tipperary’s equine country.

Cashel Palace Hotel is located on Main Street in Cashel, County Tipperary, E25 EF61, Ireland, beside the Rock of Cashel in Ireland’s Ancient East.

The hotel is easily accessed from the M8 Dublin–Cork motorway.

It is approximately

• 1 hour 15 minutes from Cork Airport,
• 1 hour 15 minutes from Shannon Airport,
• 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours from Dublin Airport by car, depending on traffic.
• Thurles Train Station is approximately 20 minutes away by car, with rail connections to Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Kerry.

Cashel Palace is approximately 170 km from Dublin Airport and around 1 hour 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Cashel Palace is approximately 86 km from Shannon Airport and around 1 hour 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Cashel Palace is approximately 100 km from Cork Airport and around 1 hour 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

The nearest train station to Cashel Palace is Thurles, approximately 20 km from the hotel. Guests can continue from Thurles to Cashel by bus, taxi or private transfer.

Check-in at Cashel Palace begins at 4:00 PM.

Check-out is at 12:00 PM noon.

Guests expecting to arrive after midnight are asked to notify reception in advance by phone or email.

Early check-in can only be guaranteed by booking the room for the night before arrival. Guests arriving earlier may store luggage at reception until their room is ready.

Late check-out is subject to availability and may incur an additional fee. Please arrange this with reception prior to or during your stay.

Yes. Guests may store luggage at reception before check-in and after check-out. The porter or front desk team will gladly assist with storing your bags securely while you explore, dine or wait for transportation.

Yes. Complimentary valet parking and self-parking are available for hotel guests.

Rooms along the avenue have dedicated parking spaces. Guests staying in the Main House and Garden Wing are accommodated in the private hotel car park beside the building.

Non-staying visitors may use Buckley Car Park next door or on-street parking in Cashel town, subject to local hourly rates.

No. Cashel Palace does not offer a dedicated airport shuttle service. The concierge team would be delighted to assist guests in booking private transport.

Yes. Cashel Palace provides four electric vehicle charging for guests at a flat fee of €15 per charge. Please ask the porter or reception team for assistance on arrival.

Additional public charging stations are also available nearby in Cashel town.

Cashel Palace offers 42 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each created for elegant rest and relaxation. Accommodation options include rooms and suites across the estate, with heritage character, refined comfort and a quiet sense of place.

Guests are encouraged to book directly or contact the reservations team for advice on the most suitable room or suite.

Yes. Selected suites, superior rooms and connecting rooms can accommodate families. Babysitting can be arranged on request, subject to availability and additional charge.

Children’s meals, highchairs, books, games, gardens and pool access are also available for families.

Yes. Interconnecting and outer-connecting rooms may be available on request, subject to availability. Guests who require connecting rooms are encouraged to contact the reservations team before booking so the hotel can recommend the most suitable accommodation.

Yes. Cashel Palace welcomes dogs in selected room types only, including ground floor Garden Wing rooms and the Gate Lodge.

Dogs are permitted in bedrooms and the hotel gardens, but not in indoor public areas or restaurants unless seated outside.

Charges apply. Dog grooming kits available from our partner brand Max&Coco.

A maximum of two dogs per booking is permitted.

A fee of €50 per dog applies for small to medium-sized pets. Please contact the hotel before booking, as dog-friendly rooms are limited and must be confirmed in advance.

Cashel Palace is accessible and offers selected accessible room options, including a Garden Wing accessible room and a Carriage House accessible room.

As Cashel Palace is a restored historic property, guests with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the hotel before arrival so the team can advise on suitable rooms, routes and facilities.

Cashel Palace offers a diverse dining and drinks experience, from Michelin-starred fine dining to relaxed bar and bistro settings.

Dining options include The Bishop’s Buttery, the hotel’s Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant; the Queen Anne Room for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea; Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen for casual dining; and Sadler’s Restaurant & Bar in Fethard as part of selected cultural and equine package experiences.

On-site drinks venues include the Guinness Bar, Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s traditional pub.

The Queen Anne Room is an elegant, light-filled space in the Main House at Cashel Palace. It serves breakfast, refined lunch and traditional afternoon tea daily.

Yes. Cashel Palace serves traditional afternoon tea in the Queen Anne Room, an elegant setting in the Main House. Advance booking is recommended.

Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen is a relaxed dining venue within the grounds of Cashel Palace. It offers casual brunch, lunch and dinner in indoor and garden settings.

Cashel Palace has several drinks venues, including the Guinness Bar, Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s traditional pub. Guests can enjoy curated cocktails, Irish whiskeys, wines, local craft beers and relaxed hospitality during their stay.

The Guinness Bar is an intimate residents’ bar at Cashel Palace, connected to the hotel’s notable Guinness heritage. It offers a characterful setting for guests to enjoy a drink during their stay.

Non-residents are welcome to dine at selected Cashel Palace restaurants and bars, subject to availability and opening times. Advance booking is recommended for The Bishop’s Buttery, afternoon tea and special occasions.

Yes. Private dining is available at Cashel Palace for special occasions, celebrations, family gatherings and private events. We have two private dining rooms at The Bishop's Buttery and The Glass Well is a private dining room that seats up to 12 people at Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen. Guests are encouraged to contact the hotel team to discuss availability, menus and other suitable spaces across the property. 

The Bishop’s Buttery is the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at Cashel Palace. Led by Executive Chef Stephen Hayes, it serves seasonal Irish cuisine shaped by Tipperary producers and the food heritage of the Golden Vale.

Yes. The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace holds 1 Michelin Star. Cashel Palace Hotel is also recognised with 2 Michelin Keys for its exceptional hotel experience.

Michelin Keys recognise exceptional hotels, while Michelin Stars recognise restaurants. Cashel Palace Hotel has 2 Michelin Keys, while The Bishop’s Buttery holds 1 Michelin Star.

The Bishop’s Buttery serves seasonal Irish cuisine shaped by Tipperary producers, local provenance and the rich food heritage of the Golden Vale.

Yes. Dining at Cashel Palace is strongly connected to the Golden Vale and the food heritage of County Tipperary. The Bishop’s Buttery celebrates Irish produce, local provenance and carefully sourced ingredients from regional producers.

Yes. Guests can stay at Cashel Palace and dine at The Bishop’s Buttery during their visit, subject to availability. Advance booking is recommended, particularly for weekends, seasonal stays and special occasions.

Yes. The Spa at Cashel Palace is a tranquil wellness retreat in County Tipperary, offering luxury treatments, thermal experiences, indoor-outdoor pool facilities and restorative seaweed baths.

Yes. Overnight guests enjoy complimentary access to The Spa facilities, including the heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, contrast-therapy experience showers and a fully equipped gym.

The Spa at Cashel Palace includes a heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool overlooking the gardens and Rock of Cashel, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, contrast-therapy experience showers, a Technogym-equipped gym and tranquil treatment rooms.

The Spa at Cashel Palace offers luxury spa treatments and rituals using premium brands such as Voya, Valmont and Bamford. Treatments are delivered in tranquil treatment rooms and may include massages, facials and body therapies tailored to individual needs.

Yes. Cashel Palace offers restorative seaweed baths as part of its spa and wellness experience. Seaweed baths are a distinctive Irish wellness tradition and one of the hotel’s memorable spa features.

A seaweed bath is a traditional Irish wellness experience using natural seaweed in warm water to create a relaxing and restorative bathing ritual. At Cashel Palace, seaweed baths form part of the hotel’s spa and wellness offering.

Yes. Cashel Palace features a 17-metre heated swimming pool that transitions from indoors to outdoors, with approximately 5 metres of open-air extension and panoramic views over the gardens and the Rock of Cashel.

Pool access is typically available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Wellness experiences at Cashel Palace may include Yoga in the Bolton Library, group Pilates in the Secret Garden and refreshments from the Recharge Health Bar. Private guided walks, hikes and other activities can also be arranged. 

Availability may vary, so guests are encouraged to check with the spa team before arrival.

The Recharge Health Bar is located in the spa courtyard and offers organic smoothies, açai bowls, matcha and seasonal refreshments to complement the Cashel Palace wellness experience.

Yes, private yoga classes are offered by our qualified Wellness Concierge, Laura Sheehan, who can also arrange other forms of gentle movement at Cashel Palace. Prices vary.

The Wellness Concierge at Cashel Palace helps guests shape a restorative stay around spa, movement, nutrition and time to slow down. The team can advise on spa treatments, seaweed baths, thermal suite access, pool and gym facilities, wellness sessions, garden walks and healthy refreshments from the Recharge Health Bar.

Guests can contact the Wellness Concierge before or during their stay to plan treatments, relaxation time, fitness activities or a more complete wellness retreat in County Tipperary. Advance booking is recommended for spa treatments, seaweed baths and scheduled wellness activities.

Yes. Cashel Palace is a luxury wellness retreat in County Tipperary, offering a tranquil spa, indoor-outdoor pool, thermal facilities, seaweed baths, gardens, fitness facilities and restorative experiences beside the Rock of Cashel.

Yes. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout public areas and guest rooms, with in-room speeds of 25+ Mbps.

Yes. Cashel Palace has a gym for guests who wish to stay active during their stay. The gym includes a selection of wooden exercise machines, including a NOHrD treadmill, WaterRower and Kenko weights, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the mature gardens.

Guests can also enjoy the 17-metre indoor-outdoor pool and thermal suite as part of the wider wellness experience at Cashel Palace.

Yes. Cashel Palace has a hair salon available, run by Mary Quinlan Hair, as part of the hotel’s guest facilities. Guests are encouraged to contact the hotel in advance to check availability, appointments and services during their stay.

Yes. Daily housekeeping is provided for hotel guests. Guests may also request a change of towels or bed linen during their stay by contacting the front desk or housekeeping team.

Yes. Turndown service is available for hotel guests, adding an extra layer of comfort and care before evening rest.

Yes. Cashel Palace offers concierge services to help guests plan and personalise their stay. The concierge team can assist with local experiences, transport, dining reservations, spa appointments, Rock of Cashel visits, equine experiences, itineraries, celebrations and special requests.

Unique to Cashel Palace, it employs a full-time equine and wellness concierge to truly personalise guest experiences and wellbeing.

Yes. Cashel Palace provides an expertly curated guest experiences programme, led by the Equine Concierge and concierge team. Experiences may include e-bike tours, Rock of Cashel visits, equine packages, food experiences, garden walks and private itineraries across County Tipperary and Ireland’s Ancient East.

Yes. Cashel Palace is approximately a 4-minute walk from the Rock of Cashel, making it especially well placed for guests who want to visit one of Ireland’s most significant heritage landmarks.

The hotel team can advise on visiting details, routes and local recommendations.

Bishop’s Walk is a historic local route connecting Cashel Palace with the Rock of Cashel. It reflects the hotel’s close relationship with one of Ireland’s most important heritage sites and adds to the sense of place experienced by guests staying in Cashel.

Guests can explore the Rock of Cashel, Cashel Folk Village, Hore Abbey, Bishop’s Walk, High Kings Loop, Fethard Horse Country, Tipperary’s Golden Vale and the wider heritage of Ireland’s Ancient East.

The concierge team can also help guests plan local food, garden, cycling, walking and equine experiences.

Yes. Cashel Palace is a natural luxury base for exploring Ireland’s Ancient East and the wider south of Ireland. From the hotel, guests can discover the Rock of Cashel, heritage towns, gardens, food producers, equine country, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Kerry and some of Ireland’s most storied landscapes.

The Equine Concierge at Cashel Palace helps guests experience County Tipperary’s thoroughbred and equine heritage. The concierge team can advise on equine experiences, private itineraries, Horse Country attractions and selected package experiences, subject to availability.

The Thoroughbred Experience is a multi-day Cashel Palace package combining a luxury stay, Michelin-starred dining, a guided Coolmore Stud tour and exploration of Tipperary’s equine and cultural landscape, subject to current availability and package terms.

Yes. Selected experiences and packages may include a guided Coolmore Stud tour, subject to availability and current arrangements. Guests interested in Coolmore Stud or Tipperary’s thoroughbred country should contact the concierge team in advance.

Cashel Palace is well placed for guests interested in Ballydoyle Racing and Ireland’s thoroughbred country. Access to Ballydoyle is only available to guests choosing the Racing Royalty Package via the hotel's Equine Concierge.

Guests should contact the concierge team in advance so the hotel can advise on suitable options.

Yes. E-bike tours may be available through the Cashel Palace guest experiences programme, subject to availability. Guests interested in cycling or e-bike experiences are encouraged to contact the concierge team in advance.

Yes, Cashel Palace sells both digital and physical gift vouchers that can be redeemed toward hotel stays, dining, spa or experience packages. Vouchers are available online via the official hotel website or by contacting the hotel directly.

All food and beverage outlets provide digital and physical vouchers.

Cashel Palace Hotel accepts:

• Ireland’s Blue Book vouchers

• Relais & Châteaux gift vouchers

• Go Anywhere gift cards

Guests should notify the hotel when booking, and present the physical voucher on arrival.

Note: a payment card is required at booking even when using a voucher to cover costs

When using a gift voucher:

1. Contact the hotel directly via email or phone to make your booking and reference the voucher type.

2. Hold a valid payment card Itinerary must be booked with a card even if you intend to settle using a voucher.

3. Present the physical voucher in person at check-in for redemption.

4. For package exclusions: certain advance offers (e.g. “Advanced Purchase B&B”) may not be redeemable with vouchers

All of our Cashel Palace vouchers can be used to the monetary amount in any of our outlets. 

Cashel Palace takes a considered approach to sustainability through energy efficiency, heritage conservation, local sourcing, biodiversity, water management and waste reduction.

New buildings are designed to NZEB standards, with LED and photosensitive lighting, room-key activated air conditioning and energy-efficient systems across the estate. The hotel uses on-site composting to convert food waste into nutrient-rich compost for the gardens, supports local producers, participates in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and maintains on-site beehives that support Irish bee populations and produce honey for hotel use.

Yes. Cashel Palace supports local and regional producers across County Tipperary and Ireland’s Golden Vale. The hotel’s food philosophy is shaped by seasonality, provenance and a close connection to the land, farms and producers surrounding Cashel.

Cashel Palace supports biodiversity through native planting, pollinator-friendly gardens and participation in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The estate also maintains on-site beehives to support Irish bee populations and produce honey for hotel use.

Cashel Palace uses an on-site composting system to convert food waste into nutrient-rich compost for use in the hotel gardens.

Yes. An on-site well supplies a portion of the water used on the property and for bottled water.