CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE

North east of Monaghan, Glaslough is home to the magnificent Leslie Castle, a Victorian mansion where international celebrity weddings are held. Overlooking a lake, the 400 hectare estate is freely accessible and includes rolling parkland and ancient woodland. The castle, now a luxury hotel, is not open to the public, but there's nothing to stop you pushing open the door and discovering the lavish and very warm communal areas, which give the impression of being a prestigious guest of the Leslie family, owners since 1664.