If your idea of the perfect Christmas involves spending more time together and less time cooking, cleaning and preparing, a festive escape to Redcastle Hotel & Spa could be just what you need.
Overlooking the shores of Lough Foyle on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, Redcastle Hotel & Spa will remain open throughout Christmas 2026, welcoming families and couples for a relaxed celebration by the sea.
Guests can choose from a four-night festive experience from €649 per person or a two-night Christmas break from €489 per person. Both packages bring together festive dining, family entertainment, Christmas movies and a special visit from Santa, with everything taken care of from the moment you arrive.
Four-Night Christmas Package
23 to 27 December 2026
Arrive ahead of Christmas Eve and settle in for four nights of festive celebrations, delicious dining and quality time together.
Package prices start from:
Adults sharing: €649 per person
Children aged 5 to 12: €335 per child
Children aged 0 to 4: Stay free
Guests will be welcomed with finger food and hot drinks on arrival, offering the perfect opportunity to settle in and begin enjoying the Christmas atmosphere.
Christmas Eve at Redcastle
Christmas Eve begins with a full Irish breakfast before younger guests enjoy one of the highlights of the stay: a special visit from Santa.
Families can spend the afternoon watching Christmas movies in The Deck Cinema before enjoying a table d’hôte dinner in the award-winning Edge Restaurant. Guests returning from Christmas Eve services can warm up with hot chocolate and mince pies before settling in for the night.
Christmas Day Without the Cooking
Wake up on Christmas morning knowing that everything has already been taken care of.
Following breakfast, guests can look forward to the Grand Carvery Christmas Buffet Lunch in the Ocean Suite, beginning with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
A festive buffet supper will be served in The Edge Restaurant that evening, allowing everyone to enjoy Christmas Day without worrying about cooking, clearing up or hosting.
St Stephen’s Day Celebrations
The festive programme continues on St Stephen’s Day with breakfast, an afternoon magic show, Christmas movies and dinner.
After a final breakfast on 27 December, guests can depart feeling refreshed, having enjoyed four days of festive food, entertainment and time together.
A Christmas Designed Around Quality Time
Owen McGee, General Manager of Redcastle Hotel & Spa, said:
“Christmas should be about having time together, but for many families the reality can involve days of preparation, cooking and tidying up. Our Christmas packages take all of that away. Guests can arrive, unpack and enjoy Christmas together, with everything from Christmas dinner and Santa to entertainment and family movie time taken care of.”
Two-Night Christmas Package
For those who would prefer a shorter festive break, Redcastle Hotel & Spa is also offering a flexible two-night Christmas package, with the option to arrive on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Package prices start from:
Adults sharing: €489 per person
Children aged 5 to 12: €249 per child
Children aged 0 to 4: Stay free
Guests arriving on Christmas Eve can enjoy Santa’s visit, Christmas movies, dinner in The Edge Restaurant and hot chocolate with mince pies following Christmas Eve services. They can then celebrate Christmas Day with breakfast, the Grand Carvery Christmas Buffet Lunch and a festive evening supper.
Those arriving on Christmas Day can begin their stay with the Grand Carvery Christmas Buffet Lunch and sparkling wine before enjoying the festive supper and the full St Stephen’s Day programme.
Time to Relax and Explore
Both Christmas packages include access to the hotel’s leisure facilities, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a swim or some quiet time between the festivities.
Redcastle’s beautiful location overlooking Lough Foyle also provides the perfect setting for a refreshing winter walk. Guests can take in the coastal scenery or use the hotel as a base from which to explore the wider Inishowen Peninsula during their stay.
More Festive Experiences at Redcastle
The celebrations are not limited to Christmas itself. Redcastle Hotel & Spa will host a full programme of festive dining and events throughout December, including Festive Afternoon Tea, seasonal dining experiences and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Whether you are planning a family Christmas, a festive break for two or simply a celebration without the usual preparations, Redcastle Hotel & Spa offers the chance to slow down, spend time together and enjoy Christmas by the sea.