Harcourt’s €20M Hotel Spend
Harcourt Developments has announced the first phase of a €20 million investment in its hotel portfolio.
The phase includes a multimillion-euro investment into County Donegal’s only five-star hotel, Lough Eske Castle. Set to launch this autumn, the development will deliver 25 new suites and two double rooms. The additional accommodation will give the hotel a 28% increase in rooms inventory, bringing the total number of keys to 124. Designed by Belfast-based architects RMI, works commenced in October 2023 and were completed by August 2024.
The additions are named “The Donegal Suites” and will showcase furnishings, artworks and amenities sourced and created by local craftspeople and businesses. Overseen by Harcourt Developments’ Group Creative Director, John Doherty, interior features include custom tweed from world famous local weavers Magee 1866.
John Doherty said:
“The Harcourt Collection has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with the strongest growth seen in our five-star hotels, Lough Eske Castle and Carlisle Bay, Antigua. We have witnessed similar travel trends across our hotel collection which include guests seeking luxury experiences, possibly with wider family or friendship groups, for slightly longer periods, and thanks to hybrid working, guests are increasingly travelling in shoulder and off-peak seasons.
“Specifically at Lough Eske Castle, we have seen a continued increase in international visitors to the hotel.”
In addition to the collaboration with Magee 1866, The Donegal Suites will showcase produce and artwork sourced locally from Sliabh Liag Distillers, McNutt of Donegal, McGonigle Glass Studio, Kevin Callaghan Pottery, The Donegal Natural Soap Company, The Donegal Chocolate Man, Kinnegar Brewery, and artists including Patrick Murphy and David Mitchell.
Harcourt Developments first entered the hotel and hospitality sector in 1986, when founder Pat Doherty purchased Redcastle Hotel & Spa near Moville. Currently the Harcourt Collection includes Titanic Hotel Belfast, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Lough Eske Castle, Redcastle Hotel & Spa and Carlisle Bay, Antigua. Two further properties, Aspect Hotel Park West and Grand Central Bundoran, are currently operated by third parties.
Current planned investment activity across The Harcourt Collection will be in excess of €20 million, and all phases are currently anticipated to be complete by late 2026.
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