Harcourt Developments Celebrates Awards For Lough Eske Castle Donegal And Carlisle Bay Antigua

Irish-owned Harcourt Developments, whose luxury hotels Lough Eske Castle in Donegal and Carlisle Bay in Antigua, are forecasting combined turnover of more than €37 million in 2026, representing growth of approximately 6% year-on-year. Combined spa and leisure revenues are also expected to increase by around 20%.

The news comes as the two properties celebrate three major hospitality accolades, including Lough Eske Castle being named Best Five Star Hotel of the Year at the Georgina Campbell Awards, and Carlisle Bay securing a top 10 ranking in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards alongside its first Michelin Key.

‘Proudly Individual’

“These three awards are a powerful endorsement of our people and the distinctive experiences they create every day,” said Clement Gaffney, group chief operating officer of The Harcourt Collection.

“From the warmth, food and sense of place at Lough Eske Castle to the thoughtful service, wellness and relaxed sophistication of Carlisle Bay, each property is proudly individual yet united by a shared commitment to authentic hospitality, which flows through all Harcourt Hotels. Celebrating these achievements together at our annual conference made the occasion particularly special.”

The achievements were celebrated at Harcourt’s Annual Hospitality Conference, held at Lough Eske Castle earlier this month under the theme ‘Agility through Adaptability, Impact through Immersion.’

The event brought together colleagues and industry leaders to recognise excellence, exchange ideas and discuss the future of hospitality.

The Harcourt Collection

The Harcourt Collection brings together distinctive hospitality properties owned and operated by Irish-based Harcourt Developments. Its portfolio includes Titanic Hotel Belfast, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Lough Eske Castle, Grand Central Hotel Bundoran, Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa Hotel and Carlisle Bay Antigua, as well as The Aspect Hotel (owned but not managed) and The Railway Tavern.

Founded by Pat Doherty and his family, the collection has grown from the acquisition of Redcastle in 1986.