Shankill Castle is an extraordinary place. We were enchanted upon arrival and then completely blown away by Elizabeth's hospitality. The house is amazing and very comfortable to stay overnight. We were welcomed with tea and homemade scones and bread. Elizabeth recommended a lovely place for us to watch the rugby match and then recommended local places to visit that are less touristy and more authentic Ireland. She also took us on a wonderful tour of the castle and the gorgeous grounds. Next time I come, I'm bringing at least one long gown and you'll find me slowly and happily walking around the grounds pond. One very important thing that you don't realize when booking is that this is the home of Elizabeth Cope, a celebrated and world-renown artist and the walls are adorned with her beautiful work. It was magical in every possible way.