Travel

Flight

Dublin Airport

Dublin airport and Belfast airport will be the closest options for international arrivals. Dublin is about a 2 hour drive to the castle. Belfast is about 1 hr and 40 min drive to the castle. We suggest watching flights on the Hopper App to find the cheapest flight options.

Rental Car

Dublin Airport car rentals

If you plan to drive in Ireland, we recommend New Way rental car services, as their pricing includes insurance, roadside assistance, and border crossing fees. If you choose another car rental company please contact the car rental company along with confirming that your bank or credit card provider offers international car insurance coverage in Ireland. Ireland has specific requirements for car rental insurance requirements. Alternatively, shuttle services and private car options are also available for airport transfers. Bambi’s Airport Runs- private 8 passenger airport pickup and drop off. WhatsApp: + 44 7834631287 Email: bambo7@hotmail.co.uk Diamond Travel- Diamond Travel would be able to provide any travel requirements you require to and from the Estate Web: www.diamondtravelcompany.com Tel: 02866328484 Email: info@diamondtravelcompany.com

Hotel

Belle Isle Estate, Castle & Cottages

A select group of guests have been invited to stay in the castle from October 6th–8th, 2026. Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM For guests not staying in the castle, Belle Isle offers charming cottages on the property. These are available before, during, or after the wedding festivities. If you’d like a cottage reserved, please contact Marissa directly. We also recommend several hotels across Ireland if you plan to explore the country before or after the celebration! Let us know if you'd like help formatting this into a printable itinerary or wedding website section!

Travel Note

Prompt for trip planning with chatgbt

Use this prompt in ChatGPT to get a personalized, scenic itinerary: “Create a scenic, relaxed Ireland travel itinerary for [number] days. We are interested in beautiful landscapes, charming towns, castles, coastal views, and local food. Please avoid rushed travel days and long drives. We will be traveling with [adults/children/ages if applicable]. We prefer family-friendly activities and walkable towns. Our trip will start in [arrival city] and end in [departure city]. Please include suggested overnight stops and optional highlights each day.”