The Perfect Environment For Recovery
A Place to Recover, Reconnect and Rebuild
Whether you’ve found this page looking for help for yourself or for someone you love, you’re in the right place.
We know the decision to seek help isn’t easy, but at Smarmore Castle, you’ll find a safe and supportive environment, expert care, and people who genuinely want to see you get better. Our private residential rehab clinic in County Louth has been helping individuals and families for over 10 years, offering evidence-based addiction treatment in a setting designed for recovery.
Here, you can step away from the chaos of addiction and focus entirely on getting well in an environment where you are respected, supported, and never alone.
What It’s Like to Stay At Smarmore Castle
From the moment you arrive, we work to make you feel safe, comfortable and cared for.
You’ll stay in a peaceful, historic castle set on 15 acres of private woodland, a calm, distraction-free space that eases you into recovery. Our team is here to support you 24/7, and each day brings a clear structure, personal growth, and new ways to heal on your recovery journey.
Accommodation
Whether you’re staying in a private room or sharing with others, our accommodation is designed to feel safe, restful, and supportive during your stay. All rooms are single-sex and there are en-suite bathroom facilities in each room. Rooms are furnished with comfort in mind, giving you a space to reflect, recharge, and settle into a new rhythm. With peaceful views of the surrounding woodland and historic charm throughout the building, every detail is aimed at helping you feel comfortable and at ease from the moment you arrive.
Laundry facilities are available onsite, and our housekeeping team helps ensure your room remains a calm, tidy space throughout your stay. All patients are given a safe to store valuables.
Nutrition
According to research, healthy food and nutrition should be an important part of the treatment of substance use disorders and nourishing your body is an important part of feeling stronger and more like yourself again each day. That’s why at Smarmore Castle, you will be provided with three nutritious meals a day, along with healthy snacks to keep your energy levels steady.
Our catering team prepares meals that support both body and mind, and we accommodate dietary needs for medical, religious, or personal reasons. If you require it, we can also arrange nutritional assessments and guidance during your stay.
Wellness Facilities
Our wellness facilities are designed to support healing on every level – physical, emotional, and mental. You’ll have access to a 22-metre swimming pool, a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam room, a sensory garden, and private woodland paths. These spaces aren’t just for relaxation, they’re part of your recovery journey, offering opportunities for movement, mindfulness, and reflection as you build new, healthy routines.
Gardens
Smarmore Castle is situated amidst 15 acres of woodland and gardens in the rolling hills of the Irish countryside. Complete with a 12 Step walk, sensory garden and equine therapy facilities, there is plenty of opportunity to relax and engage with nature.
Smarmore Castle Photo Gallery
Take a moment to get to know Smarmore Castle by searching through the gallery of photos and videos of our facility to gain a better understanding of what you can expect from Smarmore Castle before you start your treatment. View the Smarmore Castle YouTube Channel for our range of videos.
Easy to Reach, Ready to Help
Smarmore Castle is located just 45 minutes from Dublin Airport and 90 minutes from Belfast, easily accessible from anywhere in Ireland.
We accept private patients and referrals, and admissions can often be arranged within 24–48 hours. Our team is available to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and help you take that first step – no pressure, just support without judgment.
“For me, Recovery isn’t just about changing who I was, or about Learning who I am, it is just as much about unlearning all I thought to be true, and that for so long my perception of right and wrong was warped. It has taught me how to live… It has been two and a half years of making a choice every day to be better than the day before, to fight for recovery, to fight for myself and for my life… Recovery is a light that shines so bright that in those dark, fearful moments; I still see all I have fought and continue to fight for – a life worth living…Thank you Smarmore; by saving my life you have changed so many lives.”
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If you or a loved one are struggling, our team is here to help – contact us in confidence today.