Loftus Hall, Country house on Hook Peninsula, Ireland
Loftus Hall is a Georgian mansion on Hook Peninsula with a two-story facade and rectangular floor plan. The building stands in sprawling parkland that runs down to the coast.
The Marquis of Ely commissioned the house during the 19th century on the foundations of a medieval castle from the 1300s. During the 1970s, the mansion stood empty for many years before opening to visitors in the 21st century.
The estate takes its name from the Loftus family, who owned and shaped the building across several generations. Visitors today see the Catholic chapel added during the 20th century when nuns lived here.
Tours must be booked in advance and take visitors through the main rooms and outdoor areas. The estate lies off the main roads on the southern tip of the peninsula.
The house features an underground passage that once ran from the main building to the sea. This access likely allowed for discreet arrival or escape by boat.
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