Upgrades and renovations combine with period detail to atmospheric effect at Barberstown, but some basics need work

Barberstown Castle
If the word ‘castle’ is in a hotel’s name, I think it adds an extra touch of grandeur.
I’d heard of Barberstown Castle, and its famous owners and guests (it was once owned by musician Eric Clapton), but hadn’t ever stayed. So when I learned about some recent upgrades, I decided to check in.