Smarmore Castle Private Clinic

Care at Smarmore Castle Private Clinic

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic is a private residential addiction centre in County Louth, near Ardee. The clinic occupies a historic castle and grounds rather than a general wellness resort. Its current programme information describes 24-hour support, medical assessment and medically managed detoxification when clinically indicated.

Care and programme

The residential programme combines individual and group therapy, a therapeutic community and an abstinence-based 12-Step framework. Provider materials also describe CBT, trauma-informed work, family involvement and complementary activities such as equine work, art, mindfulness and physical exercise. The appropriate mix depends on assessment rather than a fixed menu for every patient.

Accommodation

Patients stay in single-sex bedrooms, either shared or private, with en-suite bathroom facilities. The 15-acre estate includes woodland paths, gardens, a gym, sauna and steam room; the provider said its 22-metre pool was under refurbishment when checked.

Admissions questions

Ask admissions to confirm detox suitability, the responsible medical team, expected programme length, room type, current facility access and a complete written fee estimate. International clients should also confirm travel timing, medication arrangements and what happens if a higher level of hospital care becomes necessary.

Continuing care

Discharge planning is incorporated into treatment. The provider describes a continuing-care programme with individual or group work, relapse-prevention planning and links to local supports, so applicants should ask which elements are included after leaving the residential stay.

Information checked 16 September 2026 against Smarmore Castle’s programme page, its accommodation and facilities page, and continuing-care information.