Ashford Castle
County of Mayo, Ireland
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About the Hotel
A thirteenth century castle buried deep in a wooded parkland sounds like the setting for a fairy tale, but really it is home to the exclusive Ashford Castle. Standing impressively on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, Ireland, Ashford Castle is a monument to a fascinating and timeless history. Once the Guinness Family estate, the Castle has since opened its doors as an exclusive luxury hotel in 1939. Where else could one spend the morning learning how to fly a hawk at the School of Falconry, escape to the Walled Garden for a romantic picnic, and relax in the afternoon with a soothing massage at the spa? Filled with family heirlooms, rich furnishings and priceless objets dâ€(TM)art, Ashford presents the chance to enjoy the splendor of a bygone era in comfort and style.
Location
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Estate, Leaf Island,
County of Mayo, Ireland
F31 CA48
Nearest Airport: GWY
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Private Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Bar
- Afternoon Tea
- Wine Bar
- Lounge
- Seasonal Restaurant
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Heliport
- Fitness Center
- Garden
- Theater
- Movie Theater
- 3 9-Hole Golf Courses
- Chauffeur Service
- Equestrian Center
- Complimentary WiFi
- In-Room Amenities
- Turndown Service
- In-Room Safes
- Satellite Television
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Work Desks
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Complimentary WiFi
- Deep Soaking Tubs
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Wine Tasting
- Canoeing
- Clay Bird Shooting
- Billiards
- Archery
- Boating
- Zip-Lining
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Center
- Conference Facilities
- Business Services
- Catering Services
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Teen Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Chateaus & Castles
- Culture & Arts
- Golf
- Honeymoons & Romance
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Ashford Castle
Fantastic vacation
The folks at Ashford Castle know what guest service and hospitality truly mean. Wonderful experience for our Anniversary celebration. Beautiful grounds, extraordinary Castle, and fantastic staff!
irvinbv
OUGHTERARD SENIOR GOLF LADIES
OUGHTERARD SENIOR LADIES GOLF ARRIVED AT ASHFORD CASTLE VIA CORRIB CRUISES,WHAT A FABULOUS BOAT TRIP OPERATED BY CORRIB CRUISES ADRIAN WALLACE GOLF PROFESSIONAL AND HIS TEAM WELCOMED US AT ASHFORD PIER. TEE TIMES WERE PRE BOOKED,WHILE ADRIAN LOOKED AFTER US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. ASHFORD CASTLE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A DILIGENT KIND PROFESSIONAL. THE PARKLAND COURSE WAS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THANK YOU ADRIAN WE LOVED OUR VISIT
Margaret D
Castle with modern amenities
Staying in Ashford Castle was amazing! The grounds, the rooms, the restaurants were all wonderful. While there, we rented bikes to explore the grounds and the village of Cong. We took a complimentary walking tour of the area with a local guide. We enjoyed music in the Drawing Room each evening and a showing of Mamma Mia in the castle's Cinema. The staff was helpful in offering suggestions and making arrangements. The rooms were luxurious!
GlobalTravel2016 - Cleveland, Ohio
Amazing Experience at Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle is a throwback in time but still in the modern day for service and experiences. The setting lasts your thoughts wander in what it may have been like a century ago, but then you experience the hospitality of 5 stars and know you are at the Modern Ashford Castle. The food was exquisite and the experiences amazing. We went to the Falconry, Clay Pigeon and did a Bordeaux Wine Tasing in their cellar (which was the coal storage and helpers entrance at one time). The grounds are beautiful and the castle itself is an adventure to roam around amd see all the history inside. Each member of the staff are on top of their game. This is a definite bucket list, but we will be going again very soon, so maybe more than one bucket for many. Thank you Ashford Castle.
Safari45713141853 - Hong Kong, China
A magnificent five star plus hotel.
We fell in love with Ashford Castle, as we fell in love with Ireland. Such a beautiful country visually and filled with warm and friendly people, wonderful sites to see and delicious food. All of the above encompassed at the magnificent hotel. We received a warm welcome, gorgeous room and delighted in the bucolic landscape and delicious food. We had made a reservation to try the falconry and it more than met our expectations. Our guide was a wonderful teacher and we learned so much about the raptors behavior. Many things we never knew! Watching our bird, Pippin, soar to our arm to get his food was pure joy. A close to nature experience. Both my husband and I plan to return to this glorious hotel as soon as possible.
Sherrill K
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This is one of the finest properties we have ever visited. It is a beautiful castle, but it is also a world class hotel in the most beautiful setting you can imagine. The grounds are large and bikes are available for guests, the fishing on the river and the lake are first rate, and the service is unmatched. We have stayed twice and can't wait to go back again.
-D. & L. Butler
