The Lodge at Ashford Castle

We just had a fabulous stay at the Lodge at Ashford Castle . From the staff who were all amazing,helpful,friendly and so professional in all areas of the hotel to the fabulous food and service in the restaurant.With complementary coffee for going out walking around the stunning grounds ,was an added bonus.The rooms are spotlessly clean ,beautifully decorated and so comfortable . I was celebrating my birthday and it made it so special. This was our second time staying and we would definitely recommend the hotel and are planning our next stay.

We drove over 200 miles to experience this short break and it was truly well worth the effort. Unfortunately the weather was pretty terrible but we were never dampened. Parking is generous and well laid out. In particular, the welcome is effusive so a good start. Check in was informative and efficient whilst the porter was extremely attentive and friendly, showing us exactly what we needed to know. Our room appeared very recently redecorated and very well appointed with a good choice of heating facilities. A responsive radiator, air conditioning and bathroom underfloor heating with a walk-in rain shower. Good quality soaps and creams, robes etc. even a non-invasive small blue overhead light for those little night trips! Everything pristine clean. Without exception every single member of staff encountered was most helpful, interested and friendly. Breakfast and dinner with excellent choices and quality. There’s a complimentary 9-hole golf course and bikes for guests (to explore the estate), boat tours of Loch Corrib and a walking tour. An indoor pool, spa and gym, all within in grounds in a separate building together with a very nice tea room and another restaurant - very good for fresh caught fish. Of course there is the magnificent castle but if you are not staying there, no access unless you are buying afternoon tea or lunch. Very expensive of course. The estate and views, though are beautiful. The lodges are good value if you sign up and watch for deals, especially Rory’s Travel Club which will offer lots of holiday deals at home and abroad for only €12 a year membership. Overall a lovely experience and we will definitely return. Upon checking out it was a bit annoying to have a “discretionary” €10 per night added to the bill for staff gratuities and an unexplained €1 Charity donation. Very annoying as we are generous tippers and we recognised everyone who served us including porters. I declined these of course but I would not like to be discussing this issue with other guests waiting around, were I easily embarrassed. A surprising practice when everything else is so well organised. Feels a little like entrapment. Our companions paid upon arrival and were not presented with these. Next time I’ll pay up front!

We stayed in ashford lodge here recently under the Rory travel club deal and honestly would highly recommend it. The staff so friendly and welcoming and lovely touch when you are being greeted by your waiter for dinner and call you by the surname. Their attention to detail is magnificent. It's so peaceful here really truly relaxing. We stayed in ashford castle before and whilst that hotel is magical this place is a beautiful gem and this place deserves 5 stars too!

My wife and I have just returned from a 2 night stay in Ashford Lodge, under the Rory’s Travel package. It was our first time staying there. We had an absolutely wonderful time - everything about our stay was superb - 1. Our welcome on arrival 2. The quality of our accommodation - a beautiful and spacious room, with all the amenities we needed 3. Beautifully prepared meals - breakfast, dinner and the Afternoon Tea at the Castle 4. We had our evening drinks in the bar, just sitting on the couch in front of a roaring fire - so relaxing. 5. The grounds, the morning Dog Walking with John and the Wolfhounds. 6.The icing on the cake was the boat trip on Lough Corrib - so informative and we had such a beautiful sunny morning - the water was flat calm on Tuesday. Our captain was a font of knowledge and just came across as a wonderful person who really enjoyed his role. We commented to several of the staff during our trip - it was so obvious how much the staff genuinely enjoy working at Ashford Lodge - their positivity, real desire to provide the best possible customer experience and attention to detail is quite a contrast with staff at some other hotels - both in Ireland and abroad. We definitely hope to return at some stage. Thank you for providing us with a wonderful 2 day break

Myself and my wife recently stayed at this excellent hotel. The staff could not be nicer and anything we requested was provided without issue. The food was superb on both nights we stayed. The rooms while not large in the courtyard where we stayed, were very comfortable. There are beautiful grounds to explore and lots of activities for guests to undertake many of them free of charge. Myself and my wife spent a very relaxing evening in the wellness centre, again the staff could not be nicer. The beautiful village of Cong (the filming location for the Quiet Man) is within walking distance of the hotel. One of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in. Absolutely recommend and we will be back.