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Ashford Castle

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An 800-Year-Old Castle on Lough Corrib

On the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, Ashford Castle is a Forbes Five-Star castle hotel of 83 rooms and suites on a grand estate, with several restaurants, a spa and estate pursuits including falconry.

A quintessential Irish castle estate

Ashford Castle is a Forbes Five-Star castle hotel that has stood for more than 800 years on the shores of Lough Corrib at Cong in County Mayo, on a grand multi-generational estate once home to the Guinness family. It has 83 individually designed rooms and suites, including a historic Boathouse suite over the lake. Dining spans the George V Dining Room, the atmospheric Dungeon, Cullen’s at the Cottage, the Drawing Room and Wilde’s at the neighbouring Lodge, with the Prince of Wales Bar, a billiards and cigar terrace and a wine cellar.

There is a spa and a separate pool and gym at Ealu, along with a Guinness Legacy Experience and a Reel & Rooster cinema-dining experience. Estate pursuits are a highlight, from falconry to lake activities, and families and pets are welcome, with weddings and events. Part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, it suits guests seeking a quintessential, heritage-rich Irish castle-resort experience with fine dining and estate pursuits.

Dining

Dining spans the George V Dining Room, the atmospheric Dungeon and Cullen’s at the Cottage, with the Drawing Room and Wilde’s at the neighbouring Lodge.

The Prince of Wales Bar, a billiards and cigar terrace and a wine cellar handle drinks, with a Reel & Rooster cinema-dining experience.

Facilities and experiences

  • An 800-year-old castle on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo.
  • 83 individually designed rooms and suites, including a lakeside Boathouse suite.
  • A spa and a separate pool and gym at Ealu.
  • Estate pursuits including falconry and lake activities.
  • A Guinness Legacy Experience and cinema-dining, with pets welcome.

Why we recommend Ashford Castle

  • A Forbes Five-Star 800-year-old castle hotel on Lough Corrib.
  • 83 rooms and suites, including a lakeside Boathouse suite.
  • Several restaurants, a spa and a pool.
  • Estate pursuits including falconry.
  • A Red Carnation castle estate, good for couples, families and heritage lovers.

A note on experience

This suits you if you want a quintessential, heritage-rich Irish castle-resort experience. Take a room in the 800-year-old castle or the lakeside Boathouse, dine in the George V Dining Room or the Dungeon, and try falconry on the estate. Unwind at the spa and pool, explore the Guinness legacy, and enjoy a cinema-dining evening. It is grand and full of history. Good for couples, families and heritage lovers.

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