Ashford Castle
Hotel · Galway
Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Highlights
Castle hotel with spa, falconry, golf, and dining
Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland Get directions
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Castle hotel with spa, falconry, golf, and dining
Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland Get directions
$$$$
"A storied 13th-century estate set on hundreds of landscaped acres, now operating as a luxury hotel with an opulent chandelier-lit dining room, classic afternoon tea and an on-site spa for a fairy-tale honeymoon atmosphere." - Michelle Gross Michelle Gross Michelle Gross is an award-winning travel, food, and lifestyle journalist. In addition to contributing to Travel + Leisure, Michelle is a travel columnist and regular contributor to Robb Report, Thrillist, Business Insider, Fodor’s, and BBC Travel, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Begin at Ashford Castle, which has origins dating to 1228. Enjoy breakfast in the lakeside drawing room, take a walk with the resident Irish Wolfhounds in the property’s forest, or enjoy a cocktail by the fireplace in the Prince of Wales Bar." - Nicole Kliest
"Ashford Castle, overlooking Lough (lake) Corrib in the Irish county of Mayo, has been around since the year 1228, but don’t go expecting an old-fashioned experience. The hotel underwent a $75 million renovation in 2015, which added a cinema, cigar room, kids’ playroom, billiard room, and wine cellars to the already-luxurious 82-room property. The crown jewel, though, is the spa, which is located in a bronze former conservatory and features a white-and-gold tile mosaic entitled “Tree of Life” next to the indoor pool."
"Another contributor praised the team at another Irish favorite, Ashford Castle (No. 4) in County Mayo, “The service is impeccable. You are made to feel very welcome every moment of your stay.”" - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Offering 83 rooms, Ireland's first falconry school, and activities like golf and horseback riding, Ashford Castle exudes countryside charm." - Kelsey Fowler Kelsey Fowler Kelsey Fowler is a New York City-based journalist who specializes in covering travel, business, and news. She is a frequent contributor to Travel + Leisure and currently works at The New York Times as a coordina
