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Ashford Castle, a Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel located in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, offers an unparalleled experience within its 800-year-old walls. Once the ancestral home of the Guinness family, this magnificent estate, now part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, boasts 83 individually designed rooms and suites, including a unique boathouse accommodation. Guests can indulge in creative Irish cuisine, with options like the George V Dining Room, and explore a range of activities from falconry to horseback riding. The Spa at Ashford Castle, recognized as 'Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa' for ten consecutive years by World Spa Awards, provides exceptional wellness journeys. This historic Irish castle hotel seamlessly blends ancient charm with modern luxury, making it a distinguished destination.

At a GlanceAshford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48, Ireland
City
Ireland
Country
Ireland
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
8.5 / 10
Price Range
Upscale
Region
Europe
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Why We Love It
800-year-old historic castle estate
Ireland's only School of Falconry
Award-winning Spa, recognized as 'Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa' for 10 consecutive years
Creative Irish cuisine in the George V Dining Room
Unique boathouse accommodation on Lough Corrib
Extensive estate activities including horseback riding and fishing
Featured In
BoutiqueMountain & Nature
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Luxury seekersHistory enthusiastsAdventure seekers
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Lough CorribOn-site

Ireland's largest lake, stretching over 40 miles. The hotel's estate borders the lake, offering fishing, boating, and stunning waterside walks.

Cong Village5 min drive

A charming village made famous as the filming location for John Ford's 1952 classic 'The Quiet Man' starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

Connemara National Park30 min drive

Wild Atlantic landscapes of bogs, heaths, and mountains, with Diamond Hill offering spectacular views over Connemara.

Kylemore Abbey45 min drive

A magnificent Victorian castle turned Benedictine abbey, set against a mountain backdrop on the shores of Kylemore Lough.

Westport45 min drive

One of Ireland's most charming towns, with a Georgian planned town centre, Clew Bay views, and Croagh Patrick pilgrimage mountain.

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LocationIreland, Ireland
Stars5-Star Hotel
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Ireland's finest hotels offer something that no other country quite replicates: the combination of genuine warmth, extraordinary natural landscapes, and centuries of history woven into every stone. From a baronial castle on a Clare lough to a Connemara estate where salmon fisheries and mountain walks define the rhythm of the day, these five properties represent the very best of Irish hospitality.

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