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Ashford Castle

Red Carnation Hotels · Medieval lakeside castle · Cong, County Mayo

Parts of Ashford Castle date to 1228, with later wings added by the Guinness family; it sits on 350 acres at the edge of Lough Corrib in Connemara. Red Carnation Hotels has run it since 2013, restoring the interiors to a formal, museum-grade standard of antiques, oil paintings, and Waterford crystal chandeliers.

Why we recommend it

The most storied and cinematic of Ireland's castle hotels, with a depth of estate activities (falconry, equestrian, boating) that makes it the strongest choice for families and non-golfers.

Signature

Ireland's oldest falconry school, on-site since 1999Lake cruises, horseback riding, and a dedicated equestrian centerThe Dungeon bar and the wood-paneled George V Dining Room

Dining on site

George V Dining Room is Michelin Guide-listed (not currently starred)

Book Ashford Castle with us

We reserve Ashford Castle through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.

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