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Regarded as one of the finest and most luxurious castle hotels in
Ireland, Ashford Castle stands on 350 acres of secluded woodland
sweeping across Lough Corrib. Dating back to 1228, Ashford Castle
was formerly owned by the Guinness family and was not converted
into a hotel until 1938. Today a sense of history and unparalleled
comfort pervades the paneled halls, lounges and elegant grounds.
Ashford Castle thoroughly deserves its fine
international reputation. Guests may relax over a cocktail in
The Prince of Wales Bar and after dinner, retire to the Dungeon
Bar where nightly entertainment is provided. Each guestroom is
individually appointed and provides the utmost in comfort, fine
marble bathrooms and soft coordinated furnishings. For dinner,
guests may choose between the George V Dining Room, which offers
fine Irish Cuisine and the Connaught Room, which offers classical
French Cuisine. Afternoon Tea is served in the drawing room, which
offers magnificent panoramas of Lough Corrib. You may also take
the opportunity to stroll through the magnificent gardens, take
a boat trip across Lough Corrib, work out in the gymnasium or
swim a few lengths in the pool.
In addition to the facilities available on-site,
there are many activities available locally to keep everyone amused.
The timeless traditions of crystal making can be experienced at
the Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, while a trip to Spiddal
Craft Centre, a working craft centre and art gallery where latter
day artisans fashion items inspired by the beauty of the region,
is also recommended. And preserved beneath the wild blanket bogland
on the dramatic north Mayo coast, is a 5,000-year-old Stone Age
landscape of stone walls, dwellings and megalithic tombs. Rest
assured that this region will prove to be one of the most fascinating
that you have encountered.
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