Cong, Co. Mayo
The 13th Century Ashford Castle is set on
the northern shores of Lough Corrib amidst acres of beautiful
gardens and forests. Once the country estate of Lord Ardilaun
and the Guinness family, it was transformed into a luxury
hotel in 1939. The Castle's great hall is lavishly decorated
with rich panelling, fine period pieces, objets d'art and
masterpiece paintings. All 83 guest rooms are of the highest
standards and many feature high ceilings, enormous bathrooms
and delightful lake or river views. There are two restaurants
in the Castle. Our George 'V' Dining room offers superb continental
and traditional menu's, while the gourmet restaurant, the
Connaught Room, specialises in excellent french cuisine (operates
high season only). A 24-hour menu is also available from room
service and snacks are served daily in our Drawing roomAshford
Castle offers a full range of country sports, including falconry,
fishing on Lough Corrib, clay pigeon shooting, horseback riding
and an exclusive 9-hole golf course. The hotel has a modern
health centre comprising a whirlpool, sauna, steam room and
fully equipped gymnasium and conservatory. There are extensive
private grounds with designated jogging and walking trails
and for the garden enthusiast the formal gardens have been
restored to their original splendour. Boat trips can be arranged
to the Islands on Lough Corrib, additionally bicycle hire
can also be arranged. Two hard court tennis courts are available.
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Facilities: |
· Rates from €214
. Maximum Theatre Style 110
. Maximum Classroom Style 65
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activities: |
- Tennis
- Golf
- Health Centre
- Horseback riding
- Corrib Cruise
- Lake fishing
- Clay Pigeon
- Falconry
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