Ashford Castle

I don't know if I can say anything that has not been said of Ashford Castle. The service, food, drinks, grounds and every experience was, as my girlfriend consistently stated, "MAGICAL". This is a must experience at least once stay. We rode horses, did the hawk walk, and traditional boat tour. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners were phenomenal. The private whiskey tasting with Simon was a true learning experience.

Just back from 5 nights at Ashford Castle. We had Room #500, which apparently was the room John Wayne stayed in while filming 'The Quiet Man.' Beautiful room. One of the reasons for our visit was to try and find the town where my husband's late father emigrated from. Before our visit, Anne McGahon was extremely helpful and is a superb customer relations person. Second shout out to Ray Kenny, their chauffeur who picked us up at Knock Airport and another day spent 4 hours with us touring County Mayo. He found my husband's remote hometown which was so rewarding and made our trip. Wonderful guy, easy to be with. There are over 400 staff for the 166 guests and the staff was amazing. The grounds are spectacular and the walk into Cong is quick and easy. We had dinner twice in George V, twice at Cullens and once in The Dungeon. My favorite meal was in The Dungeon followed by Cullens. George V was very good, but it takes a long time. Morning coffee is served in the Drawing Room and breakfasts are excellent. We are so glad we went and highly recommend Ashford Castle.

This place is simply incredible. Absolutely the most luxurious stay I’ve had in all my travels. Everything here was just perfect; the food, drinks, experiences, and overall atmosphere of the castle were second to none. If you can afford it; stay here at least 3 nights and do the Falconry Hawk Walk.

While traveling Ireland we had the pleasure of spending two days at AC. I wish I had planned more. The staff is charming and exceptional. The grounds and capital are exceptional. The interior decor is beautiful Multiple activities including falconry are available The town of Cong is a short walk away and is where the movie was filmed Highly highly recommended Slainte!

We would like to thank you for our wonderful visit last weekend. You were all so welcoming, warm and kind and you made mum’s 80th birthday celebration so special too. The whole team, those that greeted us at the gate and front door, to every single person that looked after us in the hotel were amazing,! Ashford Castle is truly fabulous, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have stayed and hope that we can return one day.

The epitome of luxury and service! We stayed at this amazing castle for our last night in Ireland. So glad we ended here, otherwise nothing else would have measured up! While there we enjoyed a fantastic dinner in The Dungeon with excellent wait staff that we enjoyed getting to know, an amazing Hawk Walk that was beyond our expectations, fantastic drinks at the bar, a morning walk with the Wolfhounds in the pouring rain (they even provided rain gear!) and amazing rooms. If you can, stay here and make sure you have plenty of time to explore the grounds and services they provide.

We had a complaint following a stay at the lodge. Ashford castle management took this complaint seriously and remedied the problem. So we returned to Ashford castle last month and enjoyed it thoroughly. The Castle is full of antiques and this lends hugely to the timeless atmosphere. Deirdre was very attentive in a genuine manner. The breakfasts were delicious. I am now making porridge based on water and cream with fruit infused with Jameson on a regular basis! Yes, Ashford is a magical place and very spiritually restful. A tip for visitors, I think you can stay at the lodge but only have access to the castle if you have a booking for dinner in the castle. Dinner in the dungeon is less formal than the George dining rooms. I thought it was equally atmospheric in the Dungeon. Wine is where most of the profit is made but it is worth it as one doesn’t want to be fine dining and drinking plonk! It’s very difficult to get to cross country following google maps. Best get to the N17 instead of going town to town. Following google maps added almost an hour to our journey time.

What an incredible experience. One that my husband and I will never forget. My only regret was that we didn't stay longer. We walked with James and his various pups/Irish Wolfhounds. We hung out with sweetheart, Wookie, a Harris Falcon, we took a boat ride and explored the area. We stayed in a fabulous room, with a fabulous view and ate and drank and sang with the Irish Trio in the drawing while sipping Irish Whiskey. The staff is impeccable and so warm and welcoming. Absolutely a perfect get away. THANK YOU.

My wife and I stayed at the Ashford Castle in September and I would be remiss if I did not leave a review of our experience. we were engaged at the castle 25 years ago and although we’ve been back to Ireland, many times we have not been back to the Ashford until this month. I have to say it was the finest experience that I have to say it the finest experience that I can ever remember. The hotel, the food and the staff, everything was perfect! We were fortunate enough to stay in the boathouse, which is just a couple hundred yards away from the main building on the lake with a private deck. It was fantastic. We experienced everything the hotel had to offer, including falconry Clay shooting and Golf I hope to return soon and not wait another 25 years Lol but we highly recommend a stay at the Ashford Castle. ! M&M

Fantastic stay. We loved it. 2 nights at the end of a 2 week road trip around the wild Atlantic Way and a real treat to end our Irish trip. Room was lovely with a view of the lake. Staff were of course a delight. Husband played with the trad group Mon and Tues night and was made very welcome. Food was fabulous. Felt as though we were wrapped in a cosy blanket from the moment we arrived. Complimentary walk with Adrian was a highlight. Some slight issues with housekeeping but dealt with really well by reception staff.