5 Star
Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness
Golf, Falconry, Equestrian, Fishing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and more
This beautiful 9 hole 2996 yards par 35 parkland course provides the perfect environment for golfers of all ages to hone their skills. The course was designed by the renowned Irish golf architect Eddie Hackett and was created with imaginative integration of natural features and hazards, ensuring a marvellous contribution to the tough par 3's, exciting par 4's and formidable par 5.
The historic city of Galway with airport is approx. 40 km and 40 minutes away
What better way to compliment a stay at the 5 Star Ashford Castle than a 5 Star links golf experience. Let North & West Coast Links entertain you with some of the finest links golf courses in the world. Connemara, Carne, Enniscrone and Sligo are joined by Donegal, Rosapenna, Portsalon, Ballyliffin, Castlerock, Portstewart and Royal Portrush. North & West Coast Links can organize tee times for you at any of these fantastic courses and all other courses throughout the country, as well as arranging luxury transport.
History
Ashford castle was founded by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo family following their defeat of the native O'Connors of Connaught 1228.
The de Burgo's would build several such castles throughout the province, but Ashford in Ireland would remain the principal stronghold.
The native O'Connors also leave a legacy in the form of the nearby 12th Century Augustinian Abbey of Cong, Co. Mayo, built on the site of a 6th Century monastery.
Prince of Wales Room
Fine dining
At our castle hotel in Ireland, one of the most luxurious castle hotel in Ireland has, it’s all about choice in your fine dining experience! Creative cooking, inspired use of seasonal ingredients and an innovative menu await you here in one of the finest castle restaurants Ireland has to offer.
Our chef Stefan Matz has received many accolades for his culinary expertise, including Best Chef, in Ireland and has developed an impressive choice of unique dining experiences, each with its inimitable style and ambience.
Connaugh Hall for Gala-Dinner
Health & Beauty
As with our outdoor facilities, we offer our guests the ultimate in pampering. Indulge in our Health & Beauty facilities with dedicated SPA treatment rooms offering Yon Ka products. The Yon Ka philosophy is to give skin the means to recover its balance and all its energy. Yon Ka products commit to offer visible results after each skin treatment.Welcome to one of the most relaxing 5 Star SPAs Ireland can offer.
Rooms & Suites
Each of the 82 rooms and suites at Ashford Castle represent traditional elegance and finesse. Following extensive refurbishment, many of the rooms and suites have been individually and lovingly designed, combining the castle’s original features with the latest modern luxuries. Meticulous attention to detail can be found in the unique works of art, carefully sourced antique furniture and sumptuous fabrics with custom designed carpets, bespoke beds, feature lighting, exquisite towelling and Egyptian Cotton bed linen.
