{"id":7042,"date":"2020-05-16T10:06:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T10:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=7042"},"modified":"2024-05-17T14:41:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T13:41:50","slug":"ashford-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/ashford-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashford Castle: An Idyllic Country Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ireland\u2019s West Coast is a labyrinth of landscapes that evolve with every passing hour. Winding roads flanked by traditional stone walls, a magnificent coastline of dashing waves and expansive walks, and pretty villages and towns awash with character and charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And nestled in the West is the county of Mayo, the birthplace of Ireland\u2019s first female President and home to one of the most historic and spectacular five-star hotels in Ireland,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfordcastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ashford Castle<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the only hotel in Ireland to have earned a Five-Star Forbes Travel Guide Ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Niall Rochford, General Manager at Ashford Castle, invites you to take a look around the hotel and the 350-acre estate that envelops the castle, where guests have enjoyed exceptional levels of hospitality for more than 80 years:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The adventure begins as you enter the grand stone gates of the 800-year-old castle and former home to the renowned Guinness family. As you turn the final corner you will be greeted by a lone piper who will escort you over the stone drawbridge that leads you to the imposing castle that belies the warm welcome that awaits. Sitting majestically by the shores of Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle is surrounded by ancient Irish woodland and beautifully manicured lawns, over which your footprints are sure to pass during the next two days of your Luxury Gold stay.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Oak-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"9958\" height=\"5924\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you ascend the stone steps to the hotel\u2019s entrance, you will discover exquisite interiors and beautifully appointed drawing rooms where the temptation will be to sit back, relax, enjoy a drink, and marvel at the magnificent views afforded by the gleaming high windows adorning every room. And why not do just that before embarking on your next adventure, which might include one of the more than 30\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfordcastle.com\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">outdoor activities<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0on the estate you can choose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Returning from the crisp, fresh Mayo air, you can transcend to an atmosphere of tranquility and relax in the hotel\u2019s award-winning spa from where you will leave feeling nurtured and pampered following a heavenly spa experience.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7051 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Spa-Pool-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dining is always an experience at Ashford Castle, where our team of executive chefs selects the finest local, seasonal produce to create their culinary magic. Your first evening will be spent at Cullen\u2019s at the Cottage, a quaint but elegant traditional thatched cottage that was once Cong Cinema where locals enjoyed a viewing of Hollywood blockbuster, The Quiet Man. You will enjoy a selection of international and local dishes, including the finest fresh seafood and recipes inspired by our owner, Beatrice Tollman.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After a restful sleep and a sumptuous breakfast of local delights and home-baked treats, head to the great outdoors \u2013 without ever having to leave the estate. Watch our Hawks soar through the air with a visit to Ireland\u2019s first school of falconry or take to the sky and zip-line through the woods for an exhilarating encounter. Other estate activities include golf, horse-riding, fishing, and archery, and you can even start your day with a morning walk with our long-standing \u2018residents,\u2019 Cronan and Garvan, a magnificent pair of Irish Wolfhounds who are very much a part of our family.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-Gardens-dogs-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your second evening bestows an incredible sense of occasion as we invite you to the spectacular\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashfordcastle.com\/food-and-drink\/george-v-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">George V<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Dining Room, built especially for a visit to the estate by King George V in 1905. A more formal affair, the focus in our fine-dining restaurant is on locally produced artisan ingredients, often complemented by seasonal produce foraged on the estate.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Round-off proceedings with a movie in our private cinema, enjoy a cocktail or postprandial in the Prince of Wales bar or retire to the Billiards Room for a specialty Irish whiskey or artisan gin.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each of our guest rooms is individually appointed and designed to sensitively combine the castle\u2019s original features with life\u2019s modern luxuries. Beautiful bedding, sumptuous fabrics, Egyptian Cotton bed linen, and a choice of pillow type will ensure a dream-like sleep at the end of a memorable stay.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"921\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ashford-Castle-George-V-Dining-Room-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you join us at Ashford Castle, you will be beautifully looked after by a team that is passionate about caring for our guests, who are always made to feel part of the extended Ashford Castle family.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But, as a Luxury Gold guest, you are already part of the family, and we look forward to welcoming you to Ashford Castle, where an extra special welcome awaits.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If interested in visiting Ireland and staying at Ashford Castle view our\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/eu\/trips\/ultimate-ireland-summer-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultimate Ireland<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/eu\/trips\/castles-kingdoms-summer-2020?tab=overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Castles &amp; Kingdoms<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0itineraries.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ashford Castle is part of the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcarnationhotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Red Carnation Hotel Collection<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and one of the 42 family-owned and runs \u2018TTC Family Of Brands\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">President &amp; Founder Beatrice Tollman has built Red Carnation Hotels with a vision for service excellence and a passion for generous hospitality. Today the collection proudly stands at 20 exceptional properties around the world, each unique and special, while sharing the founding values that define the family-owned and run business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The hotel collection is lovingly named after the signature flower Mrs. Tollman\u2019s husband always wears, and every member of the team also wears this symbol of hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ireland\u2019s West Coast is a labyrinth of landscapes that evolve with every passing hour. 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