Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle was magical, exquisite in every way! The staff were exemplary, friendly and enthusiastic without a hint of stuffiness. Food was out of this world. The bed was divine. SO much beauty all in one place! We look forward to visiting again.

Wonderful experience. We expected Ashford to be wonderful, but it far outweighed our expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything was magnificent. The castle is beautiful, as are the grounds. The room was fabulous and beautifully decorated. Food was mouth-watering. There is no shortage of food, fine dining at its...

Wonderful experience. We expected Ashford to be wonderful, but it far outweighed our expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything was magnificent. The castle is beautiful, as are the grounds. The room was fabulous and beautifully decorated. Food was mouth-watering. There is no shortage of food, fine dining at its best. Finally the staff. Absolutely fantastic. Couldn't do enough for their guest. I'd like to mention Thomas who served us the first day. He was really passionate and helpful. We visited in December when the Christmas decorations were up, and it made it even more special. Can't wait to return. 10/10. Highly recommend.

What a beautiful place- loved everything about Ashford! Get the beef Wellington at The Dungeon and have a drink with Simon the best bartender in Ireland! Walk to the town and enjoy the grounds, some trees are still down from the windstorm this winter. It’s truly a stunning property

We recently stayed for 2 nights and had a fantastic experience. The service, accommodation and food were all excellent, with friendly and approachable staff. The castle has a long and amazing history. It is situated in a beautiful location, with many beautiful walks nearby. The spa experience was also wonderful...

We recently stayed for 2 nights and had a fantastic experience. The service, accommodation and food were all excellent, with friendly and approachable staff. The castle has a long and amazing history. It is situated in a beautiful location, with many beautiful walks nearby. The spa experience was also wonderful and highly recommend this.

This is the best hotel in the world but you feel like you are at home. The former home of the Guinness family the Guinness there is excellent. The staff are helpful & kind but they do not fuss around you. Breathable Egyptian cotton bedding means you aren't cold and...

This is the best hotel in the world but you feel like you are at home. The former home of the Guinness family the Guinness there is excellent. The staff are helpful & kind but they do not fuss around you. Breathable Egyptian cotton bedding means you aren't cold and you don't sweat. I couldn't find any faults in this hotel. Every hotelier in the world needs to stay here so they will see how things can be done.

Outstanding from booking to check out. Attention to detail, finesse in every aspect of service, luxurious & well maintained facility including the fitness centre (pool was under renovation), hard to find fault with, truly a memorable experience.

The Irish welcome at Ashford Castle simply excells. On arrival , 2 gentlemen whisked away our 2 suitcases, with the 3rd carrying only a pair of shoes! The whole staff seamlessly glide around to make your stay very personal , but unobtrusive...so nice! This a place to relax, take in...

The Irish welcome at Ashford Castle simply excells. On arrival , 2 gentlemen whisked away our 2 suitcases, with the 3rd carrying only a pair of shoes! The whole staff seamlessly glide around to make your stay very personal , but unobtrusive...so nice! This a place to relax, take in the enthusiasm & expense that the owners have spent creating this unique hotel & grounds ,as well as dining & sleeping so well. A perfect tonic. We simply said to each other when we left , " that was fabulous, we almost felt like houseguests from the bygone era.....we should return" which perhaps sums up this unique hotel.

Again Ashford Castle proves to be just fabulous, the Castle and its staff are of such a high standard I find myself booking my next visit already. Being served wine and tea in the cinema during one of their late movie showings along with the complimentary popcorn and jellies was...

Again Ashford Castle proves to be just fabulous, the Castle and its staff are of such a high standard I find myself booking my next visit already. Being served wine and tea in the cinema during one of their late movie showings along with the complimentary popcorn and jellies was a real treat. For Coeliac's there are allergy menu's and absolutely fantastic gluten free bread, it is rare to find anywhere that serves gluten free bread of such high quality I was genuinely impressed. At breakfast there is a selection of gluten free scones and cakes freshly baked at the hotel along with gluten free granola and a coeliac breakfast menu - if i could I would have their breakfast for my 3 meals of the day ;) The only reason why I have left out a star is a result of the Guinness Stew (€40.00) in the Dungeon room being stringy and tough, we mentioned this to the wait staff and we overheard the diners beside us also make the same complaint. Honeycomb ice cream we had in the drawing room was disappointing as it was more ice than cream. Otherwise, the food and drink was beautifully made and presented.

The venue is pure magic. Every member of staff cannot do enough to make your stay memorable. From the Concierge at the Front Entrance to the Reception staff, housekeepers Restaurant Bar tenders waiters & waitresses. Every single one of these wonderful people go above and beyond My generous family had...

The venue is pure magic. Every member of staff cannot do enough to make your stay memorable. From the Concierge at the Front Entrance to the Reception staff, housekeepers Restaurant Bar tenders waiters & waitresses. Every single one of these wonderful people go above and beyond My generous family had purchased a gift voucher that allowed us the privilege to visit this stunning venue. Spending 2 nights & 3 days on the venue is a great experience when adding in some of the experiences on offer. Starting with Clay Shooting - excellent 1-1 coach Jonathan who explained everything down to the smallest detail. To John the Englishman who visited a few years ago to care for his sick parent, now driving around this beautiful location. A very welcoming gentleman and knowledgeable. To the Captain & staff on the ‘Isle of Innishfree’ your successful 90% return rate to shore was reassuring. Your knowledge of Loch Corrib was intriguing and exceptional. To our Wine connoisseur I am so sorry I didn’t capture your name please forgive me, your words during our wine tasting adventure were amazing & was probably the quickest time passed during our meeting you. The 5 Course evening meal in the restaurant was excellent so good that we couldn’t make room for desert or coffee. Afternoon Tea amazing, presentation 10/10 taste again superb. Champagne smooth. Lake view Suite lovely views of the Loch waking up to this view is simply inspiring. To summarize if you visit here and do not enjoy your stay I would be amazed. Thank you Red Carnation Group - your Staff on resort are exceptional and this clearly is demonstrated by the retention policy with some staff members being engaged over 30 years, albeit with different owners. We truly had an outstanding visit so much that the wife wants to return for our 25th Anniversary & 30 years together celebrations. We thank you again and keep up the extremely high standards demonstrated & experienced by ourselves during our stay. Thanks s million!

Excellent service, warm friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Lots of activities for all ages. Beautiful grounds. Food excellent. We have admired Ashford Castle for many years as we have been visiting the area for 40 years or so. It was my husband’s treat for his 80th birthday...

Excellent service, warm friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Lots of activities for all ages. Beautiful grounds. Food excellent. We have admired Ashford Castle for many years as we have been visiting the area for 40 years or so. It was my husband’s treat for his 80th birthday and it could not have gone better. From first stepping into reception to seeing our room for the first time. The staff made the weekend so special for both of us. We will definitely be back.

Took my wife for her birthday and it was perfect! She's been way nicer to me since I surprised her with it lol Staff were so nice! Made us feel like we owned the place. Everything was super clean! Amenities were the best of any place I've ever stayed. Make...

Took my wife for her birthday and it was perfect! She's been way nicer to me since I surprised her with it lol Staff were so nice! Made us feel like we owned the place. Everything was super clean! Amenities were the best of any place I've ever stayed. Make sure you explore and take advantage of everything! Food was insanely good! Ambiance was even better I would definitely recommend splurging for this experience next time you're in trouble with the wife or planning on getting into some!

We stayed in Nov 2024 for a couple of nights. From the moment we were greeted at the gate house to the moment we checked out we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the staff we came into contact with were: friendly; helpful; approachable and kind. The standard of service was perfect...

We stayed in Nov 2024 for a couple of nights. From the moment we were greeted at the gate house to the moment we checked out we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the staff we came into contact with were: friendly; helpful; approachable and kind. The standard of service was perfect without being too intrusive and overpowering. The atmosphere was welcoming. The standard of cleanliness was excellent throughout. Looking forward to returning soon.

A trip of a lifetime! And an experience of a lifetime! They treated us like royalty. No complaints about one single thing. Would also highly recommend doing the falcon class. An unexpected delight. Dining experiences were delightful as well

The castle and grounds are absolutely breath-taking and romantic beyond compare! The service throughout our stay was fitting of royalty, the food was outstanding, and the grounds were incredible. The harpist at dinner was terrific (must do!), and the local town was a great walk. Also, you should definitely include...

The castle and grounds are absolutely breath-taking and romantic beyond compare! The service throughout our stay was fitting of royalty, the food was outstanding, and the grounds were incredible. The harpist at dinner was terrific (must do!), and the local town was a great walk. Also, you should definitely include a falcon walk - it is truly memorable. The entire experience was first class all around, and we look forward to coming back again!

Stayed here for two nights recently as a present for my wife's birthday, was a wonderful trip. From the moment you arrive at the gates at check in until you leave you are made to feel special by the wonderful staff. Food is amazing with dinner in the George V...

Stayed here for two nights recently as a present for my wife's birthday, was a wonderful trip. From the moment you arrive at the gates at check in until you leave you are made to feel special by the wonderful staff. Food is amazing with dinner in the George V restaurant, afternoon tea and breakfast all top class. Highly recommend the boat trip around the lake and the walk with the wolfhounds is a unique experience. Will hopefully get another opportunity to stay here in the future

We spent the night here for my husband's birthday. While still there, we talked about when we could return. The grounds are stunning (we walked ALL OVER). Unfortunately, we weren't going to be there when they had a boat ride on the lake (next time!). The inside of the castle...

We spent the night here for my husband's birthday. While still there, we talked about when we could return. The grounds are stunning (we walked ALL OVER). Unfortunately, we weren't going to be there when they had a boat ride on the lake (next time!). The inside of the castle is also stunning--we also walked all over. Our room was equally as stunning. We had dinner at George V, which was included in our stay--it was terrific.