Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo
Dating back to 1228 and once the estate of the Guinness family, the legendary 5-star Ashford Castle Hotel was one of the first luxury Castle Hotels in Ireland. Situated beside the tranquil Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle is a top Mayo Hotel and one of the best examples of a Castle in Ireland.The timeless classical interiors and award winning cuisine, combined with an array of Sporting Activities such as Fishing, Falconry, Golf, Horseback Riding and Cruising on the Corrib has resulted in Ashford Castle Hotel being awarded: Best Resort Hotel in Europe by readers of Conde Nast Traveller, Top 10 Resort Properties in Europe by Travel & Leisure, Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland voted by Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards.