The Ashford Castle is a luxury hotel situated in the Emerald Isle in Mayo. It is surrounded by many of the very best attractions that Ireland has to offer included fishing water, walking, climbing and golf courses. The castle is also close to some of the most interesting historical and archaeological sites in Ireland.

The rooms and suites at the luxury hotel castle in Mayo have an unsurpassed reputation of being the very best and provide guests with the finest in Irish 5 star accommodation. Each of the stunning rooms has been individually designed and many of the rooms have retained their original features, skilfully blended in with all the modern amenities one could ever want during their stay. The Ashford Castle luxury hotel provides a retreat that is free from the intrusions and distractions of the world outside.

The dining experience is among the very best of any luxury hotel in the world and it is all about choice. Chef Stefan Matz uses his creative cooking talents and seasonal ingredients of the finest to provide an innovative menu in this one of the finest castle luxury hotel restaurants in the world. The chef has won many awards for his culinary expertise and has developed a very impressive choice of unique dining experiences for guests, each having its own inimitable style and ambience.

Ashford Castle has been providing guests with the finest experience long before it became a hotel as it played host to private parties. The George V Restaurant is in the heart of the luxury hotel castle and was built by the Guinness family as a superb place to host dinner parties for the visit of Prince of Wales in 1906. Today guests sit under light provided by magnificent Waterford Crystal chandeliers while they are served as Lords and Ladies. The luxury hotel has a dining room is a place to unwind and enjoy some of the very best cuisine consisting of some of the finest and the freshest ingredients.

Guests who wish to dine informally when staying in the luxury hotel may choose Cullens at the Cottage. The cottage restaurant is set in a traditional thatched cottage just a short walk from the luxury hotel castle. The establishment offers an all-day menu with something to suit everyones tastes where guests are able to enjoy a bistro style menu is a relaxed atmosphere.

There are plenty of activities in the luxury hotel including a 9 hole golf course which stretched over 2996 yards and provides a perfect environment for all golfers. The course was designed by Irish golf architect Eddie Hacket and has been designed with imaginative and natural features. Lake fishing, falconry, lake cruising and clay shooting are more activities for guests to enjoy at this luxury hotel.

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