This stalwart of the Irish luxury hotel scene is reinventing itself for the modern luxury traveller while staying true to its roots
Travel Checking In: chocolate dogs, cracking food and a view to die for at Ashford Castle
The destination Located just outside the village of Cong in Co Mayo, Ashford Castle offers 83 rooms and suites, as well as a spa with relaxation pool, and a range of dining options including the flagship George V fine dining restaurant. The 350 acres of grounds which surround the castle mean guests can avail of a wide range of activities, from fishing on Lough Corrib to horse riding, falconry, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
There’s also a nine hole golf course and tennis courts, while Mulligan, the resident Irish wolfhound, takes his keeper, his guests and his fellow canines – Dubh the labrador, and Shay the Irish red and white setter – for regular early morning walks.