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Ashford Castle

📍 County Galway, Ireland

4.7 ★★★★½ 8,500 reviews

About

Ashford Castle is a mainly Victorian and medieval castle near Cong on the County Mayo–Galway border in Ireland. The castle has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star hotel. It is located on the County Galway side of Lough Corrib and was previously owned by the Guinness family.

Getting There

🚗 By Car
On the R346 at Cong, 45 km north of Galway city
🚌 Bus Éireann 51
Galway–Westport route to Ballinrobe, then local taxi
✈️ Ireland West Airport
Knock Airport 55 km away, 45 min drive

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Accessible🌳 Lakeside Estate🏨 Luxury Hotel

A magnificent 800-year-old castle on the shores of Lough Corrib, now a 5-star luxury hotel. Non-guests can visit the grounds and falconry school. The estate has 350 acres of manicured gardens. Fully accessible as a working hotel.

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