The Lodge At Ashford Castle - Cong

Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels 2025 on the shores of Lough Corrib

Rooms & Suites

The Lodge At Ashford Castle offers individually designed rooms and suites with underfloor heating in each en suite bathroom. Room types include the Superior Deluxe Room, Courtyard Deluxe King, and the two-floor Duplex Suite with a separate living room and patio. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, deep pile carpets, and sash windows overlooking the estate or the lake.

Dining

Wilde's Restaurant at the Lodge at Ashford serves a six-course dinner menu using fresh local and seasonal ingredients from the estate's poly tunnels. Breakfast is a la carte with table service and includes options such as fresh fruits, smoothies, and full Irish. Additional dining on the estate includes Cullen's at the Cottage, a thatched restaurant, and Mrs. Tea's tearoom in the castle grounds.

Activities & Grounds

Ashford Castle Lodge guests have access to Ireland's first falconry school for hawk walks and falconry experiences on the 350-acre estate. The property offers guided boat trips on Lough Corrib, clay shooting, horseback riding, and morning walks with Irish wolfhounds. Guests can also use complimentary bicycles to explore the estate or play a round on the nine-hole golf course.

Wellness & Leisure

The Lodge at Ashford Castle has an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a fitness center located in the leisure center behind the hotel. The pool area is cleaned continuously and offers sun loungers and garden-type furniture for relaxation. Guests also have access to changing rooms and can book spa treatments at the nearby Éalú activity center.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The Lodge at Ashford Castle provides board games, puzzles, babysitting services, and children's meals to accommodate families. Dogs are welcome with a dedicated pet bed, bowls, and a dog-friendly dinner menu, though a refundable deposit is required. The estate offers family-friendly activities such as bicycle rentals, kayaking, and supervised dog walks suitable for all ages.

• Location: Set on 10 acres overlooking Lough Corrib, 40 min from Galway
• Rooms: Individually designed suites with underfloor heating and air conditioning
• Dining: Wilde's Restaurant six-course dinner and Cullen's thatched cottage
• Wellness: Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, fitness center
• Activities: Falconry, boat cruises, clay shooting, horseback riding, dog walks
• Ideal for: Couples, families, pet owners, celebratory stays