Golf and Incentive Travel

On the northern shores of Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle is set amongst acres of beautiful grounds, with a multitude of romantic gardens and forest walks. Dating back to the 13th century Ashford offers the finest in country living. Lofty panelled ceilings, knights in armour, weathered battlements, rich furnishings, noble paintings and objects d''art surround you in gracious halls and luxurious reception rooms.

Ashford Castle’s luxury accommodations are hugely spacious and all individually designed, with elegant period furnishings, sumptuous marble bathrooms and all the comforts of gracious living. Each bedroom commands fantastic views either across the graceful gardens, the flowing river or the wide waters of Lough Corrib.

Dining at Ashford Castle is a world-renowned culinary experience. The George V Room offers elegant dining amid period décor with a world-class menu of modern Irish and International cuisine while the Connaught Room, a more intimate venue, offers the utmost in gourmet cuisine specialising in French a’ la Carte.

Evening entertainments are provided in the atmospheric Dungeon Bar with resident entertainers providing traditional music, ballads, poetry and storytelling while for a quiet drink try the leisurely drawing room and the refined Prince of Wales ######## Bar.

Ashford Castle offers a huge range of activities, from walks within the 350-acre estate, golfing on Ashford’s 9-hole course, to fishing for trout and salmon on Lough Corrib and lake cruises. Ashford Castle also has one of the most advanced Equestrian Centres in the country and has Ireland’s first Falconry School offering the rare opportunity to handle birds of prey. For rainy days, Ashford has a health and beauty centre equipped with whirlpool, steam room and sauna and a full range of beauty treatments using exclusive Yonka products. Or you could pass the time in the castle with the daily showings John Ford’s 1950’s classic ‘The Quiet Man’ filmed in and around the nearby village of Cong.