Ashford Castle voted number one in Ireland

Following on from its acquisition by wholly owned Irish company, Edward Holdings ltd in 2007, the magnificent 5 star luxury resort hotel, Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland, has been voted the Number One Resort Hotel in Ireland, and Number Two in Europe in the Conde Nast Traveller Magazine 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Ashford, the former country estate of Lord Guinness, rests on 350 acres of gardens and secluded woodlands and nestles on the banks of the magical Lough Corrib. Long a favourite of discerning travellers the world over, it has now been duly recognised in the world’s largest independent poll of consumer’s travel preferences.

“What singles Ashford out is its dramatic and romantic location on the west coast of Ireland” says general manager, Niall Rochford, where it is surrounded by a vast estate of woodland, lake and mountains.

Food from Michelin award-winning chef, Stefan Matz, and a celebrated wine list in the fantastic Connaught and George V dining rooms help make Ashford a very special experience. Add to this an outstanding programme of activities (falconry, horse riding, boating, fishing to name a few), professional entertainment, first class service, pressed linen, plumped up cushions and roaring fires; all delivered with the professionalism and care that is synonymous with Ashford, and you have a holiday experience of a lifetime.

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