Ashford Castle receives Most Excellent Waterside Hotel Award

Hot on the heels of Ashford Castle being voted the Number One Resort Hotel in Ireland, and Number Two in Europe by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, the celebrated hotel guide, Johansens 2009, has voted the Castle a joint winner of the Most Excellent Waterside Hotel Award in Great Britain and Ireland. Ashford tied with Tides Reach Hotel in Devon for this prestigious accolade.

Based in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland, Ashford is the former country estate of Lord Guinness. It rests on 350 acres of gardens and secluded woodlands and nestles on the banks of the magical Lough Corrib, the second largest lake in Ireland. Guests have exclusive use of this stretch of the lake for salmon and trout fishing, sailing and other water-based activities.

The judges said that Ashford offered “sheer luxury to the discerning traveller” and added that “the management’s commitment to perfecting service and investment in training has resulted in a year of outstanding guest comments pertaining to the warmth and professionalism of the staff.”

In addition to its dramatic location, food from Michelin starred chef, Stefan Matz, and a celebrated wine list in the fantastic Connaught and George V dining rooms help make Ashford a very special experience indeed. The Castle also offers an outstanding programme of activities (also falconry, horse riding, archery to name a few), night-time 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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