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Ashford Castle
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CONG, COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND
2019 THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD 1
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Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old
castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top castle destination and once home to the
Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Set in 350 acres of woodland on the shores 83 Bedrooms
of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, the multi-award winning property has been voted ‘Best
Hotel in the World’. Meeting Rooms (80
3 pax/32 pax/10 pax)
Discover exquisite interiors with unique artwork and sumptuous fabrics adorning each of
the 83 individually designed rooms. Enjoy extraordinary dining experiences and fine Irish
cuisine; watch hawks soar at Ireland’s first School of Falconry; and restore inner peace and
4 Restaurants
harmony at the state-of-the-art spa. Warm smiles will greet you at every turn from the
extraordinary characters of the castle, who passionately care about guest experiences. Wifi Complimentary
FACILITIES:
Golf Fishing
Lake cruise Bike hire
Horse riding Clay pigeon shooting
Archery Falconry
Kayaking
LOCAL ACTIVITIES WE RECOMMEND
• Private boat arrival
• Horse and hound welcome greeting
• Piper Welcome
• Visit our wine cave
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Map
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Shannon International
The hotel is close to: Knock Mondelo Racetrack
Airport
(63 km) (221 km)
(120 km)
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MORE INFORMATION
Hotel buyout: Mechanic room:
Yes, based on availability No, but can be arranged depending on the
requirements
Indoor parking:
No Car wash:
Not on site, 5 minute drive from the hotel in the village
Outdoor parking: of Cong
Yes, up to 120 cars
Security:
Charge points for electric vehicles: Can be organised
Yes
Average temperatures:
Possibility to privatise all or part of the parking: Varies, 16°C on average in the summer
Yes
Nearest petrol station:
In the nearby village of Cong which is a 5 minute drive
from the hotel
DISPLAY INFORMATION
Main entrance display: Hanging weight from ceilling if option is possible:
Up to 40/45 cars N/A
Car display options: Branding allowed in the hotel:
Ardilaun Suite 1 Car Yes
Maximum car weight: Car launches previously held at the hotel:
No restrictions Yes
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Test drive 1
TEST ROUTE I
Depart Ashford Castle for the wonderful ring of Connemara , driving through the famous village of Cong,
known for featuring in the award winning film the Quiet Man. The into Cornamona featuring spectacular
viewing points over-looking lake Lough Corrib and then on into Leenane in Joyce Country. Leenane was
the location where the Hollywood film "The Field" was filmed in 1990. Continue over the mountains to
take in Kylemore Abbey and Letterfrack; this is the home of Connemara National Park and the Twelve
Pins mountain. This is a challenging and windy route and you will proceed driving in the the lovely
seaside village of Clifden where you can stop off at the seafood specialty restaurant called Mitchell's.
Alternatively, you could visit Station House which was the original train station house in Clifden and
converted into a hotel for a coffee stop. On your return journey to the hotel, you'll drive through beautiful
valleys passing the Ballynahinch Lake and Derryclare Lake to Recess which is an area of bog land and is
dominated by the quartzite peaks of the Twelve Pins home to the famous Connemara Green marble.
Your journey will continue through Maam Cross and Maam back along the coast line of Lough Corrib
returning to the village of Clonbur and Cong and your original start off point Ashford Castle.
Total distance : 140 km
SUGGESTIONS:
Mitchell's a seafood specialty restaurant in the village of Clifden or the Station House which use to be
the original trainstation of Clifden
Test drive 2
TEST ROUTE II
Depart Ashford Castle driving through the famous village of Cong, known for featuring in the award
winning film the Quiet Man and into the quaint village of Clonbur and take the Lough Mask drive.
Depending on the time of year, the Fuchsias can be most spectacular. The huge Lough Mask is a
formidable place, with huge limestone rocks hidden just beneath its surface along with Brown Trout.
Tourmakeady and its wooleen factory are next on the route before you come to Westport. Leave
Westport by the harbor road and head towards Louisburgh passing Westport bay, the village of Murrisk
and the Holy mountain "Croagh Patrick"; St Patrick is said to have banished all the serpents from Ireland.
Louisburgh hosts the Grace O'Malley heritage Centre and the Famine Centre. Continue through the
valleys of the Mweelrea Mountains and along the coast line, the only Fjord in Ireland, and into Leenane
which featured in the film " The Field" and drive back along the shoreline of Lough Corrib into Cong and
Ashford Castle.
Total distance : 155 km
SUGGESTIONS:
You can stop off at Paddy's in Tourjmakeady for a coffee break and then enjoy a light lunch at the
charming village of Westport
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Test drive 3
TEST ROUTE III
Depart Ashford Castle and the village of Cong for Glaway City passing through the village of Cross and
onto Glencorrib and into the village of Headford which is an angling centre and where you will find the
ruins of Ross Errilly Abbey. Leave Galway by the N59 for Moycullen village continuing into the busy
market town of Oughterard, one of Lough Corri's main angling town's. Leaving Oughterard behind, drive
westwards to wards Maam Cross, the famous central Connemara market cross roads, turn left and as you
drive the landscape dramatically changes. Greenery gives way to mountains, moorlands and lakes. At
Maam Bridge, turn right driving along the rugged shoreline of Lough Corrib. Continue into the village of
Cornamona taking in the beautiful views reaching the village of Clonbur and then onto Cong famous for
the "Quiet Man" film and returning back to Ashford Castle.
Total distance : 122 km
SUGGESTIONS:
Galway City is your next stop for a light refreshment, Galway is a vibrant medieval city and steeped in
history.
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