The Lodge at Ashford Castle

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

About this property

Located next to Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is set on 10 acres of grounds, overlooking Lough Corrib in Cong. Dating back to 1845, this contemporary country house hotel boasts free WiFi and free parking. This beautiful lakeside property has rooms and suites equipped with the latest technology, along with sash windows and rich deep pile carpets. There is underfloor heating in each en suite bathroom. Ideal for those passionate about food, Wilde's restaurant at The Lodge at Ashford Castle has a strong reputation for serving fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Dinner is a six course meal in the Wilde's Restaurant. Other dining options are available in the bar. The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a world of tranquillity and relaxation, on the historic estate of Ashford Castle. Just a 40-minute drive from Galway, it is an ideal base for visiting Connemara and Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, along with Galway, Westport, and the surrounding areas of Mayo. Ireland West Knock Airport is just 45 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alaine
Australia Australia
“Beautiful surroundings; warm, cosy and well appointed rooms; wonderful staff especially Enda, Ash, Victoire, James and all his dogs; amazing food”
Evelyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We go to The Lodge every year. Everything is great about this hotel. The staff are exceptional . Every room has its own decoration.”
Louise
Ireland Ireland
“Very nice and loved the fact that it was served to your table”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“amazing breakfast and staff so happy and welcoming, nothing too much trouble”
Imelda
Ireland Ireland
“Room was fabulous. Staff were so friendly and accommodating.I brought my friend for her birthday and Staff were so kind and gave her a slice of cake w6 "Happy birthday" written on it. The grounds of Ashford Castle are just fabulous and the...”
Nelly
Ireland Ireland
“We had a really lovely stay, and our two dogs were treated like royalty! The staff were incredible, as were our meals and the room -- we'll definitely be back!”
Olga
Ireland Ireland
“Staff friendly, location was great, room comfortable”
Clancy
Ireland Ireland
“The hotel is situated in a beautiful location, overlooking a lake...the view is outstanding and the surrounding areas of hotel are exceptionally well kept.The staff were very friendly and polite and also very busy. The food was excellent..maybe...”
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the breakfast, the pool & facilities, the room and of course the staff, who were incredible! I mistakenly left some items behind and the staff firstly located them and secondly, kindly returned them to me.”
Michael
Ireland Ireland
“Magical setting, like something from an other era!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Irish

House rules

The Lodge at Ashford Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be advised that on occasions, the adjacent Ashford Castle may be unavailable to guests of The Lodge at Ashford Castle. As a result Ashford Castle and its facilities will be closed to all non-residents of Ashford Castle. To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that reservations for the castle’s dining and spa facilities be made well in advance.

Please note that acceptance of pets is subject to availability along with height, weight and breed restrictions. If you wish to bring a pet with you, we require that you contact the hotel directly to establish suitability of your pet prior to making a reservation.

When booking for more than 7 rooms either as part of one reservation or through separate reservations deemed to belong to the same reservation - then different policies and additional supplements will apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.