The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Ashford Estate, Cong, Ireland – Excellent location - show map
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
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.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Sustainability certification
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Guests who stayed here loved
Michelle
Ireland“Lodge is beautiful, the estate and garden were spectacular.”
Judy
Australia“Beautiful property with access to Ashford Castle. Friendly staff providing outstanding service.”
Roisin Ireland“Staff were amazing..so friendly and helpful. Facilities fantastic. Both dinner and breakfast were top class.”- Rhonda Australia“The location was amazing with views looking towards Lough Corrib. The gardens were beautiful.Being able to take walks around Ashford Castle grounds were also amazing. Plenty of space to exercise and enjoy the scenery.”
Patricia Ireland“Location was perfect room was spotless and bed extremely comfortable Food was exceptional”
Sue
United Kingdom“The location was perfect for exploring and for a day at Galway races. The views are beautiful. We stayed in squat suite and our room was very spacious and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed. The staff are exceptional- well done! Wildes...”- MMichael United Kingdom“The breakfast was a La cart rather than buffet which was a nice touch and the range of food on offer was impressive. Have to say, I’ve never enjoyed a nicer breakfast. We enjoyed the pool which has a steam room, sauna & jacuzzi. Our room was...”
Emmett Ireland“Nice hotel on grounds of Ashford castle. Friendly staff. Lovely food / breakfast. Nice pool / sauna / steam room.”
Kelli
New Zealand“The restaurants and the easy access to the castle and the leisure centre”- NNilaya
India“The location, the no of activities one can take up. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very nice. The rooms are decent size and well kept.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIrish
Facilities of The Lodge at Ashford CastleGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- ArcheryAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis court
- Telephone
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Steam room
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Afrikaans
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Croatian
- Dutch
- Polish
- Romanian
House rulesThe Lodge at Ashford Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about The Lodge at Ashford Castle
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Check-in at The Lodge at Ashford Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Steam room
- Water sport facilities on site
- Archery
- Live music/performance
- Horse riding
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Tennis equipment
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
- Tour or class about local culture
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Guests staying at The Lodge at Ashford Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lodge at Ashford Castle on this page.
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Room options at The Lodge at Ashford Castle include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
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The Lodge at Ashford Castle has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at The Lodge at Ashford Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Lodge at Ashford Castle is 0.7 miles from the centre of Cong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
