This property is not at the castle but rather on the castle grounds. I was told it is a โdifferent experienceโ than those staying at the castle. It was generally a very nice stay. A delicious breakfast was the highlight of our stay. Other meals were more hit or miss and though tasty, a bit overpriced considering the more informal atmosphere.
The decor was a bit bizarre, like they couldnโt figure out what style they were going for. Some areas were like a Las Vegas casino with mirrors, bright red tiles and modern art, while a turn of the corner elicited a feel for 18th century rural charm with a cozy fireplace.
Another lovely stay, a minor issue was resolved speedily & professionally by Tara in Front Office
Our room was spacious, very clean room as was the bathroom, bedding was super comfortable
Breakfast was lovely, you could tell it was great quality produce, breakfast team were friendly & attentive
Thank you !
The Lodge at Ashford Castle is a beautiful option for those wanting to stay near the castle but not pay the exorbitant price to stay in the castle. It was comfortable and charming and has everything you need, you have access to all the activities and you can walk the entire grounds and get beautiful photos of the castle. The breakfast is also delicious! Keep in mind that the Lodge guests canโt go inside the castle at all unless you are dining at one of the restaurants.
Delightful staff that took the very best care of us. Our room was comfortable and spacious.
Bar staff fun.We only ate breakfast at the lodge which was ok.
Try the Ashford gunpowder gin but my favourite was the Dingle gin!
Everything was fantastic. Best breakfast of anywhere Iโve stayed yet. Excellent kitchen. Great wine offering. Service unparalled (particularly Anna and Janiana). Lovely rooms. Tons to do. Gorgeous grounds.
Booked a suite room for two nights. Decor and styling of the room not what we expected, with red plastic-y faux leather headboard on bed and bright red carpets. Furniture was quite tired and a bit dated. Spoke to Aisling on reception who was very helpful and we were moved to a new room, a blue version of the original room, with a blue faux leather couch. Accepted as we didnโt want to move again. Again, furniture a little tired and dated. In-room dining advertised as having menu on hotel TV channel - this channel didnโt work, neither did any of the RTE channels. Went to bar in The Lodge for a drink. Lots of empty tables with reserved signs on, when asked barmaid where to sit she said anywhere with a reserved sign. No staff came down to take order, so after 10 minutes waiting, ordered at the bar. Waited 20 more minutes and waiter came down and asked again what our order was. When it came out, it was still wrong. Service in the restaurant in the Lodge was average, food nice but came out within less than 2 minutes of ordering which doesnโt give good impression of food being prepared to order. Staff appear to be mostly young and inexperienced. Aisling on reception excellent and Enda also very helpful.
Had dinner and afternoon tea in The Castle, both fantastic experiences. Staff in the bar in the castle couldnโt do enough for us. Morning dog walk also absolutely fantastic - would recommend!
Overall the standard in The Lodge let it down and we would think twice about returning.
What can I say about this hotel that hasnโt already been said? It was simply amazing.
We took a break from our family heritage tour and headed north of Galway to stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castleโand Iโm so glad we did. One of the highlights was the Hawk Walk, offered by Irelandโs School of Falconry right on the property. My husband loved it. The hotel offers other experiences as well, and there are 350 acres of trails to explore. They even provide a trail map so you can plan your route. The estate includes lakes and streams for fishing and boating, and the views from the Lodge are breathtaking.
Although we stayed at the Lodge, which is a fraction of the cost of Ashford Castle, we were treated as full guests of the entire estate. We had access to everything the castle offers. The service was excellentโprofessional and warm. Paul at the Lodge handled everything from luggage to transportation around the estate, always with a smile. Clarissa at the front desk and Vorchek at breakfast were also wonderful. Our room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the pillows were amazing.
My only suggestion: consider adding a door between the kitchen and dining room to reduce noise. It was loud and we asked to be moved and we were accommodated. I'm so glad we were because the meal was a solid 10. Thank you to the chef and kitchen team.
This hotel was a highlight of our trip. Visit the website, book a stay, and give yourself time to enjoy it all.
We had an incredible stay at The Lodge. Our room was so luxurious, the food was amazing, and the staff were all so lovely. We brought our two dogs along with us and they were treated like VIPs! I can't wait to go back!