The Lodge At Ashford Castle - Cong
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Award-winning country house hotel on Lough Corrib with Ireland's finest falconry school
Dining
The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a six-course dinner at Wilde's Restaurant, which sources ingredients from local producers. Breakfast is a cook-to-order meal served at the table, with a menu that includes a Full Irish Breakfast. Guests can also dine in the bar, which serves a lighter menu, or order room service during opening hours.
Activities
Guests at the lodge have access to Ireland's School of Falconry, the first of its kind in the country, where they can take part in a Hawk Walk. The 100 hectare Ashford Castle estate offers marked trails for walking, bike rental for cycling, and guided boat trips on Lough Corrib. Additional on-site activities include archery, clay shooting, and horse riding through the estate woods.
Rooms
Rooms and suites at The Lodge At Ashford Castle Cong are individually designed and feature sash windows, deep pile carpets, and underfloor heating in the en suite bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of Lough Corrib, and all include a flat-screen TV and a mini fridge with bottled water. The property also has duplex suites with a separate living area and private patio.
Wellness & Leisure
The lodge has a dedicated leisure centre called Ealú, which contains an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub. Sun loungers and chairs are available around the pool area, and the centre also provides a fitness room with cardio equipment. Guests can use the centre free of charge during their stay.
Location
The Lodge at Ashford Castle sits on a 4 hectare property on the shores of Lough Corrib, within the historic Ashford Castle estate. The village of Cong is a 20-minute walk away, and the estate's gardens and castle are accessible to lodge guests. The hotel is a 40-minute drive from Galway city and a 45-minute drive from Ireland West Knock Airport.
- Falconry: On-site Ireland's School of Falconry
- Dining: Six-course dinner at Wilde's Restaurant
- Activities: Guided boat trips, archery, biking on 100 hectare estate
- Recognition: Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels 2025
- Location: 40-min drive from Galway, near Kylemore Abbey
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Steam room
Sauna
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
Room view
- Courtyard view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Essential information about The Lodge At Ashford Castle
| 💵 Lowest room price | 260 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 63.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Connemara, NNR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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