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ACTIVITIES – 2022
FISHING
The fishing season on Lough Corrib opens on the 15th of March
Ashford Castle is ideally situated on the banks
with the first hatch of duck fly in mid-March. In April the Olive
of the Cong River and Lough Corrib, one of hatch starts and leads into the famous Mayfly. June and July
the most famous fisheries for wild brown can provide some exciting dry fly fishing. Cong River has one
trout and Atlantic salmon in Ireland. of the best Atlantic salmon runs in Ireland. The season for trout
and salmon continues until the end of September. Pike fishing is
A day on Lough Corrib can be a memorable experience, open all year. Fly fishing lessons are also available from March to
especially at about midday when you can beach your boat on September
one of the many beautiful islands. Your guide may light a fire
to make a cup of tea to enjoy with your delicious hotel packed Our Ghillie, Frank Costello, is an Orvis endorsed guide and is
lunch (to be booked in advance.) recognised as one of the most knowledgeable on Lough Corrib.
The Costello family have lived and worked on the Ashford estate
for three generations. Frank’s grandfather started as farm
manager with the Guinness family in 1917. Frank’s father Jim
Costello began as a fishing guide at Ashford Castle in 1939.
The Fishing Season
• Season open mid-March to end of September for salmon & trout
• Pike fishing is available all year round
• River opens mid-March for salmon & trout
• The best time for trout fishing is from mid-March until mid-July and again at the end of August & September
• Best time for salmon is May, June & July
Prices:
• €280 for three hours. (Up to three participants plus guide, either 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm)
• €450 for seven hours. (Up to three participants plus guide, 10am to 5pm, with a one hour stop on an island for packed lunch.
Additional charge for packed lunch and must be ordered in advance)
• €115 Fly Fishing lesson per person per hour and €90 per person for more than two participants
Guests are advised to pay directly at the boat with cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Booking is essential for this activity.
For bookings and information please contact Frank on T:+353 87 2524253 or E: ashfordbay@hotmail.com
All cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before time of activity or it will incur a 50 percent charge.
No show for activity will be 100 percent charge.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
BOAT TRIPS
Frank is also a marine and countryside
guide approved by the Irish Tourist Board.
He offers guided boat trips on Lough Corrib and to its
many beautiful islands. The boat, made by Frank himself,
is of traditional Irish design and is fully licensed by the Irish
Department of Transport. He can collect passengers and trips
can be tailored to guests’ preferences.
Traditional guided boat trips
Price:
• €125 forty minute trip for up to three passengers
Longer trips can be arranged on request.
Guests are advised to pay directly at the boat
with cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Booking is essential for this activity.
For bookings and information please
contact Frank on T:+353 87 2524253
or E: ashfordbay@hotmail.com
All cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before time of
activity or it will incur a 50 percent charge. No show for activity
will be 100 percent charge. Ashford Bay Boat Hire reserves the
right to cancel any activity due to weather.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
FALCONRY
Flying a hawk is an experience
of a lifetime!
Ireland’s award-winning School of Private one-hour Hawk Walk
• €100 for one participant
Falconry is the oldest established Falconry • €160 for two participants
School in the country and offers you the • €210 for three participants
chance to fly hawks around the beautiful • €240 for four participants
castle grounds and woodlands during a
one hour private hawk walk. Private extended Hawk Walk
(90 minutes)
Established in 1999 the Falconry School is home to the • €135 for one participant
largest and most diverse collection of Harris hawks in Ireland, • €210 for two participants
all of whom have been specially trained by the Falconry • €255 for three participants
School themselves. • €300 for four participants
On arrival, you are greeted by your Falconry Instructor and Further reductions apply for more participants and
introduced to your hawks, before setting off to fly your there is no cost for a small number of spectators who
hawks. As you fly the hawks, your falconer will explain all are accompanying participants.
about the hawks’ eyesight, their speed and agility and also
about the character and history of the individual hawks that Booking is essential for this activity.
you are flying. For bookings and information please contact
The Falconry School on T: +353 (0) 94 954 6820
As you walk through the beautiful woodlands, your hawks E: info@falconry.ie
will closely follow you, flying from tree to tree, before
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you will never forget!
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
CRUISING
Ashford Castle is located on the shores
of Lough Corrib, the largest, cleanest and The Island Cruise/Live Traditional
most scenic lake in the Republic of Ireland. Music (1st June - 30th September)
There will be detailed commentary throughout this
We invite you to join local brothers Patrick and David Luskin cruise and a resident musician will entertain the guests
on a voyage of discovery to enjoy the beauty of this wonderful along the way with music, stories and songs. The
lake. Corrib Cruises was founded in 1976 by Patrick and Luskin brothers have met some very interesting and
David’s father John and today the brothers, both of whom famous people over the years and are always keen
have a vast wealth of local knowledge, run the business. In to meet new people and to share their vast wealth of
2003, Patrick wrote a history book about the castle and the local knowledge with them.
lake entitled “A Voyage of Discovery .” A signed copy of the
book can be purchased on board. Departs: Ashford Castle Pier at 2.45pm (boarding from
2.30pm)
The Boat: Duration: two hours (including a 40 minute guided
The Isle of Inisfree is an 80 passenger, all-weather craft, tour of St Patrick’s site on Inchagoill island)
licensed by the Irish Department Of Transport. There is a full Cost: Adults €30, children five to 15 years €15,
bar service and toilet facilities on board. Enjoy the outdoor children five years or under are free. Guests are
upper deck and the lower enclosed deck which is centrally advised to pay directly at the boat with cash, Visa or
heated during the winter months. All cruises depart Ashford MasterCard
Castle Pier, 100 yards from the front door of the castle. Note: It is advisable to wear flat walking shoes for
your walk on the island.
The History Cruise (365 days a year) Points of interest on this holy and famous island
An informative scenic cruise through the myriad of include:
beautiful islands of Lough Corrib. • A leisurely stroll along the ancient trail through 100
acres of native Irish woodland
Departs: Ashford Castle Pier at 11am (boarding from •S t Patrick’s Church, founded by St Patrick in 450 AD
10.30am) •T he inscribed burial stone of St Patrick’s navigator/
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes nephew, buried here in 470 AD
Cost: Adults €25, children five to 15 years €10, •T he Church Of The Saints, built by the Augustinian
children five years or under are free. Guests are monks of Cong in 1180 AD
advised to pay directly at the boat with cash, Visa or •T he tomb of Archbishop Muirgeas O’Nioc, buried
MasterCard here in 1128 AD
Note: Guests who take this cruise will be back in time
to check out that morning. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Points of interest along the way include: Advanced bookings required.
• A visit to The Old Steamers Quay to view the local To book your tickets in advance, or for more
fleet of yachts and cruisers information please visit www.corribcruises.com
•E xcellent views of Ashford Castle, the Connemara Contact: Patrick on T: +353 (0) 87 994 6380
Mountains and the surrounding 365 islands or David on +353 (0) 87 283 0799
•V iews of Lord Ardilaun’s Obelisk and the 3,000 year E: info@corribcruises.com
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old pagan burial mounds
• At the end we stop in front of the castle to give a
detailed history and photo shoot
THE SPA
The award-winning Spa at Ashford Castle is dedicated to restoring beauty and
balance through individual treatments and spa journeys, personalised for each of our
guests by exceptionally skilled therapists.
Our commitment to wellbeing focuses on essential The Spa services are delivered using specially chosen spa
holistic principles, combining ancient wisdom and brands iconic to Ashford and Ireland in their own special
modern expertise. way. The ethos for The Spa is connectivity, environment
and fulfilment. We are proud to work with the leaders in
Our Spa menu offers an extensive variety of health and spa treatments to deliver powerful and unique experiences
beauty enhancing treatments to ensure that our guests are for all our guests.
nurtured, purified, pampered and relaxed.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
THE SPA
B | AFRICA
A unique range of exclusive body products and professional spa
treatments, prepared by blending native African plant extracts,
the natural goodness of the sea and eco-friendly production
technologies. The B | Africa product line has been created in
honour of Bea Tollman, Founder and President of The Red
Carnation Hotel Collection, who says “The unique natural
locations of the Red Carnation properties are encapsulated in our
B | Africa products and treatments, which harness the essential
life-giving properties of Mother Nature’s rich bounty to calm,
detoxify, nourish and energise body, mind and spirit.”
NATURA BISSÉ
An official brand for Forbes Travel Guide. A family-owned luxury
skincare company from Barcelona, Spain, founded by Ricardo
Fisas in 1979. Since that time, NATURA BISSÉ has become one of
the most prestigious and respected brands in the luxury skincare
market. Dedicated to extensive research and development,
NATURA BISSÉ has an array of skincare collections, which include
anti-aging products for the face and body, sun care products and
special treatments for both men and women.
ELEMIS
An internationally recognised spa brand with Co- Founder and
Director Noella originating from Bandon, Co. Cork.
Ethos: Your skin, your body and your wellness lie at the heart
of ELEMIS. Hands-on, our therapists harness the power of
nature and science to create ground-breaking formulations that
genuinely transform your skin. The ELEMIS Spa philosophy is
designed to respect the body’s complex physiology. ELEMIS Spa-
therapies work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind.
VOYA
Based on wonderful hand-harvested seaweed, certified organic
and their knowledge of the local traditions of seaweed baths and
seaweed treatments, VOYA strives to bring you the full power
of nature in its purest forms through its range of body therapies.
VOYA originates from Sligo, Ireland- a family affair.
OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is
committed to providing high-quality products and services with a
focus on industry safety and innovation.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
THE SPA
Spa Facilities: Our top spa services include:
• Five Treatment Rooms - superbly equipped for dual and
single treatments. • Ashford Castle Ritual (75 minutes)
• Chambers - Hamman and essence infused Steam Room for • B Together Massage (90 minutes each)
traditional cleansing rituals through the use of gentle steam, • Natura Bisse Diamond Life Infusion Ritual (90 minutes)
exfoliation and masks. • Ashford Signature Journey (2 hours, 15 minutes)
• Finishing Touches Suite –manicures and pedicures. For a • Relaxation for World Weary Traveller (2 hours, 15 minutes)
special treat, relax in our spa thrones.
• Riverview Relaxation Suite – to relax in-between and after Spa opening hours: 7am – 8pm daily
spa treatments with our lounge chairs, cashmere blankets, Children’s pool hours: 8am – 11am and 6pm – 8pm
(times subject to change)
magazines and books or to meditate.
• Health Bar – with homemade healthy snacks, fresh infusion
For further information about The Spa Treatments
waters and still mineral water.
and Services contact The Spa at Ashford
• Spa Health menu – wholesome, delicious meals conducive
Email: thespa@ashfordcastle.com
to a healthy lifestyle available in The Drawing Room.
T:+353 (0) 94 954 6003
• Relaxation pool – incorporating water resistance jets,
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optimal ozone/temperature for rebalancing your body’s
metabolism.
Vouchers available online.
• Fitness Studio – with a range of Life fitness cardio and
resistance training machines.
• Use of the relaxation room & pool and essence infused
Steam Room is available for Spa guests staying at Ashford
Castle and inclusive in Spa packages only.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
CLAY SHOOTING
The Shooting School is set on the
spectacular Ashford Estate and boasts an
enviable shooting history and heritage.
This heritage dating from the Browne’s and on to the
Guinness families involvement in the World record
‘Woodcock’ shoots of the early 1900’s makes it a unique and
special environment. We have an excellent Sporting Clays
layout with a vast array of clay targets to shoot. In addition,
we have covered shooting stands making it comfortable for
shooting in all weather conditions. Our excellent team of
experienced and knowledgeable instructors cater well for all
abilities and experience levels.
We offer a number of packages for Individual leisure guests
through to corporate groups and large family events. Our
‘Sporting 25 Clays’ session is popular for beginners and
experienced shooters alike. For the competitive folks we
have our in house 50 target sporting competition called the
‘Ardilaun Challenge’ which is hotly contested every year!
Participants do not need any prior experience at all. Tuition
and an experienced host are always on hand to facilitate the
experience along with world class equipment that you will be
required to wear.
We also have newly opened Gun Rooms for guests who are
interested.
Sporting 25-clay shooting experience ‘Guinness Shooting Experience’
– 25 shots – 75 shots
Fully supervised by an instructor, you will be provided The Guinness Shooting experience involves shooting
with the necessary instruction and safety briefing. You approximately 75 shots over a wide variety of sporting
will shoot a variety of different targets, each representing clay targets, in addition to a comprehensive historical
a different challenge. This experience includes gun, element which details the game shooting of past years on
ammunition (25 clay targets), tuition and insurance. the Estate.
All the necessary equipment is provided. You just wear €125 per person; minimum of two participants
something warm and comfortable and be prepared to
enjoy the experience. The Ardilaun Challenge – 50 shots
€75 per person with a supplement of €20 per box of 25 The Ardilaun Challenge is a 50-shot sporting clay
cartridges thereafter shooting competition. Whether you are counting on your
beginner’s luck or you are confident in your shooting
Private clay shooting lesson ability – then this is your chance to shine! The session
– 100 shots begins with a masterclass in sporting clays led by one of
We provide tailored tuition designed to match your our expert instructors. This will be followed by a scored
individual ability and help you develop your own style. 50-shot competition over five stands on our sporting
Our knowledgeable, experienced instructors draw on the clays range.
latest sports instruction techniques to suit every shot, €150.00 per person, with a supplement of €20 per box of
whether your interest is in game or clays. 25 cartridges thereafter
€220 per person
Booking is essential for this activity.
For bookings and information please contact
T: +353 (0) 94-9546507, E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
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Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • Ireland
Zipline Adventure IN THE FOREST
Join us for a memorable aerial adventure set in magnificent,
mature woodland on the Ashford Estate. This is a unique
opportunity to engage in an exhilarating experience
surrounded by natural beauty. Your journey will take you
through trees such as Beech, Oak, Monterey pines, Scots pine
and European fir trees. We have up to 20 different obstacles
and seven ziplines, split between three courses for an aerial
adventure to remember. Suitable for both adults and younger
adventurers alike.
Our Zipline Adventure Courses
The Flying Fox Course
The course is made up of a series of tree-fixed platforms
linked by zip-lines. There are 5 zip-lines throughout the course
combined to total 500 metres. It’s a magnificent way to hang
out in the tree tops come rain or shine!
Who is it for?
Adults and older children with a reach of at least 1.4 meters
(Finger tips can reach this height).
Maximum weight – 19 stone (120 kg)
Tree Hoppers
Designed with younger adventurers in mind, here you will be Tree Climbing
traversing, climbing, zipping and tunneling your way around Come, climb and conquer!
the forest, with 20 obstacles and two zips.
‘Monty’ is over 110 years old, and standing at 50 metres or
Who is it for? 164 feet in height is one of the largest Monterey Pine trees
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, though older children here on the Ashford Estate. It is one of the many spectacular
and adults are welcome. trees planted in the late 1800s by the Guinness family, who
lived in Ashford Castle.
Minimum age - 5 years
Minimum height - 1 metre
Tree climbing is an enjoyable outdoor experience. There is
Maximum weight - 19 stone (120kg)
something wonderful about getting outdoors and into the
Supervision - 5 to 9 years require a participating adult. Ratio1:2
Supervision - 9 to 12 years require a participating adult. Ratio1:5 branches of something which is alive. Experience beautiful
surroundings and enjoy the views from the treetop. There
Duration are four different climbing routes to choose from, suitable
The course takes approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours including a for adults and children. You can go to the top or as high as
safety briefing and the session. It also depends on how speedy you like. Enjoy the challenge; you’ll feel a great sense of
you are, how busy the course is and who you have got in your achievement afterwards. Before you start the course, you will
party. be given a safety briefing by one of our experienced qualified
instructors and fitted in a secure harness safety system. A
Safety belay safety system keeps participants safely attached so they
Before you start the course, you’ll be given a safety briefing
can focus on conquering the climb!
by one of our qualified experienced instructors and fitted in a
secure harness safety system. A continuous belay safety system
keeps participants safely attached so they can focus on zipping
Before you Climb...
and flying though the forest
Minimum age of four years; maximum weight of 19
stone or 120kg
€40 per person (minimum of two participants)
Additional participants €30 per person
Rates: €40 per person (minimum of two participants)
Booking is advised for this activity Additional participants €30 per person
For bookings and information please contact
T: (+353) 094-9546507, Booking is advised for this activity
E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com For bookings and information please contact
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T: +353 (0) 94-9546507
E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
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Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandEQUESTRIAN
On your private horse ride, your guide Two-hour private horse ride:
€125 per adult; €95 per child under 16
will take you through the beautiful
(maximum of six participants per group)
wooded countryside on the Ashford
Estate, between the shores of Lough Three-hour private horse ride:
Corrib and Lough Mask. €165 per person (minimum of two participants)
From leisurely carriage rides, along with magnificent trail 45-minute private riding lesson:
riding the centre has an unrivalled range of equestrian €80 per adult; €70 per child under 16
experiences in a stunning location that are suitable for
complete beginners as well as experienced riders. 45-minute woodland carriage tour:
€140 (for up to four adults or two adults and three children).
For coaching and lessons we recommend booking in advance. Advanced bookings are essential.
Choose from one on one coaching or a shared lesson with
other members of your group in the disciplines of dressage Possible weight restrictions
or show jumping. We can even organise arena based cross If any of your party weighs over 225lbs or 102kg please
country coaching when booked in advance. contact us to discuss your equestrian activity to ensure we
have a suitable horse available.
Established in 1992, The Ashford Equestrian Centre offers
a dedicated team of passionate experienced professionals For bookings and information please contact
providing high standards of horse riding for adults and T: (+353) 094-9546507, E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
children alike. The facilities include indoor and outdoor riding
arenas and 20 stables housing a selection of horses from our
homebred Traditional Irish Sport Horses, Irish Draught’s and
Connemara ponies to the loveable Irish Cobs. Our team are
here to facilitate your enjoyment and safety as well as the
achievement of your riding ambitions. The Ashford Estate is
the perfect place to explore and discover the beautiful Irish
countryside on horseback.
Prices:
30-minute children pony ride:
€35 per child (minimum age of four years)
One-hour private horse ride:
€70 per adult; €60 per child under 16
(maximum of six participants per group)
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandBIKE HIRE
Explore the Ashford Estate and surrounding village of
Cong on one of our fleet of bicycles, with its ancient
landscape including Neolithic Stone Circles and Cairns, an
ancient Abbey and a 3,000-acre forest with off-road paths
and relatively quiet roads. We have a range of hybrid,
mountain and road bikes suitable for adults and children.
Full day: €40 per adult; €30 per child
Half day: €25 per adult; €20 per child
Two/three-hour guided mountain bike trail ride:
Guided Tours €90 per adult, €60 per child (minimum age of 8 years old)
The majestic Ashford bike tour is an amazing opportunity Minimum of two participants.
to see Cong and its history, heritage and breath-taking
landscape. The tour caters for all levels of ability. Three-hour Connemara cycle tour:
Cycle along the quiet leafy lanes that open into huge €110 per person (minimum of two participants)
expanses of mountain and valley, travel along the river
bank and take in the breath-taking views of Ashford Custom road or mountain bike tours available upon
and Lough Corrib. request.
90-minute Ashford cycle tour: €65 per adult; €35 per Booking is essential for this activity
child under 16. Minimum age eight years. For bookings and information please contact
(Minimum of two participants) T: (+353) 094-9546507, E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
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ARCHERY
Set in the magnificent woodland of
the Ashford Castle Estate, the Archery
range provides a magical location to
experience the ancient sport played by
Kings, Lords and Ladies for centuries.
Using a modern recurve bow, Archery encourages
concentration, poise, technique and determination,
but does not require great strength. Suitable for all
the family as long as you can hold the bow. All of our Booking is advised for this activity
sessions are tailored to individual participants, from For bookings and information please contact
the complete novice through to the competent archer. T: (+353) 094-9546507, E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
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€40 per person (minimum of two participants)
Additional participants €30 per person
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandON THE LAKE
Kayaking Pedal and Paddle Tour
Kayaking on the majestic Lough Corrib lets you see the This the perfect opportunity to explore the Ashford Estate
countryside in a way you never could otherwise. Kayaking by bike and water. The pedal and paddle tour caters for all
combines fun, friends, family, adrenaline and nature. From a levels of experience and fitness. The tour begins with a cycle
gentle introduction to kayaking, to learning more advanced along the quiet leafy lanes that open onto huge expanses of
skills, you will embark upon a very special journey on Lough mountain and valley. Travel along the river bank and take in
Corrib. With the hills and mountains rising from the edges breath-taking views of the Ashford Estate, then paddle out
of the water you will be amazed by the beautiful scenery onto Lough Corrib to surrender to the magnificent peace and
as you travel on the lake to explore the islands, taking in tranquility of this beautiful location. Tours depart at 10am or
spectacular views of Ashford Castle and Connemara. We have 2pm by prior booking. Three hours in duration.
an extensive fleet of sit-on top kayaks with both single and
double options available. Whether you are an experienced €125 per person for a minimum of two participants.
paddler, or just looking to try something new, our qualified €95 per child aged 16 and under.
guides will ensure the experience is tailored to your needs. Minimum age eight years.
Booking is essential for this activity.
€75 per person for a minimum of two participants.
€55 per child aged 16 and under. Minimum age eight years. For bookings and information please contact
T: (+353) 094-9546507
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) on E: info@ashfordoutdoors.com
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Ashford Bay
Explore and tour Ashford Bay on the majestic Lough Corrib by
SUP. Take in the Ashford Estate, Lisloughrey Quay, stunning
landscapes and array of aquatic life. Stand up Paddle Boarding
or SUP originated in Hawaii as an off shoot to surfing and
is ideal in calm, light wind conditions. Ashford Bay and
Lough Corrib, with its sheltered inlets, provides a unique
environment to explore and enjoy this magnificent area.
What to bring
Please bring a swim suit, plus a good sense of adventure! We
will supply all safety equipment and wetsuits, footwear etc.
€75 per person for a minimum of two participants.
€55 per child aged 16 and under
(minimum age eight and comfortable in water)
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandMRS TEA’S
Mrs Tea’s Boutique & Bakery, Ashford The range of sports clothing and equipment is perfect for the
Castle’s exclusive boutique shop, is just a abundance of estate activities, and Irish knitwear and blankets
short stroll from the castle. are as stylish as they are cosy.
Browse a wonderful range of gifts from local artisan suppliers; Purchase in store or view a selection of items to buy online
enjoy freshly baked treats on site and purchase luxury Irish at our online store: shop.ashfordcastle.com.
products from brands including Avoca, Newbridge Silverware, E: mrsteasboutique@ashfordcastle.com
Tipperary Crystal, Foxford, Voya.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandCHAUFFEUR TOURS
Ashford Castle’s own Fáilte Ireland National tour guide is delighted to offer our private
chauffeur driven tours in luxury SUV vehicles.
Tailor made tours are available for both full and half day In car facilities include:
excursions. Visit Connemara National Park, featuring 2,957 • WiFi
hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests, or • Air conditioning
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens, one of Ireland’s • Heated seats
best loved and most iconic tourist attractions and home to
the Benedictine nuns since 1920. The lunar landscape of the Prices are tailored for each requirement and number of people, please
contact the hotel for further information and pricing
Burren and breath-taking heights of the Cliffs of Moher will
Please visit www.acsashford.com for further details.
leave you in no doubt as to the dramatic splendour of the West
Coast of Ireland and The Wild Atlantic Way.
Ashford Castle Hotel and Estate • Cong • County Mayo • IrelandGOLF
This beautiful nine-hole, 2996-yard,
par-35 parkland course provides the
perfect environment for golfers of all
ages to hone their skills.
The course was designed by the renowned Irish
golf architect Eddie Hackett and was created with
imaginative integration of natural features and
hazards, ensuring a marvellous contribution to the
tough par 3’s, exciting par 4’s and formidable par 5.
What better way to complement a stay at the five star
Ashford Castle.
Green fees are complimentary to hotel residents.
• Club hire (includes golf balls, tees, pull trolley): €50
per person
• Golf buggy hire: €50
• Shoe hire: €10
• Pull trolley: €5
• Green fees: €60
Prices apply to residents of the Castle and The Lodge.
TENNIS
We offer guests two
newly-resurfaced all-
weather courts for
complimentary play.
Whether you’re a regular player or
have never held a racket in your life,
you’re sure to enjoy the experience in the magnificent Private coaching tuition is available, advanced
setting of the Ashford Estate. Please ask at Reception, reservations required and additional costs apply.
where rackets and balls are available for complimentary
hire.
• Please note - all of the above mentioned activities • No diving, paddling or swimming is permitted
are provided and organised by independent com- in the lake, river or fountain at any time. Please • In light of COVID-19, our long-established strin-
panies and booked at your own risk. note, the waters in the river and lake are deep and gent cleaning procedures have been enhanced to take
hazardous. into account recommendations from the Health Pro-
• Safety information - there are uneven footpaths, • Safety information for ramblers - please be aware, tection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) and the European
low walls, and sharp inclines and declines around the terrain is uneven. Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
the garden and grounds. covering everything from hand washing hygiene
and cleaning product accreditations to the cleaning
• Children must be accompanied and supervised by • All guests must be suitably attired and activities protocols adopted in every area of the hotel.
a responsible adult at all times. are undertaken at your own risk.Belfast
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