Ashford Castle

Tel 353 94 9546003

www.ashford.ie

Room 409

    Set against a spectacular backdrop of forests, lakes and mountains, in Ireland’s County Mayo, Ashford Castle traces it’s history to the 13th Century, although its castle-like appearance was added by the Guinness family in the 19th Century. In the 1950’s it was the site of the Hollywood film “ The Quiet Man” featuring Maureen O’Hara and Barry Fitzgerald. Today it is a fully restored, warm and luxurious resort hotel. One need never leave its extensive grounds to enjoy walking, golf (on the estate’s own short 9-hole course) or fishing. We stayed in Room 409 (pictured above), which is large and has multiple sets of windows with a beautiful view of the lake on the hotel’s property. And don’t miss the afternoon tea in the comfortable lounge, or the live music after dinner in the hotel’s bar to which one can “sing along.”