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 features 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 private 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 tranquility 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cong
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claudine
    United States of America United States of America
    Location= sublime! Facilities, bar, staff= wonderful! Everything! Art work is amazing!!
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff (reception, bar, breakfast room) at the lodge were super friendly and helpful from the initial phone call to check out. The suite was superb with loads of room and all of the expected amenities. An extremely enjoyable stay (two adults...
  • Adrian
    Singapore Singapore
    The Lodge way exceeded our expectations, its almost value for money (inspite of it not being cheap) because of so much to do around the place

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Amenities of The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules

The Lodge at Ashford Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Lodge at Ashford Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 nonresidents 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Lodge at Ashford Castle

  • The Lodge at Ashford Castle is 0.7 miles from the center of Cong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Lodge at Ashford Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Lodge at Ashford Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Lodge at Ashford Castle include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at The Lodge at Ashford Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Steam room
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Archery
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Guests staying at The Lodge at Ashford Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lodge at Ashford Castle on this page.