Founded in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family on the shores of Lough Corrib, the estate passed to the Brownes and then, in 1852, to the Guinness family, who added the Victorian wing, turrets and terraced gardens that give Ashford its fairy-tale silhouette today. It served as a filming location for John Ford's 'The Quiet Man' (1951) and has hosted numerous heads of state.
Visiting Ashford Castle
Yes, operates as a 5-star hotel; grounds and some public areas accessible to non-guests by arrangement
"Founded in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family on the shores of Lough Corrib, the estate passed to the Brownes and then, in 1852, to the Guinness family, who added the Victorian wing, turrets and terraced gardens that give Ashford its fairy-tale silhouette today."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Ashford Castle, 1.2 km away in Cong — Medieval castle founded by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family in 1228, later held by the Guinness family from 1852, converted into a hotel in 1939.
