Celebrate St Patricks with Ashford Castle
February 23, 2010 · Filed Under General news · Comment
Ashford Castle
Are you going to watch St Patricks parade in Dublin this year? If not, it will be very hard to find a better way to celebrate St Patricks than to enjoy the incredible 2-day package with Ashford Castle.
If you’re looking for a relaxing break, you’ll appreciate the specially created Emerald Phyto Body Treatment for 2 persons.
If you fancy cooking and enjoy learning something new, you’ll definitely enjoy the cookery demonstration with Ashford Castle’s chef: you will be taught the art of making Irish soda bread and will practice the “Guinness art” pouring.
St Patricks Day “Pot of Gold” treasure hunt and “Long Puck” hurling competition will entertain you if you’re into traditional St Patrick’s games, and making your wishes by the fountain at Ashford Castle will complete the experience.
Ashford Castle St Patricks package includes two nights of accommodation with traditional Irish dinner for two in the dungeons of Ashford Castle.
On the second day of your stay at Ashford Castle, you’ll take a mystic boat to the island of Inchagoill and visit St Patricks 5th century church “Templepatrick” and the most precious stone of Lugnad. You will hear the story of St Patrick explained on board by Patrick Luskin, historian and captain of the ship.
And to settle down after all the fun and thrill of the celebration, you’ll get to enjoy a glass of the Ashford Castle’s favourite Irish tipple “Arthurs Bellini” on the house while watching the “Quiet Man” movie.
The St Patricks package at Ashford Castle is based on 2 adults only, and costs a total of eur790 per 2 nights of Corrib room accommodation. Click here to book now!
More about Ashford Castle
- Ashford Castle – general description and driving directions
- Occasion Packages with Ashford Castle
- Ashford Castle photos
Gala Christmas party night at Ashford Castle
December 16, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
With just a few days until Christmas, it’s still not too late for you to book your Christmas party at Ashford castle!
This year’s Christmas party at Ashford castle will happen on the Saturday night of December 19th, 2009. As always, you can count on the highest standard of food and entertainment, with the following included in the package:
- Minced pies & mulled wide upon your arrival (2pm)
- 4 course banquet in the George V dining room
- Entertainment by Keith McDonald and the Show
- Dancing until late
Naturally, there are a few conditions, like jacket & tie required for Gentlemen or a full payment required right away since it’s so close to the actual event.
Still, at eur150 per person per night, this is one great package and an unforgettable way to enjoy your Christmas this year. Go ahead and book now!
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Stay in Ashford Castle for just eur70 per night per person
September 22, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
In case you’re not watching Irish TV, Ashford Castle is running a great special offer from October 1st until December 22nd 2009: you can stay in one of the Corrib rooms for 3 consecutive nights and it will cost you only eur420 – this works out to just eur70 per person per night!
This offer is based on 2 adults sharing, so if you’re planning a family break you’ll probably have to wait for the next special offer.
If Christmas in a castle hotel isn’t your thing, then book your stay in Ashford Castle now! Otherwise have a look at the the first Christmas specials for Ashford.
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Putting Irish Castle Hotels on the Map
September 1, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
I’ve just updated pages of some castle hotels to finally include the interactive map with each of hotel’s location.
You can zoom the map in or out to better understand how to find the castle hotel of your choice. Later this month I’ll be adding more changes to help you plan your route even better!
Click on any of the following castle hotels in Ireland to view more information and use the interactive map on each page:
See also:
- Gift vouchers for Irish Castle Hotels
- Castle Hotels Ireland website gets its own interactive map
- Map of Castle Hotels in Ireland
Top 3 Castle Hotel Specials – June/July 2009
July 3, 2009 · Filed Under Special offers · Comment
Just thought I’d share with you some of the most popular castle hotel specials. Quite often there are special offers which are active only for a weekend or two, and because of this not all of them end up in the monthly newsletters some hotels send out. I’m lucky enough to have many visitors find their castle hotels through my website, and this helps me see exactly where the best deals are.
Ashford Castle – 3 nights special
Ashford Castle
An absolute winner for the past few months, Ashford Castle is amagnificent 5-star castle offering a truly magical experience every time you visit it. Celebrating its 70th birthday in 2009, Ashford currently has a Deluxe room 3 nights special for eur770 – that’s a price per room, not a person, so really a great value for a destination of such a class. Click here to book your luxurious stay at Ashford
Ballygally Castle mini-break
Ballygally Castle
This enchanting 4-star castle hotel currently offers a mini-break deal which proves to be extremely popular with visitors of this website – for just gbp90 (around eur110), you will get a luxurious single room accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast, plus 4 course table d’hote dinner in the award-winning Garden Restaurant. Click here to visit Ballygally Castle website and book your mini-break!
Abbey Hotel – 2 nights with a complimentary dinner
Abbey Hotel
This 4-star castle hotel in Roscommon, Co. Roscommon has some of the best value deals on offer this summer. The one currently most popular is a 2 night bed & breakfast accommodation with a complimentary dinner and a full massage session for just eur149 pps. Please click here to visit hotel’s website for this and other offers..
See also:
- Castle Hotels Ireland – special offers
- Interactive map of castle hotels in Ireland
- Photos of castle hotels
Ashford Castle Launches its Occasion Packages
June 16, 2009 · Filed Under Special offers · Comment
Ashford Castle
As if 3rd night free special wasn’t enough, Ashford Castle has just launched a whole line of exciting occasion packages, meaning there are now even more reasons for you to stay in this magnificent castle.
Fathers Day Package at Ashford Castle
You’re already familiar with the first part of this deal: book two consecutive nights and get the third one for free. Yes, breakfast will be included. And yes, there’s now even more to this! To make Fathers Day celebration this bit more special for your family, Ashford includes one activity of your choice for free – so choose wisely! There are plenty of activities, but perhaps one which the whole family would enjoy is falconry.
With only a few days left until Fathers Day, you still have a chance to enjoy a great family break – book now if you like the idea!
Occasion packages from Ashford
There are a few more occasion packages available, I’ll be sure to introduce them properly in the coming days:
- 1939 – What A Year package
- Honeymoon Package at Ashford Castle
- Engagement at Ashford
See also:
- Ashford Castle deals: 3 nights special
- Ashford Castle - more information
- Official website of Ashford Castle
Latest Photos of Castles in Ireland
May 21, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
If you’re looking for castle hotel photos, there’s some good news for you: starting this week, most recent photos uploaded to Castle Hotel Ireland will be shown in the sidebar on every page.
This allows for quick browsing of castle photos, as you’ll probably want to learn as much as you can before booking your next castle hotel stay.
Photos of castle hotels in Ireland
Here are some of the links to photos for you:
Ashford Castle Brochure
May 20, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
Ashford Castle
Whether you’ve been to Ashford before or if you’re just thinking of staying in this wonderful castle hotel in Mayo, Ireland – you should have a look at the latest brochure available.
Ashford Castle brochure
There are usually a few brochures available for download from Ashford Castle, so I’ll be updating this post to reflect it.
If you’re interested in general information about the Ashford Castle Hotel, you will get most of the answers in the All Seasons brochure for Ashford Castle.
If you’re more into Ashford Castle photos, then you’ll enjoy the second Ashford Castle brochure, which is more like a photo album.
See also:
- Ashford Castle special: 3rd night FREE
- Official Ashford Castle website
- Directions: Galway Airport to Ashford Castle
Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle
May 18, 2009 · Filed Under General news · Comment
I’m working on a proper driving directions service for planning all your trips to castle hotels in Ireland, but it’s still a few weeks away. Until then, I thought I’d share the most popular routes with you. Today it’s the directions for getting from Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle.
Ashford Castle
Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle directions
1. Head southeast on Airport Rd/N19 toward N19
Continue to follow N19 0.2 km
2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and
stay on N19. Go through 3 roundabouts 5.1 km
3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto
the N18 ramp 0.5 km
4. Merge onto N18 68.7 km
5. Turn left at R338/The Bog Rd 0.3 km
6. Turn left at Dublin Rd/R338.
Continue to follow R338 4.5 km
7. Turn left at Dublin Rd/R338.
Continue to follow R338.
Go through 3 roundabouts 4.6 km
8. At Bodkin Roundabout, take the 4th exit
onto Headford Rd/N6 0.7 km
9. At Kirwan Roundabout, take the 2nd exit
onto Headford Rd/N84. Continue to follow N84 24.0 km
10. N84 turns slightly right and becomes R334 11.4 km
11. Turn left at R346 3.9 km
12. Turn left at R345 1.3 km
13. Turn left 56 m
Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle distance: 125km (about 2h)
This route planning information was generated using Google Maps service.
More on Ashford Castle:
- Official Ashford Castle page
- Ashford Castle hotel 3rd night free special
- Ashford Castle photos
- Ashford Castle, Ireland
Galway Airport to Ashford Castle
May 15, 2009 · Filed Under General news · 1 Comment
I’m working on a proper driving directions service for planning all your trips to castle hotels in Ireland, but it’s still a few weeks away. Until then, I thought I’d share the most popular routes with you. Today it’s the directions for getting from Galway Airport to Ashford Castle.
Ashford Castle
Galway Airport to Ashford Castle directions
1. Head northwest toward R339 0.1 km
2. Turn right at R339 0.6 km
3. Turn left at N18 4.2 km
4. Turn right at N17 5.9 km
5. Turn left toward Gort Na Carraig
(signs for Headford/Tuaim/áth Cinn/Tuam) 5.5 km
6. Continue straight onto Gort Na Carraig 2.4 km
7. Turn right at Headford Rd/N84
Continue to follow N84 10.4 km
8. N84 turns slightly right and becomes R334 11.4 km
9. Turn left at R346 3.9 km
10. Turn left at R345 1.3 km
11. Turn left 56 m
Galway Airport to Ashford Castle distance: 45.9km (about 45min)
This route planning information was generated using Google Maps service.
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