The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Ireland
Prices
Next 365 nights · updated daily
Daily price line
Hover any point for the rate
Calendar heatmap
Hover any day for its rate
Reviews
Character and identity
Set within the 350-acre Ashford Castle estate on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, The Lodge is a country house built in 1865 with the polish of its grander castle sibling next door but a softer, less formal register. Expect 82 rooms and suites in an interior scheme that leans into individual character rather than uniformity, with lake views threading through the property. The signature table is Wildes at the Lodge, named for William Wilde (Oscar's father, a surgeon who kept a home nearby), where the kitchen turns out creative Irish cooking. Service is warm and country-house attentive rather than starched.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and small groups drawn to the Irish countryside who want the romance and estate access of Ashford Castle without the full ceremony of staying in the castle itself. A natural fit for travellers who value lake views, walks across a vast estate, and a relaxed dining room over urban buzz.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone after a city break, contemporary minimalist design, or a buzzy social scene should look to Dublin. Families needing extensive kids' programming, or guests who specifically want the full castle experience and its grandest public rooms, may find The Lodge's quieter posture a touch removed.
Bottom line
What you're really buying here is the estate itself: 350 acres of lakeshore Mayo countryside with a graceful 1865 house at its centre and Wildes' kitchen to come home to. Book a lake-facing room, give yourself at least two nights to use the grounds properly, and consider shoulder-season rates when the light over Lough Corrib does most of the work.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Golf
- Kid-friendly
- Front desk
- Full service laundry
