Ashford Castle, Cong

Name: Ashford Castle
Address: Castle View, Cong, Ireland
Telephone: +353 94 954 6003

#1 among attractions in Cong

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Ashford Castle is a medieval and Victorian castle that has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star luxury hotel near Cong on the Mayo-Galway border, on the Galway side of Lough Corrib in Ireland. It is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World organisation and was previously owned by the Guinness family. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1228 (796 years ago)Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 53°32'4"N, 9°17'5"W

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Castle ViewCong Ireland

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+353 94 954 6003

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Day trips

Ashford Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quiet Man Museum, Cong Abbey, Glebe Stone Circles, Kelly's Cave.

0.5 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
Quiet Man Museum, Cong
12 min walk • The Quiet Man Cottage Museum is a museum located in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland. It is a replica of the cottage used in John Ford's 1951 film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Barry Fitzgerald.
0.4 miN
Church, Historical place, Monastery
Cong Abbey, Cong
11 min walk • Cong Abbey also known as the Royal Abbey of Cong, is a historic site located at Cong Mayo, in Ireland's province of Connacht. The ruins of the former Augustinian abbey mostly date to the 13th century and have been described as featuring some of finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Glebe Stone Circles, Cong
34 min walk • Glebe Stone Circles are standing stones and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Kelly's Cave, Cong
19 min walk • Kelly's Cave is a limestone solutional cave and National Monument in County Mayo, Ireland.
~1330 ftNE
53°32'11"N • 9°16'47"W
Ashford Adventure, Cong
7 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ashford Castle open?

Ashford Castle is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Ashford Castle?

Nearby attractions include Ashford Adventure, Cong (7 min walk), Cong Abbey, Cong (11 min walk), Quiet Man Museum, Cong (12 min walk), Kelly's Cave, Cong (19 min walk).

Ashford Castle, Cong

Facts and practical information

Ashford Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Quiet Man Museum, Cong

Cong Abbey, Cong

Glebe Stone Circles, Cong

Kelly's Cave, Cong

Ashford Adventure, Cong

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ashford Castle open?

Which popular attractions are close to Ashford Castle?