Name: The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Address: Ashford Estate, Cong, Ireland, Cong, County Mayo, IE
Price range: $213–$774 per night
Rating: 9.33

What guests think

Reviews of The Lodge at Ashford Castle emphasize exceptionally friendly service, comfortable rooms, and a beautiful estate setting with many activities, while noting that on-site dining value can be mixed.

Guests appreciate the pool and gym and experiences like falconry, boat trips and wolfhound walks, but access inside Ashford Castle typically requires advance dining or tour reservations. Rooms are often spacious with scenic views; a few mention inconsistent decor, small quirks like limited blackout curtains or lack of smart TVs, and occasional maintenance issues. Breakfast receives frequent praise for quality and variety. Expect a scenic, activity-focused stay with standout staff support.

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Facilities

Extensive estate activities such as falconry, boating, biking and wolfhound walks are widely enjoyed, and many praise the pool and gym; some note restricted castle access without reservations and occasional pool temperature concerns or higher activity prices.

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Louis

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. No access to Ashford Castle without prior reservations or room stay. School of falcontry was exceptional. Miguel our instructor was fantastic and very detailed with us. Staff was outstanding.

10

Michael

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having access to the Ashford Castle grounds, the 9 hole golf course, great food and walking paths made this a delightful stay. Rooms are two story with a downstairs sitting area, electric fireplace and patio. Upstairs is a cozy bedroom and luxurious granite bath. If you’re not in the mood to walk, they offer shuttles up and down the hill to the Castle, gardens, golf course and tea room.

10

Stephen

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, lovely comfortable rooms, excellent pool and gym facilities, great bar and food was excellent, loads of activities which kept us busy all weekend. Staff were really attentive and always willing to help.

10

Gillian

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The room we had was in the courtyard and was spotless. The breakfast was excellent and we both enjoyed utilising the vast grounds for a walk and the Ealu pool area each day.

10

Tracey

Apr 12, 2023

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The Lodge is on the grounds of Ashford Castle - majestic, calming, gorgeous - all we wanted to do was walk around all day! Several amenities at the castle are afforded to the Lodge, but not all - confirm and book beforehand if you're interested in falconry, horseback riding, etc. The boat across the lake is a lovely outing!

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GP

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place, great walks at the castle. Expensive restaurant and and expensive pony treking, £130 for one hr

10

Linda

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is fantastic, the decor is very cool, rooms fresh and spacious, situation idyllic. Loved my smoked haddock for breakfast. Evening meal was was the only slight disappointment, not quite on par with everything else- uninspired and overpriced. I loved using the free bicycles to tour round the castle gardens and down to Cohan’s bar for a pint of Guinness and some delicious scallops.

10

Sarah

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolutely loved our stay. The staff are so helpful and looked after us so well. Especially the lovely lady who looked after us each morning at breakfast. We were sad saying goodbye to her on our last morning. We loved our room and treated ourselves to room service one of the nights and that was top marks. We ate in the bar another night and down in the Cottage too, couldn’t fault any of them. The only thing that could have improved our stay was the temperature of the pool. Okay for us adults but found it was too cold for our toddler.

10

Peggy

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at The Lodge was wonderful. We loved the nice, comfortable room, large bathroom, and the pool area was a nice respite on a cool, rainy & windy day. The staff was wonderful as was the very large breakfast. It was a treat for sure!

10

Maria

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous Hotel Amazing leisure Centre Great food

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping is frequently praised, with many describing rooms as spotless or very clean; a few reviews cite maintenance issues or areas needing renovation.

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Neil

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. All aspects were excellent.

10

Craig

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lodge at Ashford Castle. The service was absolutely top notch. Every employee was a true professional. The hotel itself is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed walks around the property and into the nearby town of Cong. We didn't take advantage of many of the activities available. Some were age-restricted (we have a six-year-old) and others were booked up. Ashford reaches out to guests urging them to book activities and meal reservations early to avoid disappointment. Definitely take them up on that recommendation. Include a reservation for something in Ashford Castle itself. Guests of the Lodge aren't permitted to enter the Castle without a dining or other reservation. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were well equipped, even including US-style electrical outlets in some places. This hotel is a bit pricy, but we felt it was worth it for our family of three. One of our tour guides told us that the Lodge was named Ireland's top 4-star hotel a few years ago and that Ashford Castle was named the world's best hotel at some point. That's not surprising based upon our experience.

10

Catriona

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room, attentive staff

10

Diane

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Another Good stay at Ashford Castle Lodge We stayed two nights in a quay Suite Suite was very clean & comfortable It is worth the little bit extra to stay in a suite if you can Male breakfast Host & Lady Host were absolutely excellent ( so sorry I do not have names ) The lady did her best to assist when maintenance were drilling in a room directly above us during breakfast service Breakfast was a good quality, the house home made baked beans are a must ! you will never eat heinz again On check out, the friendly & efficient reception Manager was very helpful in sorting a small issue that was previously highlighted to the reception team during the stay without resolution We did not eat in Wildes restaurant this time but was very enjoyable previous stay We enjoyed drinks/ lunch on the terrace & after dinner drinks in the lovely bar The new spa/pool was not open yet ( another couple of weeks ) but the friendly manager showed us around, he is obviously very proud of his new project & rightly so as it looks amazing! The grounds are extensive & very well looked after, there are lovely walking trails A very good stay !

8

Michael

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, nice facility; however, our room had several “mechanical challenges” that need attention.

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Diane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another lovely stay, a minor issue was resolved speedily & professionally by Tara in Front Office Our room was spacious, very clean room as was the bathroom, bedding was super comfortable Breakfast was lovely, you could tell it was great quality produce, breakfast team were friendly & attentive Thank you !

8

Dan

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The conditions on the lodge hotel are screaming for renovations. The setting is excellent and the staff is very nice.

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Gillian

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The room we had was in the courtyard and was spotless. The breakfast was excellent and we both enjoyed utilising the vast grounds for a walk and the Ealu pool area each day.

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JILL

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice to be a on the estate. Room was nice and clean. Wish it had a smart tv. Dinner at Wilde restaurant was very average. Enjoyed biking and falconry on the estate.

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Rooms

Many guests describe rooms as comfortable and often spacious, with scenic views and some duplex layouts. Some found the decor inconsistent or dated and noted small quirks like limited blackout curtains, lack of smart TVs, or minor maintenance issues.

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Daniel

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Over priced, mediocre, awful red plastic bed in quay suite so down graded to drab entry level room (but got no credit or refund -said it was expedias job) pictures didn’t reflect reality, would never go back.

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Michael

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having access to the Ashford Castle grounds, the 9 hole golf course, great food and walking paths made this a delightful stay. Rooms are two story with a downstairs sitting area, electric fireplace and patio. Upstairs is a cozy bedroom and luxurious granite bath. If you’re not in the mood to walk, they offer shuttles up and down the hill to the Castle, gardens, golf course and tea room.

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Niamh

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights in a duplex suite room 121. Decor is modern, bed extremely comfortable (only item to be andjousted is the shower as no matter what direction your in water leaks out). we had our dog with us and I have to say she was treated like a VIP with a treat left for her, dog bed, bowls and towel and all the staff were super nice. The food In wildes restaurant is outstanding and the venison for main course was superb. The only criticism is if you have breakfast in the gallery with your 4 legged friend the service is a little disjointed. However, they did provide food for her also. All in all an excellent stay and we will definitely come back.

10

Danielle

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My only complaint is that they need black out curtains! The place is beautiful but I woke up at 0500 with the sun.

10

Paul

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful breakfast & dinner. Fabulous health & fitness facilities. Exceptional service from all staff. Unbelievable location & views. Room decor / furniture needed updating as furniture felt a little dated and out of keeping with general standard of the lodge.

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JILL

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice to be a on the estate. Room was nice and clean. Wish it had a smart tv. Dinner at Wilde restaurant was very average. Enjoyed biking and falconry on the estate.

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Juliet

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Delightful staff that took the very best care of us. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Bar staff fun.We only ate breakfast at the lodge which was ok. Try the Ashford gunpowder gin but my favourite was the Dingle gin!

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Linda

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is fantastic, the decor is very cool, rooms fresh and spacious, situation idyllic. Loved my smoked haddock for breakfast. Evening meal was was the only slight disappointment, not quite on par with everything else- uninspired and overpriced. I loved using the free bicycles to tour round the castle gardens and down to Cohan’s bar for a pint of Guinness and some delicious scallops.

10

Kay

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience. The Lodge at Ashford Castle is everything that it advertises itself to be. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms amazing and all the staff were attentive and polite.

10

Peggy

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at The Lodge was wonderful. We loved the nice, comfortable room, large bathroom, and the pool area was a nice respite on a cool, rainy & windy day. The staff was wonderful as was the very large breakfast. It was a treat for sure!

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Service

Service is a standout, with many reports of friendly, attentive, and highly professional staff who go above and beyond and resolve issues quickly. A few minor oversights are mentioned, but overall interactions are consistently positive.

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Robert

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Five star accommodations. Competent, courteous, and friendly service. Would go back without hesitation

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Martin

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room and service, excellent staff

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Craig

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lodge at Ashford Castle. The service was absolutely top notch. Every employee was a true professional. The hotel itself is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed walks around the property and into the nearby town of Cong. We didn't take advantage of many of the activities available. Some were age-restricted (we have a six-year-old) and others were booked up. Ashford reaches out to guests urging them to book activities and meal reservations early to avoid disappointment. Definitely take them up on that recommendation. Include a reservation for something in Ashford Castle itself. Guests of the Lodge aren't permitted to enter the Castle without a dining or other reservation. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were well equipped, even including US-style electrical outlets in some places. This hotel is a bit pricy, but we felt it was worth it for our family of three. One of our tour guides told us that the Lodge was named Ireland's top 4-star hotel a few years ago and that Ashford Castle was named the world's best hotel at some point. That's not surprising based upon our experience.

10

Sandra

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fantastic. Best breakfast of anywhere I’ve stayed yet. Excellent kitchen. Great wine offering. Service unparalled (particularly Anna and Janiana). Lovely rooms. Tons to do. Gorgeous grounds.

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Diane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another lovely stay, a minor issue was resolved speedily & professionally by Tara in Front Office Our room was spacious, very clean room as was the bathroom, bedding was super comfortable Breakfast was lovely, you could tell it was great quality produce, breakfast team were friendly & attentive Thank you !

10

Gillian

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The room we had was in the courtyard and was spotless. The breakfast was excellent and we both enjoyed utilising the vast grounds for a walk and the Ealu pool area each day.

10

Carol

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous, attentive, friendly staff. Took care of any need.

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Tobias

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds and building were beautiful. The staff are all amazing. A really well run venue, we can’t wait to go back and spend more time!

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Kelly

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We recently stayed at the Lodge at Ashford Castle, then a night at the castle itself. I have never experienced such a level of service. Everything was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. They have raised the bar.

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Sarah

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolutely loved our stay. The staff are so helpful and looked after us so well. Especially the lovely lady who looked after us each morning at breakfast. We were sad saying goodbye to her on our last morning. We loved our room and treated ourselves to room service one of the nights and that was top marks. We ate in the bar another night and down in the Cottage too, couldn’t fault any of them. The only thing that could have improved our stay was the temperature of the pool. Okay for us adults but found it was too cold for our toddler.

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Location

Set on the Ashford Castle estate, the setting is scenic with lovely walks and easy access to activities. Several note that entering the castle itself usually requires a dining or tour reservation, and the nearby town is quiet but charming.

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Paul

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Whitout a doubt one of the finest places we have stayed . The service, the grounds, the staff, the location as good as you could wish for Food as you would expect superb Its most definitely a place to visit Village could do with more attractions but still very quant

10

Louis

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. No access to Ashford Castle without prior reservations or room stay. School of falcontry was exceptional. Miguel our instructor was fantastic and very detailed with us. Staff was outstanding.

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Michael

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having access to the Ashford Castle grounds, the 9 hole golf course, great food and walking paths made this a delightful stay. Rooms are two story with a downstairs sitting area, electric fireplace and patio. Upstairs is a cozy bedroom and luxurious granite bath. If you’re not in the mood to walk, they offer shuttles up and down the hill to the Castle, gardens, golf course and tea room.

10

elizabeth

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a double room off the courtyard and it was lovely. Especially Loved the duo of local music in the bar area with Carmel Dempsey who has such a beautiful voice. Staff were very accommodating and drove us down to the Ashford Castle for a peek. Breakfast was delicious. In Cong took 'The Quiet Man' movie tour which is not to be missed! Ate dinner in Pat Cohan's bar which is featured in the John Wayne movie.

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Tracey

Apr 12, 2023

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The Lodge is on the grounds of Ashford Castle - majestic, calming, gorgeous - all we wanted to do was walk around all day! Several amenities at the castle are afforded to the Lodge, but not all - confirm and book beforehand if you're interested in falconry, horseback riding, etc. The boat across the lake is a lovely outing!

10

Carol

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Delightful place to stay. Just be sure to have activities planned onsite. Not much else to do otherwise. Town is pretty quiet.

10

Linda

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is fantastic, the decor is very cool, rooms fresh and spacious, situation idyllic. Loved my smoked haddock for breakfast. Evening meal was was the only slight disappointment, not quite on par with everything else- uninspired and overpriced. I loved using the free bicycles to tour round the castle gardens and down to Cohan’s bar for a pint of Guinness and some delicious scallops.

10

Debra L

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel, easy walk to the castle! Beautiful estate and wonderful staff. Everything was top shelf!

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Cindy

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lodge at Ashford Castle is a beautiful option for those wanting to stay near the castle but not pay the exorbitant price to stay in the castle. It was comfortable and charming and has everything you need, you have access to all the activities and you can walk the entire grounds and get beautiful photos of the castle. The breakfast is also delicious! Keep in mind that the Lodge guests can’t go inside the castle at all unless you are dining at one of the restaurants.

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Randall

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property on the same property as the Ashford Castle which is one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety. Other meals range from excellent to average, with several comments about high prices; room service and bar meals receive positives but overall value can feel inconsistent.

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Chris

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is not at the castle but rather on the castle grounds. I was told it is a “different experience” than those staying at the castle. It was generally a very nice stay. A delicious breakfast was the highlight of our stay. Other meals were more hit or miss and though tasty, a bit overpriced considering the more informal atmosphere. The decor was a bit bizarre, like they couldn’t figure out what style they were going for. Some areas were like a Las Vegas casino with mirrors, bright red tiles and modern art, while a turn of the corner elicited a feel for 18th century rural charm with a cozy fireplace.

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Sandra

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fantastic. Best breakfast of anywhere I’ve stayed yet. Excellent kitchen. Great wine offering. Service unparalled (particularly Anna and Janiana). Lovely rooms. Tons to do. Gorgeous grounds.

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Maria

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous breakfast and nice staff

10

Gillian

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The room we had was in the courtyard and was spotless. The breakfast was excellent and we both enjoyed utilising the vast grounds for a walk and the Ealu pool area each day.

10

William

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lodge is beautiful, castle grounds impressive, staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Dinner at The Dungeon was delicious. Just a wonderful place to stay. Should have booked a few days to try all the available activities.

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JILL

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice to be a on the estate. Room was nice and clean. Wish it had a smart tv. Dinner at Wilde restaurant was very average. Enjoyed biking and falconry on the estate.

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Linda

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is fantastic, the decor is very cool, rooms fresh and spacious, situation idyllic. Loved my smoked haddock for breakfast. Evening meal was was the only slight disappointment, not quite on par with everything else- uninspired and overpriced. I loved using the free bicycles to tour round the castle gardens and down to Cohan’s bar for a pint of Guinness and some delicious scallops.

10

Sarah

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolutely loved our stay. The staff are so helpful and looked after us so well. Especially the lovely lady who looked after us each morning at breakfast. We were sad saying goodbye to her on our last morning. We loved our room and treated ourselves to room service one of the nights and that was top marks. We ate in the bar another night and down in the Cottage too, couldn’t fault any of them. The only thing that could have improved our stay was the temperature of the pool. Okay for us adults but found it was too cold for our toddler.

10

M A

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hotel is excellent but the breakfast was the only disappointing area

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Peggy

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at The Lodge was wonderful. We loved the nice, comfortable room, large bathroom, and the pool area was a nice respite on a cool, rainy & windy day. The staff was wonderful as was the very large breakfast. It was a treat for sure!

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Month	Average price
January	$230
February	$237
March	$252
April	$296
May	$388
June	$439
July	$420
August	$431
September	$349
October	$220
November	$252
December	$287

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $397	8 $405	9 $401	10 $400	11 $399	12 $398
13 $397	14 $400	15 $410	16 $410	17 $400	18	19 $410
20	21 $399	22 $540	23 $410	24 $399	25 $718	26
27 $484	28 $295	29 $302	30 $403

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $426	2	3 $774
4	5 $231	6 $257	7 $214	8 $296	9 $277	10 $398
11 $252	12 $253	13 $214	14 $214	15 $355	16	17 $529
18 $213	19 $214	20 $214	21 $214	22 $214	23 $275	24 $311
25 $269	26 $311	27 $320	28 $275	29 $275	30 $275	31 $275

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