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A proud royal heritage

Historic roots brought to life with warm British hospitality & theatrical dining experiences.

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The Rubens at the Palace

London

Enriching, rewarding & exceptional

Our beautifully restored historic hotel is cared for by a team who take genuine pride in delivering impeccable service and exceeding expectations at every turn. Overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace - the entrance used by the Royal family - The Rubens showcases exceptional dining journeys, and enriching and rewarding experiences, from the very first moment guests are greeted by our red-uniformed doormen...

Our hotel remains open and we are here to welcome you for any business-related stay. Our restaurants and bars are closed, however you can enjoy in-room dining throughout your stay.

Outdoor sports

Guests cycling in Ashford Castle's grounds

Cycling & kayaking

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Woman experiencing clay pigeon shooting

Clay shooting & archery

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Man playing golf in the Estate

Golf

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Guests playing tennis at Ashford Castle

Tennis

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Guests horseriding at Ashford Castle

Equestrian

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Guests cycling in Ashford Castle's grounds

Cycling & kayaking

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Woman experiencing clay pigeon shooting

Clay shooting & archery

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Man playing golf in the Estate

Golf

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Guests playing tennis at Ashford Castle

Tennis

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Guests horseriding at Ashford Castle

Equestrian

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Guests cycling in Ashford Castle's grounds

Cycling & kayaking

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Woman experiencing clay pigeon shooting

Clay shooting & archery

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Exhilarating activities

Falconry

Discover the ancient form of falconry at the oldest established Falconry School in Ireland - flying hawks is an experience of a lifetime.

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Man fishing on the Ashford Estate

Fishing

Our Ghillie (guide), Frank Costello, is internationally recognised as one of the most knowledgeable experts on fishing Lough Corrib, having lived beside the lake his entire life.

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Boat cruising on Ashford Estate

Lake cruising

Lake cruising at Ashford Castle is a magnificent way to explore the pristine surroundings and soak up the scenery at leisure.

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Guide Frank fishing on Lough Corrib

Traditional boating trips

A fabulous way to experience the magic of Lough Corrib is to glide across the clear waters with our experienced guide, Frank, in the traditional wooden boats he hand-crafted himself.

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Guest zip-lining in the woods

Zip-lining & tree climbing

Join us for a memorable aerial adventure set in magnificent, mature woodland on the Ashford Estate. This is a unique opportunity to engage in an exhilarating experience surrounded by natural beauty.

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Walking & hiking

From boosting fitness, to improving mental wellbeing – and even helping us in our social lives, walking and hiking offers all kinds of tangible benefits and there is no better location to enjoy this popular past time than Ireland.

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More Estate activities

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View of Ashford Caslte's Spa and Gym surounded by trees and grass

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Estate Gardens

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View of Ashford Caslte's Spa and Gym surounded by trees and grass

The Spa

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Estate Gardens

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Family Activities

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The Cinema

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View of Ashford Caslte's Spa and Gym surounded by trees and grass

The Spa

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Advance bookings are recommended

All the above mentioned activities are provided and organised by independent companies/contractors and booked at your own risk. 

Safety information for gardens and grounds - there are low walls around the gardens and grounds. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. No diving/paddling/swimming is permitted in the lake, river or fountains.

Safety information for the lake and river - the waters in the river and lake are deep and hazardous. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. 

Safety information for ramblers - the terrain is uneven, all guests must be suitably attired and activities are undertaken at your own risk.

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