20th March 2026
I Stayed Over At Ashford Castle, The Former Guinness Family Seat In County Mayo
Back in my room, tired after a day of wolfhound walking, epic food and falconry – it was a privilege to have a hawk on my arm and see her plumage up close – I was ready for that four-poster bed. The fire had been lit, the lighting dimmed, quiet music playing. Thoughtful and meaningful – and so very Ashford Castle.
MARGARET HUSSEY
The Gloss
If you can stretch to an overnight stay at Ashford to fully enjoy the relaxation benefits of the facial, then definitely do. It’s such an experience. Everything is immaculate, from the dozens of red roses in the main hall to the pristine marble bathrooms.
23rd March 2026
23rd March 2026
Is This Ireland's Most Exclusive Facial?
Augustinus Bader facials are only available in one place in the entire country: the destination spa at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo.
18th March 2026
Jetsetter Style: Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle is one of those rare properties where history, setting, and service come together with remarkable ease.
Social Life Magazine
Set on a 350-acre estate along the shores of Lough Corrib, this 13th-century castle delivers an arrival that feels both cinematic and deeply personal – an experience further elevated by its place within the Red Carnation Hotels portfolio, known for its meticulous attention to detail and guest experience.
18th March 2026
Goop
Drinks-wise, there are a few musts: Book a wine tasting. You’ll head downstairs along a dimly lit 16th-century passageway – discovered during the castle’s renovation in 2015 – and gather around a candlelit wooden table in the wine cellars to learn about wine and some castle history (if you’re lucky, you might get a ghost story or two).
18th February 2026
18th February 2026
Inside the Historic Irish Castle Where Every Day Is a Country Weekend
The castle, perched on the shore of Lough Corrib where it meets the River Cong, is a towering, turreted Gothic pile – imposing and romantic in a moody, Victorian way.
17th November 2025
Spa of the Month: The Spa at Ashford Castle, Ireland
In short, The Spa at Ashford Castle invites you into magnified gentleness. And you’ll leave softer, grounded, aware of your breath in a way you might have forgotten you could be. Even if your life feels as dramatic as the Victorian-era Guinness dynasty, a visit to the spa inside the former real House of Guinness will help smooth it all out.
Secret Trips
Could The Spa at Ashford Castle work for somebody looking for a “nice little spa day”? Yes, but only if they are ready to sever the back-to-back meetings, turn off the inbox, and schedule their return with purpose. Because if you’re just sneaking in for an hour between travel legs, you’ll see the hallways but miss the embrace of this place. Here, you need time and intent.
17th November 2025
