TOWN & COUNTRY
Two historic Irish properties create a customised six-night trip of a lifetime.
Two historic Irish properties create a customised six-night trip of a lifetime.
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish 5-star hotel is located in the heart of the city centre, opposite Irish Government Buildings. Created from four Georgian townhouses dating back to the 1760’s and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 142 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens. Stunningly restored interiors provide the perfect backdrop for one of Ireland’s largest private art collections.
The Merrion has a choice of two restaurants, including Ireland's first 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud offering formal gourmet dining or The Garden Room Restaurant overlooking The Merrion's tranquil terrace gardens with an all-day casual dining menu.
Guests can pull their own pint of creamy Guinness in The Cellar Bar, take Art Afternoon Tea in The Georgian Drawing Rooms, or relax in the tranquil surroundings of the The Merrion Spa and Health Club, which features a 60 foot infinity pool.
This remarkable 800 year old Castle is widely recognised as Ireland’s top castle destination. Once the home of the Guinness family – it is now owned by the Tollman family of Red Carnation Hotels. Ashford Castle opened as a hotel in 1939 and has been voted the “Best of the Best in the World.”
Exquisite interiors, unique artwork, sumptuous fabrics and chandeliers await your arrival to each of the 83 individually designed bedrooms. In addition as a resident you can enjoy;
- Over 25 Activities on our Private 350 acre estate – including Ireland’s first school of Falconry and Salmon / Trout fishing
- An award winning Spa
- Choice of dining options - traditional with a French twist, International, Irish and American
- Wine tasting in our underground Wine Cellar
Warm smiles will greet at every turn from extraordinary characters – all very proud to work here – some following in the footsteps of their Grandparents or Parents.
Dublin
The city is bursting with atmosphere, music, sights and scenes providing an irresistible backdrop to one of the oldest cities in Europe. Ireland’s capital city will provide you with a multiplicity of cultural riches, from the ancient to the avant garde, and from history, architecture and archaeology to modern art and the present-day performing arts.
Within 45 minutes of Ashford Castle guests can visit a number of towns including Castlebar, Westport or the medieval city of Galway. Guests can also play some of the most challenging links courses on the West of Ireland. Westport, home of the pirate queen Grace O’Malley from the 16th Century and features the
pilgrimage mountain Croagh Patrick.
There are two Signature Discovery points of the 50 Secrets of “Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way” which are located 40 minutes from Ashford Castle, Killary Harbour and Kylemore Abbey. Ashford Castle is located in the charming village of Cong where the film “The Quiet Man” was shot on location in 1951 and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 1953. Galway, the capital city of the West of Ireland, is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events.
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Including Ireland’s first school of Falconry and Salmon/Trout fishing
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Ashford Castle:
Choice of dining options; traditional with a French twist, International, Irish and American
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Ashford Castle