The Most Luxurious Castle in the World

With a history as old as 1228, Ashford Castle is an enchanted hotel of dreams. The castle, situated on 350 acres along the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, dates back eight centuries, and was owned by the Guinness family for over 100 years. The Tollman family bought the castle in June, 2013, and have since put some $75 million into restoration. It shows. Walking through the vaulted entrance is like being swept into a palace inside a manor inside a museum in a castle. It is, one staffer boasts, “Europe’s first seven-star hotel”… Located on the edge of the stunning Connemara mountains in Western Ireland, the castle is surrounded by unique and natural beauty. It’s easy for visitors to get lost exploring the surrounding landscape of the Connemara. Ashford Castle is located on Lough Corrib, the second largest lake in Ireland, known throughout Europe for its trout fishing…