Ashford Castle is a five-star Red Carnation castle hotel situated on the shores of the second biggest lake in Ireland, Lough Corrib, and was once home to the Guinness family. The hotel features 83 guest rooms and offers a wealth of activities and thoughtful touches with acclaimed Irish hospitality on a grand scale. The castle is celebrated for its historic charm, award-winning dining, and a range of exclusive experiences, from falconry to boat trips on the lake.
Ashford Castle was purchased by The Red Carnation Hotel Collection in 2013. The castle was generously restored to its former glory and re-opened as a Red Carnation hotel in 2015. Red Carnation Hotels, founded in 1984, is a collection of family-owned, boutique luxury hotels and spas in rare locations and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The collection comprises 16 exceptional properties around the world, each sharing the founding values of service excellence and generous hospitality that define the family-owned and run business.
Red Carnation, with over 3,000 employees globally, has remained fiercely family-led. Stanley and Bea's son Brett serves as Chairman of the collection, while daughter Vicki, as President, oversees guest experience, branding, sales, and design.
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