Ashford Castle

13th century1228Ireland

CountryIreland

RegionMayo

Period13th century

Year Built1228

About Ashford Castle

Now a five-star luxury hotel. Originally built by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo family. The Guinness family owned it in the 19th century. Voted one of the best hotels in the world.

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