Hotel: Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland

What’s it all about? Well, Ashford Castle is all about history, service, attention to detail and being made to feel like royalty, that’s what it’s all about. This majestic pile dates back to 1228, from whence it changed hands and appearance many times (it has gone from being, initially, a defensive castle stronghold to French … Read more Hotel: Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland

Hotel: Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa, Donegal, Ireland

  Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa is Donegal’s only five-star hotel. It sits on over 40 acres of woodland, is a stone’s throw from its namesake lake, and won the World’s Best Luxury Country Hotel Award in 2009 and 2010. It is, therefore, something of a class act.   It is also a sight … Read more Hotel: Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa, Donegal, Ireland