๐จโจ Ashford Castle | Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฐ
This magnificent 13th-century castle was originally built by the Anglo-Norman de Burgos family. In 1852, Sir Benjamin Guinness acquired and expanded the estate to 26,000 acres ๐ณ, planting thousands of trees, constructing new roads, and adding two Victorian-style extensions. The Guinness family maintained ownership until 1939 when it was acquired by renowned Irish hotelier Noel Huggard ๐ฐ. In 1985, a group of Irish-Americans transformed it into one of Ireland's premier hotels, ranking among Europe's top 50 luxury hotels ๐. Since 2013, the prestigious Red Carnation Hotel Group has taken over management, adding more private lakeside cottages two years ago ๐. ๐ Location: 4.5/5 ๐ Stay Experience: 4.9/5 ๐๏ธ Room Type: Deluxe Lake View Room ๐ถ Price: โฌ795/night (taxes & fees included) ๐ Review: Among all castle hotels I've experienced, Ashford Castle stands out with impeccable attention to detail โจ. It perfectly preserves its timeless charm while incorporating cutting-edge amenities from smart sockets to keycard systems โก, offering service that surpasses most urban five-star hotels. My verdict? Simply flawless ๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ Highly recommended! #LuxuryTravel #CastleExperience #MustStayInIreland #PremiumHotels #EuropeanGetaway