Why Book a Private Driver from Dublin or Dublin Airport to Ashford Castle?
- Avoid left‑hand driving, tolls and parking headaches – sit back in an executive saloon or Mercedes V‑Class.
- Door‑to‑door pickup from any Dublin address or terminal straight to the castle drawbridge in Cong, County Mayo.
- Flight‑tracking, on‑board Wi‑Fi and chilled bottled water included.
- Clear, fixed pricing – no surge, no extras on arrival.
Ashford Castle at a Glance – Medieval Legend Turned Five‑Star Retreat
Ringed by Lough Corrib and 350 acres of woodland, the 800‑year‑old castle dazzles with its falconry school, chandeliered George V Dining Room and floor‑to‑ceiling‑glass spa. Travel + Leisure rates it the “No. 1 Resort in the UK & Ireland 2024.”
Five Essential Experiences
- Hawk Walk – fly a Harris hawk from your gloved hand through old‑growth forest.
- Private Cinema – 32 velvet seats screening Irish classics on misty evenings.
- Island‑hopping boat trip with a local ghillie across Lough Corrib.
- Sunset tasting menu in the George V Dining Room – Waterford crystal & silver cloches.
- Billiards & whiskey nightcap in the oak‑panelled Prince of Wales Bar.
One‑Day Trips You Can Take from Ashford Castle
All are easy out‑and‑back tours; no hotel change needed.
- Galway City (45 min) – Latin Quarter oysters and trad music.
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (1 h 10 min).
- Connemara National Park – Diamond Hill hike (1 h).
- Westport & Clew Bay Greenway (50 min).
- Achill Island – Atlantic Drive and Keem Beach (1 h 25 min).
- Galway Chocolate Factory, Moycullen (35 min).
Transfer Details, Pricing and Optional Stop
- Distance: ≈245 km Dublin Airport → Ashford Castle.
- Journey time: ~2 h 40 min including a 15‑minute comfort break.
- Optional Sightseeing Stop: 6th‑century Clonmacnoise Monastic Site (+€60 / 1 h, +€100 / 2 h).
Sample One‑Way Fares (All‑Inclusive)
- First‑Class Sedan (S‑Class / A8), up to 3 guests – €540
- Business MPV / V‑Class, up to 7 guests – €490
Prices cover flight monitoring, meet‑and‑greet, Wi‑Fi, bottled water and motorway tolls.
Why Choose a Chauffeur‑Driven Transfer?
No maps, no motorway stress – just a lakeside welcome, hawks in the treetops and your luggage already in the room.