点评:We decided to treat ourselves to the experience at Ashford Castle sort of last minute during our visit to Ireland. Ashford was my mother’s maiden name and I felt that we owed ourselves the experience since we were so close. We originally booked two nights. On our second day we booked a third night! We didn’t want the experience to end!
While some of the rooms are not on the large size,they were well appointed and everything you need, plus you won’t want to spend much time in your room. There is so much to see and do that spending exorbitant money on a room seems unnecessary. We enjoyed the historic boat ride on the lake, taking in views of the castle that otherwise would have been missed. We visited the gardens and stables and took in the falconry’s amazing experience. Flying and learning about the falcons through the magical woods became my husband’s favorite part of the entire trip.
Not to be missed!
Inside the castle, the staff are amazing and make you feel like family, at home. The breakfast is delightful. Dinner at the Dungeon was our favorite. Afternoon tea we missed because we were so busy taking in the area, but I’m sure it would be fit for a queen. Every evening there are local musicians to entertain you while you enjoy a cocktail. The bar area is cozy and classy all in one and we took advantage of it every day. Cullens Cottage across the lane was lovely for dinner and the short drive provided by the driver was much appreciated with the rain that evening. Drivers will also take you into the neighboring town for dinner or it is a short walk if you want to take in the wooded winding road there.
With the holidays coming, I felt a trip to the adorable gift shop, Ms. Tea’s, was in order. I found lovely gifts and a few things to remember the trip with, all tastefully wrapped individually and shipped back to the states for us!
We can’t say enough about our stay except book your stay! It could be the highlight of your trip, as it has been for us. We have already said we would return to Ireland just to stay there again!
翻译:在访问爱尔兰期间,我们决定在最后一刻去阿什福德城堡体验一番。阿什福德是我母亲的娘家姓,我觉得既然我们离得这么近,我们就应该体验一下。我们最初预订了两晚。第二天我们又预订了第三晚!我们不想结束这次体验!
虽然有些房间面积不大,但布置得很好,你需要的一切都有,而且你不会想在房间里呆太久。这里有太多可看可做的事情,花大价钱买一间房间似乎没有必要。我们享受了湖上历史悠久的游船之旅,欣赏了否则会错过的城堡景色。我们参观了花园和马厩,并体验了猎鹰的奇妙体验。在神奇的森林中飞行和了解猎鹰成为我丈夫整个旅行中最喜欢的部分。
不容错过!
在城堡里,工作人员非常棒,让你有宾至如归的感觉。早餐很美味。我们最喜欢在 Dungeon 吃晚餐。我们错过了下午茶,因为我们太忙于游览该地区,但我相信它适合女王享用。每天晚上,您一边享用鸡尾酒,一边有当地音乐家为您表演。酒吧区既舒适又优雅,我们每天都会去那里。巷子对面的 Cullens Cottage 是晚餐的好去处,司机提供的短途驾驶非常值得赞赏,因为那天晚上下着雨。司机还会带您去邻近的城镇吃晚餐,或者如果您想在那里的树木繁茂的蜿蜒道路上游览,只需步行一小段路即可。
随着假期的到来,我觉得应该去 Ms. Tea’s 这家可爱的礼品店逛一逛。我找到了可爱的礼物和一些可以记住这次旅行的东西,它们都经过精心包装,并运回美国给我们!
除了预订您的住宿外,我们对我们的住宿说不完!这可能是您旅行的亮点,就像我们一样。我们已经说过我们会回到爱尔兰,只是为了再次住在那里!