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A royal weekend in the Irish countryside makes for the perfect honeymoon. By Jami Moran

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You were princess for a day when you got married, and when you honeymoon at Ashford Castle you’ll be queen throughout your stay. Considered one of the finest castles in Europe, Ashford Castle is located on the west coast of Ireland, 45 minutes from Galway City. Standing over the shores of Lough Corrib, and hidden deep within 350 acres of wooded parkland, this 13th Century Castle is a monument to the fascinating history of a bygone age (it was once the estate of the Guinness Family). Offering a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lakes, rivers and mountains, the castle features 83 guest rooms and is renowned for a range of country sports including an equestrian centre, fly-fishing, a nine-hole golf course, Ireland's first school of falconry and sporting clay shooting.

Imagine waking up in a plush royal suite and sitting down to a traditional breakfast of coffee and scones. This will be your morning routine at Ashford Castle, which has an unsurpassed reputation for providing guests with the finest rooms and suites - each individually designed to provide stylish personal comforts, from the marble fittings of the bathrooms to the sumptuous fabrics and furnishings. In fact, many of the rooms have retained their original features and all are also equipped with modern amenities including broadband connectivity and Interactive TV.

For your dining pleasure, the hotel itself has various dining rooms and can cater to whatever your culinary needs of the moment may be. Many of their ingredients are actually grown fresh right on the estate itself. Whether you wish to visit the award-winning Connaught Room or the George V dining room to enjoy the marvellous views of the lake, your dining experiences during your stay are sure to be memorable.

For more information, or to book a stay at Ashford Castle, visit ashford.ie.

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